1984 (1984). This song, which I have posted twice before, is 31 years old and still as fresh as a daisy, at least to me. I know that some Van Halen fans hated the song, because it is heavy on synthesizers and not so heavy on guitar. I've never shared this sentiment. I was hooked by the song immediately, back when I lived in Tucson. I love when the bass guitar kicks in at :15. The lead guitar starting at 2:16 is amazing, but we've come to expect that from Eddie Van Halen, who is a legend in his own time. The best part of the song, in my opinion, is the swirling keyboard between 2:31 and 3:04. It gives me chills even today. What an incredible composition.
Van Halen, “Jump” (1984)
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