TheLizard Posted January 25, 2008 Report Posted January 25, 2008 (edited) Van Halen: Still the best damn party band on the planet. This show had the most fun atmosphere of any show I've been to. Sure David Lee Roth can't hit the high notes anymore, but who cares? He's still the second best frontman I've seen. Actually, this was probably the second best show I've seen. In each song, Eddie very calmly and carefully blew the s**t out of everyone's mind. Yes, it was messed up that Mike Anthony wasn't included, but Wolfgang Van Halen proved that talent is, indeed, hereditary, and he more than made up for Anthony's absence on bass and backing vocals. Alex Van Halen is definitely the best drummer I've seen live. The greatest thing is, the band genuinely enjoys performing, and that glee was contagious throughout the arena. Let the naysayers say what they will, but for over two non-stop hours, Van Halen completely rocked San Antonio. 01. You Really Got Me (from Van Halen, 1978) 02. I'm the One (from Van Halen, 1978) 03. Runnin' With the Devil (from Van Halen, 1978) 04. Romeo Delight (from Women and Children First, 1980) 05. Somebody Get Me a Doctor (from Van Halen II, 1979) 06. Beautiful Girls (from Van Halen II, 1979) 07. Dance the Night Away (from Van Halen II, 1979) 08. Atomic Punk (from Van Halen, 1978) 09. Everybody Wants Some (from Women and Children First, 1980) 10. So This Is Love? (from Fair Warning, 1981) 11. Mean Street (from Fair Warning, 1981) 12. Pretty Woman (from Diver Down, 1982) 13. Drum Solo 14. Unchained (from Fair Warning, 1981) 15. I'll Wait (from 1984, 1984) 16. And the Cradle Will Rock (from Women and Children First, 1980) 17. Hot for Teacher (from 1984, 1984) 18. Little Dreamer (from Van Halen, 1978) 19. Little Guitars (from Diver Down, 1982) 20. Jamie's Cryin' (from Van Halen, 1978) 21. Ice Cream Man (from Van Halen, 1978) 22. Panama (from 1984, 1984) 23. Guitar Solo (incl. "Women in Love" intro, "Cathedral", "Eruption") 24. Ain't Talkin' 'Bout Love (from Van Halen, 1978) Encore 25. 1984 (from 1984, 1984) 26. Jump (from 1984, 1984) Edited January 25, 2008 by Guest Added set list
skybluesky Posted January 25, 2008 Report Posted January 25, 2008 Sure David Lee Roth can't hit the high notes anymore, but who cares? Can he still do those scissor kicks?
TheLizard Posted January 25, 2008 Author Report Posted January 25, 2008 Not quite like he could, but he's still way more athletic than I'll ever be (as evidenced by the muscles that he so kindly exposed to the audience through his almost-shirt). He can, however, still balance a hat on his... you know.
skybluesky Posted January 26, 2008 Report Posted January 26, 2008 He can, however, still balance a hat on his... you know. Well now that's worth the price of admission, and them playing "Hot for Teacher."
_Laurie_ Posted January 26, 2008 Report Posted January 26, 2008 WOW...that's quite a line-up of tunes!.....sounds like it was a good time.
TheLizard Posted January 26, 2008 Author Report Posted January 26, 2008 and them playing "Hot for Teacher." I have now seen Alex Van Halen do the drum opening live and I still don't know how the hell he does it.
edna Posted January 26, 2008 Report Posted January 26, 2008 Sure David Lee Roth can't hit the high notes anymore, but who cares? He's still the second best frontman I've seen. After Mick J, I believe? You´re right, Tim, he´s amazing... first time I saw him (with Van Halen) it was real magic... and energy. Then I saw him solo, with another band and he was still amazing but I had to wear earplugs cause the sound was a bit... high... Congrats!!! I wish I could see such a performance now...
TheLizard Posted January 26, 2008 Author Report Posted January 26, 2008 Yes, after Mr. Jagger, of course.
Viaene Posted January 26, 2008 Report Posted January 26, 2008 wow huge amount of songs, I'm sure it was totally awesome
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