Random Shit That Doesn't Deserve a Thread

**James in New York** · 03.25.25, 05:14 AM

**Jedi McFly** · 03.25.25, 10:16 AM

Hot take....the main solo is way better in Tokyo '89 than LWAN. Though the slow jam prior to the main solo in LWAN reigns supreme.

**Number 47** · 03.25.25, 10:28 AM

That thumbnail shot with flying Ed back there is freaking awesome.

**Brett** · 03.25.25, 11:50 AM

The US Festival just isn’t Van Halen’s greatest moment.

**Van Squalen** · 03.25.25, 12:43 PM

Originally Posted by Brett

The US Festival just isn’t Van Halen’s greatest moment.

It begs the question, though. What IS Van Halen's greatest moment? And I do mean moment, not concert.

I don't think I have an answer yet for 'moment.'

But as far as their best concert ever...I'd wager it's gotta be one of the gigs between '91 and '93.

**Little Intruder** · 03.25.25, 12:51 PM

Originally Posted by Brett

The US Festival just isn’t Van Halen’s greatest moment.

"I forgot the fucking words again!"

**halensfi** · 03.25.25, 01:19 PM

This is a very tough question, but some of those South American shows were fire. You can make a case that early 83 South America...band on top in terms of sound, image..etc.

**Little Intruder** · 03.25.25, 01:52 PM

39 Years Later: Sammy and Mike Reflect On 5150

https://www.instagram.com/vanhagarot...l/DHmMM_9MXLw/

**Little Intruder** · 03.25.25, 05:30 PM

Originally Posted by Brett

The US Festival just isn’t Van Halen’s greatest moment.

Triumph had the best preformance that day but I also loved Priest and the Scorps. Hell, even Quiet Riot did a good job. Far better than the Crue that's for sure. As for VH...

**VH1986** · 03.25.25, 05:49 PM

Originally Posted by Van Squalen

It begs the question, though. What IS Van Halen's greatest moment? And I do mean moment, not concert.

I don't think I have an answer yet for 'moment.'

But as far as their best concert ever...I'd wager it's gotta be one of the gigs between '91 and '93.

Yep.

**I Coulda Hada VH** · 03.25.25, 06:48 PM

Originally Posted by Brett

The live versions of 5150 and Summer Nights are both better than the album versions.

You can add Best of Both Worlds, also.

**Brett** · 03.25.25, 06:49 PM

Originally Posted by I Coulda Hada VH

You can add Best of Both Worlds, also.

Yep.

**I Coulda Hada VH** · 03.25.25, 06:51 PM

Originally Posted by Van Squalen

It begs the question, though. What IS Van Halen's greatest moment? And I do mean moment, not concert.

I don't think I have an answer yet for 'moment.'

But as far as their best concert ever...I'd wager it's gotta be one of the gigs between '91 and '93.

Mine would be the two Fair Warning shows in June 1981 at the Forum.

https://www.themightyvanhalen.net/19...81-tour-dates/

**Little Intruder** · 03.25.25, 07:39 PM

Originally Posted by halensfi

This is a very tough question, but some of those South American shows were fire. You can make a case that early 83 South America...band on top in terms of sound, image..etc.

It would be wonderful if they released those shows from South America all cleaned up and remastered. I especially like the one where they split-screened EVH's solo with different camera angles. Really cool idea for it's time. Those concerts deserve a Blu-ray release!

**Little Dreamer** · 03.25.25, 08:44 PM

Originally Posted by Little Intruder

Triumph had the best preformance that day but I also loved Priest and the Scorps. Hell, even Quiet Riot did a good job. Far better than the Crue that's for sure. As for VH...

Dave was going for the homeless chic look. The band is in fine form but Dave's not as good as he was during those 82 shows.