Reply With QuoteThat's cool Wimpy... what is it exactly about TJ that drew you in??Originally Posted by wimpyliberalbuster32
It is the skippable track on 1984 for me... Ha, I am gonna start a thread on this exact topic!!
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Man, Top Jimmy was one of the first non "Greatest Hits" material songs from Van Halen that first drew me in. I'm always surprised when people say it's not one of their favorites.
That's cool Wimpy... what is it exactly about TJ that drew you in??
It is the skippable track on 1984 for me... Ha, I am gonna start a thread on this exact topic!!
Oddly, (being a fan of Van Halen), I love a good rhythm guitar player, and Ed's rhythm playing on this track is great. It's such a fast, energetic feel.
I'm with you Wimpy, Top Jimmy is a very cool tune! "the joint be jumpin when the band be pumpin, and you know they play a crazy gig!"
But Dirty Movies gets the nod on this one. I just love the groove to it, and Alex's drums sound great on this track.
"I won't go down in history, but I will go down on your sister."
-David Lee Roth-
Killer tune with great lyrics, man.
NO doubt about it!
Wolfgang Van Halen - "I love being a bass player. It’s just me and Al — a groove section. Just boom, boom, boom, and we’re good". GW
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Edward Van Halen - "What is next for Wolf is the next record and the next tour. He’s no different than I am. Music is his life. If he goes back to school, I’ll probably go with him.” GC
agreed .
Ed's rhythm playing is beyond cool on that tune . his ideas are chaotic yet musical . they swing nicely ...
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In the same way that I'll Wait can be someone else's least fave...
We all dig different stuff but we all dig Van Halen!!
Me? I like Dirty Movies, it's entertaining, but Top Jimmy's groove makes me wanna shake my tail feathers every time. I agree, it's got a punky feel to it, like that thing Eddie said about falling down the stairs and landing on your feet...headlong, full speed ahead, let's get this joint rockin'!
remember....after the fire, after all the rain
i will be the flame.....
Rav! You're back!!In the same way that I'll Wait can be someone else's least fave...
We all dig different stuff but we all dig Van Halen!!
Me? I like Dirty Movies, it's entertaining, but Top Jimmy's groove makes me wanna shake my tail feathers every time. I agree, it's got a punky feel to it, like that thing Eddie said about falling down the stairs and landing on your feet...headlong, full speed ahead, let's get this joint rockin'!
I agree completely, Top Jimmy is a fun, energetic, up-tempo rocker.
yup , this was a good post !In the same way that I'll Wait can be someone else's least fave...
We all dig different stuff but we all dig Van Halen!!
Me? I like Dirty Movies, it's entertaining, but Top Jimmy's groove makes me wanna shake my tail feathers every time. I agree, it's got a punky feel to it, like that thing Eddie said about falling down the stairs and landing on your feet...headlong, full speed ahead, let's get this joint rockin'!
"There's a little bit of Van Halen in everyone ..."
"Who Dares , Wins ..."
"Van Halen was never about the singer ..."
Hi guys! I haven't been around too much----working major overtime at the job. Other stuff goin' on....major life changes. Not to be cryptic but I'm not much of a social butterfly at the moment....and the internet service where I live is a Pain in the Arse, so I don't get to play often even if I feel like it....
Thanks for the kind words on my post---you make me smile.
remember....after the fire, after all the rain
i will be the flame.....
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