Английская Википедия:Best of Both Worlds (Van Halen song)
Шаблон:Short description Шаблон:Infobox song "Best of Both Worlds" is a song by American rock band Van Halen on their album 5150 that was later released as a single in October 1986.[1]
Background
The song is about Sammy's optimistic look on Van Halen's future, and creating your own luck. Primarily a guitar-driven song, the second verse includes a few keyboard chords as incidental backing sounds.[2]
Reception
Cash Box said that "the guitar wizardry of Eddie Van Halen charges through the grooves of this song" and also praised Sammy Hagar's vocal performance.[3] Billboard said it has a "strong pop hook and hedonist philosophy."[4]
In 2011, the song was ranked at #5 on Ultimate Classic Rock's list of the Top 10 Van Hagar Songs.[5] They also ranked the song as best song from 5150.[6]
Personnel
- Sammy Hagar — lead and backing vocals
- Eddie Van Halen — guitar, keyboards, backing vocals
- Michael Anthony — bass guitar, backing vocals
- Alex Van Halen — electronic drums
Charts
| Chart (1986) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| U.S. Billboard Mainstream Rock[7] | 12 |
References
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- Английская Википедия
- Van Halen songs
- 1986 singles
- 1986 songs
- Warner Records singles
- Songs written by Sammy Hagar
- Songs written by Eddie Van Halen
- Songs written by Alex Van Halen
- Songs written by Michael Anthony (musician)
- Song recordings produced by Mick Jones (Foreigner)
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