Songs you should hear

This is a new feature I will occasionally post on; Songs you should hear.

This instalment is a great song by Van Halen, “Light Up the Sky”

Light Up the Sky is on the second album from Van Halen which was titled Van Halen II.

It was used to open every show on the “II: World Vacation” Tour in 1979. Alex Van Halen wanted the song to be released as a single, but it never was. Too bad, it would have been a hit I’m sure.

The reason this song is so great is the fact that it is one of the songs that shows you the power of Van Halen. The guitar is top notch on Eddie’s part and Alex is right on his game with drums. Listen close for the base line, Michael Anthony proves why he is such a great base player, and of course Diamond Dave gives his all on the vocals. “LIGHT EM UP!”