The break down of Romeo Delight was so perfect. It's the "I'm The One" song of Women and Children First. When they blasted it at the US Festival it was so loud.
Great job with the Nicolette Larson segway... Too bad Ed wasn't given credit on the record. I had a copy of the album but lost it when the house burned down.
What an excellent observation by Blues referring to Ed’s slide work in “Could This Be Magic” sounding like (his dad’s) clarinet notes/style. Nailed it!
1.) In Guitar World magazine ( July 1985 ), Edward stated that intro to " Tora Tora " was a backwards guitar part ( intended as a overdub for " Everybody Wants Some " ) while at the end, he kicked an EMT plate. Donn eventually ran this part backwards as a joke and Edward liked it.
2.) " Fools " was recorded with the Shark guitar ( this was mentioned in the Van Halen Inside magazine, in 1996, when they did a special of the guitars used by Edward for the first three VH albums ). Like you and Blues noted, there is no vibrato bar at all on the tune.
3.) " Loss Of Control " was written around the same time as " Ain't Talkin Bout Love " and " Atomic Punk. " Their intent was to make fun of punk music ( this also comes from Edward in the Guitar World July 85 mag interview ). BUT, later on in a later 80s interview with Guitar For The Practicing Musician, Edward said " The Red Zone " was " Tora Tora " with a different arrangement. As far as I'm concerned, anyone who thinks Edward can't play rhythm guitar has not heard this tune. One of the greatest tunes VH ever wrote/performed. On the story of " Growth, " you are correct. In that GW mag 85 interview, Edward stated that " Growth " was intended to end " WACF " and start up " Fair Warning " but eventually never amounted to much so they left it.
4.) " Take Your Whiskey Home "-The acoustic intro was played on a borrowed acoustic guitar from the studio. Unknown model. Also from the GW July 85 interview.
5.) Didn't WASP's Chris Holmes loan a guitar to Edward for the making of this record?
Some questions for future episodes: Edward once said ( to the Inside Magazine issue on his guitars ) that the twelve string on " In A Simple Rhyme " is a Fender. So, is this the same guitar that Edward used for the main riff to " Cabo Wabo " on OU812? Lastly, I had been hearing rumors for years that " Secrets " was originally intended for " Fair Warning. " Would love to know how many more VH songs ( outside of " House Of Pain, " " Right Now " etc. ) were intended for other VH albums. Also, what is the story behind the solo to " So This Is Love? " I remember reading Edward did several passes that didn't work out so he played the same phrases from those passes but as a compiled take. Lastly, if you come across talking to Luke, I would love to know which amp Luke loaned to Edward and was it on " Fair Warning " or Diver Down? " For years, Luke claimed it was a Fender then in the nineties, Luke then claimed it was a Marshall head. I do know Edward used a Fender head from 1978 to 1983 as a tool for writing ( via 2015 Guitar Aficionado " magazine ).
Good stuff Dweezil. I'm total tone nerd for this stuff! Really enjoyed the newest episode!!
I know! The episode was getting a little long in the tooth so I thought I was helping everyone by making a few cuts! When I can, I'll find a place to include more info about that song or other rare tunes.
Thank you so much Dweezil, this is fascinating stuff. I hope you can tour, and come to Wisconsin sooner than later (We live near the 7th floor Sheraton Inn...guessing you read every word of every VH record front and back, as I did). Would love to see you play live!
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The break down of Romeo Delight was so perfect. It's the "I'm The One" song of Women and Children First. When they blasted it at the US Festival it was so loud.
Great job with the Nicolette Larson segway... Too bad Ed wasn't given credit on the record. I had a copy of the album but lost it when the house burned down.
Romeo Delight is such a great tune! Glad you're enjoying the episodes.
What an excellent observation by Blues referring to Ed’s slide work in “Could This Be Magic” sounding like (his dad’s) clarinet notes/style. Nailed it!
another wonderful episode!!!
Thanks! Glad you liked it!
Great episode with Blues. A couple of things:
1.) In Guitar World magazine ( July 1985 ), Edward stated that intro to " Tora Tora " was a backwards guitar part ( intended as a overdub for " Everybody Wants Some " ) while at the end, he kicked an EMT plate. Donn eventually ran this part backwards as a joke and Edward liked it.
2.) " Fools " was recorded with the Shark guitar ( this was mentioned in the Van Halen Inside magazine, in 1996, when they did a special of the guitars used by Edward for the first three VH albums ). Like you and Blues noted, there is no vibrato bar at all on the tune.
3.) " Loss Of Control " was written around the same time as " Ain't Talkin Bout Love " and " Atomic Punk. " Their intent was to make fun of punk music ( this also comes from Edward in the Guitar World July 85 mag interview ). BUT, later on in a later 80s interview with Guitar For The Practicing Musician, Edward said " The Red Zone " was " Tora Tora " with a different arrangement. As far as I'm concerned, anyone who thinks Edward can't play rhythm guitar has not heard this tune. One of the greatest tunes VH ever wrote/performed. On the story of " Growth, " you are correct. In that GW mag 85 interview, Edward stated that " Growth " was intended to end " WACF " and start up " Fair Warning " but eventually never amounted to much so they left it.
4.) " Take Your Whiskey Home "-The acoustic intro was played on a borrowed acoustic guitar from the studio. Unknown model. Also from the GW July 85 interview.
5.) Didn't WASP's Chris Holmes loan a guitar to Edward for the making of this record?
Some questions for future episodes: Edward once said ( to the Inside Magazine issue on his guitars ) that the twelve string on " In A Simple Rhyme " is a Fender. So, is this the same guitar that Edward used for the main riff to " Cabo Wabo " on OU812? Lastly, I had been hearing rumors for years that " Secrets " was originally intended for " Fair Warning. " Would love to know how many more VH songs ( outside of " House Of Pain, " " Right Now " etc. ) were intended for other VH albums. Also, what is the story behind the solo to " So This Is Love? " I remember reading Edward did several passes that didn't work out so he played the same phrases from those passes but as a compiled take. Lastly, if you come across talking to Luke, I would love to know which amp Luke loaned to Edward and was it on " Fair Warning " or Diver Down? " For years, Luke claimed it was a Fender then in the nineties, Luke then claimed it was a Marshall head. I do know Edward used a Fender head from 1978 to 1983 as a tool for writing ( via 2015 Guitar Aficionado " magazine ).
Good stuff Dweezil. I'm total tone nerd for this stuff! Really enjoyed the newest episode!!
Thanks for the cool update David! I'm glad you're enjoying the series. Next week is Fair Warning with Nuno Bettencourt!
The "Act Like It Hurts" tease, and then.....
Would love to hear an analysis of that and other unreleased tracks.
Hi Kenneth,
I know! The episode was getting a little long in the tooth so I thought I was helping everyone by making a few cuts! When I can, I'll find a place to include more info about that song or other rare tunes.
Thank you so much Dweezil, this is fascinating stuff. I hope you can tour, and come to Wisconsin sooner than later (We live near the 7th floor Sheraton Inn...guessing you read every word of every VH record front and back, as I did). Would love to see you play live!