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"Why Can't This Be Love" is a song by the American rock band Van Halen for their seventh studio album, 5150 (1986). The song was released as the lead single from 5150 on February 26, 1986 through Warner Bros. Records. It was the group's first single with lead vocalist Sammy Hagar, who replaced founding member David Lee Roth. It was released on both 7" and 12" single formats, the 12" single featuring an extended version of the song. The song is driven by bouncy lead keyboard work from Eddie Van Halen performed on an Oberheim OB-8. It was a hit single for the band, rising to number three on the Billboard Hot 100 in the US and helping 5150 reach the number one slot on the albums chart, a first for the band. It was also a top 10 hit in Germany and a top 20 single in the Netherlands and Sweden.more »
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Oh here it comesThat funny feeling again winding me up insideEvery time we touchHey I don't knowOh, tell me where to begin cause I never everFelt so muchAnd I can't recall any love at allBaby this blows 'em all awayIt's got what it takesSo tell me why can't this be love?Straight from my heartOh, tell me why can't this be love?I tell myselfHey only fools rush in and only time will tellIf we stand the test of timeAll I knowYou've got to run to win and I'll be damned ifI'll get hung up on the lineHeyNo I can't recall anything at allOh baby this blows them all awayWooIt's got what it takesSo tell me why can't this be love?You want it straight from the heartOh tell me why can't this be love?It's got what it takesSo tell me why can't this be love?Straight from my heartOh, tell me why can't this be love?Baby why can't this be loveGot to know why can't this be loveI wanna know why can't this be love
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Van Halen
Van Halen is an American hard rock band formed in Pasadena, California, in 1972. Its 1978 debut album, Van Halen—featuring guitarist Eddie Van Halen, vocalist David Lee Roth, drummer Alex Van Halen, and bassist Michael Anthony—is widely considered to be among the most "original" and "revolutionary" albums to "change rock and roll." more »
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Written by: Alex Van Halen, Edward Van Halen, Sammy Hagar, Michael Anthony
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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10 facts about this song
Release Date"Why Can't This Be Love" was released on February 26, 1986 as the lead single from Van Halen's seventh studio album, "5150". |
First CollaborationIt was the first single released with Sammy Hagar as the new lead vocalist, replacing David Lee Roth. |
Song's ThemeThe song's lyrics emphasize the theme of love and the confusion and mixed emotions that often accompany it, thus the title "Why Can't This Be Love". |
Chart Performance"Why Can't This Be Love" quickly gained popularity, reaching No. 3 on the Billboard Hot 100 charts, making it one of Van Halen's most successful songs. It remained in the Top 40 for 14 weeks. |
Musical StyleThe song marked a departure from the hard-rock sound that Van Halen was originally known for. It had a significant synthesizer-based sound, reflecting the band's evolving music style with the addition of Hagar. |
Lead Singer's ImpactAs Sammy Hagar’s debut single with Van Halen, "Why Can't This Be Love" helped usher in the "Van Hagar" era of the band’s career, broadening their musical style and fan base. |
Album's SuccessThe album "5150" was a major success, reaching No. 1 on the Billboard 200 charts. It was the first Van Halen album to reach this achievement. |
Music VideoThe music video for "Why Can't This Be Love" features live footage of the band performing the song. |
Global RecognitionBesides its success in the U.S., the song also made it into the top 10 in various other countries such as Canada, the UK, and Ireland. |
Roth-Hagar ComparisonAlthough some critics and fans had reservations about the change in lead singers, "Why Can't This Be Love" was generally well received, proving that Van Halen could sustain their success with Sammy Hagar, not just with David Lee Roth. |
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