Van Halen – Jump (1983)
Van Halen’s most famous song ironically played a part in driving a wedge between David Lee Roth and Eddie Van Halen. Marking a more commercial turn for the group, Roth would later quit the group but that didn’t stop the song from being a huge hit, topping the US Billboard Hot 100 and nestling in the UK Top Ten as well. This is one of the most easily recognisable songs of the eighties.
Jump blends a sublime guitar solo with synthesiser that was prevalent throughout this decade and championed by the likes of Kraftwerk, Human League and Depeche Mode. The music to Jump is in many ways more memorable than the lyrics and truly defines one of the great rock songs of all time. One listen isn’t enough. Time to hit replay.
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