Best of Both Worlds (Van Halen song)
"Best of Both Worlds" | ||||
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Single by Van Halen | ||||
from the album 5150 | ||||
Released | November 5, 1986 | |||
Recorded | 1985-1986 | |||
Genre | Hard rock[1] | |||
Length | 4:49 | |||
Songwriter(s) | Sammy Hagar, Eddie Van Halen, Alex Van Halen, Michael Anthony | |||
Van Halen singles chronology | ||||
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"Best of Both Worlds" is a song by American rock band Van Halen on thire album 5150 that was later released as a single in November 1986.
Background[]
The song is about Sammy's optimistic look on Van Halen's future, and creating your own luck.[2]
Reception[]
In 2011, the song was ranked at #5 on Ultimate Classic Rock's list of the Top 10 Van Hagar Songs.[3] They also ranked the song as best song from 5150.[4]
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 |
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U.S. Billboard Mainstream Rock[5] | 12 |
References[]
- ^ Elliott, Paul (January 5, 2021). "The battle for Van Halen: how Sammy Hagar triumphed over Dave Lee Roth". Classic Rock. Retrieved August 4, 2021.
- ^ Wilkening, Matthew (May 6, 2011). "Van Halen, 'Best of Both Worlds' – Lyrics Uncovered". Ultimate Classic Rock. Retrieved March 23, 2021.
- ^ Wilkening, Matthew (March 31, 2011). "Top 10 Van Hagar Songs". Ultimate Classic Rock. Retrieved March 23, 2021.
- ^ Wilkening, Matthew (December 13, 2018). "The Best Song From Every Van Halen Album". Ultimate Classic Rock. Retrieved March 23, 2021.
- ^ "Mainstream Rock". Billboard. Retrieved 2021-03-23.
Categories:
- 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)