Little Guitars
Van Halen
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Senorita I'm in trouble again and I can't get free (Senorita) You're exactly what the doctor ordered, come on talk to me (Ah) Can't crow before I'm out of the woods But there's exceptions to the rule (Ah-ah) Senorita, do you need a friend? I'm in love with you Catch as catch, catch as catch can Anybody in their right mind could see, it's you and me Oooh-ooo-ooh Oooh-oooh You say you're lonesome, just getting by But you turn your eyes from me Be sure you're hurting long before you fly 'cause, you've got me Catch as catch, catch as catch can Anybody in their right mind could see, you and me Catch as catch, catch as catch can When I see you, all your little guitars sing to me I can see you don't know which way to turn But the sun still shines (Senorita) Don't you know that you can dance with me, anytime? (Ah) Can't crow before I'm out of the woods There's exceptions to the rule (Ah-ah) Senorita, do you need a friend? I'm in love with you Oooh-ooo-ooh Oooh-oooh Oooh-ooo-ooh Oooh-oooh Oooh-ooo-ooh Oooh-oooh
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Written by: Alex Van Halen, Edward Van Halen, David Roth, Michael Anthony
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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12 facts about this song
Band History"Little Guitars" is a song by the American rock band Van Halen, which was formed in Pasadena, California in 1972.
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Album DetailsThe song was originally featured on the band's fifth studio album titled "Diver Down," which was released in 1982.
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Lead SingerThe song features David Lee Roth as the lead vocalist. Roth was Van Halen's original frontman from 1974 to 1985, and he is one of rock and roll's most recognizable figures.
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Guitar TechniqueThe song is notable for Eddie Van Halen's use of a guitar technique called 'finger tapping,' which became a defining characteristic of the band's music.
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Special GuitarEddie Van Halen used a miniature Les Paul guitar to mimic a Spanish guitar when recording the song.
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Song Length"Little Guitars" is 2 minutes and 58 seconds long. Interestingly, it leads into a 42-second-long reprise on the album.
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Chart PerformanceDespite being a fan favorite, "Little Guitars" was not released as a single and therefore didn't chart.
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Song InspirationAccording to some biographies, Roth was inspired to write the song after hearing a flamenco guitarist in a Spanish bar.
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Song StructureUnusually for a rock song, "Little Guitars" does not have a distinct chorus, which presents a break away from traditional song structure.
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Influence"Little Guitars" showcases Eddie Van Halen's influence from flamenco, demonstrating his versatility as a musician beyond the field of hard rock.
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Cover VersionsA number of artists, including Chickenfoot and Dweezil Zappa, have covered "Little Guitars," proving the song's lasting appeal.
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Live PerformancesThe song was often performed live, and it featured prominently on the band's "Hide Your Sheep Tour" in 1982 and 1983.
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