Jump

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"Jump" is a song by American hard rock band Van Halen. It was released in December 1983 as the lead single from their album 1984. It is Van Halen's most successful single to date, reaching number 1 on the US Billboard Hot 100. The song differs from earlier Van Halen songs in that it is driven by a keyboard line (played on an Oberheim OB-Xa) although the song does contain a guitar solo, which was spliced together from multiple takes. David Lee Roth dedicated the song to martial artist Benny "The Jet" Urquidez, of whom he was a student.  


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I get up, and nothin' gets me down
You got it tough, I've seen the toughest around
And I know, baby, just how you feel
You got to roll with the punches and get to what's real

Ah, can't you see me standin' here
I got my back against the record machine
I ain't the worst that you've seen
Ah, can't you see what I mean?

Ah, might as well jump
(Jump)
Might as well jump
Go ahead an' jump (jump)
Go ahead and jump
Ow oh, hey you
Who said that?
Baby, how you been?
You say you don't know
You won't know until you begin

So can't ya see me standing here
I got my back against the record machine
I ain't the worst that you've seen
Ah, can't you see what I mean?

Ah, might as well jump
(Jump)
Go ahead and jump
Might as well jump (jump)
Go ahead and jump
Jump
Might as well jump (jump)
Go ahead and jump
Get it in, jump (jump)
Go ahead and jump

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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, David Roth

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13 facts about this song

Release Date
"Jump" was released on December 21, 1983, as the lead single from their mega successful album "1984."
Songwriters
The song was penned by all members of the band - Eddie Van Halen, Alex Van Halen, David Lee Roth, and Michael Anthony.
Chart Success
It was Van Halen's first and only #1 hit on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States.
Opening Keyboard Riff
The song is particularly famous for Eddie Van Halen's synthesizer hook. It was actually part of Eddie's collection of music for nearly three years before other band members agreed to use it.
Mixed Reception
The band was initially resistant to the idea of using keyboards, seeing it as a deviation from their signature hard rock sound. However, it ended up contributing to the song's massive popularity.
Music Video Recognition
The music video for "Jump" won the 1984 MTV Video Music Award for Best Stage Performance.
Live Performances
"Jump" has become a staple of Van Halen’s live performances, often used to close out their shows.
Cover Versions
Over the years, "Jump" has been covered by a variety of artists across different music genres, demonstrating its enduring popularity.
Sports Association
Due to its buoyant, upbeat rhythm and inspiring lyrics, the song is frequently used at sporting events to energize crowds.
Cultural Influence
"Jump" has been used in many TV shows and movies, most notably in "Ready Player One," "Glee," and "The Simpsons," showing its wide cultural impact.
One-Take Recording Rumor
Despite popular belief that the song was recorded in one take, producer Ted Templeman has confirmed that it took multiple attempts to capture the take used in the final mix.
Synthesizer Debate
The iconic synthesizer intro was played in the Oberheim OB-Xa. This has been a topic of debate, as it is sometimes incorrectly identified as a Roland Jupiter 8.
Enduring Popularity
Decades after its release, "Jump" remains one of Van Halen's most beloved and recognizable songs. In fact, "Rolling Stone" magazine ranked it 15th on its list of the greatest hard rock songs of all time in 2009.

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