Jump
Van Halen
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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 Jump Jump Jump Jump
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Written by: Alex Van Halen, Edward Van Halen, David Roth
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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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."
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SongwritersThe song was penned by all members of the band - Eddie Van Halen, Alex Van Halen, David Lee Roth, and Michael Anthony.
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Chart SuccessIt was Van Halen's first and only #1 hit on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States.
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Opening Keyboard RiffThe 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.
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Mixed ReceptionThe 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.
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Music Video RecognitionThe music video for "Jump" won the 1984 MTV Video Music Award for Best Stage Performance.
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Live Performances"Jump" has become a staple of Van Halen’s live performances, often used to close out their shows.
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Cover VersionsOver the years, "Jump" has been covered by a variety of artists across different music genres, demonstrating its enduring popularity.
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Sports AssociationDue to its buoyant, upbeat rhythm and inspiring lyrics, the song is frequently used at sporting events to energize crowds.
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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.
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One-Take Recording RumorDespite 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.
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Synthesizer DebateThe 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.
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Enduring PopularityDecades 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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