Black and Blue

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About Black and Blue

"Black and Blue" is a hard rock song written and performed by the group Van Halen for their 1988 album OU812. It was the first single released from the album, peaking at #34 on the Billboard Hot 100. and #1 on the Billboard Album Rock Tracks chart,


Year:
1988
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Slip n' slide, push it in 
Bitch sure got the rhythm 
I'm holding back, yeah, I got control 

Hooked into her system 
Don't draw the line 
Honey, I ain't through with you 

The harder the better (let's do it 'til)
We're black and blue 
Well, you never know when love will come 
Gotta get it while you got it 
A little bit of everything, even when it hurts 

Sure feels good 
Don't draw the line 
Honey, I ain't through with you 
The harder the better (let's do it 'til)
We're black and blue 

Yo mama
Black and blue 
Gotta, gotta, gotta, make it right 
Ow, come on baby
Black and blue 

Ow
Uh, uh don't draw the line 
Honey, I ain't through with you 
The harder the better 
We'll do it 'til we're black and blue, ow 

Don't draw the line 
Baby, I ain't through with you 
The harder the better (let's do it 'til)
We're black and blue 

The wetter the better 
We'll do it we're black and blue

Uh, uh uh
Do it 'til we're black and blue, yeah
Oh come on baby
The wetter the better let's do it 'til
We're black and blue

Come on baby
Oh

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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, Sammy Hagar, Michael Anthony

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12 facts about this song

Artist Background
"Black and Blue" is a song by the American rock band Van Halen, known for their energetic performances and innovative rock songs.
Album Specifics
This song is from their eighth studio album, "OU812", which was released in 1988.
Songwriters
"Black and Blue" was written by all members of Van Halen: Eddie Van Halen, Alex Van Halen, Michael Anthony, and Sammy Hagar.
Chart Success
The song topped the Billboard Mainstream Rock Tracks chart in 1988, showcasing its popularity at the time.
Genre Classification
"Black and Blue" is often classified as hard rock, a genre known for its aggressive and energetic riffs.
Musical Characteristic
The song features the innovative guitar playing of Eddie Van Halen and powerful vocals by Sammy Hagar.
Van Halen Era
This song is from the Sammy Hagar era of Van Halen, showing a departure from the original sound of the band with David Lee Roth as the lead vocalist.
Music Video
A music video for "Black and Blue" was also released, featuring a live performance of the band.
Song Theme
The song's lyrics revolve around the themes of love and passion.
Critical Reception
Critics mostly praised "Black and Blue" for its energetic performance but also noted that it was more commercial sounding than the band's earlier work.
Legacy
Despite not being one of Van Halen's most popular songs, "Black and Blue" played a significant role in defining the band's sound during the Hagar era. It continues to be a favorite among many fans.
Single Release
"Black and Blue" was the second single released from the album "OU812".

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