Beautiful Girls

Van Halen

About Beautiful Girls

"Beautiful Girls" is the last song from Van Halen's second album, Van Halen II, from 1979. The song was a concert staple during their tour for this album. The song was originally titled "Bring on the Girls" when it was recorded for the 25-song Warner Brothers demo, but the title and lyrics were changed accordingly. In 1991, the song was used in a Saturday Night Live commercial parody called "Schmitt's Gay." The commercial, which spoofed beer company advertisers who targeted specific demographics, featured Chris Farley & Adam Sandler as two gay men who are housesitting and find themselves surrounded by attractive, and presumably gay, men wearing bikini swim trunks, with whom both characters end up cavorting merrily. The initial broadcast and subsequent rebroadcasts shortly thereafter featured the original Van Halen song, but later syndicated broadcasts use generic rock guitar riffs produced by the SNL band, presumably due to licensing costs. Phil Hartman was the announcer for both versions. 


Year:
1979
3:56
81 
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She was seaside sittin', just a smokin' and a drinkin' on ringside,
On top of the world, oh, yeah
She had her drink in her hand she had her toes in the sand and whoa,
What a beautiful girl, ah, yeah
What a sweet talkin' honey with a little bit of money can turn your head around
Creatures from the sea with the look to me like she'd like to fool around
What a snappy little mammy gonna keep her pappy happy
And accompany me to the ends of the earth, ah, yeah that't what I said

Here I am, ain't no man of the world, no
All I need is a beautiful girl
Ah, yeah beautiful girls
Well, I'm a bum in the sun and I'm having fun
And I know you know I got no special plans (special plans)
All the bills are paid I got it made in the shade
And all I nee, nee, need is the woman
What a sweet talkin' honey with a little bit of money can turn your head around
Creatures from the sea with the looks to me like she'd like to fool around
Here I am, ain't no man of the world, no
All I need is a beautiful girl
Ah, yeah beautiful girls (woo come this way)

Sit down right here
Oh, la la
Think I've got it now

Now, I'm a seaside sittin', just a smokin' and a drinkin'
I'm ringside, on top of the world (top of the world)
I got a drink in my hand I got my toes in the sand
All I need is a beautiful girl (beautiful girl)
Here I am, ain't no man of the world, no
All I need is a beautiful girl
Ah, yeah beautiful girls (I ain't lyin' to you nothin' else I need)
Ah, yeah beautiful girls sit yourself on down
Ah, yeah beautiful girls
Ah, yeah beautiful girls
Ah, yeah beautiful girls (come here baby, come here)
Ah, yeah beautiful girls (what's your name, honey?) 
Ah, yeah beautiful girls (what's your hey, hey, where you goin'? 

Ah, yeah beautiful girls (hey, hey wait a minute, wait a min oh)
Ah, yeah beautiful girls (I love'em I need 'em)
Ah, yeah beautiful girls (can't do without 'em, no)
Ah, yeah beautiful girls (woo, woo)

Ah, yeah beautiful girls
Ah, yeah beautiful girls

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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, Michael Anthony

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10 facts about this song

Album & Release Info
"Beautiful Girls" is a song by American hard rock band Van Halen included in their second studio album, "Van Halen II", released in 1979.
Chart Achievements
Despite never being released as a single, "Beautiful Girls" still remains one of Van Halen's most popular songs and has received steady radio airplay since its release.
Track Location
It is the final track on "Van Halen II", which reached number 6 on the Billboard 200 albums chart and quickly went platinum.
Live Performances
"Beautiful Girls" became a staple at Van Halen concerts. It was frequently used to close the band's shows during their early years.
Band Lineup
The lineup featured during the recording of "Beautiful Girls" was made up of the band's original members, including Eddie Van Halen on guitars, David Lee Roth on vocals, Michael Anthony on bass, and Alex Van Halen on drums.
Songwriting
As with most Van Halen songs, "Beautiful Girls" was primarily written by Eddie Van Halen and David Lee Roth.
Musical Style
Known for its catchy hooks, high-energy delivery, and distinctive guitar work by Eddie Van Halen, "Beautiful Girls" represents the band's signature hard rock sound.
Music Video
Despite being released before the MTV era, a video was made for "Beautiful Girls", which mainly consists of live concert footage combined with some backstage clips.
Pop Culture
The song was picked for inclusion in the soundtrack of the 1998 film, "A Night at the Roxbury".
Song Reception
"Beautiful Girls" is often highlighted by critics and fans alike for its energetic feel and Eddie Van Halen's exceptional guitar work, solidifying the band's place in rock history.

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