Ain't Talkin' 'Bout Love
Van Halen
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I heard the news baby, all about your disease Yeah you may have all you want, baby, but I got somethin' you need Oh yeah, ain't talkin' 'bout love My love is rotten to the core Ain't talkin' 'bout love Just like I told you before, yeah before You know you're semi-good lookin', and on the streets again Oh yeah you think you're really cookin' baby, you better find yourself a friend My friend, ain't talkin' 'bout love My love is rotten to the core Ain't talkin' 'bout love Just like I told you before, uh before, uh before, before Ain't talkin' 'bout love Babe it's rotten to the core Ain't talkin' 'bout love Just like I told you before, uh before I been to the edge, an' there I stood an' looked down You know I lost a lot of friends there baby, I got no time to mess around Mmmm, so if you want it got to bleed for it baby Yeah, got to got to bleed baby Mmmm, you got to got to bleed baby Hey, got to got to bleed baby Ain't talkin' 'bout love My love is rotten to the core Ain't talkin' 'bout love Just like I told you before, before, before Ain't talkin' 'bout love Don't want to talk about love Don't need to talk about love Ain't gonna talk about love, no more, no more, ah Hey hey hey Hey hey hey
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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
Release Date and Album"Ain't Talkin' 'Bout Love" was released in 1978 as the third single from Van Halen's debut album, "Van Halen."
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Composition and Initial ReceptionInitially, this song was considered nothing more than a simple 'two-chord punk riff'. Guitarist Eddie Van Halen reportedly demonstrated it to the band as a joke, but it ended up becoming one of their most significant hits.
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Musical StyleThe song exemplifies Van Halen's signature hard rock style combined with pop sensibility, featuring powerful guitar riffs, a memorable chorus, and David Lee Roth's unique vocal performance.
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Lyric Theme"Ain't Talkin' 'Bout Love" is not a love song, as expected from the title, but a protest against the popular love-themed songs of the time. The lyrics reflect more of a cynical view towards love and relationships.
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Critics ReviewThe song was initially criticized for its simplicity but is now appreciated for its gusto and unpretentiousness. It has been widely recognized as one of the best rock songs of the 20th century.
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Songwriting CreditsThe song was written by all four original members of Van Halen (Eddie Van Halen, Alex Van Halen, David Lee Roth, and Michael Anthony).
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Solo PerformanceThe guitar solo of "Ain't Talkin' 'Bout Love" is regarded as Eddie Van Halen's best, highlighting his innovative use of harmonics and two-handed tapping technique.
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Cultural ImpactThe song has been covered by many artists and bands and featured in numerous films, TV shows, and video games, attesting to its enduring appeal and cultural significance.
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Billboard RankingsAlthough it wasn't release as a commercial single in the U.S., "Ain't Talkin' 'Bout Love" made it to the top 15 in Australia and has remained a staple of classic rock radio ever since.
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RecognitionRolling Stone magazine listed "Ain't Talkin' 'Bout Love" as one of the greatest guitar songs in rock history.
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