Unchained
Van Halen
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You said I cannot get there from here, baby And I don't care where I'm goin' Here's to your thin red line I'm stepping over Thought you'd never miss me 'Til I got a Fat City address Non-stop talker, what a rocker! Blue-eyed murder in a size five dress Change, nothing stays the same Unchained, yeah you hit the ground running Change, and nothing stays the same Unchained, yeah you hit the ground running No, I don't ask for permission This is my chance to fly Maybe enough ain't enough for you But it's my turn to try Thought you'd never miss me 'Til I got a Fat City address Non-stop talker, what a rocker! Blue-eyed murder in a side-swiped dress Change, nothing stays the same Unchained, and ya hit the ground running Change, and nothing stays the same Unchained, yeah ya hit the ground running Change, nothing stays the same Unchained, and ya hit the ground running Change, and nothing stays the same Unchained, yeah ya hit the ground running Take a look at this! Hey, man, that suit is you! You'll get some leg tonight for sure! Tell us how you do! (Come on, Dave, give me a break.) Hey, hey, hey, hey, one break coming up! Change, and nothing stays the same Unchained, yeah ya hit the ground running Change, and nothing stays the same Unchained, yeah ya hit the ground running Change, and nothing stays the same Unchained, yeah ya hit the ground running Change, and nothing stays the same Unchained, yeah ya hit the ground running
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Written by: Alex Van Halen, Edward Van Halen, David Roth, Michael Anthony
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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23 facts about this song
Band Details"Unchained" is a song by American rock band Van Halen from their fourth studio album, "Fair Warning" which was released in 1981.
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Album ProductionThe album and the song "Unchained" were produced by Ted Templeman, who had worked with the band since their debut album.
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Unique SoundThe song is regarded for incorporating a unique guitar sound, achieved by Eddie Van Halen using a flanger effect during the main riff and the solo.
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Chart PerformanceDespite not being released as a single, "Unchained" is one of Van Halen's most popular songs and it peaked at number 13 on the Billboard Rock Tracks chart in 1981.
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Live Performances"Unchained" is a staple of Van Halen's live performances and is often used as an encore.
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Influential NatureThe song had a vast influence on hard rock music and is often cited by other musicians as one of Van Halen's best works.
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Notable LyricsA notable part of the song is the spoken interlude, where producer Ted Templeman says, "Come on, Dave, gimme a break!" and lead singer David Lee Roth responds, "Hey, I don't sound like that!"
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Guitarist Recognition"Guitar World" magazine, in its list of the 100 Greatest Guitar Solos, ranked Eddie Van Halen's solo in "Unchained" at number 27.
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Cover VersionsThe song has been covered by several bands, including Slaughter, Godsmack, and rockumentary band, Van Canto.
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Used in Media"Unchained" has been used in various forms of media including movies, TV shows, and video games, most notably in the movie "Superbad" and the video game "Guitar Hero: Van Halen."
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Release Details"Unchained" is a song by American hard rock band Van Halen, from their 1981 album, "Fair Warning."
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Musical StyleThe song is a hard rock track which is characterized by some of Eddie Van Halen's most popular guitar riffs and solos.
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Critical ReceptionIt is often listed as one of the top songs in the Van Halen discography, and is frequently cited as a fan favorite.
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Live Performances"Unchained" is a staple at live Van Halen concerts, often featured during the "encore" portion of their performances.
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Album ImpactThe song played a pivotal role in defining the distinct sound of the "Fair Warning" album, which is often categorized as darker and heavier than Van Halen's preceding albums.
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Innovation in SoundThe song features the use of a flanger, a guitar effect pedal that creates a swirling, jet-like sound, which Eddie used to innovative effect.
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Prominent Rankings"Unchained" has been consistently ranked as one of the greatest rock songs of all time; for instance, it ranked at number 15 in the VH1's list of "Top 100 Hard Rock Songs."
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InspirationThe lyrics and title of the song were inspired by a comment from a record label executive who suggested that the band needed to become "unchained” to achieve their full potential.
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Band's CompositionAt the time of the song's release, the band's line-up consisted of lead vocalist David Lee Roth, guitarist Eddie Van Halen, bassist Michael Anthony, and drummer Alex Van Halen.
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ProductionThe distinctive, almost spoken-word middle section heard in the track is actually the voice of producer Ted Templeman, a frequency of such outside-voice cameos in the band’s discography.
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Song LegacyThe song has been covered by several other bands and has influenced countless hard rock and metal bands over the past few decades.
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Pop Culture"Unchained" has been featured in a number of television shows, films, and video games throughout the years, contributing to its enduring popularity.
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Guitar WorkEddie Van Halen performed a distinct drop-D tuning for the track, an innovative move, adding more heft to the song’s hard-driving sound.
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