Live at the Arena, Rotterdam, Holland, March 18, 1983

by **JackT** » Wed May 13, 2009 9:17 pm

Frank The Bunny wrote:Self-titled album is one of maybe 15 albums ever that I can listen to start to finish, without skipping a song.

I admit I start to get a little fidgety after Jamie's Cryin'.

by **Frank The Bunny** » Wed May 13, 2009 9:28 pm

by **Mr. Brian** » Wed May 13, 2009 9:39 pm

Hmmm, this give me a new idea for a new VT shirt...

by **black francis** » Thu May 14, 2009 7:35 am

Hey that chick is totally showing the crowd her tits. That's rad.

by **happy_loss** » Thu May 14, 2009 9:54 am

In another era of my life, my punk rock, and later mod sensibilities would have ordered me to beat all of you to a pulp for bringing VH to this board. But now, as an overweight father of two, all I can do is shake my head and lump you in the same loony box as my friends who love Motley Crue.

by **Kounelaki** » Thu May 14, 2009 11:04 am

You can enjoy the Minutemen's Van Halen cover guilt-free.

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by **crystal daze** » Thu May 14, 2009 4:41 pm

I've got Rotterdam 1983, tracklist Show of Strength, All My Colours, The Cutter, Porcupine, Crocodiles, All that Jazz, Back of Love, Heaven Up Here, Over the Wall, Do It Clean, Villiers Terrace, No Dark Things
Is this the one you're looking for? Will try to upload it soon if it is.

Anything to get the topic away from Van Halen.

by **JackT** » Thu May 14, 2009 5:11 pm

happy_loss wrote:In another era of my life, my punk rock, and later mod sensibilities would have ordered me to beat all of you to a pulp for bringing VH to this board. .

You would have been too pale and weak to take on the might of American Classic Rock. Sorry.

by **Sick4Tunz** » Thu May 14, 2009 8:23 pm

Yes crystal daze, Rotterdam 1983, that's it. Great quality. Great setlist. I am indebted to you if I can get the complete show.

Before we close this thread, one more note about Van Halen. When compared to the You Tube clips above, the band during the 2007/2008 concert tour were a shadow of their former selves. I still had a blast going to several shows around the country (including the standing blackout in Milwaukee, going from the encore to finding myself wandering the streets lost in an unfamiliar city). But I got the sense that the tour was more a business decision than doing it for the fans. To pay for the mortgage and other goodies. Following your lead, I started a "have you had it with the Van Halen's" thread on a VH site because of similar bitching about the lack of new music from the band. SACRILEGE!! That thread was pulled in less than a day. At least you guys have the balls to have a frank discussion and openly discuss and criticze your heros. Bravo!

by **happy_loss** » Thu May 14, 2009 8:43 pm

JackT wrote:You would have been too pale and weak to take on the might of American Classic Rock. Sorry.

ok ok, you win.......I would've flipped you off from my Vespa and then hauled ass away, at 20 mph.

by **withahip** » Thu May 14, 2009 8:44 pm

They kicked out Michael Anthony. That was just plain lame-O!

VanHalen is the kind of band that - well I guess Dave can pull it off regardless of age - but really seem like the kind of band was meant for "their" time and should have quit while they were ahead.

by **JackT** » Thu May 14, 2009 8:52 pm

happy_loss wrote:ok ok, you win.......I would've flipped you off from my Vespa and then hauled ass away, at 20 mph.

Maybe. Don't forget I had Dungeons & Dragons club after school, so you would have had to wait around until my mom picked me up.

by **happy_loss** » Thu May 14, 2009 9:05 pm

JackT wrote:Maybe. Don't forget I had Dungeons & Dragons club after school, so you would have had to wait around until my mom picked me up.

I'm the one with no shirt on.

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by **black francis** » Thu May 14, 2009 9:29 pm

happy_loss wrote:But now, as an overweight father of two

Welcome friend

by **StarsAreStars** » Fri May 15, 2009 11:19 am

Hi there,
I have just uploaded what i believe to be the full broadcast to Megashares of the Rotterdam 1983 concert: -

Link - http://d01.megashares.com/dl/f97a1ce/Rotterdam 18-03-1983.rar

Password: starsarestars

I'm off to listen to Van Halen now!

Live at the Arena, Rotterdam, Holland, March 18, 1983

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