Is Eruption an intro to You Really Got Me?
The song appeared on Van Halen’s 1978 self-titled album as something of an encore to “Runnin’ With the Devil” and an intro to “You Really Got Me.” Added as an afterthought, not originally written for the record, the guitarist insisted there is a mistake on the cut.
What song is Eruption a prelude to?
Inspiration. The “Eruption” introduction is based on the “Let Me Swim” introduction by Cactus. After the intro, an E-flat major quotation of the “Etude No. 2” by Rodolphe Kreutzer is heard.
Who sang the original version of You Really Got Me?
The Kinks
“You Really Got Me” is a song written by Ray Davies for English rock band the Kinks. The song, originally performed in a more blues-oriented style, was inspired by artists such as Lead Belly and Big Bill Broonzy….You Really Got Me.
| “You Really Got Me” | |
|---|---|
| Songwriter(s) | Ray Davies |
| Producer(s) | Shel Talmy |
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How did Eddie Van Halen come up with Eruption?
“The story behind ‘Eruption’ is strange,” says Eddie. “While we were recording the album, I showed up at the studio early one day and started to warm up because I had a gig on the weekend [at the Whisky A GoGo] and I wanted to practice my solo-guitar spot.
Which guitar did Eddie use for Eruption?
After first starting out with his ’58 Fender Strat, Eddie decided he wanted a heavier piece of wood for the body, so he bought a Strat-shaped body for $50 and a neck for $80.
What Van Halen album was Eruption on?
Van HalenEruption / Album
When did Eruption come out?
1978Eruption / Released
Who played guitar on You Really Got Me?
Dave Davies
“I, Dave Davies, invented the distorted guitar sound and played the solo on ‘You Really Got Me’ and Ray Davies played rhythm guitar. We never used ANY other guitarists on any Kinks hits.”
What guitar neck did Evh use?
As for neck, the original one that he got from Charvel in 1974 was on the guitar in the early years. In 1979 for unknown reasons he installed the one which he used previously on the black and yellow guitar (Van Halen II). Around 1982 he installed a Kramer neck, with the logo sanded down.