Some user-contributed text on this page is available under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License; additional terms may apply. Billboard Top Rock Tracks Chart in the Spring of 1986. And make yourself at home. On Halloween, Satan lures three performers to his sadistic game show in Hell where they must perform or die. Connect your Spotify account to your Last.fm account and scrobble everything you listen to, from any Spotify app on any device or platform. In 2008, The Daily Telegraph named this the eighth worst lyric of all time. Cause I never ever. And I can't recall any love at all Oh baby, this blows 'em all away It's got what it takes So tell me why can't this be love? Billboard Top Rock Tracks Chart in the Spring of 1986. Billboard Top Rock Tracks Chart in the Spring of 1986. Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License. Woo! Rock legend Tommy Lee stars as The Devil, featuring original music and performances by Machine Gun Kelly, iann dior, Dana Dentata, phem, and 24kGoldn. The winner returns to Earth. Me why Can't this be love? The song is driven by bouncy lead keyboard work from Eddie Van Halen performed on an Oberheim OB-8.[2]. "Why Can't This Be Love" is a song by Van Halen, off the album 5150, the band's first with lead singer Sammy Hagar, who had replaced founding member David Lee Roth in late 1985. It was released on both 7" and 12" single formats, the 12" single featuring an extended version of the song. That funny feeling again. Straight from the heart, oh tell Me why Can't this be love? Javascript is required to view shouts on this page. "Why Can't This Be Love" peaked at #1 on the U.S. In order to have the best experience, please upgrade to a more modern browser. Got to know why can't this Be love? Please remember to wear headphones throughout your stay. It's got what it takes So tell me why can't this be love Straight from the heart Oh, tell me why can't this be love Tell me why can't this be love Got to know why can't this be love I wanna know why can't this be love Written by VAN HALEN, EDWARD / VAN HALEN, ALEX / ANTHONY, MICHAEL / HAGAR, SAMMY Published by Warner/Chappell Music, Inc. The song, driven by bouncy lead keyboard work from Eddie Van Halen performed on …, "Why Can't This Be Love" peaked at #1 on the U.S. I wanna know why can't this Be love? Stream the best podcasts from your favorite stations. Billboard Top Rock Tracks Chart in the Spring of 1986. Winding me up inside. It was the initial single from that album, released in March 1986. It was the group's first single with lead vocalist Sammy Hagar, who replaced founding member David Lee Roth. Well, gather round... and listen close. Why Can’t This Be Love Lyrics. Chuck Klosterman of Vulture.com ranked it the worst Van Halen song, saying that the band's decision to release the song as the first single of the Sammy Hagar era was "the worst decision the band ever made," but said it was not his least favorite Van Halen song to listen to.[3]. Only fools rush in" Only time will tell If we stand the test of time All I know You've got … Straight from the heart Oh tell me why Can't this be love? It was also a top 10 hit in Germany and a top 20 single in the Netherlands and Sweden. You gotta check … Hey! Current and classic episodes, featuring compelling true-crime mysteries, powerful documentaries and in-depth investigations. Why Can't This Be Love? Starting during the 1995 Balance tour, Michael Anthony and Eddie Van Halen would sing the second verse of the song during live performances. It came out via Warner Bros. Records on 24 March 1986. "Why Can't This Be Love" is a song by Van Halen, off the album 5150, the band's first with lead singer Sammy Hagar, who had replaced founding member David Lee Roth in late 1985. If you've ever wanted to know about champagne, satanism, the Stonewall Uprising, chaos theory, LSD, El Nino, true crime and Rosa Parks then look no further. Let us know what you think of the Last.fm website. A new version of Last.fm is available, to keep everything running smoothly, please reload the site. And it marks the first single that Van Halen released with Sammy Hagar, who replaced Roth in the band, serving as lead vocalist. "Why Can't This Be Love" is a song by the American rock band Van Halen for their seventh studio album, 5150 (1986). The song is often a source of humor since it contains the tautological lyrics Only time will tell if we stand the test of time. After all, this is it! Whoa, here it comesThat funny feeling againWinding me up insideEvery time we touchHey, I don't knowOh, tell me where to begin'Cause I never…. I tell myself, "Hey! 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The song was released as the lead single from 5150 on February 26, 1986, through Warner Bros. Records. Ooh tell me where to begin. Internet Explorer is no longer supported on Last.fm. Facts about “Why Can’t This Be Love” This is the lead single from Van Halen’s album “5150”. Hey I don't know. Scrobbling is when Last.fm tracks the music you listen to and automatically adds it to your music profile. Every time we touch. No, I can't … It's got what it takes So tell me why can't this be love? It was a hit single for the band, rising to number three on the Billboard Hot 100 in the US and helping 5150 reach the number one slot on the albums chart, a first for the band. A production of iHeartRadio, Blumhouse Television and Grim & Mild from Aaron Mahnke. Josh and Chuck have you covered. Leave feedback, "Why Can't This Be Love" peaked at #1 on the U.S.