VH Setlist starting to stink!!!

[delta5150]

Me think so, I've listened to all
the bootlegs up and including 10-10-2007, and I just think to myself, why the fuck do they open with "You really got me"?
Why the fuck did they let Wolfie choose the setlist? Why play all the fucking hits? when most of their best songs aren't hits.

You imagine if they take out
"little dreamer", "I'll wait", "You really got me" "Pretty woman" and played for e.g "Loss of control" "D.O.A" "House of Pain", "On fire"

They really need to change the setlist and make it more hardcore, they could play "drop dead legs" for the first bloody time too

[hotdog@ a shake]

uh, yeh, ok ...

[Grant]

They obviously throw in the hits purely for much of the uninitiated who go to the shows. Pretty much every band does it. Why is it so surprising?

[Fairwrning]

Agree...they should change up a bunch of songs every night or 2...hell..throw in a little 2-3 song acoustic jam..make each show a bit unique..

[VAiN]

It would be great if they at least mixed up the order of the songs played and had a floater or 2 in there to alternate... but hey, I'm not complaining... when you're there it really doesn't matter.

[Eyes of the Night]

I think age has something to do with them not being able to play the "rockers" ...

[Fairwrning]

I think "You're no good" is kick ass live..but I doubt Dave can hit those highs that go along with the lead..that was legendary shit..they could change the tone a bit and throw it in tho..that would actually play well in an acoustic set..along with " take your whiskey" and a slew of others

[vh rides again]

daves the greatest, but sorry, for him to try and sing (on fire) would be silly.

same with alot of songs, if you caant do those great songs justice, dont attempt it.

what the fuck do you want them to do? go out there and have everyone saying that sounded like shit?

think about your new posts before you hit the submit button.

[Deklon]

You guys are kidding right? They're playing 25 songs. They're playing at least as well as they ever have. They're playing plenty from every album. Rockers you say? Have you seen I'm the One, HFT, Unchained, Atomic Punk, Cradle Will Rock, Mean Streets. Ummmm, those rock.
Mix up the set list? They never have mixed it up. Most people see them one time, maybe two. Plus, I think we can be pretty confident that this is not a one and done tour. My read of the live show was that they were happier together than ever. I think they believe they sound better too. They'll mix it up next year.

[Jurak]

As Yoda say, Patience, young skyrocker..........

[naturochem]

You think Zeppelin will exclude "Stairway to Heaven", in lieu of "Bron-Yr-Aur Stomp" or some other obscure tune, that happens to be the favorite of a small percentage of their fan-base on the upcoming reunion gig??

Not that RWTD or any VH hits can be compared with STH... but when did the last tour of a major act NOT include some versions of the band's hit list??

Maybe if the tour survives long enough to hit somewhere in your vicinity, they'll have modified their set list to better accommodate your particular favorites! Or you could try sending a telegram...

[vh rides again]

Originally posted by naturochem


Not that RWTD or any VH hits can be compared with STH...

i beg your pardon, stairways great but, it doesnt trump any vanhalen song bro.
great song, but kinda whiney.

[Little Lamont]

Give some niggas a million bucks and they'll complain about the shade of green on the bills...

[Fairwrning]

All I am saying is throw out fuckin "Pretty Woman" in favor of "Hear about it later' every once in awhile..the place would implode..the brothers would even have a place to extend a jam with Wolf..

[naturochem]

Originally posted by vh rides again
i beg your pardon, stairways great but, it doesnt trump any vanhalen song bro.
great song, but kinda whiney.

..wasn't saying it "trumped" a motherfuckin' thing, holmes. From a historical perspective to compare the song to any VH song is just moronic.

For the record, "Stairway" ain't on my ipod like the entire VH collection, but I don't think the tune is "whiny" in the least...

From a song writing perspective, there aren't many better R&R tunes around.

[PlexiBrown]

It is a killer set list and one that you will never see again. It is a kick ass tour. Some people are just never happy.

[naturochem]

Originally posted by Fairwrning
All I am saying is throw out fuckin "Pretty Woman" in favor of "Hear about it later' every once in awhile..the place would implode..the brothers would even have a place to extend a jam with Wolf..

I surely agree... along with DOA, Take your Whiskey, On Fire...etc etc...

But, like I'll take the kid without bitching like a pistol-whipped whore, the set list will work just fine if it continues to deliver the kind of performances VH fans NEVER expected to witness again...

[BALLYJUNKIE]

drop dead legs ,full bug ,hear about it later ...... maybe wolfie cant play or hasnt practice those songs ......who knows

[janarak]

Throw in mwm or cgtsnm.
They didnt totally dismiss it at the press conference .

[bigdaddyb]

why not let the entire US see the show first then 2nd leg change a few songs. I want to see the show as is but if the set stays the same next tour then there's a good reason to complain.

[madraoul]

Seriously, it's only been about 23 years since we've seen them together. At least let the guys say hi.

[bueno bob]

Originally posted by madraoul
Seriously, it's only been about 23 years since we've seen them together. At least let the guys say hi.

Actually, we've never seen them together. This is a "new band", remember?

[WACF]

The set list is fine...considering this this is the first time they have played together for so long.

Next tour(Fingers crossed)...I would expect some changes.

The only song I question is "I'll wait"...but I'll take it.

With a killer catalogue there are alot of good songs being left out.

We need a double set...LOL....

[Dan]

Originally posted by PlexiBrown
It is a killer set list and one that you will never see again. It is a kick ass tour. Some people are just never happy.

Great Post.

[BrownSound1]

This is a joke thread right?

No I'm not crazy about "I'll Wait," but I see nothing wrong with the setlist. I think their current version of "Little Dreamer" blows away any previous version they have done. 22 years of EVH playing goddamn "Why Can't This Be Love," and people are complaining about "Oh, Pretty Woman?" Give me a fucking break.

I also say fuck the idea of playing acoustic. This is Diamond Dave and EVH we're talking about here, fuck some Unplugged type of shit.

Like I said at the beginning of my post, I don't care for "I'll Wait." I would love to see them drop that in favor of "Hear About It Later," but if they don't I'm not losing any sleep over it. Be glad they are able to do a tour and play what they are.

[adamhlava]

Originally posted by vh rides again
i beg your pardon, stairways great but, it doesnt trump any vanhalen song bro.
great song, but kinda whiney.

Are you really going to try and convince anyone that Van Halen is the better of the two groups?

[delta5150]

Dave's singing much better than ever and I'm confident he can tackle those good songs, plus he's got wolfie doing a good job on vocals, it's not as if he sang those songs well in the first place jeje!

[binnie]

Originally posted by Little Lamont
Give some niggas a million bucks and they'll complain about the shade of green on the bills...

This man speaks the truth.

[chi-town324]

went last night to the Rosemont show...the set list is fine!!!...every song kicked ass!!!

[chi-town324]

2 hrs of non stop in your face...VAN HALEN !!!

[ZahZoo]

The set list is fine...

Get off the internet and quit listening to every boot being put up.

[jharp84]

Nothing is ever perfect! But last night's show was FUCKIN GOOD ENOUGH!! pardon the pun!!

[jgdrag]

Originally posted by ZahZoo
The set list is fine...

Get off the internet and quit listening to every boot being put up.

No shit

[Steve Savicki]

Delta5150, are VH even touring La Coruna (Spain?)

[TAKIN WHISKEY]

Originally posted by chi-town324
2 hrs of non stop in your face...VAN HALEN !!!

And that my friend, is enough for me.

[Steve Savicki]

Delta5150, the setlist may evolve by the time they reach your area. :p

[Fairwrning]

I read that Ed threw in a bit of "Girl gone bad" in his solo last night...there ya fuckin go..just a SMALL change generates some buzz...so fuck off if you think the setlist should be ironclad every night.

[VanHalener]

Starting to stink? WTF is wrong with you my brother? Had too much Van Halen? Good for you. You're one of the few.

DON'T CHANGE A MUTHAFUCKIN' THANG!

[jharp84]

DUNG-DAN-DUNG-DAN-DUNG-DA - DING!!!! it was fuckin LOUD!!!!! Awesome!

[vh rides again]

Originally posted by adamhlava
Are you really going to try and convince anyone that Van Halen is the better of the two groups?

absofuckinlutely
i seen zepplin, and to tell you the truth i wasnt that impressed but i didnt know what i was seeing either.

as far as im concerned vanhalen blows zepplin off the stage and the map.
but im a vanhalen fan.

zepplins a great group, they have some really good rockin songs they are one of my favorite groups, and i only like a few, but to me it is no comparison.
david lee roth is twice the frontman that robert plant ever was at any time, and (had) a way better rock and roll voice by far if you ask me.

but hey, im a vanhalen fan, theres no music that compares to vanhalen for me.

i love zepplin.