"Push comes to shove" : Worst classic VH track?

[Mr Badguy]

I have a real problem with "Push comes to shove" from "Fair warning".

You know how you get songs that you ain`t crazy about?

When I think about it, it`s the only Dave era song that I REALLY dislike.

It`s too slow and uninteresting.

Try and change my mind...

[jharp84]

It took me awhile too get used to this one until one day the doobie kicked in and eddie's solo was smokin!! Also the lack of DLR-VH material it will grow on you!!!

[degüello]

The solo fucking smokes.

[ClubDave]

i dont even think its the worst song on fair warning.......i love the way it grooves...you can tell the song was totally dave inspired casue yo ucan get up and dance to it, i could imagine them playing it live with dlr up there shakin his money maker.......i like the bass in the beginning, its a nice change in a vh song when yo ucan hear mikey g oon a nice groove by himself

[rustoffa]

It's all personal preference I guess.
That's how I feel about "I'll Wait".

[Rikk]

I love both PUSH COMES TO SHOVE and I'LL WAIT.

[Warham]

No, the worst classic Van Halen track is Sunday Afternoon In The Park.

[DLRdelight!]

Push Comes To Shove is one of my personal favorites. Its one of those tracks that if i come across it i hardly skip it. Has really good vibe and a solo that blows me away!!!

[pete]

One of my favorites.

Everyone's working in that song.

Dave's voice is great on it.

One of the best guitar solos on any VH album.

Great vibe.

[Mezro]

Originally posted by Rikk
I love both PUSH COMES TO SHOVE and I'LL WAIT.

I would have to agree.

Mezro...never been a big fan of Jamie's Cryin'...

[Coyote]

This might stink of sheep-ness, but in terms of Classic Van Halen, there wasn't one weak song at all. Unlike...

[Figs]

This song probably doesn't count but I'll say "Big Bad Bill."

My least favorite original is probably "Jump."

[turboblues]

Happy trails! Don't like the instrumental part.

[degüello]

Re. "Push Comes...":

While I do dig the track and have never had a problem with it (and love the solo), one thing I've noticed is how much the 'whiteness' of VH's rhythm section shows through on that song.

To me, the song is an attempt at a funky, Stonesy kind of "Miss You" vibe, except the stiffness of Al and Mike's playing doesn't really allow it to happen.

[pete]

Excellent post.

I agree, It was their attempt at a "Miss You" vibe.

I was gonna post that same conclusion today.

I think Al & Mike did a decent job on it though. I thought Al was exceptional in his abilities. It was nice not hearing sloppy high-hat playing.

I just appreciated that they actually wrote a song where every instrument had voice and melodic input. Typically the drums and bass in VH supports the guitar.

anyway.

5 starts - cause I can relate to you