Amsterdam
Van Halen
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Looking good through the window Shinin' red and blue light A little thick in the bottom But still lookin' alright, yeah Got a pocket fulla money Got me a long night ahead A quick stop by the bulldog Score me some panama red, yeah Wham, bam, oh Amsterdam Yea, yea, yea Stone you like nothin' else can Yea, yea, yea Hot damn, roll an Amsterdam Yea, yea, yea If she can't, then nothin' else can Caught a plane outta Moscow Spent one cold night in Berlin It's a long hard way But I'm a comin' back again, yea Wham, bam, oh Amsterdam Yea, yea, yea Stone you like nothin' else can Yea, yea, yea Yea, come on now, roll an Amsterdam Yea, yea, yea If she can't, then no one else can Yea, yea, yea... Wham, bam, oh Amsterdam Yea, yea, yea Stone you like nothin' else can Yea, yea, yea Hot damn, roll an Amsterdam Yea, yea, yea If she can't, then no one else can Yea, yea, yea Wham, bam, oh Amsterdam Yea, yea, yea You don't have to worry about the Man Yea, yea, yea Hot damn, burn an Amsterdam yea Yea, yea, yea Stone me like nothin' else can Yea, yea, yea
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Written by: Alex Van Halen, Edward Van Halen, Sammy Hagar, Michael Anthony
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10 facts about this song
Album"Amsterdam" is a song from Van Halen's tenth studio album, "Balance," which was released in 1995.
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LyricsThe song lyrics were written by lead singer Sammy Hagar and discuss the city of Amsterdam, referencing its famed canals and Red-Light District.
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ReceptionDespite its general popularity, "Amsterdam" received some criticism for its lyrics, which were perceived as trivialising the city's culture and history.
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ControversyThere was a conflict between Eddie Van Halen and Sammy Hagar over lyrics content. Eddie insisted on maintaining the reference to pot, which Sammy was against.
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Chart Performance"Amsterdam" peaked at number nine on the Billboard Mainstream Rock Tracks chart in 1995.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Amsterdam" was filmed in Amsterdam, capturing local streets, canals, and the culture of the city.
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Dutch ConnectionEddie and Alex Van Halen, founding members of the band, were born in the Netherlands, providing a personal connection to the song's subject matter.
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Co-writersEddie Van Halen, Michael Anthony, and Alex Van Halen also get songwriting credits on "Amsterdam" along with Sammy Hagar.
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Sound EngineeringThe song showcases a solid groove, combining Sammy Hagar's melodic sensibilities with Eddie Van Halen's hard rock guitar vibe seamlessly.
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Banned ClipDespite its popularity, the video clip of the song was banned by MTV due to the controversial lyrics and explicit visuals.
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