Why Can't This Be Love
Van Halen
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Oh here it comes That funny feeling again winding me up inside Every time we touch Hey I don't know Oh, tell me where to begin cause I never ever Felt so much And I can't recall any love at all Baby this blows 'em all away It's got what it takes So tell me why can't this be love? Straight from my heart Oh, tell me why can't this be love? I tell myself Hey only fools rush in and only time will tell If we stand the test of time All I know You've got to run to win and I'll be damned if I'll get hung up on the line Hey No I can't recall anything at all Oh baby this blows them all away Woo It's got what it takes So tell me why can't this be love? You want it straight from the heart Oh tell me why can't this be love? It's got what it takes So tell me why can't this be love? Straight from my heart Oh, tell me why can't this be love? Baby why can't this be love Got to know why can't this be love I wanna know why can't this be love
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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
Release Date"Why Can't This Be Love" was released on February 26, 1986 as the lead single from Van Halen's seventh studio album, "5150".
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First CollaborationIt was the first single released with Sammy Hagar as the new lead vocalist, replacing David Lee Roth.
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Song's ThemeThe song's lyrics emphasize the theme of love and the confusion and mixed emotions that often accompany it, thus the title "Why Can't This Be Love".
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Chart Performance"Why Can't This Be Love" quickly gained popularity, reaching No. 3 on the Billboard Hot 100 charts, making it one of Van Halen's most successful songs. It remained in the Top 40 for 14 weeks.
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Musical StyleThe song marked a departure from the hard-rock sound that Van Halen was originally known for. It had a significant synthesizer-based sound, reflecting the band's evolving music style with the addition of Hagar.
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Lead Singer's ImpactAs Sammy Hagar’s debut single with Van Halen, "Why Can't This Be Love" helped usher in the "Van Hagar" era of the band’s career, broadening their musical style and fan base.
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Album's SuccessThe album "5150" was a major success, reaching No. 1 on the Billboard 200 charts. It was the first Van Halen album to reach this achievement.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Why Can't This Be Love" features live footage of the band performing the song.
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Global RecognitionBesides its success in the U.S., the song also made it into the top 10 in various other countries such as Canada, the UK, and Ireland.
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Roth-Hagar ComparisonAlthough some critics and fans had reservations about the change in lead singers, "Why Can't This Be Love" was generally well received, proving that Van Halen could sustain their success with Sammy Hagar, not just with David Lee Roth.
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