David Lee Roth, 'Ain't No Christmas' -- New Song

David Lee Roth has a new solo track out and you can hear it below. It's called "Ain't No Christmas." Some are speculating this song signifies that Roth is leaving Van Halen again. We'll see I suppose. Regardless, Roth sure does sound good on this track.

Comments

[Bob]

I know I said this already in a comment on another post, but I love this song. DLR has a real gift for turning a phrase. the lyrics are awesome, and the whole thing has a slightly dark groove to it which makes it very captivating to listen to. Plus, the melody plays to the range of his voice that still sound great. He's not pushing his voice -- just letting those clever lyrics, and that dark groove do the talking. Great stuff.

[Him]

Posted this song previously re: the Hagar thread.

New website that boggles the mind with its odd layout. His Roth Show is back up and running (latest show probed the fascinating world of bull-riding). Rumors of EeaS reunion shows. That John 5 album wrapped and waiting to be released at some point.

Radio silence from Castle EVH. Less self-aggrandizing comments from Hagar (some positively positive).

None of which proves anything. All I can say is some more DLR, in whatever configuration, has the potential to be as it always is: idiosyncratic, divisive, and welcomed (at least by me).

[oper8n]

Van Halen news desk reported that he's not leaving. This song is "poetry."

[Him]

Thanks for the update, Dr. That is good news (at least for some of us).

If I may ask: your favorite VH song and why?

[oper8n]

That's a tough question, but I'll go with "Everybody Wants Some." Reason: watch Better Off Dead with John Cusack.
What's yours?

[Dj]

I don't think at this point in time Roth would permanently leave Van Halen, although I can see a temporary hiatus for solo endeavors. And the best Van Halen era will always be Roth and the best (my favorite anyways)Van Halen song would either be Ice Cream man or anything off of Diver Down.

[oper8n]

Today, something different.
http://www.vhnd.com/2016/02/29/david-lee-roth-on-second-thought/

[Jeff]

Lets dig into this a little more. Today DLR comes out and says that maybe this song IS about VH. Tension in the camp? Should we read into more of the Sammy to Eddie Birthday tweet??

Don't think this is anymore that DLR effing with the fans to keep the name out there. And there is no way in hell that Sammy returns without Michael Anthony...right???

Hmmm, how about this little nugget on Wolfe's twitter account . "I play bass and sing in the background for @VanHalen & Tremonti... for now."

Well now...

[Metalboy!]

Roth does say in the song, and I quote, "I quit."

That said, I sure hope he duzn't.

My fave Van Halen tracks:

"You Really Got Me"
"Runnin' With The Devil"
"Jamie's Cryin'"
"Ice Cream Man" (Right with ya, DJ)
"Hot For Teacher"
"Unchained"
"Everybody Wants Some"
"And The Cradle Will Rock"
"Mean Street"
"Where Have All The Good Times Gone!"
"Your No Good"

[David Lee Roth]

I get up...
and nothin' gets me down!

You've got it tough? (you?)
I'VE SEEN THE TOUGHEST AROUND!

and, I know,
just how you feel...

You got to roll with those punches and get to what's real.

[Him]

Thanks oper8n. Sorry for the late reply. And great movie reference as well.

My turn (as requested): "Unchained" from the original era. It was such a perfect mix of Dave's bluster and humor, larger than life and yet still on point: things keep moving. For their latest iteration, it is "You and Your Blues." Great story and a sign of what Dave can still do when he stays within his range and allows his lyrics to paint a picture.

[fletch]

Him: Here's to your thin red line...I'm steppin' over.

Oh...been there, done that, everyone.

peace/rock on...and I sing...rock on!