“Why Can’t This Be Love” is a song by Van Halen for their seventh studio album, 5150 The song was released as the lead single from 5150 through Warner Bros. Records. It was the group’s first single with lead vocalist Sammy Hagar, who replaced founding member David Lee Roth.
The band, and especially Eddie van Halen, took a massive risk with this song. Not only had they replaced the immense popular David Lee Roth, with the solid but lesser known Sammy Hagar. They also left Sammy Hagar play the guitar solo on the track. Eddie van Halen, probably the best rock guitarist ever, left Sammy Hagar play guitar, just imagine.
This song took the band in a more mature, melodic direction, which proved hit-worthy. The Van Hagar era was on, and the Sammy vs. Dave debates commenced. In my opinion it was a risk that paid off, because it is still one of my favourite Van Halen songs.
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