It's the anniversary of 5150, Van Halen’s first album with Sammy Hagar! Released in 1986, this album introduced a new era for the band and became a massive success, featuring iconic tracks like Why Can’t This Be Love, Dreams, and Love Walks In. In this video, we break down the entire album, track by track, and celebrate its legacy. Let’s talk about your favorite songs and memories of 5150! 💿 5150 Tracklist: 1️⃣ Good Enough 2️⃣ Why Can’t This Be Love 3️⃣ Get Up 4️⃣ Dreams 5️⃣ Summer Nights 6️⃣ Best of Both Worlds 7️⃣ Love Walks In 8️⃣ 5150 9️⃣ Inside 🔥 20 Facts About 5150 🔥 1️⃣ Before 5150 was released, Warner Bros. Records suggested the band change their name to "Van Hagar." 2️⃣ The album was recorded in just three months, finishing in February 1986. 3️⃣ The name 5150 comes from the California police code for a mentally unstable person and is also the name of Eddie Van Halen’s home studio. 4️⃣ The phrase “Play Me Loud” is etched into the vinyl version under the label. 5️⃣ Tensions ran high during recording—engineer Donn Landee even locked himself in the studio and threatened to burn the tapes! 6️⃣ Foreigner guitarist Mick Jones co-produced the album after longtime producer Ted Templeman chose to work with David Lee Roth. 7️⃣ 5150 was Van Halen’s first album with no instrumental tracks. 8️⃣ The Atlas figure on the cover is portrayed by bodybuilder Rick Valente from ESPN’s BodyShaping. 9️⃣ Van Halen’s logo was redesigned for 5150, adding curved wings to reflect the band’s new chapter. 🔟 The album featured some of Van Halen’s longest songs, with only Why Can’t This Be Love clocking in under four minutes. 1️⃣1️⃣ Why Can’t This Be Love was the first single, peaking at #3 on the Billboard Hot 100. 1️⃣2️⃣ Dreams followed as the second single, reaching #22 on the Hot 100. 1️⃣3️⃣ Dreams was later featured in Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: The Movie (1995). 1️⃣4️⃣ John Kerry used Dreams as his campaign theme song during the 2004 Democratic National Convention. 1️⃣5️⃣ Sammy Hagar has said that if he had to pick a favorite Van Halen song, it would be "Dreams." 1️⃣6️⃣ The album’s other singles were Love Walks In (#22), Summer Nights, and Best of Both Worlds (which didn’t chart). 1️⃣7️⃣ Good Enough appeared in the 1987 movie Spaceballs. 1️⃣8️⃣ 5150 was Van Halen’s first #1 album, staying at the top for five weeks. 1️⃣9️⃣ The album is certified six-times Platinum, selling over six million copies. 2️⃣0️⃣ Before choosing Sammy Hagar, Van Halen considered other singers, including Eric Martin (Mr. Big) and Patty Smyth. Drop a comment with your favorite song from 5150! 🎶 🔔 Subscribe & Hit the Bell for More Van Halen Content! 🔔 If you’re a Van Halen fan, you’ve found your home right here—make sure to follow me and stay tuned for more epic content! Don’t miss out on all the latest Van Halen news and exclusive stories—this is the place to be! Hit that follow button and join the live chat on Johnny Beane TV! Exclusively Van Halen" is the ultimate destination for all things Van Halen. Step into the world of rock and roll legends as we delve deep into the history, music, and trivia surrounding one of the most iconic bands of all time. We talk all things Van Halen! 🔔 SUBSCRIBE & NEVER MISS A VIDEO! 🎥 Subscribe here → https://www.youtube.com/user/johnnybeane?sub_confirmation=1 🔥 Hit the bell icon to get notified! 🌎 Official Website → http://johnnybeane.com 💥 SUPPORT THE CHANNEL! 🎸 Become a Channel Member → https://www.youtube.com/c/JohnnyBeaneTV/membership 📲 FOLLOW ME ON SOCIAL MEDIA! 📷 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/johnnybeane/ 🐦 Twitter → https://twitter.com/johnnybeane 📘 Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/johnnybeane 🎸 GEAR RECOMMENDATION! Dunlop EVH Tortex Frankenstein Guitar Picks - .60mm, 6-pack → http://sweetwater.sjv.io/WyY0LA (Affiliate link—helps support the channel!)