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The Slice: Fav Van Halen song?

The hard rock group Van Halen, seen in 1993, was named to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame on Monday. From left are Michael Anthony, Sammy Hagar, Alex Van Halen and Eddie Van Halen. (File Associated Press / The Spokesman-Review)
By D.F. Oliveria daveo@spokesman.com(509) 319-0354
The hard rock group Van Halen, seen in 1993, was named to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame on Monday. From left are Michael Anthony, Sammy Hagar, Alex Van Halen and Eddie Van Halen. (File Associated Press / The Spokesman-Review)
The hard rock group Van Halen, seen in 1993, was named to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame on Monday. From left are Michael Anthony, Sammy Hagar, Alex Van Halen and Eddie Van Halen. (File Associated Press / The Spokesman-Review)

Paul Turner writes: I’ve always liked “Just Like Paradise,” but I think, technically, that’s a Davd Lee Roth song.

In any event, I don’t like it $175 worth.

Before turning in last night, I read a lovely and generous New York Times piece on a Beach Boys concert (which included Brian Wilson). I revere their legacy as much as the next guy. Probably more. But after reading that and seeing Carolyn Lamberson’s tweet this morning about Van Halen coming here, I found myself wondering if that whimsical Society for Advancement of Time stll exists.

Maybe the founders gave up when they realized it isn’t just baby boomers who like to remember.

Oh, the irony. The  mister took 2 of our sons to hear Van Halen in Tacoma last weekend. The Spokane stop wasn’t originally on the tour. His verdict? Too loud. Seems his 48-yr-old ears don’t rock like they used to. The kids loved it.

So, do you have a favorite Van Halen song?

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