October 26th, 2007
From: http://www.startribune.com/
"Three scoops of Van Halen, one scoop of Diamond Dave!"
David Lee Roth let us know the recipe early in Wednesday's Target Center
concert, and he and the rest of the band seemed to have the right formula
down, too. They stuck to many of their most raucous and rowdy tunes from
their pre-Sammy Hagar era. It couldn't have been any more opposite to the
mushy "Dreams"/"Why Can't This Be Love"-filled sets of the Sammy days.
Could Wolfie really play? Yes. Dave let out a funny but apt comment, "Wow,
somebody's been practicing at home!" when Wolfie kicked off "So This Is
Love." Was Michael Anthony still missed? Yes, especially when Eddie and
Wolfie tried to match his high backup vocals. But at least there wasn't a
bass solo.
Does Dave still have it? His voice was solid enough, a bit raspy in parts
but no one cared. He's not as physical as he used to be. He played with
his microphone stand more than he tried to do any kicks. But he was still
animated and fun/hammy. Watching him hump a giant inflatable microphone at
the very end during "Jump" was priceless.
If you didn't see it, look for our full review here.
Here's the set list:
1. You Really Got Me 2. I'm the One 3. Runnin' With the Devil 4. Romeo
Delight 5. Somebody Get Me a Doctor 6. Beautiful Girls 7. Dance the
Night Away 8. Atomic Punk 9. Everybody Wants Some 10. So This Is Love?
11. Mean Street 12. Pretty Woman 13. drum solo!! 14. Unchained 15.
I'll Wait 16. And the Cradle Will Rock 17. Hot for Teacher 18. Little
Dreamer 19. Little Guitars 20. Jamie's Cryin' 21. Ice Cream Man 22.
Panama 23. guitar solo!!!! (w/ Eruption) 24. Ain't Talking About Love
Encore: 25. 1984 26. Jump
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