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Rating: The first solo album from the former Van Halen singer, Eat 'em And Smile is undoubtedly the best (solo, I must clarify!) record of the legendary Diamond Dave!
For this initial effort, good old David surrounded himself with notable members: Billy Sheehan on bass, Greg Bissonette on drums, and (the incredible) Steve Vai on guitar. The result of this combination is an excellent album of genuine and playful hard rock (but at times vaguely decadent) like (unfortunately) hasn’t been made in the past ten years.
Vai on guitar is thrilling, he really pulls out all the stops and is never unpleasant (a great performance from him, after the dull one with Alcatrazz), he truly is the ideal counterpart to Lee Roth on guitar (after Eddie). Naturally, the others aren’t just along for the ride... Lee Roth is, as always, over the top; but we like him that way, right? The album, quite short, goes by quickly, very enjoyable and pleasant. Excellent Shy Boy, Goin' Crazy, Ladies' Nite In Buffalo (but all tracks are, for the most part, spot-on and hit the mark).
An album that every self-respecting hard-rocker should own.
Tracklist Lyrics and Videos
01 Yankee Rose (03:52)
What?
Well, let me roll up on to the sidewalk and take a look, yes
Woah, she's beautiful
I'm talking about a Yankee Rose
And she looks wild, wild, wild, wild
Are you ready for the new sensation
Well, here's the shot heard 'round the world
All you backroom boys salute when her flag unfurls
Well, guess who's back in circulation
Now, I don't know what you may have heard
But what I need right now's the original goodtime girl
She's a vision from coast to coast (coast to coast)
Sea to shining sea (sea to shining sea)
Hey, sister, you're the perfect host (make a toast)
Show me your bright lights and your city lights, all right
I'm talkin' 'bout the Yankee Rose
Bright lights in your city lights, all right
I'm talkin' 'bout it
When she walks, watch, the sparks will fly
Firecrackin' on the fourth of July
No sad songs tonight, something's in the air
A real state of independence
So pretty when her rockets glare
Still provin' any night that her flag's still there
She's a vision from coast to coast (coast to coast)
Sea to shining sea (sea to shining sea)
Hey, sister, you're the perfect host (make a toast)
Show me your bright lights and your city lights, all right
I'm talkin' 'bout the Yankee Rose
Bright lights in your city lights, all right
I'm in love with the Yankee Rose
Ah, she's beautiful alright
Mmm, nothin' like her in the whole world
Yeah
She's right on time, I'm on the case
Pick up the phone, no time to waste
She got the beat
And here's a little bit comin' your way
Bright lights, city lights
Bright lights, city lights
Bright lights, city lights
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