David Lee Roth - 'The Shit That Killed Elvis'

New David Lee Roth music! More than a decade ago, Roth recorded songs for a solo album that was never released. One of those songs was "The Shit That Killed Elvis" and it was just posted this morning! The guitars are provided by John 5. Maybe we'll get that full album someday.

David Lee Roth Releases 'Made Up My Mind' Video

Happy Father's Day!

A new music video today from David Lee Roth! He just released an official clip for his cover of "Made Up My Mind." The track was originally recorded by Savoy Brown in 1969.

The song is on Roth's 2003 album Diamond Dave. The video is ridiculous fun. Just what you would expect from David Lee Roth. I'm not exactly sure why Roth decided to release the video now... except for the fact that maybe he had an idea for it, felt creative, and went with it. After all, there are no rules in music marketing these days. Anything - and everything - goes. And usually, the less money spent, the better.

'Atomic Punk' -- 2023 Version

Happy Friday and "new" music for the weekend!

David Lee Roth is back with one of his classic Van Halen re-recordings. This time it's "Atomic Punk." I think he sounds good here and I support these new recordings of classic hits. Plus, the download is free at the link in the post below.

David Lee Roth Releases New Version Of 'Unchained'

"Unchained" is definitely one of my favorite Van Halen tracks. It's a classic! The song is on the 1981 release Fair Warning and it just might be one of the best rock songs ever recorded. Well, move over original because David Lee Roth has re-recorded the song... because he can. The redo was recorded back in May 2022.

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And a look back in time... "Unchained" live in 1981!

'Everybody Wants Some' -- New David Lee Roth Version

David Lee Roth continues to re-record old Van Halen hits for fans. The most recent song on his remake list is "Everybody Wants Some." While some folks think these remakes are unnecessary - I enjoy them.

Roth Lives! - EveryBody Wants Some

👉 : https://t.co/ifrFKydrcV

Recorded in May 2022
Henson Studios
Los Angeles, CA

Al Estrada: Guitar
Ryan Wheeler: Bass
Francis Valentino: Drums

Recorded by Tom Syrowski

— David Lee Roth (@DavidLeeRoth) December 26, 2022

Sunday's Best: Week 39, 2022

Another Sunday, another new David Lee Roth classic Van Halen cover. The new version of "Dance The Night Away" is our Sunday's Best for this week.

Like the other classic songs Roth recently released, "Dance The Night Away" was recorded back in May. Honestly, I continue to be impressed by these new recordings. Roth is 67 years old and his voice is sounding good. Plus, these are a gift to his fans. I dig it.

Also, this is breaking: Rihanna will be the halftime performer for the Super Bowl in February. All the music played in stadiums across America is largely rock and metal... but the halftime show is usually pop. Consider this your free opening to talk "sportsball" should you like. The Bengals are on fire today - about time!

Rihanna has been confirmed as the headliner for the 2023 #SuperBowl Halftime Show. https://t.co/5w8SjT8sf8

— billboard (@billboard) September 25, 2022

Sunday's Best: Week 36, 2022

Happy Labor Day weekend, fellow Americans! It's the unofficial end of summer - but I'll be worshiping the best season of the year until it ends in about three weeks. I loathe winter and hate the time change. Fall is usually mostly tolerable around my parts until Thanksgiving... then it's all downhill.

For our Sunday's Best this week, let's talk about David Lee Roth and his new version of "Panama." I'm not exactly sure why DLR felt like re-recording such a classic except for no other reason than he just wanted to and so he did. I don't know if this is considered a cover or not, but I'll call it that for lack of better word. So the "cover" is pretty good. It's hard to listen when you know how the original sounds. "Panama" is such an iconic track, but good for Roth for jumping in the studio and releasing something for the fans.