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.

'Nothing Could Have Stopped Us Back Then Anyway' -- David Lee Roth, New Song

Another surprise track release from David Lee Roth! He just released "Nothing Could Have Stopped Us Back Then Anyway" which is a song about the beginnings of Van Halen. The full track is below.

All these tracks have been sitting around for some time and it does make me wonder why we are getting so many of them now and in such an odd fashion.

Roth literally "announced" the song by dropping a clip of the tune on his social platforms. The music and lyrics are a love letter to those early rock n' roll days for the band, with Diamond Dave looking back and recalling tears and laughter, pranks, heartache and happy meals. This one hits me in all the feels.

Sunday's Best: Week 27, 2022

There's new David Lee Roth music to celebrate and that's our Sunday's Best for this week! The new track is called "Pointing At The Moon" and the video features artwork from Roth, too. This track is a little different from what Roth usually releases. It's good to hear from him again - but it isn't clear if this is for an upcoming album or just a one-off.

About That David Lee Roth Retirement Announcement

David Lee Roth tweeted some artwork about his recent retirement announcement and his last show, but he added a special phrase. Look at the art below. Notice it says "unless it isn't" making it seem highly likely Diamond Dave will perform again live after his official "last show." Stay tuned I suppose.

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— David Lee Roth (@DavidLeeRoth) October 11, 2021

David Lee Roth Announces Retirement

The other day, I posted about David Lee Roth's brief, new Las Vegas residency. Now it seems those shows will be his last.

Diamond Dave announced yesterday that he is retiring from the business and "throwing in his shoes." Truly an end of an era. I suppose with the death of Eddie Van Halen, Roth really doesn't see the point in performing any more. My guess is he was expecting to perform as Van Halen again and now that won't be happening. I am glad I have seen Roth live. Again, see your favorites live while you still can!

David Lee Roth announces retirement: "I’m throwing in the shoes" https://t.co/6YX3PYYX7n

— Rolling Stone (@RollingStone) October 1, 2021

Sooooooo…somehow David Lee Roth predicted his final tour announcement 30. YEARS. AGO. during a flash-forward in the music video for his solo single “A Lil’ Ain’t Enough” in ‘91.

Only 9 days off! 🤯https://t.co/fMlrmOky5j pic.twitter.com/CmEYTvyfyF

— Corbin Reiff (@CorbinReiff) October 2, 2021

David Lee Roth Announces New Las Vegas Residency

Diamond Dave will be heading to the Las Vegas Strip once again. Last night, David Lee Roth announced a new residency at the House of Blues. The limited run starts on New Year's Eve. Tickets are available on the House of Blues website and there are special VIP packages too, including the "Jump" package which costs $700. Being Las Vegas, the shows are 18+.

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— David Lee Roth (@DavidLeeRoth) September 27, 2021