Release Date 16th January 2026
One legendary night.
Homespun brings you Van Halen Live at the US Festival 1983 captured via broadcast
from Cable TV, featuring the band at the height of their wild, fire-breathing powers-
louder, looser, and more explosive than ever. On May 29th, in front of a massive, sun
burned California crowd, Van Halen took the stage at Glen Helen Regional Park and
delivered a performance that instantly became part of rock 'n' roll folklore.
From the opening roar, the band is unstoppable. Eddie Van Halen's guitar playing is
nothing short of volcanic-- his riffs sharp as shrapnel, his solos bending gravity,
electrifying the crowd with every impossible run. David Lee Roth, in full ringmaster
mode, struts, howls, jokes, and whips the audience into a frenzy, radiating pure rock
star swagger. Alex Van Halen's thunderous drumming and Michael Anthony's driving
bass and soaring harmonies complete a rhythm section built for sheer power.
This broadcast recording captures every moment of that unstoppable energy: the
razor-sharp punch of "Runnin' with the Devil," the carefree blast of "Dance the Night
Away," the manic celebration of "Everybody Wants Some" and "Ain't Talkin' 'Bout Love,"
and, of course, Eddie's jaw-dropping solo spotlight--still one of the most talked-about
moments in festival history.
This is Van Halen before the world changed--young, hungry, and reckless in the best
possible way. A band that knew no limits. A crowd that couldn't believe what they
were witnessing. And a night that still stands as one of the most electrifying outdoor
performances ever staged.
2CD set.
Tracks
Romeo Delight / Unchained / Drum Solo / The Full Bug / Runnin' With The
Devil / Jamie's Cryin / So This Is Love / Little Guitars / Bass Solo / Dancing In The
Street / Somebody Get Me A Doctor / Girl Gone Bad / I'm So Glad / Guitar Solo /
Dance The Night Away / Cathedral / Secrets / Drum Solo / Everybody Wants Some /
Ice Cream Man / Pretty Woman / Guitar Solo / Ain't Talkin' 'Bout Love / Bottom's Up /
You Really Got Me / Happy Trails