"Best of Both Worlds" is a song by American rock band Van Halen on their album 5150 that was later released as a single in October 1986.

Background

The song is about Sammy's optimistic look on Van Halen's future, and creating your own luck.

Reception

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'' said that "the guitar wizardry of Eddie Van Halen charges through the grooves of this song" and also praised Sammy Hagar's vocal performance. ''

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'' said it has a "strong pop hook and hedonist philosophy." In 2011, the song was ranked at #5 on Ultimate Classic Rock's list of the Top 10 Van Hagar Songs. They also ranked the song as best song from 5150.

Personnel

* Sammy Hagar — lead and backing vocals *

Eddie Van Halen Edward Lodewijk Van Halen ( , ; January 26, 1955 – October 6, 2020) was an American musician and songwriter. He was the guitarist, keyboardist, backing vocalist, and primary songwriter of the rock band Van Halen, which he co-founded along ...

— guitar, keyboards, backing vocals * Michael Anthony — bass guitar, backing vocals * Alex Van Halen — electronic drums

Charts

References

{{Authority control Van Halen songs 1986 singles 1986 songs Warner Records singles Songs written by Sammy Hagar Songs written by Eddie Van Halen Songs written by Alex Van Halen Songs written by Michael Anthony (musician) Song recordings produced by Mick Jones (Foreigner)