Shotcast Saturday #84 - Ain't Talkin' About Love

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15 years ago (sometime last week) Van Halen was inducted into the Rock N' Roll Hall of Fame by Velvet Revolver. As part of the ceremony, VR would preform "Ain't Talkin' About Love". Today we're taking a look at this special cover.

"Ain't Talkin' 'bout Love" is a classic hard rock song by the American rock band Van Halen. The song was released in 1978 as the second single from their self-titled debut album. The song was written by the band's guitarist, Eddie Van Halen, and it has become one of their most popular and enduring songs.

The song features a driving, heavy guitar riff that is instantly recognizable, and a catchy chorus that is easy to sing along to. The lyrics are somewhat cryptic and have been interpreted in different ways, but they generally deal with the idea of a man who is not interested in a serious, long-term relationship and just wants to have a good time with a woman without any emotional attachment. The chorus repeats the phrase "ain't talkin' 'bout love" as a sort of mantra or declaration of this attitude.

The song has been covered by numerous artists over the years, including Velvet Revolver, who occasionally played it live as a tribute to their rock predecessors. "Ain't Talkin' 'bout Love" remains a popular classic rock song and a testament to Eddie Van Halen's guitar virtuosity and songwriting talent.