The best Van Halen songs
The top 3 according to 12 votes from people: Panama · Hot for Teacher · Jump. (Updated Dec 2, 2025.)
From "Runnin’ with the Devil" to "Jump": the Van Halen songs that Goldmine, Collider and classic rock rankings put on top, from both the Roth and the Hagar eras.
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Top 15
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1
Panama
1984. According to Vulture, the strongest pure riff in the catalogue.
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2
Hot for Teacher
1984. The band's most dynamic and animated track.
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3
Jump
1984. The synth riff everyone knows.
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4
Eruption
1978. Eddie's tapping solo that changed the guitar.
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5
Unchained
1981. Heavy and irresistible.
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6
And the Cradle Will Rock...
1980. Metal stomp with a pop touch.
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7
Dreams
1986. An anthem with Hagar.
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8
Right Now
1991. Piano and a message.
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9
Beautiful Girls
1979. Pure party mood.
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10
Jamie's Cryin'
1978. One of their most compelling riffs.
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11
Dance the Night Away
1979. Summery rock pop.
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12
Why Can't This Be Love
1986. Top of the Hagar era.
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13
You Really Got Me
1978. The Kinks cover where it all began.
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14
Ain't Talkin' 'bout Love
1978. Perhaps their greatest riff.
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15
Runnin' with the Devil
1978. VH1's ninth greatest hard rock song of all time.
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