On this day March 26 1980 Van Halen released their third studio album Women and Children First. The album pushed their hard rock sound even further with heavier riffs and a rawer edge while still showcasing Eddie Van Halen’s blazing guitar work and David Lee Roth’s wild energy. Women and Children First reached number 6 on the US Billboard charts and went on to sell over 3 million copies in the United States. It featured standout tracks like And the Cradle Will Rock Everybody Wants Some and Romeo Delight that quickly became fan favorites and live staples.
80s insight: Women and Children First was the first Van Halen album to feature all original songs with no cover tracks a shift that let the band fully define their own sound.
80s insight: Women and Children First was the first Van Halen album to feature all original songs with no cover tracks a shift that let the band fully define their own sound.
