Van Halen - January 21, 1983 - São Paulo, Brazil 

It's times like this, seeing classic Van Halen, that You Tube is so much better than television.

This is the best Van Halen show currently on RU-vid!

80s was the greatest time to be growing up as a teenager in the music scene

This show was 4 months before the US Festival. What a ride

So depressed that Eddie Van Halen passed away (10-6-2020) today... I'm binge watching anything Van Halen!

I was there, São Paulo, Brasil, 15 years old, my first show

Holy crap! Now I know why Jeff Spicoli blew the reward money for saving Brooke Shields and hired Van Halen to play at his birthday party!

For people from other countries: I went to the Van Halen show in the city of Porto Alegre, in the extreme south of Brazil, at the Gigantinho gymnasium, which was too crowded, in the middle of the summer of 1983. It was incredible. In the afternoon, we teenagers were in the Centro district where the hotel where the band stayed was located and David Lee Roth went out with friends to walk in the streets and went to a store in search of items for the camcorder. We barely found him there; the seller told us. Alex was walking alone on Rua dos Andradas and looking around. They took pictures and I have them. It was two hours of a real firecracker of sound, lighting and rock for real. The blunder was that I took my friends and brother to, practically, behind the stage, having space (at that time) in front and in the side stands (I don't forgive myself for that).. The Van Halen guys (with the exception of Mike Anthony who went straight to the hotel) had dinner after the show at Gigantinho itself, in an adapted kitchen and dining room in the dressing rooms. Said they brought a cook from the USA. The drummer from Rio Grande do Sul who opened their show told me that they ate chicken a lot, played a lot, and spilled Chilean wine on the floor; they opened the bottles and threw the liquid on the floor. Of course not all, right.. Kkk On the way out, we wait for them. First Alex Van Halen came out with a bottle of Brahma beer, alone, walking towards a vintage car, like Landau or Galaxy with driver, and greeted us; it was very good. Then it was Eddie's turn; also walking alone, just like him, shy, quiet... It was a car for each member of the band, separated... Ahhh, before, I saw their girlfriends or wives outside the Internacional gymnasium, some beautiful, super well dressed, in their early 20's... Well, now the last one: David left with six security guards around him, the only one, and very crazy, seemed to be high on drink, and looked at us emitting sounds with his voice. A hell of a charisma. Spectacular night; Porto Alegre had never seen anything like it and had already received, at its peak, Peter Frampton, Barry White and Rick Wakeman. Van Halen was much more than music; it was something up, a real celebration for being alive!

Say what you want David Lee Roth sounded good his voice was amazing back then... he just screamed his voice right out of his body

Holy Cow this is good. Man they ruled the world back then. RIP GOAT

Van Halen Live in Brazil 1983 , in São Paulo Romeo Delight 0:00 Unchained 4:57 Drum Solo 8:40 The Full Bug 11:37 Runnin ' With the Devil 15:27 Jamie's Cryin 20:00 Little Guitars 23:51 Bass Solo 28:27 Beer Drinkers and Hell Raisers 32:36 Little Dreamer 35:45 Mean Street 38:59 Dance The Night Away 44:02 Somebody Get Me a Doctor (Girl Gone Bad Jam Into...) 47:17 I'm So Glad 54:29 Cathedral 55:34 Secrets 56:36 Everybody Wants Some 1:04:14 Ice Cream Man 1:11:46 Heartbreak Hotel 1:17:31 Oh! Pretty Woman 1:19:46 Guitar Solo 1:24:55 Ain't Talkin ' ' Bout Love 1:35:39 Happy Trails 1:42:04 You Really Got Me 1:43:44

Just jumped into Little Dreamer. Diamond Dave really sings that song.

21 de janeiro de 1983, ginásio do Ibirapuera...eu estava lá!!!! Sai com os tímpanos zunindo, mas feliz da vida: meu primeiro show de heavy metal!!!....Grande show, David Lee Roth no vocal, a batida inconfundivel da bateria e a grande performance de Eddie Van Hallen. depois vieram Kiss, Deep Purple, David Bowie e ....Rolling Stones!!!...R.I.P. Eddie, cumpriu sua missão de levar alegria com sua guitarra a muita gente, especialmente eu!!!...

On the Unchained middle breakdown DLR states: "I don't speak much portuguese....I speak music!" Gotta love him

I saw Van Halen in 1984 at the US festival. Saw them with Sammy in Wichita in 1993. I enjoyed the hell out of both concerts. 2 different Van Halen was a real treat to me.

The first rock concert I saw in my life. Van Halen in Brazil, in 1983. São Paulo, ginásio do Ibirapuera. RIP Eddie Van Halen. Sad...

David Lee Roth's lyrics fit Eddie's music like a glove!!! And his delivery and showmanship was TOP RATE!!!

Bands today can never match up to what Van Halen was like back in the 80s. Glad I have my vinyl, cassettes, and cds on Van Halen. David Lee Roth was my favorite vocalist. Eddie was a guitar legend who will be missed. Heaven is being rocked with his guitar riffs. RIP Eddie.

Went to 3 tours in a row Fair Warning Diver and 84 the 84 tour sold out 4 nights in a row all 3 tours kicked serious ass

Tenho cinquenta e cinco anos e fui nesse show. Saímos, eu e meus três primos de Jacareí-SP. Ficamos na quadra, em frente ao palco, do lado do baixista Michael Anthony. Mas deu pra ver de perto o Eddy Van Halen detonando tudo na guitarra. Outra coisa que me marcou muito nesse show, foi a bateria com bumbos duplos e com cones de órgão. Claro que esses cones não influenciavam em nada o som da batera, mas o efeito visual era impactante.

If you read the Noel Monk (VH Manager at the time) book, this little tour of Brazil was one of the most fun times the band ever had, and they were all getting along great. Around the time of the US festival a few months later, that's when things started to go sour.

funny how some people rate daves voice on the high note he could hit or not hit. if that were the case all rock bands would hire opera singers. Dave has such a amazing bluesy voice and a very wild scream huge part of the vanhalen sound

That was the first show of my life, I was there! It was in that same year that I started playing drums and even today I am a brazilian thrash metal drummer. And today, two days after Eddie Van Halen's death, I still cry ... that's why I'm here watching this unforgettable show once again. It was the only VH show in Brazil and whoever was there will never forget it! RIP Eddie.

I was there. The venue had quite a bit of reverb, I got out of there with my ears ringing for hours. It was awesome, they were on top of their form.

I saw them for Fair Warning and Diver Down. Roth was pure entertainment. Eddie a once in a lifetime talent. Alex complemented his talent and Michael balanced the vocals. It was so fun. I miss those days.

This is one of the best concert I have ever seen on film, Even if I am sitting in front of a computer I get rlly emerged

No one can compare to the David Lee Roth of this time! Runaway train of talent driving the mighty Van Halen! Just insane what he could do back then from his sic leg kicks to his on fire vocals all while dominating the stage! Hager could only bring this Dave a drink on stage and wipe the sweat from his forehead. And don't get me started about how dynamic the rest of the band was...Eddie untouchable! Michael Anthony key ingredient, and Awesome Alex! The Mighty Van Halen ruled the world!

Estive nesse show Maravilhoso aqui no Brasil. 🙏 #RipEddie😪 Fica na Paz

Incredible energy. R.I.P Eddie. You were the best.

Eu estava la . Obrigado Ed

Eu estava nesse show memorável. Ainda tenho uma cópia do ingresso 🎫 em xérox, pois o original ficou no show. Nunca tinha assistido (até então) uma apresentação tão cheia de energia ⚡ e um som tão claro e forte. O Van Halen veio ao Brasil no topo da sua carreira, detonando muitos hits e com a sua formação original. Estou ainda muito feliz por ter feito parte daquele nosso grande sonho brasileiro dos anos 80 de assisti-los aqui em nosso solo. Hoje, estamos todos tristes pela passagem do Eddie, mas a vida é assim mesmo. Ele deixou muitas coisas belas e a sua arte gravada para sempre, em todos os corações roqueiros. 🇧🇷 - Diretamente de ITU - SP.

The natural reverb of that place during Romeo Delight made my head spin. Ed's rhythmic control, fluidity and melodic taste have never been matched. 🤴

I was lucky enough to get vh tix the summer between my 7th and 8th grade. It was the women and children first tour. They where playing at a small arena called the cape cod colosseum..which was pretty much a lg hockey rink. Bleachers all around and no floor seats. I had vh one , and I knu of a few songs on 2 and cradle and everybody wants some was just out on the radio. I really loved them but nothing prepared me for what I was about to see. Fresh off their first headlining tour,these guys where on fire. Freight train loud,very cohesive, it was obvious I was seeing something special ,right from jump. I believe they where at their peak,still a band of bros. Tons of improvisation, sometimes just bass and drums, sometimes bass ,drums and guitar,sometimes just Eddie and Alex, every possible combo. Later I found out this was something that was a staple of early tours. Anyway it changed my life, that nite I decided guitar would always b a part of my everyday. Over 35yrs later and I still make a decent living at it. This is America's greatest band, and Eddie is the most influential guitarist of my generation. U could argue kiss, which I love too. So let's say 1 and 1A as far as American bands go. Can anyone name a bigger one?

Best fucking concert I'd have fainted

The 1982 Diamond Dave with his same Wild Sing-Talk-Rap-Jive format! Just more of that well-known high note yelp...WOWW! Look at all the People here tonight...Brazil! Cool Classic VH!

Minor technical but awesome point...at the end of Romeo Delight 4:37 you can actually hear Eddie quickly downtune his low E’ to D’, for when they jump into unchained on the second tune. Can’t imagine anybody live who would tune on the fly these days without having to get a guitar tech throw them a separate guitar, he just does it like a boss so everyone can hear it and it’s smooth as hell

Van Halen kickin`ass in Brazil!! Unforgettable show! Pure technique!

I was there.Best show ever.Ginásio do Ibirapuera.Nunca vou esquecer.

I've never felt electricity and excitement in the air at a concert as much as when they took the stage for the first song at my first VH show in 1979! They had it all!! ❤👍✌️🤘

If only we could see these Classic rock concerts remastered and released on Dvd. This is music history and needs to be remembered for future generations.....understand that the hearts of youth were rebellious. Unlike now; back then it was about breaking all the rules and pointing the middle finger at Government Authority.

This is great footage. Somebody has to have the source material for official HQ release. This is priceless!

Now kiddies , this is a rock band ! Perfection !

Best Van halen show currently on RU-vid. 1983 was the best year set list wise!

32:33 their version of Beer Drinkers and Hell Raisers is insane, with Mike and Dave's perfect duet. It sounds like a great VH song, like some of their best covers. It's a shame that we didn't get an official version of this gem. I had this VHS bootleg, always loved it.

Eu estava nesse show. Foi no Ginásio do Ibirapuera e quem abriu o espetáculo, foi o Patrulha do Espaço. 40 anos já se foram e parece que foi ontem.

One of the few great shows in Brazil, before Rock in Rio success. I was there, my first experience na plateia, in a great event

The "mighty Van Halen" at their greatest!! Saw them first in '78 opening for Sabbath.better times back then ,no cameras,cellphones ,internet just enjoying the show....RIP - EVH

Van Halen were a machine at this time and absolutely incredible, rip Edward you are the goat.

Eddie Van Halen - *26.1.1955 +6.10.2020 - Rest In Peace

Everything about Little Dreamer and Mean Street is perfect

I was there. Amazing day! After Van Halen concert, I was deaf for two days!

The Pasadena Boys, they rocked the airwaves 1978-1984

Incredible! Massive setlist and just an amazing party on stage!

absolutely one of the best Van Halen concerts ! Dave sounds great and the band tears it up !

So dave forgets the lyrics in romeo delight but honestly I can’t blame him. The amount of adrenaline he must have from running out on stage and performing balls out must be fucking unreal.

Album perfect. Dave needed the first one or two to warm up but he slays it, and gives extra wails all throughout. Stellar.

ESTIVE NESSE SHOW EM JANEIRO DE 1983 A TRES METROS DE DAVID LEE ROTH , NUNCA ME ESQUECEREI !

Everybody wants some! Always dug on that jam from '80 till now! Never got sick of it..EVH🎸

In the live concerts I've been watching, Dave always forgets the second verse to Romeo Delight lol. Rest in Peace King Edward!

I love how MA goes from some fairly sick bass solo to singing a duet and owning in both !

I could name 10-15 bands from the 60's and 70's with live concert video in high definition yet, for some strange reason, some of the biggest iconic bands from the 80's have few to none. Van Halen -1984 tour, Ozzy (RR days) and Iron Maiden - Number of the Beast tour. It never ceases to amaze me.

Wow they killed that ZZ top cover of "beer drinkers and hell raisers"!

35:40 little dreamer. Love this song

Greatest heavy rock band of all time. Wherever you are Eddie, Keep on Rockin' hard.

And despite all the bad press..all 4 looked extremely happy!

Hard to top this Shit !!!! Awesome ! Cheers for sharing

IM 65 AND FROM RIO I WAS AT THAT SHOW THANK YOU VH!!!

Não tem como não ter inveja de quem foi nesse show. 1983 eu não era nem nascido. Uma das melhores bandas de todos os tempos. RIP Eddie

DLR era Van Halen is the greatest hard rock/metal band of all time and in their prime they would easily blow any band that ever existed off the stage.

Fuckin killer show, wish I was there. Brazilian fans are awesome. This is Van Halen at their prime.

The greatest frontman the greatest entertainer one of the greatest vocalists songwriters and personalities in the entertainment business ever endlessly put everything he had into every show I'm such a big admirer of his the life he's lived the things he's done the accomplishes he's made along with Van Halen and the rest of the boys is undescribable one of the greatest rock bands if not the greatest rock bands that has ever rocked the planet thank you so much boys watching this video is just such a blast from the past Thanks for all the good times boys no one could touch you as the party rambled on!

Caracas... já se foram 36 anos? Eu estava nesse show. Putz... tô ficando velho kkk.

Descanse em paz, querido Eddie 😞😥 Obrigado por chutar minha bunda e me mostrar o caminho da verdadeira arte.

I FN love the set list for this Brazil show..Damn this was A great gig

These brothers are awesome together! I so miss these days.

I was there, I was eighteen....Great show, great time!

Wow, great find, can't believe this is thirty years ago.

Lucky enough to see them many times since 1980.

I was there, right in front of the stage. Best rock concert I´ve seen. I´ll never forget.

The greatest rock band to ever walk onto the stage. This is Van Halen at there prime these guys were so phenomenal , Dave's vocals were flawless, the band was just epic!!!! Mind blowing performance !!!

THIS WAS JUST FREAKIN UNBELIEVABLE !!!!! Every part of this band is stellar. I was awestruck by this.

EU FUI NO SHOW DELES NESSE MESMO ANO NO RIO NO MARACANAZINHO , COM MEUS 15 ANOS DE IDADE. E PUDE VER UM DOS MELHORES GUITARRISTA DE TODOS OS TEMPOS O EDDIE VAN HALEN. TOP MESMO.

Também estive no show, tinha 18 anos e fomos em um grupo de cerca de 20 amigos... Uma coisa que marcou muito foi a pressão do som, estavam com equipamentos superdimensionados para o local!

When they were on top of their game so was I! The 80s kicked ass!!

I love Van Halen

Tinha 18 anos e estive lá !!!! Show inesquecível

I Was There... Hail From São Paulo Brazil 🎼🎶🎸😎👊 - Edward Ledowijk Van Halen 🎸🙏🎸🙏🎸🙏🎸🙏

I was in the same concert, but in Rio de Janeiro ! What a night !!!

Hot for Teacher ending at 43:33 which was not released at that time

No doubts Alex Van Halen is one of the best drummers of all time.

The musicianship and incredible cardio/fitness that it takes to execute a show like is underrated. This was and still is amazing.

The Mighty Van Halen! Enough said. 🎸🤘🏽

Tava lá na pista também! Estava de férias em Ubatuba com o Carneiro e o Toco! Sexta feira, pegamos a estrada e lá estavamos feito loucos !!!!!! Conto pras minhas filhas essas cagadas de adolescente e elas não acreditam!! Vivi pra viver esse show!!!!!

For years, I always read stories in magazines that specialize in Heavy Metal (in general) that Van Halen comes from Brazil for the first and only time! How i've love to was this show, but I was only 4 years old! Historic concert, thanks dude, for posting it! VAN HALEN ROCKS!!!

This era of shows are great to see.

Eu estava lá!! Enlouquecida ou hipnotizada com o que via e ouvia! Sai em estado de graça. Obrigada Van Halen✌❤

Fabulous! Pretty good quality sound considering the age of this and the technology of the times. So many great moments from this tour - and this performance is SO, so good. Great dueling guitar/drums in the Cream cover, the bluesy strut of Secrets, the snarl of Mean Streets -- -all of it! Great set (not many shows this good today).

Show incrível! Imagino estar nessa platéia! Banda impecável! Que vibe boa... Sorte de quem viveu isso. R.I.P. Eddie

Alex never got enough credit for his skills . Just awesome. I wish I could go back in time to a VH concert. They were the best ever.

MA is a great musician good vocals and plays bass with character. conveyance beats technical proficiency