Panama by Van Halen/Round and Round by Ratt

Couldn't grow up in the '80s without coming across Van Halen, and their smash hit album 1984 was particularly hard to miss. Eddie Van Halen's guitar playing was something special, for sure. Whistled the melody, and the bitchin' solo, in the shower today. I was pretty good.

Year: 1984
Rating: Warm



I had less familiarity with Ratt than VH, but this song was fun back in the day. It had never really entered my mind passed its heyday, but my friend Chris performed it at karaoke a few days ago and it's had some staying power, I guess. Catchy tune but not nearly as musically interesting as Panama, which debuted the same year.

Year: 1984
Rating: Warm