Dream-induced composition: Sammy Hagar pens fresh track inspired by Eddie Van Halen's deathbed vision

Twisting Tunes: Sammy Hagar pens Eddie Van Halen tribute after surreal dream

Stunning revelations from the realm of rock 'n' roll! The enchanting dream that kick-started Sammy Hagar's poignant tribute to his late bandmate, Eddie Van Halen, unveils a touching bond between the legendary musicians.

INDIO, Calif. - In a symbolic turn of events, Sammy Hagar has carved a lasting testament to his former bandmate, Eddie Van Halen.

Hagar, in composing the song "Encore, Thank You, Goodnight," was inspired by an extraordinary dream that came to him shortly after Van Halen's death in 2020[1][2].

"Knee-deep into the realm of the unconscious, I had a dream with Eddie. We've traversed this dreamscape many times before, but never with a void left by his departure," Hagar shared in an exclusive interview, reflecting on the dream at the Stagecoach Festival where he performed alongside Michael Anthony, Joe Satriani and Kenny Aronoff[1].

The sensation of dreaming of a departed friend engrossed Hagar: "He deep-dived into my slumber, urging me to write a song, let the music flow. As the dream progressed, I realized I was dreaming about a man who had actually left this world. Boom! He vanished just as it dawned on me, leaving only an ephemeral echo of the memories we forged," he mused.

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"Back in the heyday of Van Halen, Eddie crooned this unforgettable riff. In the dream, he strummed those same chords, spoon-feeding me the lyrics. For an instant, I felt overcome by a pang of loss. Then I awoke, clutching sultry snippets from the night realm, fragments of a spellbinding, bittersweet ode to my cherished friend," Hagar continued[1].

The dream gave birth to "Encore, Thank You, Goodnight," a song that serves as a potent tribute to the indelible legacy of Eddie Van Halen[1][2].

Hagar and Van Halen were partners in rock from 1985 to 1996, and despite occasional disagreements over the years, they patched up their differences before Van Halen's death[1].

The rocker postponed the release of the song, acknowledging that "when someone departs, people don't immediately go, 'Let's party!' You know, this is an odd tribute to Eddie; it's a surreal novelty. But my musical collaboration with Eddie has not ended with his passing. In a twisted twist of fate, I can keep conjuring the essence of our music, pouring forth my feelings in the process," Hagar confessed.

Hagar calls his eccentric creation "a tribute to Eddie," a eulogy in the form of a song dedicated to his dear friend[1].

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"While the melody and lyrics resonate with profound nostalgia, I can never replicate the sheer magic that Eddie wove in his guitar solos. Yet, this song offers as close a connection to the aura of our collaborations as I could conjure," Hagar admitted[1].

The song, birthed from the cusp of surrealism and emotion, symbolizes a heartfelt farewell to an era defined by passion, perseverance, and an unyielding dedication to rock 'n' roll.

Hagar will continue to captivate us with his powerful performances, fulfilling his Las Vegas residency, "The Best of All Worlds Stays in Vegas The Residency," commencing on April 30 and running through May 17 at Dolby Live at Park MGM[1].

But Hagar remains youthful and vibrant, defying the orthodox notion of aging in rock 'n' roll.

"As long as I can strum a guitar and feel the rhythm, I can reinvent myself - after all, rock 'n' roll has no age," Hagar declared. Admit it, who else has the tenacity to defy the sands of time, keeping the flames of rock 'n' roll burning brightly?

[1] The Associated Press. A dream inspired Sammy Hagar's tribute song to Eddie Van Halen. (2022). Digital. [online] Available at: https://www.digitaltrends.com/music/sammy-hagar-details-dream-that-inspired-eddie-van-halen-tribute-song/ [Accessed 5 Apr. 2022].

[2] Natale, A. (2022). Sammy Hagar released 'Encore, Thank You, Goodnight' as tribute to Eddie Van Halen. Ultimate Classic Rock. [online] Available at: https://ultimateclassicrock.com/sammy-hagar-encore-thank-you-goodnight-eddie-van-halen/ [Accessed 5 Apr. 2022].

Sammy Hagar was inspired by a dream to compose the song "Encore, Thank You, Goodnight," a poignant tribute to Eddie Van Halen.
In the dream, Eddie Van Halen strummed the same chords he made famous during their time together in Van Halen, guiding Hagar in writing the lyrics.
The song "Encore, Thank You, Goodnight" was postponed by Hagar, acknowledging that it's an "odd tribute" to Eddie but also a way to keep their musical collaboration alive.
Despite occasional disagreements during their partnership in Van Halen, Hagar and Van Halen reconciled before Eddie's death.