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Top of the World (Van Halen song)

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"'Top of the World'" is a song written by the group Van Halen for their 1991 album 'For Unlawful Carnal Knowledge'. It is one of six singles issued for the album, and spent four non-consecutive weeks at the top of the 'Billboard' Album Rock Tracks chart in the U.S., becoming their eighth number one on this chart. It was the only single off the album to crack the top 40 on the 'Billboard' Hot 100, peaking at #27. The main guitar riff from "Top of the World" is actually carried over from the closing guitar background riff from 1984's "Jump".

History



This song was recorded in early 1991; however, the main riff for this song was first played live on the Van Halen 1979 World Tour during "Dance the Night Away".

Eddie Van Halen recorded this song using his brand new Ernie Ball Music Man signature guitar and his new Peavey 5150 amps. This was also one of the first Van Halen songs featuring the use of the wah-wah pedal.

This song also features Toto lead guitarist Steve Lukather on background vocals. This is the last song on 'For Unlawful Carnal Knowledge' and was the last song played during live shows, following "Jump".

This song was played on the 1995 Balance Tour and the ill-fated 2004 reunion tour.

Personnel



* Sammy Hagar - Lead Vocals

* Eddie Van Halen - Guitar, Backing Vocals

* Michael Anthony - Bass Guitar, Backing Vocals

* Alex Van Halen - Drums, Percussion

* Steve Lukather - Guitar, Backing Vocals

Charts



References



Category:1991 singles

Category:Van Halen songs

Category:Song recordings produced by Ted Templeman

Category:Songs written by Eddie Van Halen

Category:Songs written by Alex Van Halen

Category:Songs written by Michael Anthony (musician)

Category:Songs written by Sammy Hagar

Category:Music videos directed by Meiert Avis

Category:1991 songs


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