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Title: Hey, Sinatra recorded "Cover Tunes!"
Review: Much maligned, but still a pretty good album, "Diver Down" is further evidence of how Van Halen could take a song, thanks to Eddie's wizardry, and make it their own. His otherwordly guitar gives "Pretty Woman" an urgency that Roy's original could not do. And "Dancing in the Street" seems tailor made for Diamond Dave's wackiness. Also, "Where Have All the Good Times Gone" is a smoking album opener, followed by the blazing "Hang Em High." "Cathedral" shows us more of Eddie's genius, and other originals like "Secrets" and "Little Guitars" are worthy additions to the VH catalog. Since this was my first VH album, it's always had a special place in my heart, but many years later, it still sounds good.
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