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4 Fast Facts: Van Halen’s ‘Fair Warning’ Turns 40

adam12 April 29th

April 29, 1981. Van Halen released their forth full-length album, Fair Warning. Here’s four fast facts you may or may not know about the record.

  • Artwork

    The first thing about 'Fair Warning' that hits you is the cover art: the front and back covers feature photographs of 'The Maze' by William Kurelek. The painting depicts the artist's youth, and it's pretty dark.

  • So Is This Love?

    Lead single "So Is This Love?" is a bit unconventional, even by Van Halen standards: Alex lays down a swing beat that would sound more at home on a jazz record than a Van Halen record

  • Unchained

    The album's second single was almost titled "Hit the Ground Running." It also features producer Ted Templeman's lone vocal contribution; he's the guy who says "C'mon, Dave, gimme a break!"

  • Push Comes To Shove

    Depending on which version of the "Unchained" 7" you bought back in '81, you either got "So Is This Love" or "Push Comes To Shove" as the B-side.

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