“JUMP” by VAN HALEN
The song “Jump” is a popular 1980s hi-energy anthem that was recorded by American rock band, Van Halen. It’s particularly known for its catchykeyboardriff (played by Eddie Van Halen) which was a departure from the band’s traditional guitar-driven sound.
It was Van Halen’s only #1 single in the U.S., and is considered by many to be their signature hit. In 2021, Rolling Stone magazine ranked it at #177 on its updated list of the “500 Greatest Songs of All-Time”.
On this very day, March 4th 1984, it was the #1 song in America, topping Billboard’s Hot 100 chart. If you’d like to have a listen, please feel free to use the provided link. From the album, “1984”, here’s VAN HALEN, with “JUMP”…