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Who sang Runnin' with the Devil?

Release date: 1978

Duration: 03:35

Van Halen released the song Runnin' with the Devil. Date of release: 1978.

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The protagonist lives his life recklessly and dangerously, not caring about tomorrow, and had to resort to stealing to get by. He feels like he is living at a pace that will kill him. He realizes that the simple life is not so simple and that he has no one to wait for him at home. Despite this, he continues to run with the devil and feel alive in the excitement of it all.

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Van Halen, formed in 1973 in Pasadena, California, helped hard rock music regain popularity. Guitar virtuoso Eddie Van Halen led the band's energetic live shows, captivating audiences around the world. Their lasting impact on the music industry earned them induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2007.

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"Runnin' with the Devil" is a hard rock song by the American band Van Halen. It was released as the second single from their debut album in 1978. The lyrics were inspired by the song "Runnin' from the Devil" by the funk band Ohio Players. In 2009, VH1 ranked it as the 9th greatest hard rock song of all time. The song also received praise from music critics, with Vulture's Chuck Klosterman ranking it the eighth best Van Halen song, specifically mentioning David Lee Roth's staccato bass playing and vocal performance.

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