Sammy Hagar has unveiled an exciting new single titled “Encore, Thank You, Goodnight,” which was inspired by a captivating guitar lick that his former bandmate, the legendary Eddie Van Halen, shared with him in a vivid dream. This song not only showcases Hagar’s musical prowess but also serves as a tribute to his past collaborations.

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The track “Encore, Thank You, Goodnight” features an impressive lineup consisting of three-quarters of Hagar’s renowned Best of All Worlds touring band: the phenomenal guitarist Joe Satriani, the talented bassist and fellow Van Halen alum Michael Anthony, and the powerhouse drummer Kenny Aronoff.

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Sammy Hagar first revealed the intriguing origins of “Encore, Thank You, Goodnight” during an interview with UCR in August 2022. He shared, “About two months ago, I had this dream where Eddie came to me,” explaining how Eddie was encouraging him to create music together. “He’s going, ‘Man, let’s write some music!’ and I responded, ‘Yeah, let’s do it!'”

In a recent interview, Hagar elaborated to UCR: “Most people don’t want to hear about your dreams, so I hesitated to mention it. I thought, ‘Maybe I’ll just write this song and keep it to myself.’ But I couldn’t ignore this experience. It was simply too extraordinary. We were literally collaborating on a song, just like we used to do, just like Eddie would.”

Crafting the Energetic Sound of ‘Encore, Thank You, Goodnight’

With its rapid-fire tapped guitar licks and thunderous grooves, “Encore, Thank You, Goodnight” perfectly captures the essence of Hagar’s Van Halen era. This track serves as a nostalgic celebration of the decade-long journey that produced four consecutive chart-topping, multi-platinum albums that defined a generation.

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In a heartfelt statement, Hagar expressed, “This song represents my final bow to that significant chapter of my life. It’s meant to be nothing more than a heartfelt thank you — filled with love and respect, topped off with an incredible guitar solo that encapsulates it all.”

To realize this ambitious vision, Hagar knew he needed an exceptional guitarist. “Joe was the ideal collaborator who helped me shape the sound — he infused it with that grandiose, emotionally charged, guitar-driven energy reminiscent of Eddie’s spirit, yet it remains distinctly Joe’s creation,” he explained. “With Michael Anthony’s thunderous bass lines and exceptional Van Halen-esque background vocals, coupled with Kenny Aronoff’s relentless driving rhythms, the song truly came together on every level.”

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