New York, NY (Top40 Charts) Rhino will unveil a very special David Lee Roth boxed set, The Warner Recordings 1985-1994, on February 21, 2025. It includes the first five solo releases recorded by the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Inductee and original Van Halen lead vocalist in one comprehensive collection for the very first time. Spanning one of the greatest runs in rock 'n' roll history, the set offers lifelong fans and newcomers alike the chance to experience Crazy from the Heat [1985], Eat 'Em and Smile [1986], Skyscraper [1988], A Little Ain't Enough [1991], and Your Filthy Little Mouth [1994] in succession.
The Warner Recordings 1985-1994 arrives in multiple configurations, including 5CD at retailers nationwide and D2C online, digital on streaming platforms, and as a special 5LP version available only at Rhino.com.
40 years ago this month, on January 28, 1985, Roth officially debuted as a solo artist with the Crazy from the Heat EP. It crashed the Top 15 of the Billboard 200 and reached RIAA Platinum status. Plus, he logged a pair of Billboard Hot 100 hits - the medley of "Just a Gigolo/I Ain't Got Nobody" vaulted to #12, while his take on "California Girls" by The Beach Boys soared to #3, replicating the 1965 chart success of the original. Meanwhile, Crazy from the Heat would later serve as the title of his New York Times best-selling autobiography in 1997.
The EP paved the way for his first full-length solo LP, Eat 'Em and Smile. Released on July 7, 1986, it bowed in the Top 5 of the Billboard 200 and eventually went RIAA Platinum. Roth hyper-charged his sound, accompanied by an all-star band consisting of Billy Sheehan [bass], Gregg Bissonette [drums], and Steve Vai [guitar]. Together, they served up anthems such as "Yankee Rose," "Tobacco Road," "That's Life," and more. KERRANG! notably christened it "Album of the Year," and he launched the seminal Eat 'Em and Smile Tour in its wake.
1987 saw the platinum Skyscraper return Roth to the Top 10 of the Billboard 200, elevated by "Just Like Paradise." Meanwhile, Roth kicked off the nineties with the gold-selling A Little Ain't Enough in 1991. It marked his fourth straight Top 20 debut on the Billboard 200 and boasted fretwork from Jason Becker. Finally, he dropped Your Filthy Little Mouth in 1994, this time collaborating with none other than iconic producer Nile Rodgers [Madonna, David Bowie], churning out staples such as "She's My Machine."
David Lee Roth, a.k.a. "Diamond Dave," shines as one of the most influential and impactful voices in rock 'n' roll history. Between his output as the original lead singer of Van Halen and a platinum solo artist, he has sold over 70 million records worldwide, garnered a GRAMMY Award nomination, and notably earned a Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction with Van Halen in 2007.
Crazy From The Heat:
A1. Easy Street
A2. Just A Gigolo/I Ain't Got Nobody
B1. California Girls
B2. Coconut Grove
Eat 'Em and Smile:
A1. Yankee Rose
A2. Shyboy
A3. I'm Easy
A4. Ladies' Nite in Buffalo?
A5. Goin' Crazy!
B1. Tobacco Road
B2. Elephant Gun
B3. Big Trouble
B4. Bump and Grind
B5. That's Life
Skyscraper:
A1. Knucklebones
A2. Just Like Paradise
A3. The Bottom Line
A4. Skyscraper
A5. Damn Good
B1. Hot Dog and a Shake
B2. Stand Up
B3. Hina
B4. Perfect Timing
B5. Two Fools A Minute
A Little Ain't Enough:
A1. A Lil' Ain't Enough
A2. Shoot It
A3. Lady Luck
A4. Hammerhead Shark
A5. Tell The Truth
A6. Baby's On Fire
B1. 40 Below
B2. Sensible Shoes
B3. Last Call
B4. The Dogtown Shuffle
B5. It's Showtime!
B6. Drop in the Bucket
