1984 marked Van Halen’s transition from a guitar-driven hard rock band into a more accessible outfit and a hit-making machine.

One of the most hard-driving rock songs of the 1980s about fast cars and fast women is Van Halen's 1984 hit 'Panama.' Here's how it came to be.

Van Halen's sixth studio album "1984" was released on January 9, 1984, and peaked at number two on the Billboard charts. The album featured four singles, including "Jump", "I'll Wait", "Panama ...

One of the most hard-driving rock songs of the 1980s about fast cars and fast women is Van Halen's 1984 hit "Panama." The song has a bit of a tale that made it stand out when we compiled our ...