40 years ago today (3/26/80), Van Halen released their third album Women and Children First which in today’s almost apocalyptic scenario, the album title is painfully poignant. The LP was the first to feature all compositions by the band themselves (no covers) and features some of their heaviest compositions including “And The Cradle Will Rock” “Everybody Wants Some” and “Romeo Delight.” Check out Van Halen in their prime rocking “And The Cradle Will Rock” at the US Festival in 1982…
