Best of Both Worlds (Van Halen song)
# Best of Both Worlds (Van Halen song)

"Best of Both Worlds" is a song by American rock band Van Halen on their album 5150 that was later released as a single in October 1986.

## Background

The song is about Sammy's optimistic look on Van Halen's future, and creating your own luck. Primarily a guitar-driven song, the second verse includes a few keyboard chords as incidental backing sounds.

## Reception

Cash Box said that "the guitar wizardry of Eddie Van Halen charges through the grooves of this song" and also praised Sammy Hagar's vocal performance. Billboard said it has a "strong pop hook and hedonist philosophy."

In 2011, the song was ranked at #5 on Ultimate Classic Rock's list of the Top 10 Van Hagar Songs. They also ranked the song as best song from 5150.

## Personnel

* Sammy Hagar — lead and backing vocals
* Eddie Van Halen — guitar, keyboards, backing vocals
* Michael Anthony — bass guitar, backing vocals
* Alex Van Halen — electronic drums

## Charts

| Chart (1986) | Peak position |
| - | - |
| U.S. Billboard Mainstream Rock | 12 |
