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Jump

1983 single by Van Halen

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Instance of: audio track
Part of: 1984

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"Jump" is a song by American rock band Van Halen. It was released in December 1983 as the lead single of their sixth studio album, 1984. It is Van Halen's most successful single, reaching number 1 on the US Billboard Hot 100. The song differs from earlier Van Halen songs in that it is driven by a keyboard riff, although the song does contain a guitar solo. David Lee Roth dedicated the song to martial artist Benny "The Jet" Urquidez, of whom he was a student. In 2021, Rolling Stone ranked "Jump" at number 177 on its updated list of the "500 Greatest Songs of All Time".

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Performer: Van Halen applies to work: Jump · released: December 1983
Paul Anka applies to work: Jump · released: June 2005 · has characteristic: cover version
Released: 1983
Producer: none
Title: Jump
Different from: Jump criterion used: title refers to multiple creative works
Language: English
Genre: synth-pop
Distribution format: music streaming
Form of creative work: song

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