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Standing Hampton by Sammy Hagar
Standing Hampton is an album by Sammy Hagar, released in 1981. 4 songs from it have charted on rock radio countdowns, with 67 countdown appearances in total. The biggest is “There's Only One Way to Rock”, on 34 lists with a best position of #126.
Standing Hampton, Sammy Hagar's sixth studio album, was his first for Geffen after leaving Capitol, and the change of address paid off. With Keith Olsen producing, the Red Rocker cranked out a lean, loud hard rock record that became the first of his albums to earn an RIAA certification, eventually going platinum, with five of its singles landing on the rock or pop charts.
"There's Only One Way to Rock" is the mission statement, a chest-out, full-throttle anthem, and "Heavy Metal" and "Baby's On Fire" keep the pedal down. "I'll Fall in Love Again" shows a softer, poppier side, all big-hearted hooks. Years before he joined Van Halen, this is the ex-Montrose shouter at full volume with a stadium in his sights. British buyers got a bonus: a 45 carrying an interview, Conversations with Sammy Hagar.
Written with AI assistance from RockLists chart data, MusicBrainz and Wikipedia.
Songs from Standing Hampton on radio countdowns
| # | Song | Strength | Lists | Best | #1s | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | There's Only One Way to Rock | 34 | #126 | – | 1990–2025 | |
| 2 | Heavy Metal | 17 | #22 | – | 1990–2025 | |
| 3 | Baby's On Fire | 7 | #333 | – | 1990–2024 | |
| 4 | I'll Fall in Love Again | 9 | #333 | – | 1990–2011 |
Only songs that appear on at least one countdown are listed. Release data from MusicBrainz.