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"Finish What Ya Started" is a hit 1988 rock song by Van Halen featuring a distinct clean-toned, country-style guitar riff. Song Overview Album: Released on the eighth studio album, OU812.Release Date: Issued as a single in September 1988, peaking at number 13 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100.Writers: Credited to band members Eddie Van Halen, Alex Van Halen, Michael Anthony, and Sammy Hagar. Creation and Recording Late-Night Writing: Eddie Van Halen created the main riff at 2:00 AM, went to neighbor Sammy Hagar’s house, and they finished writing the track on a balcony. Unique Guitar Setup: Eddie played the iconic, spanky clean riff using all fingers (no pick) on a Fender Stratocaster plugged directly into the studio mixing console. Instrumentation: It is one of the rare Van Halen tracks featuring Sammy Hagar playing a rhythm acoustic guitar part. If you'd like, I can share more details about the music video or the commercial success of the OU812 album.