Jump was released by Van Halen in 1984 as the lead single from their album 1984, and it became the band's only single to reach number one in the United States. Built around Eddie Van Halen's synthesiser riff rather than his usual guitar, the song marked a shift toward a brighter, more radio-friendly rock sound. Its opening has since become a shorthand for excitement and success in sports broadcasts, films, adverts and online edits, keeping the short riff instantly familiar decades later.