"Finish What Ya Started" is a song by Van Halen taken from their 1988 album OU812. The song is different from the band's usual style, with influences from American blues and country music. The song is noteworthy as Van Halen take a noticeable break from their showy heavy metal-like distorted guitars and loud drums. Eddie Van Halen recorded his guitar part on a Fender Stratocaster plugged direct into the studio mixing console.