Question: who wrote why can't this be love
Answer: Songwriter ( s ) Eddie Van Halen Michael Anthony Sammy Hagar Alex Van Halen Producer ( s ) Mick Jones Donn Landee Eddie Van Halen MIchael Anthony Sammy Hagar Alex Van Halen Van Halen singles chronology `` Hot for Teacher '' ( 1984 ) `` Why Ca n't This Be Love '' ( 1986 ) `` Dreams '' ( 1986 ) `` Hot for Teacher '' ( 1984 ) `` Why Ca n't This Be Love '' ( 1986 ) `` Dreams '' ( 1986 ) Audio sample file help