Do you think the song "Eruption" by Van Halen can be learned or do you need to have a natural gift at guitar

It can be learned, you just have to be patient and take small bites out of the solo. I have learned some very difficult solos over the years by just taking baby steps and being patient. If you are naturally gifted it would probably come easier. If you are currently playing guitar check out some websites that have guitar tabs and sit down and try it out. If you are thinking about playing, get yourself started with some gear and a teacher and learn the basics before you tackle something like Eruption. If you have a basic understanding about reading tab and the basic fundamentals of guitar it will make learning the song a little easier as well. Good luck, and remember...just have fun with it.