RonJonSurfer Posted September 28, 2005 Report Posted September 28, 2005 I was wondering what your favorite classic rock intros were. You know, that guitar, vocal, drum, or whatever that makes you stop what you are doing and listen to the song. Some are short, some much longer, but all grab you by the throat and won't let you do anything but enjoy the song. A couple of mine are by Eric Clapton. Ever since the first time I heard those intro notes to Layla I was hooked. The same goes for Sunshine Of Your Love. So simple, so sweet. I'll never turn it off. The Beatles "Revolution" intro tells me I'm in for a good time. That hard strum, thorugh distortion followed by that scream. I'm a tidbit guy. I obsess on small bits of music, sometimes just one note. That's why short powerful intros thrill me. So, what are your favorites?
Lucky Posted September 28, 2005 Report Posted September 28, 2005 The first one I thought of reading this was instantly Layla. I love that intro and always will. That intro was used going into the news on the local radio station that's been on the air 30+ years around here, KSHE. I've heard that for the entire 30 years!! There are so many others, but I wouldn't be me if I didn't say my all time biggie is,of course, Satisfaction, by the Stones. Just that Da Da, Da Da Da, Da Da Da, and I'm done, stopped in my tracks every time!
bazooka Posted September 28, 2005 Report Posted September 28, 2005 There was a heap of comments along those lines back in prehistoric Songfacts.
katie_sane Posted September 28, 2005 Report Posted September 28, 2005 "They don't even know what it is to be a fan. Y'know? To truly love some silly little piece of music, or some band, so much that it hurts" - Sapphire, Almost Famous Your post reminded me of that quote from the movie Almost Famous RonJon! 'Layla' is my favourite song of all time, so the intro to that would be my pick. I also love the others you mentioned. I like the start of 'What Is Life' by George Harrison, the opening riff of 'Rebel Rebel' by Bowie and the beginning of '53rd & 3rd' by The Ramones. And the drums at the beginning of 'Love Gun' by Kiss. There are a lot
bluesboy Posted September 28, 2005 Report Posted September 28, 2005 Bonham kicking off about 4 bars getting the juggernaut going on - Rock and Roll - Led Zeppelin
Lucky Posted September 28, 2005 Report Posted September 28, 2005 You picked a good one Amy!! Whew. Finally, I can now they did Shattered in concert. I was prohibited from mentioning anything about the set list till Sammy's concert dates. I've been dying to mention just one song!!
_Laurie_ Posted September 28, 2005 Report Posted September 28, 2005 I always liked the intro to the song "Low Spark Of High Heeled Boys"...it's an extemely long song, but I love the beginning of it.. Hotel California Free Bird Layla....and many others I cant think right now
Uncle Joe Posted September 28, 2005 Report Posted September 28, 2005 "I am the God of Hellfire and I bring you..." The Crazzy World of Arthur Brown-Fire.
Uncle Joe Posted September 28, 2005 Report Posted September 28, 2005 Sure Ames. I'll just sear it across your palm.
Uncle Joe Posted September 28, 2005 Report Posted September 28, 2005 For great psychedelic song intros how about Time Has Come Today (Chambers Bros) and Incense and Peppermints (Strawberry Alarm Clock)?
_Laurie_ Posted September 28, 2005 Report Posted September 28, 2005 Crossroads ~ Cream...I always liked
edna Posted September 28, 2005 Report Posted September 28, 2005 I was listening to an old tape from the seventies the other day in te car... "Sweet Jane: Intro", Lou Reed live. I had forgotten about that one. Not my fave but a good one.
katie_sane Posted September 28, 2005 Report Posted September 28, 2005 I love the start of 'Ballroom Blitz' by Sweet, where Brian goes: "Are you ready Steve?" "Uh-huh" "Andy?" "Yeah" "Mick?" "Okay" "Well alright fellas....let's gooooooooooooooooo" And the start of 'Hot Love' by T-Rex, it sounds bouncy!
RonJonSurfer Posted September 28, 2005 Author Report Posted September 28, 2005 (edited) Your right...thanks for adding that back in to the list. Edited September 28, 2005 by Guest
RonJonSurfer Posted September 28, 2005 Author Report Posted September 28, 2005 "They don't even know what it is to be a fan. Y'know? To truly love some silly little piece of music, or some band, so much that it hurts" - Sapphire, Almost Famous Your post reminded me of that quote from the movie Almost Famous RonJon! 'Layla' is my favourite song of all time, so the intro to that would be my pick. I also love the others you mentioned. I like the start of 'What Is Life' by George Harrison, the opening riff of 'Rebel Rebel' by Bowie and the beginning of '53rd & 3rd' by The Ramones. And the drums at the beginning of 'Love Gun' by Kiss. There are a lot Almost Famous is a wondeful movie. That line hits home. Rebel Rebel..oh yes indeed...great. I've always been such a Bowie freak that I have a bunch of his...Hang On to Yourself, Suffragette City, Cracked Actor..it goes on..
RonJonSurfer Posted September 28, 2005 Author Report Posted September 28, 2005 I Just Want to Celebrate _ Rare Earth Journey to the Center of the Mind - Amboy Dukes
edna Posted September 28, 2005 Report Posted September 28, 2005 "Rebel Rebel"... that´s a good one...
katie_sane Posted September 28, 2005 Report Posted September 28, 2005 There is another line from Almost Famous too that also reminds me of what you said about obsessing about small bits of music... "But what it all comes down to is that thing. The indefinable thing when people catch something in your music" - Jeff Bebe, Almost Famous. I love, love, love the start of 'Set Me Free' by The Kinks, it's one of the best. I could have the start on repeat.
_jr_ Posted September 28, 2005 Report Posted September 28, 2005 There are some pretty good opening power chords for songs. The ones that smash you in the mouth and then just linger there. Jailbreak ~ Thin Lizzy Won't Get Fooled Again ~ The Who I'll think of more.
daslied Posted September 28, 2005 Report Posted September 28, 2005 "Aqualung" riff - Jethro Tull "Oh! Darling" vocal - The Beatles "The Song Remains The Same" everything - Led Zeppelin "Just What I Needed" beat switch - The Cars "Carry On" guitar - Crosby, Stills And Nash "Watching The Detectives" drums - Elvis Costello
RonJonSurfer Posted September 28, 2005 Author Report Posted September 28, 2005 The Kinks have a few, You Relly got Me, Lola, All Day and All of the night.... How could I forget Aqualung, which was mentioned above..wow..what an intro.
daslied Posted September 28, 2005 Report Posted September 28, 2005 Did you know that Jimmy Page is the guitar player on "You Really Got Me"? So the legend goes...
edna Posted September 28, 2005 Report Posted September 28, 2005 I didn´t know that... good info, John...
RonJonSurfer Posted September 28, 2005 Author Report Posted September 28, 2005 Did you know that Jimmy Page is the guitar player on "You Really Got Me"? So the legend goes... I didn't know that..but it sure sounds very basic and very Dave Davies. I know Page played on Donovan's "Hurdy Gurdy Man". Donovan had some really nice friends help him over the years.
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