Skuff Posted August 22, 2007 Report Share Posted August 22, 2007 I love telling my family all the weird things I know, so the next things I'm looking for are similar guitar riffs. The only one I can think of is that The All American Rejects' "Dirty Little Secret" riff sounds a lot like the riff from The Bay City Roller's "Rock n Roll Love Letter." Any More? Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Seeker Posted August 22, 2007 Report Share Posted August 22, 2007 Sparks -- The Who and Another Life -- Kula Shaker. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Levis Posted August 23, 2007 Report Share Posted August 23, 2007 I knew you'd put that up Smells Like Teen Spirit and Rape Me by Nirvana start similarly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blind-fitter Posted August 23, 2007 Report Share Posted August 23, 2007 Makes a nice change for them to be ripping themselves off, rather than Killing Joke. Seriously though, the similarity between the riff in "Come As You Are" and the guitar motif of Killing Joke's "Eighties" is nothing short of scandalous. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edna Posted August 23, 2007 Report Share Posted August 23, 2007 The Byrds took the guitar riff of "I´ll feel a whole lot better..." from The Searcher´s "Needles and Pins". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farin Posted August 23, 2007 Report Share Posted August 23, 2007 The Doors got sued for the similarities of "Hello I love you" and the The Kinks' "All Day And All Of The Night". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Levis Posted August 23, 2007 Report Share Posted August 23, 2007 Makes a nice change for them to be ripping themselves off, rather than Killing Joke. Seriously though, the similarity between the riff in "Come As You Are" and the guitar motif of Killing Joke's "Eighties" is nothing short of scandalous. Oh yes... should've mentioned that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miamisammy29 Posted August 23, 2007 Report Share Posted August 23, 2007 "Babe, I'm Gonna Leave You" - Led Zeppelin "25 or 6 to 4" - Chicago "Suite Madame Blue" - Styx Three awesomely great tunes, and all three of them have the same exact riff (in different parts of the songs). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edna Posted August 23, 2007 Report Share Posted August 23, 2007 "Babe, I'm Gonna Leave You" - Led Zeppelin "25 or 6 to 4" - Chicago Yes, you´re right, I remember we made that comment in high school, when we listened all the time to those amazing albums... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_Laurie_ Posted August 23, 2007 Report Share Posted August 23, 2007 25 or 6 to 4 is a classic tune....everytime I hear it in the car or at home.....I crank it up! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c_s_1987 Posted August 24, 2007 Report Share Posted August 24, 2007 Yes, you´re right, I remember we made that comment in high school, when we listened all the time to those amazing albums... I can't believe I never noticed that, considering that I love both songs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank O The MountaiN Posted August 24, 2007 Report Share Posted August 24, 2007 "While My Guitar Gently Weeps" also fits in there to I think. Children of the Grave - Black Sabbath Call Me - Blondie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheTallOne Posted August 24, 2007 Report Share Posted August 24, 2007 Not guitar, but: "Cocaine"- Eric Clapton "Sunshine of Your Love"- Cream "Mary Jane's Last Dance"- Tom Petty "Dani California"- RHCP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnny Posted August 24, 2007 Report Share Posted August 24, 2007 Smells Like Teen Spirit - Nirvana.... ....&.... ....the Futurama theme song..... ....well maybe that's just me.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarcM Posted August 24, 2007 Report Share Posted August 24, 2007 "Mary Jane's Last Dance"- Tom Petty "Dani California"- RHCP I remember hearing Dani California for the first time and thinking "Tom Petty is gonna be pissed!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
berjo Posted August 25, 2007 Report Share Posted August 25, 2007 If there ever was a travesty regarding ripping off a tune, it's Green Day "Warning" over The Kink's "Picture Book." Why Ray Davies hasn't sued GD is beyond me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farin Posted August 25, 2007 Report Share Posted August 25, 2007 hey cool, I don't think I knew Picture Book (compare Warning) and you're absolute right and Welcome to Songfacts berjo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
berjo Posted August 25, 2007 Report Share Posted August 25, 2007 Thank you for the welcome. Actually, I used to be a member here a long ways back but want to start off fresh. My last post from my old user-name was close to 3 years ago. It sure doesn't feel like it's been 3 years, that's for sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farin Posted August 25, 2007 Report Share Posted August 25, 2007 according to wikipedia the GD riff is "is adapted from the song Picture Book", so maybe Davies gave his permission? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
berjo Posted August 25, 2007 Report Share Posted August 25, 2007 according to wikipedia the GD riff is "is adapted from the song Picture Book", so maybe Davies gave his permission? oh oh, not another using wiki as a reliable source... It's okay, I have nothing against you. In my line of work, wiki and allmusic I regard as last resorts for accurate information. However, it doesn't mean that both sites are 100% erroneous. Other than that, (wiki) can be a fun & entertaining site. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farin Posted August 25, 2007 Report Share Posted August 25, 2007 well it's the only source I found, so it's better than nothing, right? the Songfacts article for that song doesn't mention anything like that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
berjo Posted August 25, 2007 Report Share Posted August 25, 2007 well it's the only source I found, so it's better than nothing, right? the Songfacts article for that song doesn't mention anything like that No problem. And, they may be exactly right! I'd believe it since it's almost the same progression right down to the swing/beat... even the drum intro. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farin Posted August 25, 2007 Report Share Posted August 25, 2007 yes, I think so too... if they're merely ripping off they're usually at least try to hide it a bit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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