Song intro's - share your most iconic / most gripping

[havoc]

This is probably going to be very personal and subjective, but what song intros are instantly recognisable, which ones get your pulse going in anticipation?

Three from the heavier end of the spectrum that dropped in my Spotify feed recently:-










(I started with "best song intro's", but it didn't feel right.)

[Lotobear]

Dreamer - Supertramp

[Gary C]

Not a complex one

but the start to teen spirit always make me shiver.

[martin77]

Deep Purple - Smoke in the water

[wal 45]

I've not been a fan of metal since 1985 but for me the intro to Am I Evil by Diamond Head still does it, has to be the 1982 Diamond Head version from "Borrowed Time".

Loads of others from my post 1985 tastes but that one springs to mind immediately.

[Mogsmex]

Blur - Song 2

Faithless - Insomnia

proper build up of anticipation (both belters BITD in a sweaty club)

[Skii]

Run Like Hell - Pink Floyd

[Ezra]

Honky Tonk Woman, Rolling Stones - the cowbells, the drum beat and the guitar riff - perfect intro.

She Sells Sanctuary, The Cult - the tease then the hit!

Then there's this. Maybe 11mins 30 secs is a bit long for an intro, but I can make a pretty solid case for it not being

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YSToKcbWz1k&li...

[brake fader]

Sweet child o mine - guns n roses

[M138]

Child In Time - Deep Purple

[daddy cool]

The intro that makes me wonder: am i getting


Or am i getting



(Either way im happy)

[zetec]

'I want my......I want my MTV.....'

[ChevronB19]

It’s Back in Black for me. Iconic.

[paulguitar]

Where the Streets Have No Name.

[anonymous-user]

Watcher of the Skies - Genesis
Won't Get Fooled Again - The Who

[DaffyT4]

Alternative Ulster - Stiff Little Fingers

[Dazdot]

Sex Pistols-Pretty Vacant
Alice Cooper-Schools Out

[Super Sonic]

Fretless bass intro

Mick Karn at his best.

[itcaptainslow]

The opening chords of Layla are probably one of the most iconic and recognisable guitar riffs on the planet. Similar with Another One Bites The Dust - such a simple opening sequence, yet instantly recognisable by anyone with ears.

Mogsmex said:

Blur - Song 2

Faithless - Insomnia

proper build up of anticipation (both belters BITD in a sweaty club)

best emoji ever for this!

My nomination is Bitter Sweet Symphony by The Verve, though. From the first draw of the bow across the strings, you just instantly know what is coming next (well, either a great song or just ITV’s coverage of an England international!).

Edited by itcaptainslow on Tuesday 15th July 19:53

[itcaptainslow]

zetec said:

'I want my......I want my MTV.....'

Didn’t fancy Telegraph Road for the ultimate intro endurance?