Members Dendy Jarrett Posted September 23, 2015 Members Share Posted September 23, 2015 You know- the thing that really speaks to your memory banks about the first time you heard a particular song or what "makes" the song because you immediately know it is "that" song. I'll start with two for me (and I am sorry, I am dating my self) "JUMP" - Van Halen and "Cool Change" - Little River Band What's Yours? D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members rasputin1963 Posted September 23, 2015 Members Share Posted September 23, 2015 I just love these intros: [video=youtube;VKvNtAVZyOc]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VKvNtAVZyOc [video=youtube;EeIgM9cVl1Y]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EeIgM9cVl1Y Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members UstadKhanAli Posted September 23, 2015 Members Share Posted September 23, 2015 "You Really Got Me" - Van Halen"Billie Jean" - Michael Jackson"Baby Got Back" - Sir Mixalot"When The Levee Breaks" - Led Zeppelin"Seven Nation Army" - White Stripes"Beast of Burden" - Stones"Smoke On The Water" - Deep Purple"Whole Lotta Love" - Led Zeppelin"Electric Eye" - Judas Priest"I Feel Love" - Donna Summer"Journey in Satchidananda" Alice Coltrane (low-key but soooo hypnotic) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Dendy Jarrett Posted September 23, 2015 Author Members Share Posted September 23, 2015 How about this. You instantly know the song! That Bass Line was a dead give away- "Another One Bites The Dust" — Queen [video=youtube;rY0WxgSXdEE] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil O'Keefe Posted September 23, 2015 Share Posted September 23, 2015 Funeral For A Friend is probably the coolest "intro" ever done IMHO. [video=youtube;3p_xAToFzck] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Geoff Grace Posted September 23, 2015 Members Share Posted September 23, 2015 Man, there are a lot of great intros out there; it's hard to choose. But considering I rarely miss a chance to turn people onto Gentle Giant—and since this song has both a great intro and coda—I'll pick the live version of "So Sincere." [video=youtube;pIaG8a9ACYY] Enjoy! Best, Geoff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members AlamoJoe Posted September 23, 2015 Members Share Posted September 23, 2015 "Sweet Jane" Lou Reed...That whole dual guitar intro is just amazing... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members nat whilk II Posted September 24, 2015 Members Share Posted September 24, 2015 [YOUTUBE]JhCdXyrmRC8[/YOUTUBE] nat whilk ii Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members UstadKhanAli Posted September 24, 2015 Members Share Posted September 24, 2015 I was largely going for these intros that go, "BANG!" right out of the gate and are really memorable or have a great riff. But for longer intros, "The Song Remains The Same" is pretty great. And yeah, "Sweet Jane" by Lou Reed is amazing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members UstadKhanAli Posted September 24, 2015 Members Share Posted September 24, 2015 How about this. You instantly know the song! That Bass Line was a dead give away- "Another One Bites The Dust" — Queen [video=youtube;rY0WxgSXdEE] Among the greatest, grooviest bass lines ever thrown down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Folder Posted September 24, 2015 Members Share Posted September 24, 2015 "Give Me Shelter" - Rolling Stones [video=youtube;R3rnxQBizoU] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members dboomer Posted September 24, 2015 Members Share Posted September 24, 2015 Gotta be "Johnny B Goode" along with the drum version of it - "Rock n' Roll" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Beck Posted September 24, 2015 Members Share Posted September 24, 2015 "Hard Day's Night" - Beatles (one chord and you know it) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Dendy Jarrett Posted September 24, 2015 Author Members Share Posted September 24, 2015 As much as the bass line in Another One Bites The Dust immediately made the song known, (and I can't believe I am posting this as a drummer ... but it is true.) the drumming in this song immediately made it known. Seeing how as a kid playing in a performing band in the 70's, I certainly played my fair share of this song, and I have always identified with the intro: "Wipe Out" - The Ventures [video=youtube;3bKG0p6Tv9Q] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Mark L Posted September 24, 2015 Members Share Posted September 24, 2015 Man' date=' there are a lot of great intros out there; it's hard to choose. But considering I rarely miss a chance to turn people onto Gentle Giant—and since this song has both a great intro [i']and[/i] coda—I'll pick the live version of "So Sincere." [video=youtube;pIaG8a9ACYY] Enjoy! Best, Geoff I'm a big fan of Gentle Giant Good choice, Geoff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Geoff Grace Posted September 24, 2015 Members Share Posted September 24, 2015 Glad to hear it. Thank you, Marky! Best, Geoff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Geoff Grace Posted September 24, 2015 Members Share Posted September 24, 2015 This one has two intros. I love the way they contrast with one another. XTC had a real knack for mixing the pleasant with the raw. [video=youtube;C5gc_-VZiTk] Best, Geoff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members gismo recording Posted September 24, 2015 Members Share Posted September 24, 2015 How about "Shine On You Crazy Diamond"8 minute intro FTW. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Dendy Jarrett Posted September 24, 2015 Author Members Share Posted September 24, 2015 I presented some 60's and 70's examples below, but my favorite 80's intro is ... "Everybody Wants To Rule The World" — Tears for Fears [video=youtube;ST86JM1RPl0] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Mandolin Picker Posted September 24, 2015 Members Share Posted September 24, 2015 "Sweet Home Alabama" by Lynyrd Skynyrd. They even tell you "Turn it UP!" during the intro. I always follow the instructions [video=youtube;ye5BuYf8q4o] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Folder Posted September 24, 2015 Members Share Posted September 24, 2015 "How about a little fanfare - I think you know" - Todd Rundgren [video=youtube;Mp4gqEIqD5U]https://www.youtube.com/watch?t=3&v=Mp4gqEIqD5U Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members nat whilk II Posted September 24, 2015 Members Share Posted September 24, 2015 This intro sets things up perfectly, gets the crowd all holding their collective breaths for the perfect slide into the groove - the reverend totally in control of the congregation. [YOUTUBE]rqqAnjY2Rmo[/YOUTUBE] nat whilk ii Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil O'Keefe Posted September 24, 2015 Share Posted September 24, 2015 [YOUTUBE]JhCdXyrmRC8[/YOUTUBE] nat whilk ii I almost mentioned the James Gang Funk #49. I love Joe's guitar intro on that. [video=youtube;U_qHU_6Ofc0] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil O'Keefe Posted September 24, 2015 Share Posted September 24, 2015 "Hard Day's Night" - Beatles (one chord and you know it) Great reply Beck! I should be kicking myself for not having thought of it... [video=youtube;70QfHtKdh_0] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Folder Posted September 25, 2015 Members Share Posted September 25, 2015 "How about a little fanfare - I think you know" - Todd Rundgren [video=youtube;Mp4gqEIqD5U]https://www.youtube.com/watch?t=3&v=Mp4gqEIqD5U Last edited by Dendy Jarrett; 09-24-2015, 11:43 AM. Reason: Corrected link for preview window on video Denny the link I originally included was one of those full album compilation thingies on Youtube. Unfortunately only the first song will play on Harmony Central. Here is a link with both the introduction "How about a little fanfare" segueing into "I think you know" [video=youtube;9fzus-5QFRQ] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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