Members steve_man Posted October 5, 2008 Members Share Posted October 5, 2008 Okay, I was watching a show last night, and they said that the opening riff to "Sweet Home Alabama" is the greatest, most well-known opening riff ever. So, do you agree? If not, which one takes the top spot? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Armchair Bronco Posted October 5, 2008 Members Share Posted October 5, 2008 I dunno about "all time", but for the 1990's (and perhaps beyond) the opening riff from "Smells Like Teen Spirit" would have to be near the top of the list. [YOUTUBE]kPQR-OsH0RQ[/YOUTUBE] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members lukeswall Posted October 5, 2008 Members Share Posted October 5, 2008 xcTPRjiCs6s Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Alex W Posted October 5, 2008 Members Share Posted October 5, 2008 Back in Black would probably be up there since it is still one of the best selling albums of all time. I would also have to say that Beat It by Michael Jackson is on the list somewhere as Thriller is the best selling album of all time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members dparr Posted October 5, 2008 Members Share Posted October 5, 2008 No way is it "Sweet Home Alabama". [YOUTUBE]V2UYRoti-tY[/YOUTUBE] http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V2UYRoti-tY Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members chrisebrooks06 Posted October 5, 2008 Members Share Posted October 5, 2008 of all time ?, yeah BACK IN BLACK, BEAT IT, maybe my favourite intros: Master of puppets.One Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members MojoFilter Posted October 5, 2008 Members Share Posted October 5, 2008 The first riff that popped into my mind when I read this thread was... "Whole Lotta Love" by Zeppelin. What a riff to open a song...and what a song to open an album! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Alex W Posted October 5, 2008 Members Share Posted October 5, 2008 Damn it, I miss the 90's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Taylor704 Posted October 5, 2008 Members Share Posted October 5, 2008 Master Of PuppetsAirbagNo One Knows Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members DaveBallesteros Posted October 5, 2008 Members Share Posted October 5, 2008 Crazy Train since I heard the Ozzy's tribute w/Randy Rhoads with Trauma_Luna, I haven't felt so pumped up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members whiteyanderson Posted October 5, 2008 Members Share Posted October 5, 2008 paranoid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members D Carroll Posted October 5, 2008 Members Share Posted October 5, 2008 [YOUTUBE]TZEpfICFkfQ[/YOUTUBE] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Cool Hand Luke Posted October 5, 2008 Members Share Posted October 5, 2008 Psychobilly freakout. No contest! [YOUTUBE]qn4lJqbv7So[/YOUTUBE] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members D Carroll Posted October 5, 2008 Members Share Posted October 5, 2008 Psychobilly freakout. No contest! That is a good one. 2 months until I see The Reverend Horton Heat! WOO HOOO!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members DaleH Posted October 5, 2008 Members Share Posted October 5, 2008 Most well known. Oh Pretty Women[YOUTUBE]BVd1OccrNNE&feature[/YOUTUBE] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members paul44 Posted October 5, 2008 Members Share Posted October 5, 2008 [YOUTUBE]7Dpoy5wjPgA[/YOUTUBE] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members steve_man Posted October 5, 2008 Author Members Share Posted October 5, 2008 This one HAS to be in the top 10 [YOUTUBE]P-AYAv0IoWI[/YOUTUBE] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members mortkort Posted October 5, 2008 Members Share Posted October 5, 2008 that has to be "Limelight" by Rush, that song is just perfect. [YOUTUBE][/YOUTUBE] edit: added video Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members jetpilot123 Posted October 5, 2008 Members Share Posted October 5, 2008 i agree with back in black. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Ferdinandstrat Posted October 5, 2008 Members Share Posted October 5, 2008 How come no one mentioned Smoke on the Water? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Musicscotty Posted October 5, 2008 Members Share Posted October 5, 2008 Obviously there is no definitive answer but here are two contenders .... Smoke on the water [YOUTUBE][/YOUTUBE] Highway to Hell [YOUTUBE][/YOUTUBE] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members w00dsy Posted October 5, 2008 Members Share Posted October 5, 2008 i do love this one, I Believe In A Thing Called Love. [YOUTUBE]6-4VOLeKBOw[/YOUTUBE] or Ozzy's I Don't Wanna Change The World [YOUTUBE]EunupJjzlUI[/YOUTUBE] Cowboys From Hell is also a classic [YOUTUBE]FV2xVvJddxY[/YOUTUBE] also digging Hardcore Superstar lately, Dreamin' In a Casket has a great riff. [YOUTUBE]Zv6YuP3BhEM[/YOUTUBE] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members tp4mybunghol Posted October 5, 2008 Members Share Posted October 5, 2008 I AM IRON MAN /thread Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Mr Songwriter Posted October 5, 2008 Members Share Posted October 5, 2008 Paperback writerrrrrrrrr! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members csm Posted October 5, 2008 Members Share Posted October 5, 2008 Speaking as an Olde Skool type of guy representing the Olde Skool Guyz posse ... *Stones -- Honky Tonk Women, Brown Sugar, Start Me Up, Satisfaction, Gimme Shelter*Kinks -- You Really Got Me, All Day And All Of The Night, Lola*The 'Oo -- I Can't Explain, My Generation, Pinball Wizard*John Lee Hooker -- Boom Boom, Boogie Chillen, Dimples*Howlin' Wolf -- Smokestack Lightnin', Wang Dang Doodle, Killing Floor*Bowie -- Rebel Rebel, Ziggy Stardust (and Mott The Hoople's All The Young Dudes, which DB wrote, arranged and produced)*Sex Pistols -- Anarchy In The UK, Pretty Vacant, God Save The Queen*Clash -- London Calling, Clash City Rockers*Curtis Mayfield -- Freddie's Dead*Jackson 5 -- I Want You Back*Temptations -- Papa Was A Rolling Stone*Beatles -- Day Tripper, Ticket To Ride, Paperback Writer*Monkees -- Last Train To Clarksville*Byrds -- Mr Tambourine Man, Eight Miles High*Bob Marley & The Wailers -- Lively Up Yourself, I Shot The Sheriff ... just to be going on with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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