I'll say!
Posted on 05/14/2011 10:37:12 PM PDT by This Just In
Do you recall that epic drum intro to the song, ‘50 Ways to Leave Your Lover’, by Paul Simon? Does anyone remember the name of that famous drummer who created that intro? I’m guessing that right about now that groove is playing in your mind’s eye (or ear). The great Steve Gadd came up with one of the most unforgettable licks and intros in the history of rock n roll.
Just a few days ago my better half and I were busy logging some miles between point A and point B on our scenic drive when we started talking about music. What are the most recognizable drum intros you remember, we asked one another? Rock intros, to be more precise. Steve Gadd’s monumental drum lick was the catalyst for our topical conversation.
I was reminded of our conversation the other day as I read a thread here on FR titled, “Rolling Stone Readers Pick the Best Ballads of All Time.” Frankly, the Freepers lists of …Best Ballads were far better than the list the Rolling Stone came up with. The old motor in the noggin starting turning, and I wondered what your picks would be if there was a poll in choosing the most identifiable drum and guitar intros to a rock song.
The reason I say “identifiable” is because “favs” are generally subjective. Identifiable can be just as subjective, but whether you like the band, the songs, or the riffs, licks, and/or fills, some songs are instantly identified by a broad audience.
So, your mission, if you choose to accept it, is to list 5 of the most easily identified drum intros, and 5 of the most easily identified guitar intros. These choices do not have to be solo instrumentation, but either the drum or guitar must be pronounced. It's time to rock....
I'll say!
Other “Instant recognition” tunes
Sympathy For the Devil [first bongo hit]
Paint It Black [first guitar note]
Yep. Good ones. How about Satisfaction?
Drum solo - Get Off My Cloud?
I have been trying to find a song that was on VH-1 about 30 or 40 years ago Sand Dance (I think)any of you youngsters heard it?
I would have thought “When the Levee Breaks” would have been a no-brainer at the top of the drum list.
There is no competition for the best drum finish, “Love Reign O’er Me.” Moonies’ last real great moment....but just wow!
Agreed.
Oh, wow...lucky *you*!
None of the old greats ever come around here unless they’re opening for Jethro Tull.
That was the only way I ever got to see Procul Harum play.
No, I didn’t...and thank you...:)
Kansas—Somg for America
Hey, now!
Don’t be dissin’ my buds!
Guitar intro..... Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young - Woodstock
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1sH0uR2u7Hs
"Kids if you want some fun....Mr LaPage is your man...."
Also I think "Show Biz Kids" was the first song I'm aware of with an F-bomb in it.
Yup.
The Stones were great at making iconic songs.
Who doesn’t instantly recognize the intro to Gimme Shelter?
“Who doesn’t instantly recognize the intro to Gimme Shelter?”
Maybe it’s because I listened to them so much, but almost every one of them I can name almost instantly...Wild Horses, Factory Girl, Waiting on a Friend, Honkey Tonk Women, and of course ... Start Me up!
“Guitar— Ain’t Talkin’ ‘Bout Love by Van Halen”
Yes, that’s a good’n. Looks easy to learn.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OK6V81ADOsI&feature=related
The drum opening of Sunday, Bloody, Sunday should be up there.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tqyv87h_zNA
This is the one i have on an album somewhere in a closet. This is the definitive opening for the song.
For something that's "Not quite guitar, not quite bass," there's Tony Levin's intro for Elephant Talk by King Crimson, played on his Chapman Stick.
For bass, a 3 way tie... Tony Levin again for "Don't Give Up" by Peter Gabriel and John Paul Jones for "Dazed and Confused" by Led Zepplin, and finaly Michael Manring for "Cruel and Unusual" from his solo album "Thonk."
For drums, there are just so many... But one that's so simple and fits so perfectly with what's coming up in the rest of the song is Stuart Copeland's "Murder By Numbers" by The Police.
Mark
Same here....LOL!
[right now, I can *not* get “Miss You” outta my head]
;D
Oooh oooh oooh oooh oooh oooh oooh
Oooh oooh oooh oooh oooh oooh oooh
Oooh oooh oooh oooh!
Yup.
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