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[Hookshot]

It's not the best but this is the first intro that jumped into my head, after hearing that.

 

[poppabk]

Driving in the rain and this comes on and I get chills.

 

[near]

 

[adamsapple]

Great song and good choice, but it takes a little too long to get going, imo.

 

[Jaybe]

My fave intro off the top of my head

 

[John Marston]

 

[winjer]

 

[poppabk]

How could I forget the blue balls of song intros - maybe not the highest quality, although it is good, but sure makes up for it with quantity.

 

[jufonuk]

 

[John Marston]

 

[AJUMP23]

I think this song just builds its intro and then launches you into a song about heaven.




And here is 20 seconds of a melancholy melody into a song that begs you to reminisce.

 

[Goss Harag]

 

[Trogdor1123]

Don’t fear the reaper!

 

[NeverYouMind]

Crazy Train - Ozzy Osbourne (1980)


So good the intro riff segment can be looped into a song.

 

[Sportbilly]

I like this.

 

[kruis]

The intro made this song famous.

 

[poodaddy]

Gods of Thunder, of Wind, and of Rain by Bathory would be my pick.

 

[RAÏSanÏa]

 

[Sabejita]

 

[LordOfChaos]

It's quite good, and it's funny that this became a meme song

 

[Rockondevil]

Save Tonight - Eagle Eye Cherry.
Creedence Clearwater Revival has a few.
Meatloaf if you want the longest intro possible.

 

[Trunx81]

 

[ChorizoPicozo]

sexophone is the best sex

 

[kevboard]

the best lead-in to a song remains this:



can't beat it

 

[winjer]

 

[poppabk]

The intro made this song famous.

I did think about that one but when I played it, it's a bit wishy washy until the sax kicks in.

 

[MastAndo]

 

[pauljeremiah]

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That isn't even the actual intro, here's the album version:

 

[adamsapple]

That isn't even the actual intro, here's the album version:

Good omission then, IMO.

The sax at the start immediately sets the tone. I love it.

 

[Lukaku's First Touch]

Black or white by MJ.

 

[Dr.Morris79]

Best intro to a song?

Ah, yes, of course

 

[T8SC]

Surprised it's not already been posted.

 

[daffyduck]

 

[Hugare]

Great post. Thunderstruck and Baba O'Riley are top 5 at least.

My pick will be a personal favorite from my homeland. Its an absolute classic that more people should know about.



Be aware that this is a song from 1972, but it sounds so modern. The guitar player was one of the best to ever live. The solo is just incredible.

 

[RAÏSanÏa]

 

[Billbofet]

My favorite:


This one is brief, but I love it too:

 

[ManaByte]

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Should've posted this version:

 

[Hrk69]

Legendary song by a legendary artist but I like this intro more



It's hard to pick an all-time best intro, or even a top 3 for that matter

 

[I_D]

Van Halen would like a word with all of you:


Boston will also be sitting in on the meeting:


And Queen is very upset about this thread:

 

[Dural]

So many good ones already posted, Baker Street's probably my favorite. Thunderstruck, Baba O'Reilly, Careless Whisper, Crazy Train, and Welcome to the Jungle all have such iconic openings.

Here are a couple more with great openings;

 

[Wildebeest]

I think The Who were like the kings of intros. U2 and others walked in their footsteps. I like Station to Station because of the violin plucking part that goes on forever.

 

[Melon Husk]

Careless Whisper sax is like brain massage.

The 80s had some killer intros, songs that go hard from the start
Here's one off the top of my head (I resisted the urge to post Rick Astley)

 

[RAÏSanÏa]

 

[mindfreak191]

 

[daffyduck]

Careless Whisper sax is like brain massage.

The 80s had some killer intros, songs that go hard from the start
Here's one off the top of my head (I resisted the urge to post Rick Astley)
…

 

[Davesky]

 

[Queso de Grande]

 

[TerribleAtThisGame]

The way he slides into that for a second is so dirty. Then the main riff comes in and it's just how the fuck can this song keep getting cooler?

 

[The Saint]

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