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geertos
- FB Fan -
Belgium
158 Posts |
 Posted - 05/17/2005 : 02:29:24
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So, this Dutch radio station recently had a poll for the best intro for a song ever. Golden Earring's Radar Love hit number 1, Hotel California (Eagles) and I feel fine (Beatles) also got a lot of votes.
What's your favourite intro?
I guess mine is California Girls (Beach Boys) |
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Scarla O
= Cult of Ray =
United Kingdom
947 Posts |
Posted - 05/17/2005 : 02:43:35
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| Iggy Pop's 'Tiny Girls' (from 'The Idiot') has a very good introduction. |
Edited by - Scarla O on 05/17/2005 02:43:45 |
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Newo
~ Abstract Brain ~
Spain
2674 Posts |
Posted - 05/17/2005 : 03:12:50
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Intro to Tom Waits Black Rider album is great, the Bill burroughs carny thing. I like the one to Honey Pie too.
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Llamadance
> Teenager of the Year <
United Kingdom
2543 Posts |
Posted - 05/17/2005 : 03:16:47
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The intro to Letter to Memphis gives me goosebumps every single time.
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Just like diamonds in your hand
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Scarla O
= Cult of Ray =
United Kingdom
947 Posts |
Posted - 05/17/2005 : 03:40:44
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Bowie's 'It's No Game Part 1' is a tough intro to top. |
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Homers_pet_monkey
= Official forum monkey =
United Kingdom
17125 Posts |
Posted - 05/17/2005 : 06:11:52
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quote:
Originally posted by geertos
Hotel California (Eagles) also got a lot of votes.
I guess mine is California Girls (Beach Boys)
My dad always says this has the best solo ever!
I guess floop WAS right!
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Surfer Rosa
> Teenager of the Year <
4209 Posts |
Posted - 05/17/2005 : 06:20:33
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My current favourite is Romatic Rights - Death From Above 1979. Starts off with such distortion and dischordance - sets your teeth on edge and works it's way all the way down the back of your neck - then the drums start, by then the sensation has worked it's way to your hips and you're dancing like a mad person.
Experience is the name everyone gives to their mistakes. |
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Cheeseman1000
>> Denizen of the Citizens Band <<
Iceland
8201 Posts |
Posted - 05/17/2005 : 06:46:48
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Back In Black? Welcome To The Jungle?
As serious as your life |
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whoreatthedoor
> Teenager of the Year <
Spain
2873 Posts |
Posted - 05/17/2005 : 07:40:12
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Not the greatest one, but I certainly love 'Money for nothing'. Only the intro part, the rest of the song is quite predictable.
It's not an intro, but the beginning of 'Cecilia Ann' makes me shiver.
El amor es la distancia más larga entre un punto y otro |
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Black_francis_
- FB Fan -
United Kingdom
157 Posts |
Posted - 05/17/2005 : 08:27:07
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| i'm not sure if it counts as an intro but the opening chords of you really got me by the kinks is rock n roll perfection |
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BLT
> Teenager of the Year <
South Sandwich Islands
4204 Posts |
Posted - 05/17/2005 : 08:27:32
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Loud: Pink Floyd "One of These Days"
Soft: Chameleons "Swamp Thing"
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Homers_pet_monkey
= Official forum monkey =
United Kingdom
17125 Posts |
Posted - 05/17/2005 : 09:32:12
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I really don't think I could name just one, or even just ten.
I guess floop WAS right!
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ccuadros
* Dog in the Sand *
Chile
1315 Posts |
Posted - 05/17/2005 : 10:36:54
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| The intro of Bossanova Album, Cecilia Ann and how it connect with rock music...amazing!! |
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ObfuscateByWill
* Dog in the Sand *
USA
1887 Posts |
Posted - 05/17/2005 : 10:45:14
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quote:
Originally posted by Cheeseman1000
Welcome To The Jungle?
That one certainly deserves an honorable mention.
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Mechanical Man by DEVO has a damn fine intro.
 Take a bite of the chocolate coffin. |
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NimrodsSon
* Dog in the Sand *
USA
1938 Posts |
Posted - 05/17/2005 : 12:23:26
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It's got to be something by the Beach Boys; the problem is they've got so many amazing intros. To name a few, perhaps "Wouldn't it be Nice," "The Little Girl I Once Knew," or "California Girls," among others.
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jediroller
* Dog in the Sand *
France
1718 Posts |
Posted - 05/17/2005 : 13:02:12
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Vic Chesnutt's "Free of Hope" (a long, heartbreaking wail).
The Paper Chase's "One Day He Went Out For Milk and Never Came Home". I think the intro kicks ass, so to speak, although I'm not too keen on the rest of the song.
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Cheeseman1000
>> Denizen of the Citizens Band <<
Iceland
8201 Posts |
Posted - 05/17/2005 : 14:17:54
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I like that Bjork song which melds from industrial noises into a beat - I think I've only heard it the once, but it left an impression. I don't know the name.
How about 'Running With The Devil' by Van Halen?
As serious as your life |
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Broken Face
-= Forum Pistolero =-
USA
5155 Posts |
Posted - 05/17/2005 : 15:54:08
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my vote might have to go with 'victoria' by the kinks - by the time the lyrics start you are hyped it - it builds and builds and then the song rocks your socks off. its really a wonderful way to begin a song
-Brian
If you move I shoots!
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4109 Posts |
Posted - 05/17/2005 : 16:00:29
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Ziggy Stardust, whenever I listen that beggining, well I don't know, it still makes me shivering.
But there are so many good ones.
I need a tour guide for my own head |
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TarTar
* Dog in the Sand *
1965 Posts |
Posted - 05/17/2005 : 17:41:58
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Long Cool Woman In A Black Dress by the Hollies
Let 'em riot. We're Sonic-fuckin'-Death Monkey. |
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Carl
- A 'Fifth' Catholic -
Ireland
11546 Posts |
Posted - 05/17/2005 : 17:56:44
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| Bone Machine is a contender. |
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benji
> Teenager of the Year <
New Zealand
3426 Posts |
Posted - 05/17/2005 : 18:11:50
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yeah - welcome to the jungle has to be one of the best.
i also love "the beginning and the end" by ISIS.
when the drums kick in and the first gutteral scream...
briliance.
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ccuadros
* Dog in the Sand *
Chile
1315 Posts |
Posted - 05/17/2005 : 18:32:13
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| ahhh!!! another vote, White Zombie with Thunder Kiss'65 and My Bloody Valentine with Only Shallow |
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IceCream
= Quote Accumulator =
USA
1850 Posts |
Posted - 05/17/2005 : 22:25:04
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uh............Debaser? Those first four bass notes are classic.
And "Airbag" by Radiohead....that is a great riff. I know some people hate Radiohead, but that's a great hook. I mean, that's impressive. I wish I could write something as good as that. So original. I love music theory because it adds a sense of objectivity to the quality of music. You know what's original and what some talentless hack can pretend to have written. |
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Surfer Rosa
> Teenager of the Year <
4209 Posts |
Posted - 05/17/2005 : 23:33:52
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Hey - gives me gooseflesh everytime I hear that first Hey and that teasing bassline from Kim works a treat.
Experience is the name everyone gives to their mistakes. |
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velvety
= Cult of Ray =
Portugal
536 Posts |
Posted - 05/18/2005 : 04:38:35
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BLT
> Teenager of the Year <
South Sandwich Islands
4204 Posts |
Posted - 05/18/2005 : 08:34:17
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I'll add Bowie's "Station to Station" to my list.
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Surfer Rosa
> Teenager of the Year <
4209 Posts |
Posted - 05/18/2005 : 10:48:22
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The Melvins - The Bit
Experience is the name everyone gives to their mistakes. |
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fbc
-= Modulator =-
United Kingdom
4903 Posts |
Posted - 05/18/2005 : 11:06:38
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| Space (I Believe In) |
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astrology
= Cult of Ray =
Saint Lucia
252 Posts |
Posted - 05/18/2005 : 16:19:16
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the intro to Sweet Jane, Lou Reed's Rock n Roll animal...
it was banned in Spain the time i got it or if sold, they scratched the Heroin track.
I'm a pistolero, i'm not shakin in my boots
I'm the ruler of this moon, if u move I shoots
the bad thing about talkin to inanimate things starts when they start complainin bout it |
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VoVat
>> Denizen of the Citizens Band <<
USA
9168 Posts |
Posted - 05/18/2005 : 18:14:49
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"Ana Ng," by They Might Be Giants
I was all out of luck, like a duck that died. I was all out of juice, like a moose denied. |
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Homers_pet_monkey
= Official forum monkey =
United Kingdom
17125 Posts |
Posted - 05/19/2005 : 06:20:43
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quote:
Originally posted by IceCream
uh............Debaser? Those first four bass notes are classic.
I love the opening bass riff to Gigantic too.
I guess floop WAS right!
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Surfer Rosa
> Teenager of the Year <
4209 Posts |
Posted - 05/19/2005 : 09:12:09
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Letter to Memphis
Experience is the name everyone gives to their mistakes. |
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Surfer Rosa
> Teenager of the Year <
4209 Posts |
Posted - 05/20/2005 : 15:11:08
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Human Fly - The Cramps
Experience is the name everyone gives to their mistakes. |
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kathryn
~ Selkie Bride ~
Belgium
15320 Posts |
Posted - 05/20/2005 : 15:21:24
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VELOURIA!!!!!!!
 I still believe in the excellent joy of the Catholics |
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TarTar
* Dog in the Sand *
1965 Posts |
Posted - 05/20/2005 : 15:33:03
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Weezer - The World has turned and left me here
The way the drums kick in followed by the heavily distorted guitars with the acoustic picking dancing over the crunch... it's beautiful.
I'd say Weezer's Tired of Sex has a pretty wicked intro to.
That band used to be so great.
Let 'em riot. We're Sonic-fuckin'-Death Monkey. |
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