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....
Yep. I never thought about the lyrics until a decade or two later.
Well then here's hoping your book is printed on soft,yet strong and absorbant paper. 8-)
Aiiiiiieeeeeeeeeeeeeee!
You cruel, sadistic beast!
:)
[”Afternoon Delight”]
:-P
The Silver Convention had two hits. That, and "Get Up And Boogie." Total number of words in those songs, combined: 14.
Probably the most played on my iPod.
I even bought the crappy album on iTunes just so I could get that song.
How about, “More, More, More” by the Andrea True Connection?
Yep, that's one of the major guitar intros of the MTV era. I wish I could think of a few more of Mark's tunes to include (*I* think the Sultans of Swing intro is very good, especially the way it stood out from the disco on American radio when it first aired). However, Knopfler seems to prefer putting his best guitar work at the back end of his songs.
Take THIS!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iA6BqS9FlQ0
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pc3OnSQc48s
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R5Wpn3dFrEs
Muskrat Love?
...this thread has taken an ugly turn...
Dunno whether to LOL or *gag*.
;]
With regard to Undercover Angel, there was a line in a Stephen King short story, Rita Hayworth and Shawshank Redemption -- later made into the movie The Shawshank Redemption -- in which one of the two main characters, Red, is finally released from prison after serving a thirty-year sentence.
He makes a series of observations about his impressions of life in the late '70's.
One of his comments concerns the music he hears, for the first time, on the radio at that time. He says something like "all of the songs seem to be about jerking off." When I read that, back in 1982 or 1983, the first song that came to mind as an example was Undercover Angel.
I got my copy from eBay.
Except for that and the BOC tunes, it was a waste.
[but Sabbath’s “The Mob Rules” was okay]
A couple more very distinctive intros that are worth considering:
The Damned - Alone Again Or
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f6RqcEuxY_Q
Smithereens - Blood And Roses
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vqML7WbOun8
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VeGozSm3ao4
Oingo Boingo - Just Another Day (especially the live concert version)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_b6opMEu-zM
Oingo Boingo - Private Life
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yuxss1kBQWw
Tears For Fears - Everybody Wants To Rule The World
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R-O3kYrDPbI (very, very, very distinctive)
Rock Drums:
Oingo Boingo - Dead Or Alive
Favorite Rock *Piano* Intro Of All Time:
Oingo Boingo - Home Again
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WjVVJ-NPia4 (not great quality, but you’ll get the idea...)
I always thought it was Keith. Is that why Mick left the band?
Are you people trying to kill me tonight?
My brain is overloading with “Disco Sucks!” flashbacks.
[how do you like it? how do you like it?]
LOL
Another one that fits is "I Like Dreaming" by Kenny Nolan.
Oh you disgusting man.
You have forced to go nuclear with this. You have only yourself to blame.
Wow, Afternoon Delight’s melody started playing in my head a second ago. You’re too generous.
Macho Man
Funky Town
:^)
Mountain’s “Mississippi Queen” is awesome!
However, I like the vocals by BTO.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N3U7zR18M_s
My favorite song in the entire world to dance to. Sultry...and I love me some cowbell!
However, I’ve not found an arrangement of that song that I haven’t loved.
Disclaimer...I’m from Mississippi. ;o)
Cindy Lauper; She-Bop
The Vapors; Turning Japanese
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