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....
Every white boy’s “dance”, not rock song, to dance to at prom.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IUOygl8x85I
Boingo *still* does, unofficially. Ever look at the list of musicians that work on recording Elfman film soundtracks?
If you guessed they look suspiciously like the band lineup for the final few official years of Boingo, you’re right. You hear Steve Bartok’s guitar and Johnny Vatos’ drumming (among others) in an awful lot of Elfman soundtracks...
Holmes is interesting, isn't he. He's really a terrific composer and arranger. He knows how to structure a song, he's a great creator of hooks, and he has a weird, quirky sensibility that's unique.
In short, I guess, he's a successful professional on the creative end of the music business. He's got what it takes.
Er, that should be Bartek, not Bartok.
Thanks. Will view later.
Clicked it and then backed out IMMEDIATELY....LOL
I turned on my youngest son to Oingo Boingo. One of my favorites. I saw the Halloween show in Orange County in 1989.
I freaking love that song....LOL
I knew who you were referring to. I couldn’t hear Bartok in Elfman’s music even if I dropped LSD.
Most anything Hal Blaine or Denny Seiwell.
Yeah. They have more fans than ever before, which is amazing.
Then again, quality shows. And Boingo is/was far better than 99+% of the crap released since.
I call Knock On Wood
Reminds me of Cheap Trick.
Here’s some really left field:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bo-qweh7nbQ
I just wanna put flowers in my hair and get a long fringed suede vest.
/not
Twins separated at Birth?
I’m glad to hear that. If we sent the Village People to Iran, we’d win the war on terror.
Boogie Oogie Oogie - A Taste of Honey
I’ll bet you are all that!
Sorry but, WAR EAGLE!
My HS BF and I got “pried apart” by a prom chaperone when a Bad Co song came on.
Guess which one...LOL
Here's another vid, same song hotel california
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