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Freep Fills: Pick 5 Fav Rock Drum and Guitar Intros
May 14, 2011 | This Just In

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....


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To: This Just In

Good grief...

“Smoke on the Water”

What do I win?


61 posted on 05/14/2011 11:39:25 PM PDT by Tex-Con-Man
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To: Darren McCarty

It was difficult for me to leave the Allman Brothers off the list. Despite the simplicity and space, Midnight Rider is one of the most haunting and captivating intros I have ever heard.


62 posted on 05/14/2011 11:39:48 PM PDT by This Just In (In America, RINO's belong in zoo's, not public office)
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To: This Just In
As you may recall, the liner notes for Aja, by Michael Phalen, include the following:

The final cut, "Josie", exemplifies Steely Dan's remarkable versatility. Rich with images of random violence, copulation, drug abuse, loitering with intent and other misdemeanors, this sociopathic jump tune is sure to become a classic zebra in the annals of Punkadelia.

63 posted on 05/14/2011 11:39:58 PM PDT by Steely Tom (Obama goes on long after the thrill of Obama is gone)
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To: Tex-Con-Man

Oh, that’s gold.


65 posted on 05/14/2011 11:40:53 PM PDT by This Just In (In America, RINO's belong in zoo's, not public office)
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To: This Just In

Two from The Band:

Guitar intro from “The Weight”

and

Guitar/Drum at the same time on “Up On Cripple Creek”


66 posted on 05/14/2011 11:42:27 PM PDT by Der_Hirnfänger
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To: This Just In
I must admit that when we listen to Steely Dan, and especially when are children are around (they’re getting a little long in the tooth, but not long enough to leave home just yet), I wince over some of the lyrics. Drinking scotch whiskey all night long, then dying behind the wheel isn’t what we’d call edifying. So, often times our family sits around and talks about music, lyrics, and philosophy. One must be careful, and especially around the kids.

That topic alone is worth a whole new thread. In particular, for our entertainment, just what goes beyond the bounds for Conservative Christians?

While it's known to many FReepers that I'm something of a square when it comes to music (Country and Southern Gospel fit my comfort zone), a steady diet of only that would get tiresome. So I veer off into other realms such as big band and some of the crooners as well as some so-called "mob music" (see below).

With movies, the choices we have are more confined since Hollywood is largely (exclusively?) a bastion of atheistic liberalism. As much as I'd like to view only films like Passion of the Christ, Facing the Giants and Atlas Shrugged, some of the product designed for Conservatives is just subpar in spite of its good intentions (American Carol anyone?).

So, admitting my straying from the straight and narrow in movies, under my breath, I'll confess to really enjoying the profanity-laden Goodfellas and the morally-suspect Godfather trilogy...but certainly not when the kids are around. Of course, right afterward, I try to cleanse myself by playing some Happy Goodman, Kingsmen and Bill Gather tapes! :-)

Interesting topic...apologies to all for the thread diversion.

67 posted on 05/14/2011 11:42:40 PM PDT by re_nortex (DP...that's what I like about Texas.)
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To: This Just In

“Eruption” intro is a solo, not an intro. And yes one hot piece of psych music we’d play in the locker room before football games.


68 posted on 05/14/2011 11:43:02 PM PDT by Clint N. Suhks (Liz Cheney/Sarah Palin 2012)
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To: jobim
Walked with my Chinese doll into a record store. No copywrite, so all new albums were 50 cents US. Didn't know Steely Dan other than the top 40 stuff - reeling up the rears - bought Aja.

Did she have a brother name Lou Chang? Was he burning with rage?

Oh, wrong album.

69 posted on 05/14/2011 11:43:46 PM PDT by Steely Tom (Obama goes on long after the thrill of Obama is gone)
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To: Steely Tom

Well, the band is called Steely Dan.

Man, musically, that band was in a league of their own. Lyrically, they celebrated debauchery with poetic style, and that’s unfortunate, in my view.


70 posted on 05/14/2011 11:44:12 PM PDT by This Just In (In America, RINO's belong in zoo's, not public office)
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To: wastedyears

Head Music?

Oh, just noticed your user name, LOL! ;o)


71 posted on 05/14/2011 11:46:06 PM PDT by Clint N. Suhks (Liz Cheney/Sarah Palin 2012)
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To: This Just In
Favorite guitar intro ... Vodoo Child - Jimi Hendrix

Favorite drum Intro ... Reggatta De Blanc - The Police

72 posted on 05/14/2011 11:46:59 PM PDT by BookmanTheJanitor
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To: buccaneer81
Becker and Fagen used at least 42 different studio musicians, 11 engineers, and took over a year to record the tracks that resulted in 1980's Gaucho — an album that contains only seven songs.

I didn't know that.

Have you seen The Making of Peg. On it, one of the session men comments on that subject.

73 posted on 05/14/2011 11:49:17 PM PDT by Steely Tom (Obama goes on long after the thrill of Obama is gone)
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To: This Just In
Pink Floyd - Shine On You Crazy Diamond - full version first part

Roger Waters and Jeff Beck - What God Wants Parts 1 and 3

Hotel California - Eagles

(not the original)

Fleetwood Mac-Tusk

ROBBIE ROBERTSON-Showdown At Big Sky

74 posted on 05/14/2011 11:49:35 PM PDT by MestaMachine (If you want to pillage,plunder,destroy, blaspheme,or defile, become a muslim, or name yourself obama)
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To: Clint N. Suhks

It is a solo intro to You Really Got Me. Actually, it was Eddie’s warm up exercise. Producer Ted Templeman recorded it, and the rest is history.


75 posted on 05/14/2011 11:49:45 PM PDT by This Just In (In America, RINO's belong in zoo's, not public office)
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To: This Just In
OK, I know you limited it to rock, but Gene Krupa's intro to Sing, Sing, Sing should be mentioned. Far as I'm concerned, Krupa was a rock drummer but for the fact that rock hadn't been invented yet. Kind of a swing version of John Bonham.
76 posted on 05/14/2011 11:49:52 PM PDT by Hunton Peck (See my FR homepage for a list of businesses that support WI Gov. Scott Walker)
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To: This Just In
Lyrically, they celebrated debauchery with poetic style, and that’s unfortunate, in my view.

They were truly a product of their era. Drug use and casual sex were considered to be largely consequence-free to an amazing number of people in the '70s, especially any of the artistically inclined.

77 posted on 05/14/2011 11:52:07 PM PDT by buccaneer81 (ECOMCON)
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To: Grizzled Bear

Don’t Fear The Reaper

School’s Out
[the full MP3 version of that one is the ringtone on my iPhone..it still cracks me up to see people’s reactions when it goes off]...LOL

Brutal Planet

Born To Run

Heavy Metal [Takin’ A Ride]

Radar Love

Enter Sandman

Crazy Train

Geeze...there’s a ton of ‘em that turn me on.


78 posted on 05/14/2011 11:52:26 PM PDT by Salamander (I'm your pain.)
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To: 3boysdad

“Guitar: GNR Sweet Child of Mine”

Oh, yeah!


79 posted on 05/14/2011 11:54:06 PM PDT by Salamander (I'm your pain.)
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To: jessduntno

I can name that tune in one note, Wink!


80 posted on 05/14/2011 11:55:23 PM PDT by Salamander (I'm your pain.)
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