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Alan D Group: Members Posts: 3670 Joined: Aug. 2004 Posted: Aug. 22 2005, 12:17 On a car journey recently we tried to compile a list of the singles (by any artist) that we thought had the greatest introductions - by which I mean introductions that are so exciting, so inspired, that the implied promise of what is to follow ought to be astounding (whether or not it is in fact). I found I could compile four straight away, and then ground to a halt because I could think of nothing else that had the power of these. Here are my four: Temptation: Everly Brothers Layla: Derek and the Dominoes Baker Street: Gerry Rafferty Jumping Jack Flash: Rolling Stones Anyone care to add their favourites? Back to top

hiawatha Group: Members Posts: 2391 Joined: Mar. 2004 Posted: Aug. 22 2005, 12:27 With Baker Street, isn't the intro something repeated throughout it? I remember "Layla" much more for the ending than the beginning. The other two intros, I cannot think of. -------------- "In the land of the Dacotahs, Where the Falls of Minnehaha Flash and gleam among the oak-trees, Laugh and leap into the valley." - Song of Hiawatha Back to top

Alan D Group: Members Posts: 3670 Joined: Aug. 2004 Posted: Aug. 22 2005, 13:57 Quote (hiawatha @ Aug. 22 2005, 17:27) With Baker Street, isn't the intro something repeated throughout it? Doesn't matter. It's the way it hits you at the beginning that counts. The Temptation intro is repeated at the end too - but it's at the beginning where it makes its impact. Back to top

hiawatha Group: Members Posts: 2391 Joined: Mar. 2004 Posted: Aug. 22 2005, 15:31 I find it hard to form any opinion of "Baker Street" anymore. Regardless of how good it was, it was one of the few most overplayed songs of the late 1970s. It seems like most of the stations I listened to made sure to play it 2 or 3 times an hour for years. I have no need to listen to it or download an MP3. I think that every note, every lyric, every sax wail is burned into my brain. -------------- "In the land of the Dacotahs, Where the Falls of Minnehaha Flash and gleam among the oak-trees, Laugh and leap into the valley." - Song of Hiawatha Back to top

Alan D Group: Members Posts: 3670 Joined: Aug. 2004 Posted: Aug. 22 2005, 15:58 Quote (hiawatha @ Aug. 22 2005, 20:31) I find it hard to form any opinion of "Baker Street" anymore. Regardless of how good it was, it was one of the few most overplayed songs of the late 1970s. It seems like most of the stations I listened to made sure to play it 2 or 3 times an hour for years. I have no need to listen to it or download an MP3. I think that every note, every lyric, every sax wail is burned into my brain. I never reached that point of saturation myself, though I think the song itself didn't quite live up to the stunning promise of its introduction. But then, that's really the point of why I raised this topic. Back to top

hiawatha Group: Members Posts: 2391 Joined: Mar. 2004 Posted: Aug. 22 2005, 16:03 I thought about it more. I can't think of a song that got more radio airplay than that one ! -------------- "In the land of the Dacotahs, Where the Falls of Minnehaha Flash and gleam among the oak-trees, Laugh and leap into the valley." - Song of Hiawatha Back to top

Alan D Group: Members Posts: 3670 Joined: Aug. 2004 Posted: Aug. 22 2005, 16:04 Quote (hiawatha @ Aug. 22 2005, 21:03) I thought about it more. I can't think of a song that got more radio airplay than that one ! C'mon then - kick Rafferty into touch and give me some more great introductions to add to my collection! Back to top

bee Group: Members Posts: 1227 Joined: Jan. 2004 Posted: Aug. 22 2005, 17:07 I've got seven, is that OK? I can add more! 1) We used to be friends THE DANDY WARHOLS (l love the way it winds up to the start) 2) My Sweet Lord GEORGE HARRISON (beautiful and tender guitars) 3) Radar Love GOLDEN EARRING (Fab driving song, like the drumming as well + lots of nostalgia! 4) The Passenger IGGY POP ( Just like the sound of the guitar) 5) Fly Away LENNY KRAVITZ ( I like this because if you put your headphones in the wrong way round the sound from this song hurts for some reason, intriguing.) 6) Come Get Some ROOSTER (Great guitar sound, don't know if it's technically brilliant but I always have to stop and listen to this, and I notice that The Long Drop  did some photos for them too, more coincidences) 7) This Town Ain't Big Enough for the Both of us SPARKS ( Just like it.. a lot) -------------- ....second to the right and straight on till morning.... You heard me before Yet you hear me again Then I die Till I call me again Back to top

hiawatha Group: Members Posts: 2391 Joined: Mar. 2004 Posted: Aug. 22 2005, 17:13 Quote (Alan D @ Aug. 22 2005, 16:04) C'mon then - kick Rafferty into touch and give me some more great introductions to add to my collection! I can't. That's the only song in my head now. -------------- "In the land of the Dacotahs, Where the Falls of Minnehaha Flash and gleam among the oak-trees, Laugh and leap into the valley." - Song of Hiawatha Back to top

familyjules Group: Members Posts: 1190 Joined: May 2004 Posted: Aug. 23 2005, 04:30 For the Rolling Stones, I'd pick Gimme Shelter (it doesn't get any more powerful than that). How could you possibly pick one song for, say, The Beatles though?  Would you go early, middle or late period?  Too hard I say!  I think most classic artists deserve at least 3 songs before a newbie could begin to get a handle on them.... Jules -------------- I like beer and I like cheese Back to top

Holger Group: Members Posts: 1506 Joined: Feb. 2003 Posted: Aug. 23 2005, 05:55 Beethoven's 5th. OK, not exactly a single, but a great introduction.   Back to top

raven4x4x Group: Members Posts: 1535 Joined: Jan. 2002 Posted: Aug. 24 2005, 08:07 I think you missed the meaining of 'introductions' here Jules, Alan was talking about introduction as in the start of the song, not as in introducing a fan to the music. It's a very interesting idea for a list Alan, but I'm finding it hard to think, especially of songs that were singles.   Speaking of introductions and Neil Young, I'm listing to his 'Cortez the Killer' right now. Probably wasn't a single, but I'm always partial to a song that has a 3 minute guitar solo before the lyrics start. Being a Yes fan, I'm used to that sort of thing -------------- Thank-you for helping us help you help us all. Back to top

familyjules Group: Members Posts: 1190 Joined: May 2004 Posted: Aug. 24 2005, 08:37 Quote (raven4x4x @ Aug. 24 2005, 08:07) I think you missed the meaining of 'introductions' here Jules, Alan was talking about introduction as in the start of the song, not as in introducing a fan to the music. It's a very interesting idea for a list Alan, but I'm finding it hard to think, especially of songs that were singles.   Speaking of introductions and Neil Young, I'm listing to his 'Cortez the Killer' right now. Probably wasn't a single, but I'm always partial to a song that has a 3 minute guitar solo before the lyrics start. Being a Yes fan, I'm used to that sort of thing You're right, Alex.  I read the original post too fast and got hold of the wrong end of the stick....and then I ran with it. Yeah, Neil's Cortez is awesome, but I guess that's a pretty subtle introduction....and no, probably not a single..... Oh and don't go comparing Neil to Yes or I may have to take measures!   OK, so, in that case..... The Beatles - I Feel Fine The Stones - Honky Tonk Women The Who - Substitute The Kinks - You Really Got Me The Beach Boys - California Girls The Monkees - Pleasant Valley Sunday Pink Floyd - Money Creedence - Up Around The Bend That's the trick for a good single - hit 'em right in the solar plexus from the git-go! Jules -------------- I like beer and I like cheese Back to top

Holger Group: Members Posts: 1506 Joined: Feb. 2003 Posted: Aug. 24 2005, 09:50 Kraftwerk have great ones, too - "1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8" or "Boing Boom Tschak" spring to mind.   Back to top

Alan D Group: Members Posts: 3670 Joined: Aug. 2004 Posted: Aug. 24 2005, 14:00 Some of these I don't know - but George Harrison's 'My Sweet Lord' is a good call, Bee - and of course that Kinks item, Jules. Should've remembered those. I was bothered about limiting the game to singles, if only because my 5th choice would have been from an album: the overwhelming live intro to 'Baby Let Me Follow You Down' on Dylan's Live 66 Manchester album - so if anyone wants to push at the boundaries, why not? And I'm for letting Beethoven in too. The really important thing is those first few hair-standing-on-back-of-neck seconds as it starts. Back to top

hiawatha Group: Members Posts: 2391 Joined: Mar. 2004 Posted: Aug. 24 2005, 14:08 Quote (Alan D @ Aug. 24 2005, 14:00) The really important thing is those first few hair-standing-on-back-of-neck seconds as it starts. Did anyone else see the recent episode of "The Simpsons" in which they got a new concert hall? The grand opening featured "Beethoven's Fifth" with full orchestra. After the first four notes, everyone got up and left, saying that the first four notes were all that mattered. Lenny even  said "Sounds better on my cell phone" and demonstrated the ring tone as he walked out. Marge mentioned a stampede to get out at another concert when Philip Glass played. I remembered this line, having witnessed one of these for real. -------------- "In the land of the Dacotahs, Where the Falls of Minnehaha Flash and gleam among the oak-trees, Laugh and leap into the valley." - Song of Hiawatha Back to top

Harmono Group: Members Posts: 759 Joined: May 2005 Posted: Aug. 24 2005, 14:23 Survivor- Eye Of The Tiger Sibelius- Symphony nr.3 Back to top

Tansy Group: Members Posts: 416 Joined: April 2005 Posted: Aug. 25 2005, 05:24 Deep purple - Smoke On The Water                   Black Knight                   Highway Star Black Sabbath - Paranoid Led Zeppelin   Stairway To Heaven Dire Straits    Money For Nothing Eagles          Hotel California Pink Floyd      Wish You Were Here Thin Lizzy      Whisky In The Jar Blue Oyster Cult   Don't Fear The Reaper The Surfaris     Wipeout(for my brother who's still back there somewhere! These are just a few that I could immediately recall.Among those already chosen: Layla - Derek And The Dominoes My Sweet Lord - George Harrison & The Beatles - I Feel Fine. All classic greats & as for Gerry Rafferty's Baker Street,this was one single I bought just for the music alone & not the song as a whole. Back to top

familyjules Group: Members Posts: 1190 Joined: May 2004 Posted: Aug. 25 2005, 06:51 Quote (Harmono @ Aug. 24 2005, 14:23) Survivor- Eye Of The Tiger Oh please!  You're having a laugh!! Jules -------------- I like beer and I like cheese Back to top

Alan D Group: Members Posts: 3670 Joined: Aug. 2004 Posted: Aug. 25 2005, 08:14 Quote (tansy @ Aug. 25 2005, 10:24) Dire Straits    Money For Nothing Not surprised that this has come up. I'd wondered about including it myself. @Jules - Haven't heard it for a long time, but I remember that 'Eye of the Tiger' intro as being pretty powerful, myself. What the problem with it, Jules? Back to top

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