Greatest opening to a rock song?

[Nomad]

Really good choices, surprised no one mentioned the drums in the beginning of Van Halen-Hot for Teacher, sounds like an engine.


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[Chief]

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[YosemiteSam]

Rookies,this is how is done...this is how you open a song and album...wholesale asskicking for all ages.

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You're kidding right? Great song, but greatest opening to a rock song? I think NOT! NOT EVEN CLOSE!

 

[YosemiteSam]

I'll see your Where Eagles Dare and raise it with the punch in the face from The Trooper.

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Exactly. You want a Maiden song with a great intro, Where Eagles Dare is not where you should be looking. (that was embarrassing!) The Trooper is a WAY BETTER choice.

 

[urface59]

No Quarter and When the Levee Breaks by Led Zep

Ghost Riders in the Sky by the Outlaws

Joker and the Thief by Wolfmother

 

[MetalHead]

Exactly. You want a Maiden song with a great intro, Where Eagles Dare is not where you should be looking. (that was embarrassing!) The Trooper is a WAY BETTER choice.

I see I got a new pet,and his name is nyc...all lower case.

 

[MetalHead]

You're kidding right? Great song, but greatest opening to a rock song? I think NOT! NOT EVEN CLOSE!

My new pet...nyc.

 

[Idgit]

Some GREAT ones have already been listed. This isn't my favorite, but it's pretty damn good:

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Since you mention it, can we all just shake our heads in silence at how badly stupid Lady Antebellum ripped off this great song?

And, for my money, Number of the Beast is the best IM intro. Trooper's next.

 

[Kevinicus]

Gotta agree with those who picked a Metallica song, but for the opening, I have to pick one that wasn't mentioned yet:

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Best song to drive like a bat out of hell to.

 

[CowboyDan]

The never heard on radio version of Big Ol Jet Airliner has a beautiful beginning. Make sure you listen to the full 1 minute intro....so good, love the sound of those guitars.

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[CowboyDan]

I done told you once you son of a Vick, I'm the best that's ever been...

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[MonsterD]

Hee-hee

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[63echo]

Exactly. You want a Maiden song with a great intro, Where Eagles Dare is not where you should be looking. (that was embarrassing!) The Trooper is a WAY BETTER choice.

You guys both missed the boat...but maybe you've never heard this song and its epic intro?

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If you try to argue with me, I'll drop the Vincent Price bomb into this thread and blow it all up.

 

[Arch Stanton]

There is no competition.........

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[YosemiteSam]

You guys both missed the boat...but maybe you've never heard this song and its epic intro?

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If you try to argue with me, I'll drop the Vincent Price bomb into this thread and blow it all up.

I still prefer The Trooper to Run To the Hills. Actually, I like Wasted Years better too!

Got that VP Bomb ready? :laugh2:

Better bring two, cause I like Moonchild's intro better too.

 

[vta]

Great intro and leads.
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[YosemiteSam]

I see I got a new pet,and his name is nyc...all lower case.

My new pet...nyc.

Call me when you get some pubs.

 

[63echo]

I still prefer The Trooper to Run To the Hills. Actually, I like Wasted Years better too!

Got that VP Bomb ready? :laugh2:

Better bring two, cause I like Moonchild's intro better too.

OMG..it's like I don't even know you anymore.


Up the irons, in any case!

 

[Wimbo]

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Van Halen - Running with the Devil

 

[CowboyDan]

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Van Halen - Running with the Devil

Epic!
Did you know that the "train" you hear in the very beginning is Alex Van Halen driving by in his Mustang with the horn blaring? Thought that was a pretty cool way to get that sound. I love me some Van Halen.