Favourite song intro's

[randyandy]

So many to choose from U2 to the Jam, SLF to Guns n Roses but as its an air guitar request for me it has to be the one and only Quo:

Down Down, Caroline, Paper Plane, Roll Over Lay Down, Mystery Song , Hold You Back, Rockin' All Over the World, Whatever You Want , What You're Proposin' the list just goes on and on. !grin!

[andytaylor]

Yellow Submarine

[Minty]

Andy, "Where the streets have no name" from U2. !thumbsup!

Also like the intro to "Thunder Road" (The Boss) and agree with Mike about "Sweet Child o Mine"

Also love the opening lyrics to Bon Jovis "Bed of Roses" but thats a thread hike so i'll leave it there

[fudgeflaps]

A good head-scratcher of a question, albeit a totally pointless one- too many songs for me to mention. If the intro makes the song, which for many it does, we may as well name our favourite songs!

I'm no prog-rocker, but a semi-slow build-up to a rattling crescendo or a belting chorus is always good in my book too; eg, Geno by Dexy's Midnight Runners, Rebellion (Lies) by The Arcade Fire, Hey jude/ A Day In The Life by The Beatles, The Chain by Fleetwood Mac etc etc.

Fave intros of late:

What Difference Does It Make?- The Smiths- the hum, guitar, then smashing drum!!!

Wrong 'em Boyo - The Clash. The mad seaside organ followed by some wacky ska, grrreat!!!

Do It Again/ Wouldn't It Be Nice- The Beach; feelgood surf-pop riffs

Good Vibrations- Brian Wilson

Virginia Plain/ Remake-Remodel- Roxy Music

Heroes/ Golden Years- David Bowie "Don't let me hear you say life's taking you nowhere, Aaaaaaaaaaaannnngel.............."

Take Me Out- Franz Ferdinand; a foot-tapper

Cars- Gary Numan; emotioneless robotic electro bliss

Love Will Tear Us Apart- Joy Division; distinctive!

Satin Chic- Goldfrapp; one of many good intros from Alison and Will

*puff, pant..... feck it, a few more..............*

Ace of Spades- Motorhead!! Most raucous intro ever?!?!

True Faith 94- New Order Drum and synths tour de force

Halcyon- Orbital..........................................

.........................ach, why dae ah bother? There's just too many and I could be here at my lappy all feckin' year!! !grin!

[Steve R]

"....a semi-slow build-up to a rattling crescendo...."

A crescendo is a build-up.

I'm almost afraid to say it on this site, but the word you are looking for is "climax".

[bristolian]

She Sells Sanctuary by the Cult- we had it as our 'wedding song'. Caused a few whispers amongst the grey brigade but it was worth it.

[fudgeflaps]

I humbly apologise for my crime against Engurlish* Langwooooaaaarge* to DICK-tionary* Corner over there.

Sorry, dictionary !doh! !wink!

Lines and detention:

English x 100

Language x 250.

You should have the righj to correct people's posts with a red USB-lightpen, Stevo. !grin!

[Steve R]

Well Fudgey, as far as I was concerned, your only "crime" was against music theory.

I've given up on everyone's English! !happy!

[fudgeflaps]

I've just served a 2-yr sentence in HMV for crimes against music theory. Girls Aloud are awaiting Life in McDonalds for similar crimes, and GBH (Grievous Bloody Harmonies).

[Steve R]

Funny, I always thought GBH was a rural offence - Gobbling Behind Hedges.