Best first 8 bars in a rock song

[era veteran]

Here is mine: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lMsIrKjSM6Y

[guitar man]

1. Right here

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=biMGUTpISFo :D

[hobbit709]

2. Clapton-Cocaine

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q3L4spg8vyo

Hendrix
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cnFSaqFzSO8
More Hendrix
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4AuxJH2Mj30&feature=related

[gratuitous]

3. Parental lock-outs keep me from You Tube

But if none of those are "Out of the Blue . . . Into the Black" by Neil Young and Crazy Horse, you're all sadly mistaken.

[av8rdave]

46. +10 for "Out of the Blue..."

One of the greatest rock songs ever!

[HopeHoops]

4. "American Pie" or "Hot Summer's Night" - tough call.

Actually, is the name actually "Hot Summer's Night" or "Took the Words Right Out of My Mouth"?

[warrior1]

5. Doobie Brothers - China Groove

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DTCyO9MpGUM

[Ilsa]

6. That is one of my favorite songs from the seventies! Thanks! Yeah, great intro! nt

[Haole Girl]

7. Kashmir - Led Zeppelin

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sfR_HWMzgyc

[Ghost of Tom Joad]

8. Hendrix playing Dylan

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JyT-Lkh5Yb8&feature=fvst

[fishwax]

9. seven nation army

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0J2QdDbelmY

[jobycom]

10. Sweet Home Alabama

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r8rnFKo4PAE

[zen_bohemian]

11. Honey Hush-Foghat or keep on chooglin-CCR

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zPix_mG3YHo

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mUzl7_OpVLA&feature=related

[Iggo]

12. Best 8? Smoke On The Water.

Best 88? Stairway To Heaven. (No kidding. I counted.)

[tigereye]

36. certainly 2 of the more recognizeable...

[abq e streeter]

13. Right up there among the best: Can't You Hear Me Knockin'

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3fa4HUiFJ6c&feature=related

[lovemydog]

28. man oh man I love that opening

I think it's Mick Taylor.
But I love Keith Richards' opening riffs too, like Start Me Up, Satisfaction, etc.

[abq e streeter]

32. Just noticed; a fellow NM DUer---how 'bout that..........

will post a notice about a show Bobby Keys will be doing in Albq in December as the show date gets closer, and we're absolutely sure he's coming (although it's supposed to be all set; it's on his birthday too). A certain DUer is scheduled to do the lead vocals on can't You Hear Me Knockin' among others...

[lovemydog]

43. very cool - thank you

[abq e streeter]

45. And a belated Albq welcome to a site that alternately infuriates and inspires,but always informs

Will post the flyer or something both in the lounge and NM forum in about 5 weeks or so, as long as everything looks like it'll for sure happen. So far, so good.

[NoGOPZone]

49. The riff is Keith's. The solo at the end is Mick's.

Mick's lead guitar playing is sorely underrated.

[jcboon]

14. It's a gas

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N0gU6OxIf-0&p=3C449877CA2FA087&playnext=1&index=78

Edited to include my favorite:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0WUdlaLWSVM

[Twillig]

16. Didn't see this before I spouted off.

half credit. Johnny Winter though--really?

[Twillig]

15. After all the 'Classic Rock' dreck already mentioned.

The Rolling Stones get no love.

Gimme Shelter.

If you don't agree, gfy.

[qnr]

17. No, you gfy n/t

[Twillig]

18. Jeez, tell me what you like first

So I can judge your lack of taste, if not your perspicacity.

Take a stand.

[ProfessorGAC]

55. Nope, Not From Me

Not A Stones fan. And, i don't see how what you mentioned is any less dreck than the stuff you slammed.

Define dreck.
GAC

[DainBramaged]

19. Right here I've got some bars for ya....

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S0YZTYci5yo&feature=related

[Iggo]

21. Tick-a-tick tick tick tick tickin' away.

And I don't know what to do.

[DainBramaged]

22. Love that song, never get tired of them or Queen

Christ they are as Old as I am now :cry:

[Iggo]

25. Paradise Theater was my first concert.

Man, that was a million years ago.

[DainBramaged]

26. Jethro Tull, Madison Square Garden, Dec. 8 1972

Thick as a Brick tour

[likesmountains 52]

20. Have to go with Ten Years After..

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LFpfureaCVs

[mia]

23. Black Magic Woman

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eaKnRUfh_5I

[KamaAina]

24. Tonight? The first few lines to "Don't Stop Believin'"

Tomorrow? Who knows? :party:

[Yeshuah Ben Joseph]

27. Thought you'd never miss me 'till I got a Fat City address......

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7P1d8BVvY-I

[Joe Fields]

29. several songs come to mind, but I got lazy and stopped at these three

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zxoVfqZDlj0

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0WUdlaLWSVM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fkmh7k_lflA

[jobycom]

30. Best Ever means one. Otherwise, you could just list all of them. nt

[Joe Fields]

31. best ever is impossible if you are a lover of music...

n/t

[jobycom]

34. All these music non-lovers would be sad to hear it. nt

[Joe Fields]

39. Officer, may I see your badge?

[jobycom]

44. This is a citizen's complaint. We don't need no stinking badgers.

[grasswire]

33. Johnny B. Good

But I think the riff is 12 bars. I have read that the opening of that song and the opening of "Land of a Thousand Dances" are most guaranteed to fill a dance floor where rock and roll is playing.

[Joe Fields]

40. another great choice.

if the first 8 or 12 bars of that song don't get you to want to dance, then you are a zombie!

[era veteran]

35. Lots & lots of great picks

Mine was the drum opening for Grand Funk's American Band from the concert @ Shea Stadium in 1974. Great hair, great cowbell.

[TZ]

37. Paint it Black, Rolling Stones

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8BhHTA6Gzn0
So distinctive....

[Tom_Foolery]

38. "Oh, Pretty Woman" by Roy Orbison...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_PLq0_7k1jk

[VioletLake]

41. John Fogerty is the master of the first 8 bars.

Born on the Bayou is a good example.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wIjUY3pjN8E

[Tuesday Afternoon]

42. If you start me up

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZzlgJ-SfKYE&feature=related

[AmandaRuth]

47. has Sweet Child of Mine been mentioned?

I don't like hair bands, but I love that song and love that riff.

[travelingtypist]

69. That's the one I was thinking of.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P-AYAv0IoWI

[6000eliot]

48. "What Is Life" by George Harrison

Although he has many.

[zen_bohemian]

51. What is life and my sweet lord are 2 of his best solo songs!

I enjoyed his solo career more than the other 3

[6000eliot]

62. I love Harrison solo too.

All of The Beatles collectively and solo are part of the fabric of my life.

[CrownPrinceBandar]

50. "There ain't no need for ya".....

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SDlwue0F9HY

[ghostsofgiants]

53. Nice!

[ghostsofgiants]

52. Oh yeah, I forgot I'm the only one around here who can't stand classic rock...

Minor Threat "In My Eyes"
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ji8psud6Pc8

Joy Division "Disorder"
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QrzGpVOPcTI

Public Image Ltd. "Public Image"
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ylOCIP54PIQ

Magazine "Shot By Both Sides"
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ybUqM8jf3mU

Black Flag "Six Pack"
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5ucAEdM8CLY

Circle Jerks "Back Up Against A Wall"
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dx0yK4vlRG8

Descendents "Myage"
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nAuC9f9HREo

I could go on and on.

[darkstar]

54. classic rock or punk?

Two from same Patti Smith album:

Pumping
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=utTCi9Fm6OI

Ask the Angels
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WsSDHXw5lpQ


The second one always reminds me of Alice's "Caught in a Dream." Like it too. Only very hissy copies and covers on youtube....

[Tikki]

57. Yeah, me too...AOR has it's place and all...but here's my favorite:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=54xMWSmcrPA
"Survive'....The Bags


Tikki

[ghostsofgiants]

59. That's what I'm talking about.

[ProfessorGAC]

56. Just One

How about Aqualung?

How about Rock and Roll by Zeppelin?

How about Willie and the Poor Boys by CCR?

How about Rock and Roll Hoochie Koo, by Rick Derringer? (NO! Not the Johnny Winter version. Rick wrote it.)

How about Roundabout by Yes?

How about And She Was by Talking Heads?

This question is way too hard for me!
GAC

[kwassa]

58. many Keith Richards opening chords for many Stone songs ...

Brown Sugar

Honky Tonk Woman

Jumpin Jack Flash

Rocks Off

Start Me Up

Monkey Man

Bitch

Satisfaction

and on and on and on

[Bennyboy]

60. Tweezer..Phish.

Love it.

[Xipe Totec]

61. Allman Brothers - Jessica

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WfM6nRVBvGs

[onenote]

63. so many choices, so little time. here are three that stand out

All from The Who (not necessarily 8 bars, though):

Pinball Wizard: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NTMrUj6ufgM&feature=&p=F7DA3C214F1BF288&index=0&playnext=1

I Can't Explain: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fU9OC1ySvXY&feature=related (Yes, I know this same basic riff/progression appears in a number of songs)

Won't Get Fooled Again: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LjA_RtsBfAo

[Inchworm]

64. How long is 8 bars? feel me

*sexy no good smily*. . . ... drunk munkee

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MG-0BWLybIQ

happysmile

[Inchworm]

65. No wait!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Y-SlaPX1UU

Well I'm on my way...

:*

[Inchworm]

67. Bars could mean repeat!

Pantera - I'm Broken
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BRMqPM08ejE

Weeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!

:woohoo:

[redirish28]

66. Okay it isn't really a rock song but I have to say it is the best song opening

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4W0Qns-eaT8

[Inchworm]

68. Where is 8 bars?

:rofl:

:weeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee: