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could be anything, guitar solo, drums, whatever, what record would you say has the most recognisable intro to it, one that whether they be a fan of that artist or not would know it...
my vote goes to.....
Strangliers - Golden Brown
(with honourable mention to Guns and Roses Sweet Child, altho my Mum wouldn't know who sunged it....)
Amanda M
16-01-07, 10:33 AM
Metallica - For Whom the Bell Tolls has a pretty recognisable intro :twisted:
Whisky in the Jar - Thin Lizzy
Hard Days Night - The Beatles.
Just one guitar chord but unmistakable. Class.
DanDare
16-01-07, 10:40 AM
Nirvana........Come as you are 8)
Back in Black - AC/DC
don't think my mum would get that one....
wyrdness
16-01-07, 10:44 AM
Oh there's loads. Just a few that spring to mind...
Pinball Wizard - The Who (rhythm guitar)
Sgt. Pepper - The Beatles (lead guitar)
The Chain - Fleetwood Mac (bass guitar)
Rock'n'Roll - Led Zeppelin (drums)
Back in the USSR - The Beatles (plane)
Luckypants
16-01-07, 10:48 AM
Child in Time - Deep Purple
Welcome to the Machine - Pink Floyd
to name but two
The Chain - Fleetwood Mac (bass guitar)
think i may have to disagree with the chain. definately a very recognisable end, bbc grand prix theme music, but the intro...not so sure.
Cloggsy
16-01-07, 10:52 AM
Back in Black - AC/DC
=D> =D> =D> =D> =D> =D> =D> =D> =D> =D> =D> =D> =D> =D> =D> =D> =D> =D> =D> =D> =D> =D> =D> =D> =D> =D> =D> =D> =D> =D> =D> =D> =D> =D>
Child in Time - Deep Purple
Welcome to the Machine - Pink Floyd
to name but two
again, i dont think that your average joe bloggs in the street would get them, i'm talking all ages recognisable :D
Voodoo Child - Slight Return - Hendrix
Layla - Clapton
Sunshine of your love - Cream
Welcome to the jungle - GnR
Smoke on the Water - Deep Purple
Paint it black - Rolling Stones
Black Magic Woman - Santana
I shot the sheriff - Marley
Steve H
16-01-07, 10:56 AM
Fuel - Metallica.
The intro is Hetfield shouting Gimme Fuel Gimme Fire..........sort of gives the
game away. :wink:
Seriously though, my vote would probably go to Layla - Derek and the Dominoes
Filipe M.
16-01-07, 11:01 AM
Queen - One Vision
:lol: just kiddin' :lol:
the_runt69
16-01-07, 11:08 AM
Queen - another one bites the dust
Brown sugar - rolling stones
two notes, and you know it already
Metallica - For Whom the Bell Tolls has a pretty recognisable intro :twisted:
i was going to say that :evil:
how about
ironman/paranoid=ozzy
number of the beast=maiden
walk=pantera
just for starters
rictus01
16-01-07, 11:39 AM
sax solo-Baker St
Filipe M.
16-01-07, 11:43 AM
sax solo-Baker St
Gerry Rafferty ;)
fizzwheel
16-01-07, 12:01 PM
Smells Like Teen Spirit - Nirvana
I am the Resurrection - The Stone Roses, that drum pattern is unmistakable.
Summertime - DJ Jazzie Jeff and the Fresh Prince
Walk This Way - Run DMC and Aerosmith
oooo, sooooooooo many to choose from
Dancing queen - Abba
Imagine - John Lenon
Wake me up before you gogo - Wham!
Shout - Lulu
Sex machine - James Brown
fizzwheel
16-01-07, 12:08 PM
Your Song - Elton John
Money for Nothing - Dire Straits
Filipe M.
16-01-07, 12:09 PM
Money for Nothing - Dire Straits
You mean the insanely long keyboard intro with Sting wailing "I want my" at the back? :lol:
northwind
16-01-07, 12:12 PM
I reckon, Back in Black. But Killing in the Name's instantly recognisable if you know it. DURRRR-DURRRR DURRRR-DURRRR...
Then again, if I know a song I'll recognise it pretty much immediately, I'm that guy at the gigs who knows what song it is from the band tuning up :)
You mean the insanely long keyboard intro with Sting wailing "I want my" at the back? :lol:
Sting???
Filipe M.
16-01-07, 12:49 PM
You mean the insanely long keyboard intro with Sting wailing "I want my" at the back? :lol:
Sting???
Yup, the background vocals on "Money for nothing" are done by Mr. Le Sting. :wink:
Supervox
16-01-07, 12:51 PM
Bohemian Rhapsody - Queen (is there anyone on the planet who hasn't heard this song ?)
Stairway To Heaven - Led Zeppelin
Rule Brittania
trickywoos
16-01-07, 12:52 PM
Sweet Child O Mine - GNR. Top tune.
SV1000s
16-01-07, 12:54 PM
Bohemian Rhapsody - Queen (is there anyone on the planet who hasn't heard this song ?)
I just wish I hadn't!!!
Supervox
16-01-07, 01:16 PM
Bohemian Rhapsody - Queen (is there anyone on the planet who hasn't heard this song ?)
I just wish I hadn't!!!
BLASPHEMY !! :shock:
Stone the blasphemer !! :D
SV1000s
16-01-07, 01:17 PM
Bohemian Rhapsody - Queen (is there anyone on the planet who hasn't heard this song ?)
I just wish I hadn't!!!
BLASPHEMY !! :shock:
Stone the blasphemer !! :D
Stone me all you like but Queen will always be ****e.
Poison - ALice Cooper
Love in elevator - Aerosmith
Struggle within - metallica
Dude - Aerosmith
Chelsea Dagger - The Fratellis
Breaking the Law - Judas Priest
No Limit - 2 unlimited
symphony of destruction - megdeth
From out of nowhere - Faith No More
Sanitarium - metallica
Enter Sandman - Metallica
Nothin Else matters - Metallica
Breakfast in America - supertramp
Think I'll stop now!
Bohemian Rhapsody - Queen (is there anyone on the planet who hasn't heard this song ?)
I just wish I hadn't!!!
BLASPHEMY !! :shock:
Stone the blasphemer !! :D
Stone me all you like but Queen will always be sh*te.
in your opinion!
i'd say you're talking out of your botty, but then thats just MY opinion :D
Bohemian Rhapsody - Queen (is there anyone on the planet who hasn't heard this song ?)
I just wish I hadn't!!!
BLASPHEMY !! :shock:
Stone the blasphemer !! :D
Stone me all you like but Queen will always be sh*te.
in your opinion!
i'd say you're talking out of your botty, but then thats just MY opinion :D
If you wnat queen - I wanna break free and they'll always be corny but good
Supervox
16-01-07, 01:24 PM
Bohemian Rhapsody - Queen (is there anyone on the planet who hasn't heard this song ?)
I just wish I hadn't!!!
BLASPHEMY !! :shock:
Stone the blasphemer !! :D
Stone me all you like but Queen will always be sh*te.
In your opinion - just as in mine, Queen will always rate as one of the best, most innovative & versatile bands around !! :D
SV1000s
16-01-07, 01:29 PM
Yeah....
In my opinion Queen are mostly liked by people who don't really know what music they like.
"What music are you into?"
"Erm, I don't know...ahh...erm...I quite like Queen"
UTTER TOSH!!!
:lol:
Carsick
16-01-07, 01:30 PM
In your opinion - just as in mine, Queen will always rate as one of the best, most innovative & versatile bands around !! :D
I personally completely disagree there. There any many more innovative and versatile bands, they're just not always good or mainstream enough to come to the attention of most people.
As for the topic, err, probably White Rabbit - Jefferson Airplane (was it airplane?) I reckon most will have heard it and will then turn to me and ask what it is.
SV1000s
16-01-07, 01:32 PM
Paul Weller.....Wild Wood.
Supervox
16-01-07, 01:33 PM
In your opinion - just as in mine, Queen will always rate as one of the best, most innovative & versatile bands around !! :D
I personally completely disagree there. There any many more innovative and versatile bands, they're just not always good or mainstream enough to come to the attention of most people.
As for the topic, err, probably White Rabbit - Jefferson Airplane (was it airplane?) I reckon most will have heard it and will then turn to me and ask what it is.
Of course I can only speak about bands I've heard of !! :D
philipMac
16-01-07, 01:33 PM
I reckon, Back in Black. But Killing in the Name's instantly recognisable if you know it. DURRRR-DURRRR DURRRR-DURRRR...
A mate of mine was at a RATM gig in Christiana, in Copenhagen. Christiana is a sort of fortified island in the center of Copenhagen, that was occupied by hippies and anarchists in the 60s or something and now claims to be its own country, cops dont really go there, and most people grow weed in their front gardens.
So, Rage set up the gig, the local plod doned their riot gear, stormed the island and total pandemonium ensued with water cannons etc while the band played their set, delighted with them selves.
According to my mate, if you are ever going to be in a massive pitched riot, having Rage Against the Machine play soundtrack is more or less as much as you could ask.
Yeah....
In my opinion Queen are mostly liked by people who don't really know what music they like.
post of the day IMHO :lol:
Supervox
16-01-07, 01:40 PM
Yeah....
In my opinion Queen are mostly liked by people who don't really know what music they like.
"What music are you into?"
"Erm, I don't know...ahh...erm...I quite like Queen"
UTTER TOSH!!!
:lol:
Perhaps that could be paraphrased into "people who don't like to be tied down to appreciating only one genre of music" ?
Steve H
16-01-07, 01:46 PM
It has been confirmed then, Queen really are ****e........or should that be 'were'? :D
Carsick
16-01-07, 01:47 PM
Yeah....
In my opinion Queen are mostly liked by people who don't really know what music they like.
"What music are you into?"
"Erm, I don't know...ahh...erm...I quite like Queen"
UTTER TOSH!!!
:lol:
Perhaps that could be paraphrased into "people who don't like to be tied down to appreciating only one genre of music" ?
He didn't mention one genre. I like Queen and I think you'd have a very hard time tying me down to one genre, but I could (and have) talk(ed) for hours about the various stuff I do like.
tinpants
16-01-07, 02:12 PM
sax solo-Baker St
Blimey yeah!! God, forgot all about that one! Cool tune.
ace of spades=motorhead
:winner: :winner: :winner: :winner: :winner: =D> =D>
catholic girls......frank zappa
Cant believe this one hasnt been posted already. Not a personal favourite but always one to get the office singing along. :lol:
Could be Radio 2's most worn out CD!
"You've done it all,..... "
Steve Harley & Cockney Rebel - (Come up and see me) Make me smile
rictus01
16-01-07, 04:37 PM
Cant believe this one hasnt been posted already. Not a personal favourite but always one to get the office singing along. :lol:
Could be Radio 2's most worn out CD!
"You've done it all,..... "
Steve Harley & Cockney Rebel - (Come up and see me) Make me smile
no that would be Hotel California = Eagles
Dicky Ticker
16-01-07, 04:49 PM
The "Great Escape" theme music, you can name that tune in two-------Everybody knows it
Biker Biggles
16-01-07, 04:54 PM
Smoke on the Water---DP.
Honky Tonk Women-----Stones.
Like a Rolling Stone---Bob Dylan
northwind
16-01-07, 05:16 PM
I like Queen... Never really liked the singles till I heard Innuendo. Bananas... THough I agree that most people who reckon they're queen fans have the greatest hits albums and no more, they contain most of the rubbish and they miss a lot of the best stuff. Like I'm In Love With My Car.
According to my mate, if you are ever going to be in a massive pitched riot, having Rage Against the Machine play soundtrack is more or less as much as you could ask.
Seen the film Straneg Days? There's a quality riot in that with Skunk Anansie playing the soundtrack :)
Teenage Kicks, the Undertones. Those first two drum flams are strangely unique, and you know exactly what song it is after the first two beats. What other song can do that?
http://www.bureaunet.com/Temp/Flam.mp3
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Erny(he drove the fastest milk kart in the west) Benny Hill :lol:
Supervox
16-01-07, 06:09 PM
I like Queen... Never really liked the singles till I heard Innuendo. Bananas... THough I agree that most people who reckon they're queen fans have the greatest hits albums and no more, they contain most of the rubbish and they miss a lot of the best stuff. Like I'm In Love With My Car.
According to my mate, if you are ever going to be in a massive pitched riot, having Rage Against the Machine play soundtrack is more or less as much as you could ask.
Seen the film Straneg Days? There's a quality riot in that with Skunk Anansie playing the soundtrack :)
Ah - another connisseur :D
I also love The Prophet's Song & Death On Two Legs 8)
furrybean
16-01-07, 06:15 PM
Bohemian Rhapsody - Queen (is there anyone on the planet who hasn't heard this song ?)
Stairway To Heaven - Led Zeppelin
Rule Brittania
Surprised it took that long for someone to mention this!
Apophes
16-01-07, 06:23 PM
Nellie The Elephant - Toy Dolls
Echo Beach - Martha or Toyah
Kayleigh - marillion
ride_on_time - black_box
mmmmm mmmmm mmmmmm - crash test dummies
ect ect
think i'm a bit like northwind
Filipe M.
16-01-07, 11:07 PM
I also love The Prophet's Song & Death On Two Legs 8)
The whole "A night at the opera" is pure genius. 8)
the_runt69
16-01-07, 11:11 PM
I also love The Prophet's Song & Death On Two Legs 8)
The whole "A night at the opera" is pure genius. 8)
Love the Prophet song on headphones great stereo track
H
Luckypants
16-01-07, 11:12 PM
Echo Beach - Martha or Toyah
Kayleigh - marillion :thumbsup:
ride_on_time - black_box :smt020
Metallica - Enter Sandman
Pearl Jam - Alive
Red Hot Chilli Peppers - Californication
Green Day - Boulevard Of Broken Dreams
Just thought I bring this thread back into modern times :takeabow: :lol:
tigersaw
17-01-07, 12:34 AM
Spirit in the Sky
either Normans original or the goth version
scooby2102
17-01-07, 12:52 AM
We Will Rock You
Now I'm Here
wait for it.....Queen :shock:
Frigging in the rigging :thumbsup: :lol:
Won't get Fooled again - The Who
Teenage Kicks, the Undertones. Those first two drum flams are strangely unique, and you know exactly what song it is after the first two beats. What other song can do that?
http://www.bureaunet.com/Temp/Flam.mp3
.
Sounds like Funky Cold Medina - Tone Loc.
Frigging in the rigging :thumbsup: :lol:
anthrax ????
Steve H
17-01-07, 09:46 AM
Frigging in the rigging :thumbsup: :lol:
anthrax ????
Sex Pistols?
Frigging in the rigging :thumbsup: :lol:
Sex Pistols?
Well done that man
Frigging in the rigging :thumbsup: :lol:
Sex Pistols?
Well done that man
yes i know, but anthrax did a cover :wink:
Frigging in the rigging :thumbsup: :lol:
Sex Pistols?
Well done that man
yes i know, but anthrax did a cover :wink:
Didnt know that. You learn something everyday :lol:
I would have to say, (as others before me have) that Stairway to Heaven is probably one of the most recognisable. THere have been enough covers (novelty of otherwise) to introduce it to subsequent generations.
However I'm pretty sure if you played it to a group of 13 year olds the majority of them would be none the wiser.
I would also suggest that somthing like "Live and let die" by Wings.
Again lots of covers introducing to different generations and groups etc.
Plus I think most people would know it as "The theme to that bond film" if nothing else.
****EDIT******
I imagine most people would be able to recognise the main "Bond" theme from the first bar too.
UlsterSV
17-01-07, 10:28 AM
Alternative Ulster - Stiff Little Fingers.
I Walk The Line - Johnny Cash.
Ring Of Fire - Johnny Cash.
Love Will Tear Us Apart - Joy Division.
Ring Of Fire - Johnny Cash.
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Good curry the night before. :lol:
Make sure the bog roll is in the fridge :lol:
Ring Of Fire - Johnny Cash.
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Good curry the night before. :lol:
Make sure the bog roll is in the fridge :lol:
:lol: That song was actually written by his wife, June Carter (If anyones interested).
Quiff Wichard
18-01-07, 03:47 PM
"happy birthday to you "
Balddood
18-01-07, 04:34 PM
Alternative Ulster - Stiff Little Fingers.
Now that, young man, is a class toon :P
Sean
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