Best/Favorite first riff/20 seconds of iconic rock song?

[Pablo]

Whilst Don’t Look Back wasn’t as good as the debut album, it was still fantastic. So one can’t really classify them as a one album wonder unfortunately.

Yer killing me here.

If it is your pick? Not going to argue

Twas a huge hit

 

[Nesterenko]

Exactly so shush it, Mr wrong opinion.

That's the thing that you fail to see. This isn't about being right or wrong, it's personal opinion. Too aggressive there Chico.

 

[Nesterenko]

Did anyone mention The Ocean?

Why, did it call?

 

[ripcord]

Boston should be the official BITOG band. Tom Scholz was pretty much Boston all by himself and the ultimate OCD rocker. He basically wore out the studio making the Third Stage album. He'd fit right in around here.

 

[SammyChevelleTypeS3]

Green Grass & High Tides - The Outlaws @ Capitol Theatre NY

 

[SammyChevelleTypeS3]

Blackmore's solo in that song and the guitar outro are also just plain awesome. That was rated best guitar song of the year by Guitar Player magazine back in the day

Oh yeah. BURN too. From The California Jam was pretty wild. Blackmore was certainly under influence of somthing for that one. He attacked the ABC camera while playing it.

 

[SammyChevelleTypeS3]

ELP -

 

[CDX825]

Hard to pick just one as it changes almost daily and depends on the mood. Here is a few that have been on the rotation lately.

 

[CDX825]

3 pages and no Boston - More Than A Feeling?

Sheez, y'all need to do better. A lot better.

Tom Scholz is a genius and very under rated in my opinion!

 

[Carmudgeon]

London Calling

Personally, I'd take Clampdown over London Calling, even if it could be disqualified for being 0:43 long. And a number of their songs could also qualify.

 

[vavavroom]

One of the better ones by Primus: Wyonona has a big brown [second largest living rodent*]. It was nominated for a Grammy. Extremely weird video with plastic cowboys. Unique. Chek it out on YT. I am no longer embedding YT videos or even posting links.

*the capybara is the largest living rodent

 

[97prizm]

Nirvana Smells like teen spirit

 

[gfh77665]

Copperhead Road!

No "first 20 seconds" like it!

 

[CharBaby]

They're all great!
IDK if I have a favorite but, how about...
KANSAS - Cary On My Wayward Son or Dust In The Wind

 

[ka9mnx]

Dust In The Wind

 

[4WD]

https://www.bing.com/videos/rivervi...0DCA6D4DF641BB19439&FORM=QBLH&sp=1&ghc=1&lq=0

 

[PontiacHO]

Have to say, great great drummer. All the best guys still marvel at Rosanna shuffle.

Yes. He did some early 70s work with Al Green also.

 

[bullwinkle]

Tom Scholz is a genius and very under rated in my opinion!

Foreplay is my Boston pick. At one time they were my personal favorite, but then I got deeper into Rush & that was over...

 

[KCJeep]

Boston is still overplayed on the local classic rock station, but yes 2 and done.

 

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