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@jeffmutrie227

2 жыл бұрын

Voodoo chile Jimi

@Chase-zf7ey

2 жыл бұрын

Number 7 needs more cowbell

@oldplucker1

2 жыл бұрын

Actually the most recognised riff is the intro written by Hank Marvin, to Apache played on that famous fiesta red stratocaster. Even children under 10 recognise that one. Hank wrote the intro because Jerry Lordan had not written an intro. Apache grew in status even more when recorded by the Incredible Bongo Band and became the Anthem that fuelled Hip Hop itself. Virtually all the top rock guitarists including Brian May, David Gilmour, Mark Knopfler, Tony Iommi and most others played that riff and Apache and other Shadows numbers in the beginning of their careers. They all say how much Hank Marvins guitar style influenced them. Hank Marvin is the most influential guitarist of all time and even influenced Hendrix.

@greggburke7796

2 жыл бұрын

I don't know...I think that number 7 needed more cowbell.

@bluarcher5941

2 жыл бұрын

I admire your knowledge and abilities as a player, Rick...I still think you should have included "Dance With Me" in your acoustic intros, though...I'm just sayin'.

This guy has more guitars than I have plates.

@danielmccarten4357

3 жыл бұрын

You need more than two?

@ethanaddams7137

3 жыл бұрын

this deserves more likes

@danielscarfo3230

3 жыл бұрын

He has more guitars then I have Pics.

@red5llaw

3 жыл бұрын

Pete he has more Guitars than I have hairs on TOP of my head!!

@Pat14922

3 жыл бұрын

@@red5llaw me too mate, and by some margin

For all companies or producers that are blocking Rick, you’ve lost your way. This is a celebration of great music. Not a rip.

@keironwright6947

3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely a lot of these clips remind me of music I loved in my youth and have been encouraged to buy them for my playlists

@sebaszwarc6028

3 жыл бұрын

Sooner or later KZread is doomed because of this

@red5llaw

3 жыл бұрын

AMEN Tom!! 100% AGREED.

@ifensler

3 жыл бұрын

@@GroovingDrums but you have to be dumb to think KZread doesn't censor people...

@geoffrobinson

3 жыл бұрын

I think part of the problem may be (I'm not an expert) that if you don't defend your copyrights you lose the right to defend them when you want to.

Fun fact: Eric Clapton didn’t write the riff from sunshine of your love, it was cream’s bassist Jack Bruce that wrote it after attending a jimi Hendrix experience concert

@RelicOnMaui

Ай бұрын

I wonder how much influence Felix Paalardi had on The Cream’s arrangements

@Ernesto87

18 күн бұрын

Really? I didn't know that

I wish "Cult of Personality" by Living Color made the list. What a killer riff.

@nicolasarevalo1851

6 ай бұрын

OMGGG SAMMEEEE I LOVE THAT SING

@HotelierNYC

4 ай бұрын

Totally.

@Terrahoskins

Ай бұрын

Oh yeah!

@whutzat

Ай бұрын

YESSSSS

@sdriza

Ай бұрын

good one

This video is a Guitar Center employees living nightmare.

@ThorneyedWT

4 жыл бұрын

Sweet Child playing here was certainly inspired by someone Rick heard in guitar shop.

@nazliuz

4 жыл бұрын

🤣

@Newzchspy

4 жыл бұрын

That's OK, is Guitar Center still in business? Just asking.

@McDuffin

4 жыл бұрын

I believe you just issued a challenge to the viewers of this channel.

@chrisclermont456

4 жыл бұрын

Sweet Child O'Mine was funny AF!!! 🤣🤣🤣

I love that we can all recognize Sweet Child O Mine even when it’s intentionally played wrong. Iconic.

@sixstringmadness6426

3 жыл бұрын

Same as iron man

@akmadsen

3 жыл бұрын

I kinda liked this version better. Mostly out of spite, but also because it was hilarious.

@alexanderrichards8196

3 жыл бұрын

What did axl have a problem with it?

@Iansco1

3 жыл бұрын

@@alexanderrichards8196 Notorious blockers

@mengiaboy

3 жыл бұрын

This comment is BLOCKED! lol

Considering the impact and weight of Chuck Berry's "Johnny B. Goode" (one of rhe most important riffs in rock history), it really needs to be mentioned

I really feel like Billy Squier's "Lonely is the night" is one of the most unique intros and deserves a spot on this list.

@amrcombs

10 ай бұрын

It always reminds me of a Zepplin riff for some reason...maybe it's the tone

@stephenosullivan9016

8 ай бұрын

A great one for sure!

@DrSuess360

5 ай бұрын

Fantastic song!!!! Great shout!!!

@bryongullett

5 ай бұрын

Anything Billy Squier!!!!

@Terrahoskins

Ай бұрын

@@bryongullettyesss!

Wow thanks for including my rendition of Sweet Child O' Mine at 13:50! I'm flattered!

@3dsman

4 жыл бұрын

LMFAO

@christoph.schneider

4 жыл бұрын

Best KZread comment ever.

@bertieschoice216

4 жыл бұрын

LOL. That was hilarious.

@marcokollmann8157

4 жыл бұрын

ROFL

@nanookrubsit

4 жыл бұрын

LMAO

"Crazy Train" deserves a spot on the list.

@jaymzb.1713

3 жыл бұрын

Although Rick, I & U obviously know that Randy Rhoads was an awesome guitarist and innovator who was way ahead of his time, I disagree with your opinion on this. Crazy Train shouldn't be on here for the following reasons. The intro starts with a BASS guitar plus sound effects. Also it DEFINITELY would be blocked & for the very same reason that Iron Man was only played in a funny, messed up way. I do think that Flying High Again or Suicide Solution would be appropriate here, but then Sharon O. would probably totally flip out over it. Peace

@sillyman1709

3 жыл бұрын

Crazy Train starts with demonic laughter, then bass, then drums, then guitar.

@adamjg4

3 жыл бұрын

Spur sound effect too.

@jesskoffman

3 жыл бұрын

Unbelievable intro on crazy train, though can't technically be an electric guitar intro. Ozzy got in there with Sabbath but Rhoades needed one in there too.

@KeeperOfPoops

3 жыл бұрын

Since they're blockers, if you play that it'll get taken down

'Money' - Pink Floyd 'Barracuda' - Heart 'Hotel California' - Eagles 'China Grove' - Doobie Brothers Some of my favorites that I think could be in the top 10.

I’m learning Money for Nothing at the moment, knew it would be in here! Truly one of the greatest electric guitar intros of all time.

@ilikeyourname4807

3 ай бұрын

same. I wish I could afford a LP

@johnjones3813

2 ай бұрын

The build up with the dreamy music and Sting's haunting vocals, then the guitar riff comes in. Incredible.

Crazy Train is one of the most recognized electric guitar riffs of all time and should be high on this list.

@MrVincemims

Жыл бұрын

And bark at the moon both. Guy is just old.

@redzwestisbest

Жыл бұрын

He explained why.. On these lists he often just picks 1 of the better parts for artists/bands that could 5/6 on the list.

@redzwestisbest

Жыл бұрын

Also - he sometimes wont pick if they block the vid

@MrVincemims

Жыл бұрын

@@redzwestisbest he had one on the list that was blocked, and he played enough for us to know what it was and explained that it was blocked, so that is an invalid comment.

@lowestcommonDenomanator

Жыл бұрын

@@redzwestisbest i absolutely hate that, how many people are missing out on classic songs they wouldn’t otherwise hear because the record label blocks any covers or videos with it in it? Classic rock is dying as it is and this isn’t helping :(

Voodoo Child sittin' over here like "Am I a joke to you?" Great list.

@mgpvii

2 жыл бұрын

Yep was thinking that and can’t you hear me knockin

@shreyashshrestha6085

2 жыл бұрын

Still got the blues Gary Moore

@shreyashshrestha6085

2 жыл бұрын

Still got the blues Gary Moore

@jaybo8043

2 жыл бұрын

It's definitely towards the top of my list. Not just for the iconic intro, but for overall song also.

@oscar9680

2 жыл бұрын

Voodoo Child not even being on the list is a sin.

What I love about these videos is that Rick the guitarist is not alone and Rick the producer is here too making the sound on every intro a near perfect reproduction of the original!

The "one" chord intro gives goosebumps.. Awesome work Rick.

@Pop_Shepski

6 ай бұрын

What is it?

@Denis-kw9ri

6 ай бұрын

I think he means A hard days night by the Beatles. But he could mean another one I don't know @@Pop_Shepski

@ScientistCat22

5 ай бұрын

@@Denis-kw9ri A hard days night by the Beatles

@marksilvernail4420

4 ай бұрын

It's a Justin Bieber song.

@fabio_silva144

Ай бұрын

@@marksilvernail4420

20. Limelight - Rush 0:38 19. Day Tripper - The Beatles 1:12 18. Carry On Wayward Son - Kansas 1:46 17. Sunshine Of Your Love - Cream 2:26 16. Money For Nothing - Dire Straits 2:52 15. Aqualung - Jethro Tull 3:22 14. Do You Feel Like We Do - Peter Frampton 3:53 13. Ain't Talkin' 'Bout Love - Van Halen 4:42 12. Iron Man - Black Sabbath 5:20 11. Black Hole Sun - Soundgarden 5:39 10. Enter Sandman - Metallica 6:15 9. Sweet Home Alabama - Lynyrd Skynyrd 6:40 8. Smoke on the Water - Deep Purple 7:18 7. Don't Fear The Reaper - Blue Oyster Cult 7:46 6. Start Me Up - The Rolling Stones 8:20 5. Purple Haze - Jimi Hendrix 8:55 4. Heartbreaker - Led Zeppelin 9:47 3. Back In Black - AC/DC 10:16 2. Layla - Eric Clapton 10:48 1. Hard Days Night - The Beatles 14:17 [Honorable Mentions] Satisfaction - The Rolling Stones 11:29 Long Cool Woman - The Hollies 11:37 Hells Bells - AC/DC 11:53 Josie - Steely Dan 12:05 Message In A Bottle - The Police 12:21 Walk This Way - Aerosmith 12:37 Hey Joe - Jimi Hendrix 12:48 Spoonman - Soundgarden 12:56 Smells Like Teen Spirit - Nirvana 13:05 Everlong - Foo Fighters 13:17 Sweet Child O' Mine - Guns N' Roses 13:49

@RichM3000

4 жыл бұрын

* Carry On Wayward Son

@Griffa00

4 жыл бұрын

@@RichM3000 Fixed!

@jukelol5907

4 жыл бұрын

Linus S the real hero

@ffnick26

4 жыл бұрын

You're doing God's work here.

@The333Wanderer

4 жыл бұрын

Linus S p

This guy looks like a rock n roll Anthony Bourdain

@yepper1165

4 жыл бұрын

I couldn't put my finger on it. You nailed it!

@debragoforth2460

4 жыл бұрын

First time I saw this, I thought when did Anthony B start playing guitar!!!

@davidwarnke5990

4 жыл бұрын

Yeah except he is still alive

@grantsmith1655

4 жыл бұрын

David Warnke yeah he's less dead

@homesic2894

4 жыл бұрын

Dude

This guy is amazing, the way he breaks down songs and sounds is very clever, he also plays multiple instruments, I was a musician back in the day and it's impressive what Rick does on his channel. Thank you.

Just like your acoustic Top 20, these are all spot-on. Every one of BOTH these lists is a work of art WITHOUT the song that follows, but they instantly lock your mind into "playback mode" of the whole song in your head. I personally had to personally pause every time to let my full playback roll, so I wouldnt cut it off in my head. Art just cant be ignored, even in remembrance.

I can't help but feel like The Animals' House of the Rising Sun should be on one of these lists.

@BradThePitts

3 жыл бұрын

I suppose so, but they didn't write the song, so perhaps this is why he didn't give them credit. Few people know that House Of The Rising Sun is a traditional American folk song written over 100 years ago. The Animals certainly popularized it though, and the intro is absolutely unmistakable!

@phoenixjim0527

2 жыл бұрын

Uh, nope 👎🏻 ha ha [edit: The video is about the “greatest”, and not about “average but annoyingly memorable”, ha ha]

@khodexus4963

2 жыл бұрын

@@phoenixjim0527 Actually, having researched it myself, turns out, yes it was.

@vgehtsa

2 жыл бұрын

Khodexus, if you hadn't posted this comment, I would have done so. The opening riff is one of the most recognizable in rock.

@robertparrott7068

2 жыл бұрын

Two problems I have with the animals. First, that intro is memorable but it’s not all that good in terms of creativity. It’s just strumming out all the notes on a common chord progression. Second, they don’t even have the best version of that song. Bob Dylan’s version is much more emotional and deep, while the animals just made a poppy cover of it.

As soon as we clicked on this video we knew layla was gonna be here

@brianroyster7510

4 жыл бұрын

Had to be on the list but I was surprised that Rick didn't mention the Duane Allman contribution. I didn't know about it until sometime in the last 8 - 10 years. And I was stunned when I did learn about it, thinking "HTF did I not know this!"

@rsmith3522

4 жыл бұрын

Yeah and too much beatles crap

@sofiac3242

4 жыл бұрын

R Smith agreed

@henryconner3002

4 жыл бұрын

It was even hinted at

@Prey.Rock99

4 жыл бұрын

@@rsmith3522 man there is something really wrong with you of you call Beatles crap...

I love this! Great way to way up this morning to Rick’s top 20 guitar intros. I’m inspired to pick one and work on it.

The Birds , Turn , Turn , Turn!! It's the most classic intro ever!!!! I know Pete Seger wrote it but, the intro that The Birds did is so iconic. It's timeless!!! I can't believe it was not on the list 🤯

@tonym994

2 ай бұрын

you're right. the sheer clarity of that Rickenbacker is like a clear, cool glass of water. when you hear it come across the radio, it's got a brightness to it. and it'll always be there, thanx to audio tape.

I just want to have a beer with this dude and talk about Pink Floyd... And the Doors... And Led Zeppelin...

@ryleyney2633

3 жыл бұрын

And AIC

@zenon459

3 жыл бұрын

I'm a beatles fan, so that would be fun for me too

@gabrielesimone1372

3 жыл бұрын

And Peter Frampton

@loggytm6214

3 жыл бұрын

I definitely think Coming back to life has one of the best intro guitar solos

@jomama5186

3 жыл бұрын

I agree. It is so fun to hear live in te same room as you. I had a friend I'd go hang out with on my lunch break and bring lunch and he'd play guitar for me. It was great trade.

Rick, just watching and hearing you play, I can truthfully say, is the highlight of my day.

Thank you as always, Rick. All great songs. I’m kinda surprised The Spirit of Radio didn’t make the list.

Intro to Johnny B Goode should definitely be number one. It set the stage for everything. Cannot believe its not even on the list.

@summerlakephotog8239

2 жыл бұрын

Yup, we forget 50s Rock n’ Roll. The Ventures for instance pioneered the concept of electric guitar riffs.

@rychier6994

2 жыл бұрын

Agreed, chuck berry perfected and made the template for rock n roll to come...

@gregriddle3042

2 жыл бұрын

Johnny B Goode has been the corner stone for many a riff that makes other riffs including it’s own, great!

@komodosp

2 жыл бұрын

Have to agree, it's almost a crime it's not included!

@naowaratyooktanun2068

2 жыл бұрын

Johnny B Goode is described as the national anthem of rock and roll.

Rock ‘n Roll demands a Top 100 Electric Guitar Intros at the very least. My #1 Electric Guitar intro will forever be Chuck Berry’s Johnny B. Goode. That intro changed my life when I first heard it at 11 years old.

@jcaseymiller

2 жыл бұрын

Right I forgot that one.

@raymondpetherick3214

2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely

@Biffatheriffa

2 жыл бұрын

Before I read your comment I've just made one of my own saying the same !!! changed my life forever !!! There must be 000's of us out here in cyberland that feel the same !!!

@jeffd8597

2 жыл бұрын

Well it’s not the coolest or the hippest but it’s definitely the freaking most famous guitar lick ever played

@bartallen6849

2 жыл бұрын

Such an iconic intro

What happened to Spirit of Radio?!?! 🤯 To be in an audience when Živojinović transmits the static charge of the opening riff, is beyond exhilarating. The riff now leaves permanent sonic waves in my brain! However, I can't argue with A Hard Days Night at number one! 👌

@mehlke06

7 ай бұрын

I spell it Lifeson.

@Le_Twang

7 ай бұрын

@@mehlke06 Better known as 😉

Rick I don’t know how you can’t put No One Like You on this list. Scorpions. Incredible intro to a phenomenal song. Doesn’t get much better!

Idiots (blockers) don't realize Rick is doing a great job of PROMOTING their music for FREE!

@markdrum2392

2 жыл бұрын

There's something about expensive neck ties that cuts off circulation to the brain. That's assuming that music execs have brains. A big leap for sure.

@samvincent8184

2 жыл бұрын

I play Seal on Alexa often becase Rick did what makes this song great. My kids hear that song all the time now and will be fans. Artists should totally allow Rick to (re)introduce these songs.

@vincentanguoni8938

2 жыл бұрын

I was thinking the same. Doesn't make sense

@atticum

2 жыл бұрын

@MR.CLAW97 Define "need"... Those bands do not actually "need" the promoting, but they get even more viewers from channels like this, thus more income. I like watching these kind of videos, and get to know new bands I didn't know about, and also go back to bands I know but haven't listened to for a long while. Peace :)

@robertf.sellarole1182

2 жыл бұрын

No doubt. Why the monetary selfishness? (Idiots) is putting it mildly. Rick's promoting your songs you dummies!!

Under the Bridge Spirit of Radio Thunderstruck Snow (hey oh) Castles Made of Sand Johnny B Goode La Bamba Runnin Down a Dream Mean Street Ziggy Stardust Welcome to the Jungle

@BryceRogers_

4 жыл бұрын

All awesome picks

@PEACHES.47

4 жыл бұрын

Kickstart my heart

@michaelyoung890

4 жыл бұрын

Gnr Mr. Brownstone.

@sergioperez1375

4 жыл бұрын

THANKS BRO

@sebchamp1775

4 жыл бұрын

And immigrant song and i was made for lovin you

I really enjoyed the top 20....also, so very much enjoyed watching you play, you play beautifully!

Hello, super format ! Ayant été à ce même concert, je ne peux que valider absolument toute ton analyse. Bravo et merci pour tes vidéos au top ! 😎

"You Really Got Me" by The Kinks, from 1964, should be here because it was one of the first time deliberately distorted guitar was allowed on a record. In fact, because the song pre-dates the fuzz box, its sound was created by deliberately slicing the speaker of a guitar amp. The song went straight to the U.K. #1, and changed rock forever. It is even the basis of a great sequence in "Pirate Radio" (U.S. title) that dramatizes the impact of song across all classes in Britain.

@Sergesouszero

3 жыл бұрын

Your'e absolutely right! You Really Got Me should have on been that list.

@imkluu

3 жыл бұрын

Its historic impact aside, it is really pretty simplistic, not that some of the others aren't, as well.

@HSMiyamoto

3 жыл бұрын

@@imkluu As soon as you said that, I thought of the intro to "Purple Haze." Eight half notes, two pitches. "You Really Got Me" starts with five notes and two pitches, but the fourth is syncopated. Plus there is a rest after the five note phrase. However, both are great intros to great songs.

@HSMiyamoto

3 жыл бұрын

@The King I assume you are talking about "Rumble." Are you sure? I thought it was all done with reverb and maybe overdriving the input.

@RyanPage-ym7oy

3 жыл бұрын

I bet nobody’s touched your fuzz box since 1964

I would've mentioned "Misirlou" by Dick Dale and I'm really surprised not to see the intro riff that TRULY defined rock and roll guitar, "Johnny B. Goode."

@danieldoherty5002

3 жыл бұрын

Not including Johnny B Goode was simply a mistake. Just wrong. He has to realize that.

@ChristerGilbert

3 жыл бұрын

I kept waiting for Johnny B Goode and Since I've Been Loving You.

@bkrbyex4339

3 жыл бұрын

Rest in peace...surf music King..he will be missed.

@danielguardiola3698

3 жыл бұрын

Or CANT YOU HEAR ME FUCKING KNOCKING greatest guitar intro of all time

@rticle15

3 жыл бұрын

I dont know from the Dick Dale tune but Johnny B Goode is the beginning of real rock guitar, imo.

So satisfying to still see this video up after 4yrs. ❤❤❤

Great list. Here's my list of favourites: "That Song" by Big Wreck "Green River" and "Suzy Q" by CCR "Shine" by Collective Soul "You Really Got Me" by the Kinks "Mercury Blues" by David Lindley "Listen to the Music" and "Long Train Running" by Doobie Brothers "Two Tickets to Paradise" by Eddie Money "Bad to the Bone" by George Thorogood & the Destroyers "Long Cool Woman in a Black Dress" by the Hollies "Four Day Creep" and "I Don't Need No Doctor" by Humble Pie "Who Knows" by Band of Gypsies (Jimi Hendrix) and "Voodoo Child" (Jimi Hendrix) "Double Dealing" by Lucky Peterson "Band on the Run" by Paul McCartney & Wings "Spirit in the Sky" by Norman Greenbaum "Bridge of Sighs" by Robin Trower "Can't You Hear Me Knocking" by the Rolling Stones "Brother Down" by the Sam Roberts Band "The Wrong Time" by Spooky Tooth "Reelin' in the Years" by Steely Dan "Born to be Wild" by Steppenwolf

@larken558

4 ай бұрын

@ottdog1952 , Good list , "Green River" , "Mercury Blues" , "Bad to the Bone" and "Can't You Hear Me Knocking" are songs our band plays . I would add Honkytonk Women and Brown Sugar . Also Call me the Breeze, skynrd

0:37 limelight rush 1:13 day tripper the Beatles 1:46 carry on my wayward son kansas 2:26 sunshine of your love cream 2:52 money for nothing dire straits 3:23 aqualung jethro Tull 3:54 do you feel like we do Peter frampton 4:42 ain’t talkin bout love van halen (RIP) 5:21 ejshyshtshsgyBdhahdyabhznah 5:40 black hole sun soundgarden 6:16 enter sandman metallica 6:40 sweet home Alabama lynyrd Skynrd 7:19 smoke on the water deep purple 7:45 don’t fear the reaper blue oyster cult

@rockygraziano2339

2 жыл бұрын

I’d settle for your top 20 of just Metallica!

@ohdarn693

2 жыл бұрын

I didn't recognize the eat sht song.

@cowboypatriot1200

Жыл бұрын

Why can't he say Black Sabbath , Ozzy Osbourne or Iron Man ?

@brody4589

Жыл бұрын

​@@cowboypatriot1200crazy copyright

@MrTruthAddict

Жыл бұрын

@@cowboypatriot1200 because his wife is a hebe

The intro to Under the Bridge is what sold that entire band.

@talastra

3 жыл бұрын

Sold, or sold out? "Give it away now" was much more attractive to me.

@pedromendes1703

3 жыл бұрын

The thoughest guitar part I have ever learned to play. Very good to strenghten that left hand

@jorgy1470

3 жыл бұрын

They were already big?

@thatthingthatisaid65

3 жыл бұрын

@@pedromendes1703 The descending bass runs between the intro chords gets me. That and Blackbird.

@juanmoreno2416

3 жыл бұрын

@@thatthingthatisaid65 Snow anyone?

Can’t you hear me knocking, is the greatest rock electric intro ever

Rick, you lived in my time and luxuriated in the same music. I taught myself guitar at age 15, the ultimate wannabe, but I just don't have the talent. I've gigged enough to know something about the life, just a taste. Bonus: you provide the education that I used to dream of. To you, my utmost gratitude!!!

Voodoo Chile with the wah. That would have been my Hendrix pick. The opening is just so iconic. Thought that was where he was going when he pulled out the wah.

@bipbipletucha

4 жыл бұрын

Me too!

@chrisclermont456

4 жыл бұрын

Agree

@richardhawley8041

4 жыл бұрын

Gave you a like just for not calling it Voodoo Child

@colehuard

4 жыл бұрын

Richard Hawley but voodoo Chile wasn’t the song with the wah intro he’s thinking of voodoo child (slight return) same album similar name totally different song

@j.jonasjettison7332

4 жыл бұрын

Mmm that chile sounds pretty good

The fact that “Voodoo Child (Slight Return)” is not on here is a crime

@joshuasill1141

3 жыл бұрын

My thoughts exactly. I'd also throw in AC/DC's Thunderstruck, It's A Long Way to the Top, Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap, and Let There Be Rock; Avenged Sevenfold's Hail to the King, M.I.A., Beast and the Harlot, and Buried Alive; Type O Negative's I Don't Wanna Be Me; Stevie Ray Vaughan's Texas Flood and Pride and Joy; George Thorogood's Bad to the Bone and I Drink Alone; Pantera's Cowboys from Hell, Walk, Cemetery Gates, and This Love; The Animals' The House of the Rising Sun; T. Rex's Get It On; Golden Earring's RADAR Love; Heart's Barracuda; Fleetwood Mac's Oh Well and Rhiannon; and Ram Jam's Black Betty

@microwavedtoaster4317

3 жыл бұрын

YES

@mathijsbastiaansen5394

3 жыл бұрын

@@joshuasill1141 I tought radar love starts with a bass...

@optimisticoutreach1236

3 жыл бұрын

Eye Of the Tiger

@nicklevan8058

3 жыл бұрын

It’s probably because Jimi’s estate is infamously tight assed on letting anyone even cover his songs

Sweet home Alabama. Listen to it when I head out on my motorcycle in the Florida sun. It’s pure Gold.

Totally agree with number one… with the entire list. Just subscribed to your channel

Honestly, you could do a top 20 for each decade.

@DavidOmaha1

4 жыл бұрын

That's worth thinking about!

@ML-er4on

4 жыл бұрын

You beat me to it!

@lolaa2200

4 жыл бұрын

actually not denying the last 3 one could have been a good start on that

Rick: I named my daughter after a song... Me:cool Rick:Hammer Smashed Face come here!

@khris7963

4 жыл бұрын

undurrated cumment

@haz9472

4 жыл бұрын

Ettore Maccà forced gender reassignment

@3.k

4 жыл бұрын

I wondered if it was Layla or Eric. ^^

@nesfan8

4 жыл бұрын

@@3.k :O Me too, now. My money goes to Layla

@sindead28

4 жыл бұрын

If she ain't stairway to heaven

Radar love by Golden Earring is one of my favourites because it's so simple it's fabulous! but probably my all time favourite is Whole Lotta Love by Led Zeppelin. Can't believe you haven't got Oh Well Part One by Fleetwood Mac on your list.

@matthewbartlett3442

Ай бұрын

Isn’t that a bass intro?

@kevingill648

Ай бұрын

Which song?@@matthewbartlett3442

I'd definitely have The Byrds -- Mr Tambourine Man on my list. Roger McGuinn's Rickenbacker 12 string is very distinctive.

Boy: Why is my sister called Layla? Mum: Because your father likes Eric Clapton. Boy: Oh that's cool, thanks mum. Mum: No problem Sweet Child of Mine

@manuelcorcos4639

3 жыл бұрын

Mm

@robertelessar

3 жыл бұрын

His most well known child is his son Dylan. He has another child named Lennon.

@SyberianVG

3 жыл бұрын

Wholesome comment right here

@wanderdworld

3 жыл бұрын

Oh by the way Eric be home before the street lights come on

@springerdinger4920

3 жыл бұрын

Robert Elessar what, the song isn’t about his child.

Almost fell out of the bed laughing at Rick's face during the riff that can't be played on KZread!

@chrisclermont456

4 жыл бұрын

Me too!! Funny AF!! 🤣🤣🤣

@PatrickBateman191

4 жыл бұрын

Me too !!! Hahahaha!!!!

I expected to see Voodoo Child at least in the honorable mentions part of the video. It would be surely in a memorable top 20 wah-wah guitar intros of all time.

@ChuckWortman

6 ай бұрын

He cant because it will get the video blocked 😤

Heat Of The Moment may not be a top 20 but it was certainly an extremely recognizable and iconic guitar intro.

On every single one of these, I began to add basslines, tambourines, keyboards, drums, vocals, cowbells, etc. in my mind.

@undinism69

4 жыл бұрын

More cowbell!

"Johnny B. Goode" by Chuck Berry "Where the Streets Have No Name" by U2 "You Really Got Me" (The Kinks or Van Halen would suffice) "Revolution" by the Beatles

@Thestargazer56

4 жыл бұрын

Highway To Hell AC/DC And Mississippi Queen Mountain

@christiancevallos9820

4 жыл бұрын

or helter skelter

@mesyoup.3zy

4 жыл бұрын

Bro the Van Halen version of that song is really bad

Great list. Long Cool Woman was the first riff I learned. China Grove merits a mention.

Love listening to your videos. You always play my favorite songs especially the Beatles! Thank you! 💪mrwtby

I've always loved the guitar intro for Rush's "Spirit of Radio". It's incredibly iconic.

@elridgetann4649

2 жыл бұрын

That's the intro I was waiting for.

@johnnyjoey

2 жыл бұрын

Me too! Never get tired of it!

@thekalebbuckner

2 жыл бұрын

Life in the Fast Lane

@rotarypowerRX7

2 жыл бұрын

It should be tied with HDN at #1. Incredibly unique.

@supervillan326

2 жыл бұрын

Should have made the list, no doubt.

The first 4 seconds of "You Really Got Me" by the Kinks would be my addition.

@jamesp57867

4 жыл бұрын

Yes. Or Revolution by the Beatles

@pmfnr

4 жыл бұрын

Some Honorable Mentions House of the Rising Son Mr Tambourine Man Slow Death Have Love Will Travel When Doves Cry Rebel Rebel Johnny B Goode Brown Eyed Girl Mary Jane's Last Dance Wild Thing I'll Be Around Hey Hey, My My Voodoo Child Hate to Say I Told You So Offend in Every Way Psychotic Reaction Dirty Water In The City Three Girl Rhumba Gimme Danger Come As You Are Original Love This Charming Man Stay With Me (The Dictators) Should I Stay Or Should I Go

@brandonhill2183

4 жыл бұрын

@Derek Charette so what

@starjunkie5328

4 жыл бұрын

@Derek Charette They may be old AF, but you wouldnt have the new and newer ones without the pioneers. If you're a true player, such as myself, it's very easy to pick up on that. How styles progress over time. It's a beautiful thing!

@gcensing6351

4 жыл бұрын

@Derek Charette Old as in the days when they still made music?

REO Speedwagon "Keep Pushin' " Simple, straight and in your face! Love it!

For those of you who don't know, "A Hard Day's Night"'s intro has finally been deciphered. An amateur enthusiast found out that the missing link is piano chord that's played along with the guitar riff. After he published his conclusion, it was officially recgonized (I'm not sure by whom exactly) that indeed, it was a piano chord and that George Martin played it! :^D

@zendae54

6 ай бұрын

There's more than that going on. Randy Bachman was with George Martin's son in the studio with the original tapes, and knows precisely what it actually is. Randy's take is the one. This is searchable.

You could almost do 20 best intros from every decade starting at the 50's

@udsmall7306

2 жыл бұрын

no almost... definitely!

@michelle778

2 жыл бұрын

true, so many good intros. But they seem to not make them anymore in present music...

@udsmall7306

2 жыл бұрын

@@michelle778 ikr? non-musical wannabees like Kanye and Drake churn out autotuned trash that all sounds exactly the same...and idiots who don't know any better eat it up and make these hacks multimillionaires... it's absurd! 🙄👎😖

I was rooting for Funk #49 to make the list. Such a great riff. Actually, Joe has a bunch of great opening riffs.

@phillipgohorns

4 жыл бұрын

tiny b HA!! I played Funk 49 at Guitar Center last week. 😄

@edbertoli1

4 жыл бұрын

Joe da man!

@RUHDD4HVN

4 жыл бұрын

Okay good call!!! That riff is amazing no doubt!!!

@seantheturtle1060

4 жыл бұрын

My band and I make surf rock and other kinds of music , we would love to hear some feedback

@3dsman

4 жыл бұрын

While I knew it wouldn't make the list because it doesn't have a lot of 'complexity' to it, Rocky Mountain Way immediately came to mind as one of the most iconic OMG moments for a guitar intro. Hell yeah on Funk 49!!!

I'm only 35. Born in 1988, but raised between a mother born in 62 and a father born in 42... I was raised o. The classic rock and this video makes my heart so happy. Not at all what I was looking for. I was looking for a specific notable rift from an 80s classic rock ballad that's featured in a Ghost song. But I'm glad I made it here.

rick , its fun just watching you play all these riffs ans it goes by fast !!!

The Smiths - "How Soon Is Now?" Johnny Marr's signature tremolo/delay intro is hypnotic.

@shawngillogly6873

4 жыл бұрын

Absolutely deserves on this list. Pick one of Bad, Pride (In the Name of Love), or Mysterious Ways from U2 as well.

Way too focused on Classic Rock, that he forgot the mother of guitar intros, and the only possible #1: Johnny B Goode

@allenellis5287

4 жыл бұрын

Johnny B. Goode: good call. That's an unmistakable intro.

@RumbleBee-bq5he

4 жыл бұрын

There's no buts about it; Johnny B. Goode HAS to be #1. It's what started rock and roll.

@paulsundell346

4 жыл бұрын

Totally agree.

@dr.bunterhidenbrobruh5502

4 жыл бұрын

True!

@Slider6294

4 жыл бұрын

It's the only one of these songs literally playing in outer space. :)

I like this video very much. As I see it, the guitar intro n. 1 is simply brilliant!

Love your channel man!!

Anyone who says life is fair, Rick proves that false: Amazing talent while I have none, and amazing hair while I have none.

@elbebagumgum8916

2 жыл бұрын

Nr 1 is, and always will be, sweet child of mine, if you go to cave in bora bora and play this, dude that is living there for 20 years will jam to it...

@American-Dragon

2 жыл бұрын

Become the best barber ever. 2 birds 1 stone. I believe in you now it's your turn!

@pxr0583

Жыл бұрын

@@elbebagumgum8916 Marked down as it`s a blatant steal from Rush`s Xanadu.

When you said One Chord for number one I knew right away what it was.Great video as usual.

@jmsclbwmn

4 жыл бұрын

Jason Morrow Same here. My wife laughed at me.

@alfabet_1-2-33

4 жыл бұрын

Same

Cool vid. My own favourite guitar intro is Deuce by Kiss. I really like the content you provide us with on KZread. Great stuffz. 🤟😎

@jacko4483

11 ай бұрын

" Detroit Rock City" " hit top speed but I'm still going way too sLOow..." 😁

ALWAYS quality playing and information

"House of the Rising Sun" is the most recognized electric guitar intro of all time. Growing up in the Vietnam War in Vietnam as a youngster, I already came across the song & never will forget it. It still is the most recognizable song around the world this day. You actually can sing "Amazing Grace" to the tune of the song.

@cooper_patto

Жыл бұрын

Vietnam = fortunate son??

@svyt

Жыл бұрын

Yeah, when he said "this was the first song my generation learned on guitar," I though of "House..." and not "Smoke...", but I realized, oh I guess that was a slightly earlier generation...

@tenzing2090

Жыл бұрын

House of the rising sun is a gem 😍

@frankdux5693

Жыл бұрын

Nah, it's smoke on the water. Even my 3 year old can play it on his plastic fisher price guitar

@keithcampbell7820

Жыл бұрын

To many to pick from. But that’s truth. 👊

5:20 Iron Man: Black Sabbath I can't believe they are notorious blockers. I really wanted Mr. Rick to do videos about Black Sabbath. Geezer Butler, the bassist, made me start playing my first instrument I've played, the bass.

@mr.heiopei6493

4 жыл бұрын

Sandip Biswas I‘m new to this channel, can you tell me what‘s the problem with Black Sabbath?

@nizargnr2516

4 жыл бұрын

@@mr.heiopei6493 Seems like they easily block your videos even if you just use a little part of one of their music

@Kalentros

4 жыл бұрын

$20 says it's not the band but Sharon who's the blocker.

@sandipbiswas766

4 жыл бұрын

@@Kalentros Very likely.

That is one impressive guitar collection sir 😮‍💨🔥

Liked the list. Great job Rick.

The intro lick of Siberian Khatru by Yes is also brilliant. Such a great opening.

@BluesLicks101

4 жыл бұрын

Steve Howe is the best overall guitarist of the 70's and 80's.

@kenlee5015

4 жыл бұрын

@@BluesLicks101 No way, it way Steve Hackett. Wanna Fight? just kidding

@vinodude1

4 жыл бұрын

In concert, Jon Anderson used to refer to Siberian Khatru as their "rock and roll" song. :)

Roy Orbison's "Pretty Woman" deserves at least an honorable mention. Iconic riff.

@digitalbrand5510

4 жыл бұрын

Whammy Bard probably the most licensed song of the bunch other than Yesterday

@stevehartkopf9114

4 жыл бұрын

Truth

@chrisclermont456

4 жыл бұрын

Agree

@distantgalaxymusic1447

4 жыл бұрын

Much more than The Hollies

@seanrobbins6176

4 жыл бұрын

Yep! Without a doubt!

When you said the #1 intro was just one chord I knew right away! Great list.

There are so many candidates.... your choices were great. I have to say that I laughed out loud at some moments, especially the single-chord #1. Well done!

Heartbreaker is the song that made me want to play guitar. Right on.

@bobravenscraft5376

4 жыл бұрын

Many zep songs are actually kinda ez. The other half not so much that's jimmy curve balls. Couple sliders lol

@egads2

4 жыл бұрын

For me it was The Nutcracker

@joshmuz9018

4 жыл бұрын

Bob Ravenscraft 😟what?..

Limelight is what came to mind when I saw the KZread notification for this video. Fitting it would be the first song on the vid.

@Trapper50cal

4 жыл бұрын

I thought he should have gone with Working Man, myself.

@bothellkenmore

4 жыл бұрын

For some reason I thought "Working Man". I decided to scroll down and some say Spirit of Radio too. I like the go with the 1st thing your brain spits out game :)

@emilepronovost8609

4 жыл бұрын

Yeah it needs more Prog song like The Spirit of Radio or Siberian Khatru 👌

Both Kinks songs of 1965---"You Really Got Me" and "All Day and All of the Night"

Glad intro to Hells Bells was played, best on back in black for me! Fun video and I love and get addicted to all your videos. Oh, and Snowblind also.

I'm honestly a little shocked that Chuck Berry's Johhny B. Goode didn't make the list. That intro is beyond iconic. Also, Dick Dales Misirlou is shockingly absent. Another one of the most iconic guitar intros of all time.

@DrVonNostrand

Жыл бұрын

We're not ready yet but our kids...

@jaymattocks3125

Жыл бұрын

Came here for this comment

@emmaturtle

Жыл бұрын

Both of those, but particularly Misirlou, definitely rated at LEAST an honorable mention, agreed.

@dashiellsisson9263

Жыл бұрын

Little wing is a better intro than any of the other Hendrix songs he brought up, also Panama, Cliffs of Dover, Sails of Charon all would be on my rock intro list.

@greatloverofmusic1

Жыл бұрын

You read my mind wondering where Johnny B. Goode was. Chuck Berry was the first Rock-n-Roll guitarist in my view.

“Can’t you hear me knocking” by the stones has such an amazing opening riff

@commonsense3055

4 жыл бұрын

oh yes, absolutely

@johnmuha4951

4 жыл бұрын

I included this song in my comments for greatest rock solos. I saw the Stones most recently in 2013 on the 50th anniversary tour with both Mick Taylor and Bobby Keyes accompanying the band and they let them both do their thing on CYHMK and the crowd went wild.

@praxis6172

4 жыл бұрын

That song is still in my goto playlist.

The Van Halen guitar intro for me is Women In Love from the VHII album. Such beautiful flowing guitar work. It really shows off Eddie Van Halen's brilliance as a guitar player. Another candidate would the the intro to Little Guitars on the Diver Down album. Love your channel! Keep up the good work!

@reset-xs9ql

8 ай бұрын

also, Unchained and Mean Street intros. Heck, to be fair any and all EVH electric guitar intros could/should be on the list. ; )

@timothyboles2521

7 ай бұрын

The Mean St intro on that song was nasty...

I love that Hard Days Night (the most recognizable single chord in rock history) is number one, but I must admit that Layla was the first song I thot of. 🙂

I'd like to add Ram Jam's "Black Betty" to this list. That opening riff is just INSANELY GOOD!

@mankokennewick5802

4 жыл бұрын

Fuuccck, black Betty was practically a movement when I was in high school, awesome tune.

@rs232killer

2 жыл бұрын

It is awesome. Might be kinda hard to get very far with one guitar.

@carljansevanrensburg2440

2 жыл бұрын

100% correct. They belong on the list

I still say “Thunderstruck” AC/DC is one of the best guitar intro’s out there!

@TheGDOTPRODUCTIONS

4 жыл бұрын

BY FAR! Also, Hot For Teacher - Van Halen

@GunsNRoosendael

4 жыл бұрын

YES AND ITS VERY ELECTRIC

@conorjakobsen288

4 жыл бұрын

At least he did Ironman by Black Sabbath

@conorjakobsen288

4 жыл бұрын

And Back in Black

@aidanrocha2043

4 жыл бұрын

TheGDOTPRODUCTIONS thats more of a drum intro aint it?

You playing Black hole Sun gave me goosebumps

Great list Rick. Always been a fan of the intro on Oasis' Slide Away, fairly simple chords but affective.

Can't believe johnny b goode by Chuck Berry isn't on here, I mean it's one of the first iconic electric guitar intros and solos for that matter.

@RaginMoose100

4 жыл бұрын

I was literally just going to comment this and then I read yours. It's literally what started all these amazing riffs!!! The True King Of Rock N Roll, Chuck Berry!!!

@donaldhoot6386

4 жыл бұрын

Nobody wins all the time! Sorry! Boohoo!

@yoursola

4 жыл бұрын

I KNOW!!!!!!!!

@sidewalksurferXX

4 жыл бұрын

Chuck Berry was a rock guitarist?

@egads2

4 жыл бұрын

Actually the Father Of Rock...Elvis was The King.

I could hear the cowbell in my head.

@StanNgan

4 жыл бұрын

More cowbell!

@JSwims17

4 жыл бұрын

Dont ruin this GeNe

@gravydavy4188

4 жыл бұрын

I was airplaying it. 😂

@clintbeamquillope3123

4 жыл бұрын

Now it is stuck in my head lol. More cowbell!

@continentalgin

4 жыл бұрын

Gotta play that cowbell with gusto and manhandle that thing.

The Gino Vannelli´s one is the best. What a combination of melodic line and jazzy harmony. That´s amazing!

Super hard to narrow down a list from all the amazing guitar riffs but I’m surprised there’s not even a mention of RHCP. Can’t stop is craaaaazyyyyy

@danielaraya1193

8 ай бұрын

Under the bridge is the must, as the cult pop classic that it is.