Favorite songs that start with a drum riff

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In reply to jtkk • 12:08a, 2/10/26
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jtkk said:
I can't believe I'm just now thinking of this one because it's probably my favorite song with Dio on vocals.
Stargazer by Rainbow.

I've got the Rainbow Rising CD in my car right now
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In reply to agproducer • 7:41a, 2/10/26
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Already suggested by Morbo. This thread is up to 5 pages now.
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7:43a, 2/10/26
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According to Copilot, the song with the most unique suggestions by users so far is Sunday Bloody Sunday - U2 at 3.
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Man forgot about this one.. used to love playing this

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I asked Copilot to analyze the whole thread and give me a csv file with the song suggestions and counts so far. That was 8 hours ago. Now it's getting snippy.


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In reply to annie88 • 4:51p, 2/10/26
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annie88 said:
Tusk.


Stevie Nicks

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2:36p, 2/23/26
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I already mentioned it on page 1.. but I thought this needed a second mention as it not only starts with drums, but ends with drums as well. Probably not very many examples of this.

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In reply to MSFC Aggie • 7:56p, 2/23/26
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MSFC Aggie said:
annie88 said:
Tusk.


Stevie Nicks


Tusk is badass.

It's even more badass when it was featured in the opening scene of The Americans TV show.
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8:07p, 2/23/26
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Ballroom Blitz - Sweet

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3:44a, 3/6/26
The Ox, by The Who. The first time I heard it was an an anthology album called The Guitar Album, but oddly, the drums really stood out.

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Allman Brothers Band - Mountain Jam
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In reply to shovel pass • 8:34a, 3/6/26
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When the Levee Breaks - Led Zeppelin

Too bad they totally ripped this off The Beastie Boys
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In reply to Scud Runner • 8:43a, 3/6/26
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Scud Runner said:
shovel pass said:
When the Levee Breaks - Led Zeppelin

Too bad they totally ripped this off The Beastie Boys

Really hoping this is sarcasm
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In reply to AgBQ-00 • 8:44a, 3/6/26
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AgBQ-00 said:
Scud Runner said:
shovel pass said:
When the Levee Breaks - Led Zeppelin

Too bad they totally ripped this off The Beastie Boys

Really hoping this is sarcasm

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7:28p, 3/6/26
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Maybe a technicality but still great
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9:54p, 3/9/26
For anyone listening to "Why Today Doesn't Suck" today:

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Sara Evans - Born to Fly

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8:31a, 4/29/26
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Forgot about this absolute banger until it popped up on my random playlist. Simple but effective intro.



ETA: Oh man, keeping up with the above, track 6 of the same album. Much more unique approach too. Another absolute banger of course. Having a fantastic morning rediscovering this album of my youth!

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In reply to shovel pass • 11:15a, 4/29/26
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shovel pass said:
When the Levee Breaks - Led Zeppelin

My son's walk-up music as a relief pitcher

and glad to see Stewart Copeland mentioned - only one of the best drummers ever. Roxanne, Message in a bottle, and many more had nice opening riffs.
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11:55a, 4/29/26
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Posters by dada.
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12:27p, 4/29/26
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Just listing a few I hadn't seen here (or may have skipped over)

Billie Jean - Michael Jackson

Scentless Apprentice - Nirvana

Superman - Goldfinger

Misery Business - Paramore (in the same vein as Don't Forget About Me)

Feelin' This and Mutt - blink182

Song 2 - Blur

Undone - Weezer

Dance, Dance and Sugar, We're Going Down - Fall Out Boy
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1:06p, 4/29/26
Money for Nothin' starts with drums.
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i guess this one is age restricted. decaying with the boys by every time i die



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6:52a, 5/7/26
Hard to Handle- Black Crowes
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The speeding ticket waiting to happen…

I Can't Drive 55 - Sammy Hagar

Because I have a soft spot for it because it was the first video I ever saw on MTV…

Turn Up The Radio - Autograph

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In reply to Eliminatus • 9:39p, 5/7/26
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That entire album rocks.
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11:23a, 5/8/26
It is pretty simple, but I've been learning living after midnight and the 4 measure drum intro is handy to start the song and have a few seconds to get ready
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