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In reply to the discussion: Name a song/songs that you are able to identify by the opening riff. Mine -- Blue Oyster Cult's Don't Fear the Reaper. [View all]hlthe2b
(107,829 posts)85. Here you go. I agree...(I developed my skiing listening to Winwood--mostly from "Back in the Highlife" era but also
all his old stuff with Spencer Davis, Traffic, and Blind Faith. 'Love it.
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Name a song/songs that you are able to identify by the opening riff. Mine -- Blue Oyster Cult's Don't Fear the Reaper. [View all]
debm55
Sep 2024
OP
This came to mind because of use in Michelob Ultra ad: Junior Walker and All Stars: Shotgun
hlthe2b
Sep 2024
#16
Greatest album title ever- you can tune a piano but you can't tune a fish
chicoescuela
Sep 2024
#110
Thank you Mz Pip, When I was in college, that song was popular and the opening riff would tell you. so. Loved the song.
debm55
Sep 2024
#34
Thank you Glorfindel. Loved that song. If I remember correctly it was written by Joni Mitchell Great riff.
debm55
Sep 2024
#38
Here you go. I agree...(I developed my skiing listening to Winwood--mostly from "Back in the Highlife" era but also
hlthe2b
Sep 2024
#85
Thank you unblock. great list. I would like to add one---Norwegian Wood. This Bird has Flown.
debm55
Sep 2024
#51
Do you know if it is the sitar that George plays in the riff? Thank you unblock.
debm55
Sep 2024
#57
The electric piano intro to Supertramp: Bloody Well Right. That was my ringtone at my blood center job. :) n/t
brewens
Sep 2024
#52
Do you mean that dreamy, sort of sonic sparkle before the rawer section
electric_blue68
Sep 2024
#118
thank you True Dough. Another Led Zeppelin riff I liked came from the Immigrant Song.
debm55
Sep 2024
#74
Thank you Clouds Passing. If you don't mind I also like the riff to US and Them.
debm55
Sep 2024
#81
jmowreader--thank you very much. have never heard their music, though I heard of them as a group. Thank You for posting
debm55
Sep 2024
#97
Thank you Ferrets are great. Love Pink Floyd and Chicage or Chicago Transit Authority
debm55
Sep 2024
#113