Top 5 Rock & Roll Vocal Intros!

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  • čas přidán 21. 08. 2024
  • I was shown a compilation of the 15 Greatest Vocal Intros and I have to say, I didn't agree with the list entirely, so I made my own! Here are some of the great vocal intros in my humble opinion. Do let me know if you agree OR if you think I've left anything out that should've been included.
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Komentáře • 298

  • @adamfreeman7052
    @adamfreeman7052 Před 2 lety +92

    FYI “Permission To Land” was top to bottom bangers as well. Such an awesome album - great riffs, way over the top everything, smart, funny and excellent production. Don’t sell yourself short Justin!

    • @rupe82
      @rupe82 Před 2 lety +6

      And their cover of Street Spirit (Fade Out) is amazing, one of the best Radiohead covers I've heard.

    • @mrcool5522
      @mrcool5522 Před 2 lety +3

      Agreed. The lead singles from the album are my least favourite songs on there, which is a testament to how great the whole thing is.

    • @murdock8068
      @murdock8068 Před 2 lety +2

      Permission to Land is epic. My favorite of theirs. Just has something different about it.

    • @stephenkeating6991
      @stephenkeating6991 Před 2 lety +3

      Definitely agree! Permission To Land is a fantastic album. They could've released any track from that album and had success. I think their newest album is the best they've released since PTL aswell ... and one of the best out there at performing above and beyond the recordings ... Great band, musicians and Justin comes across as humble as any rock star and celeb could possibly be. Fully deserved success! 👏

    • @stevejacobs3418
      @stevejacobs3418 Před 2 lety +3

      It plays like a Greatest Hit album.

  • @Asheanae
    @Asheanae Před 2 lety +31

    Lifelong Queen fan. Loved the Darkness from the start because I could hear the Queen influence.
    Please do deep dives on Queen and their hidden gems: there are SO MANY!

  • @Dug6666666
    @Dug6666666 Před 2 lety +11

    The first Queen one that came to mind for me was "Somebody to love"

  • @oldmanwinter63
    @oldmanwinter63 Před 2 lety +10

    "Is she really goin' out with him"?
    New Rose by The Damned!!!

  • @Chris_Gibbs
    @Chris_Gibbs Před 2 lety +17

    I'm very much enjoying these. I knew Take my Breath Away would be in there. I think Brian May recently described it as Freddie's most incredible vocal (or something like that).

  • @paulkelcher824
    @paulkelcher824 Před 2 lety +20

    Not only is Black dog a great vocal intro, it is one of the greatest starts to an album. Maybe a vid on greatest opening album tracks might be an idea?

  • @scottallen8071
    @scottallen8071 Před 2 lety +9

    Thanks, Justin! I’m obsessed with Queen. A Day At The Races is my favorite Queen album.

  • @qeexe7000
    @qeexe7000 Před 2 lety +5

    Freddie's greatest vocal intro is actually for the 12" version of "Love Is The Hero" by Billy Squire. It will leave You speechless! Find it here on YT - and cry...

  • @sven9498
    @sven9498 Před 2 lety +10

    What's surprising about some Queen intros is, that they can be very different to rest of the song like Breakthru and It's a Hard Life. Beyond your choice I also like these vocal intros by Queen ...
    Princes of the Universe (A Kind of Magic 1986)
    I Want it All (only Single- / GH II-version)
    Breakthru (The Miracle 1989)
    If you bend the rules a bit, there would be ...
    It's a Hard Life (The Works 1984)
    Somebody to Love (A Day at the Races 1976)

  • @codycoyote7046
    @codycoyote7046 Před 2 lety +4

    I’m not psychic but I promise you all that as soon as he said can you guess what they are I though of that Bon Scott intro.

  • @vginaman
    @vginaman Před 2 lety +2

    Smooth UP in Ya - Bullet Boys
    Cum on Feel the Noize - Slade (or all Slade songz)
    Bullet with Butterfly Wings - Smashing Pumpkins
    Fire - Arthur Brown
    She Stopped Loving her Today - George Jones
    seems more in country and crooner than rock
    Anyway you Want it - Journey
    dang, it is pretty rare
    to be with you - mr big
    Love me- Elvis is the best vocal intro i can think of

  • @Bentrewarn83
    @Bentrewarn83 Před 2 lety +1

    Oh Justin, legit comedic tears from your “drum tutorial”. Sign me up 😂

  • @MatthewBrpg
    @MatthewBrpg Před 2 lety +9

    It's fun to watch Justin enjoying the songs the same way we do, but then adding some insightful analysis on top.

  • @DandyT1990
    @DandyT1990 Před 2 lety +6

    I think my favourite Queen vocal intro has to be Breakthru!

  • @bridder01
    @bridder01 Před 2 lety +11

    Queen is definitely worth a deep dive! All of the albums are amazing, just like The Darkness! :)

  • @manupbritain5232
    @manupbritain5232 Před 2 lety +20

    What is it with Freddies falsetto. His grit and power with a heavenly softness is just incredible. Hard to argue against him being the greatest front man of all time.

    • @jimmccaig7946
      @jimmccaig7946 Před 2 lety

      👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

    • @manupbritain5232
      @manupbritain5232 Před 2 lety

      @Deco Electra Ooh Diamond Dave is a great pick. It always frustrates me that Bruce Dickinson doesn't get the automatic call for top 3 he definitely deserves.
      Then again Sebastian Bach...

  • @comicalboxer8032
    @comicalboxer8032 Před 2 lety +12

    Got to be honest, I wasn't a big fan of the darkness, didn't dislike them but didn't choose to listen, but I do really like your channel on here. Your music theory and knowledge coupled with a very well trained ear seem second to none as far as I can tell. As long as you keep posting videos I'll keep watching. Oh yeah, your voice ain't too shabby either! 😉

    • @vapeymcvape5000
      @vapeymcvape5000 Před 2 lety +2

      You think Justin Hawkins' knowledge of music theory is second to none? Or even approaches that kind of superlative? I hope this is just typical internet hyperbole.

    • @comicalboxer8032
      @comicalboxer8032 Před 2 lety +5

      @Vapey McVape I was being polite. If I was being honest I'd have said "your music theory and knowledge is a lot better than I thought it was but you clearly have a well trained ear. Oh, and I really didn't like the Darkness because I never got into the falsetto singing with the 80's throwback music which is a poor parody of hair metal!!!"
      Now I've said it I feel like a troll, which I'm not, and now i feel like an arse hole! 😆 But I do enjoy watching the channel to be fair

    • @bangaway
      @bangaway Před 2 lety +1

      @@comicalboxer8032 I fell into this channel too, I never got into the darkness either not what I'm into but I know they're really good at what they do .... I absolutely love these videos dude is such a character

  • @mimilini1
    @mimilini1 Před 2 lety +5

    Queen and Kansas toured together and found they had similar visions for music. They remained great friends and influenced each other a bit! ❤️

  • @dennisdrass9277
    @dennisdrass9277 Před 2 lety +6

    Greatest vocal intro of all time: "One by one the kingdoms fall. They looked upon this isle and took it all. Harbingers of pain. Edmund the Martyr cut down by a Dane, on the orders of Ivar the Boneless..... Barbarian"

  • @rangepuppies
    @rangepuppies Před 2 lety +1

    ABBA- Super Trooper... Elvis Costello- Accidents Will Happen... Blue Swede-Hooked on a Feeling... Talking Heads-Road to Nowhere... Pixies- Hey... these come to mind. enjoyed the video!

  • @armywife0075
    @armywife0075 Před 2 lety +2

    Awww…I miss Freddie so much!!!

  • @Dreyno
    @Dreyno Před 2 lety +7

    The Beatles - Nowhere Man
    The Who - A Quick One…..
    Talking Heads - Road to Nowhere

  • @elleshak621
    @elleshak621 Před 11 měsíci

    When you isolate the intro of Crazy Train, it really makes you appreciate how awesome the way Ozzy sings “all aboard” at the start is

  • @martyneary3501
    @martyneary3501 Před 2 lety +2

    my favorite is Paperback Writer

  • @pattybreiland7015
    @pattybreiland7015 Před 2 lety +2

    Gayle's grandma never ceases to make me roll with laughter! Thanks Justin!

  • @Deano_77
    @Deano_77 Před 2 lety +3

    Humble pie I'm ready from the Filmore album.
    That's a vocal intro.

  • @garyarnold3141
    @garyarnold3141 Před 2 lety +2

    This is the best CZcams channel I've found in ages. I remember you from your hit singles. You're looking better than ever and you're such a thoughtful, funny, insightful person.

  • @thelilyfarrell
    @thelilyfarrell Před 2 lety +2

    dude not sure if you're a supernatural fan but carry on wayward son by Kansas is the shows theme song. kansas was supposed to play for the series finale but covid ruined things.kansas still played in comic con for a surprise for the audience. when i saw the video it gave me chills. they still got it!

  • @brycepagey888
    @brycepagey888 Před 2 lety +1

    I love this man!
    You genuinely talk in the same fashion as my group of friends shooting the shit about the music we love and play.

  • @andrelambert7180
    @andrelambert7180 Před 2 lety +3

    Queen’s ‘The Show Must Go On’ is Freddie’s (and the entire Rock genre’s) best and most emotional vocal performance, in my opinion.

  • @superflea7219
    @superflea7219 Před 2 lety +8

    While we’re on Queen…how about ‘Breakthru’?
    Of course ‘I Want It All’ should also be on the list, and (even though there’s a barely detectable note of piano in it) I think that ‘It’s A Hard Life’ also deserves a spot. 🙂

    • @ulfgarthebard8953
      @ulfgarthebard8953 Před 2 lety +1

      The key change in Breakthru is top tier

    • @superflea7219
      @superflea7219 Před 2 lety

      @@ulfgarthebard8953 I think the whole song is top tier personally…but you’re right - they key change is cool! 🙂

    • @crittermartin2108
      @crittermartin2108 Před rokem

      Prime jive

  • @KelseyHoare
    @KelseyHoare Před 2 lety +4

    Never appreciated Mustapha until you did a deep dive into Jazz! Such a great song

  • @darkwaveatheist
    @darkwaveatheist Před 2 lety +3

    Jethro Tull - Songs From The Wood deserves a mention.

  • @jimdeadlock
    @jimdeadlock Před 2 lety +2

    The first vocal intro that comes to my mind is - caaan an-y-bod-eee find meee somebody toooo loooove

    • @Bosdavid
      @Bosdavid Před 2 lety

      Well, the song actually starts off with a piano, if you listen well… ;)

    • @jimdeadlock
      @jimdeadlock Před 2 lety

      @@Bosdavid you must have hella good headphones, I can't hear it for the life of me lol

  • @edd2771
    @edd2771 Před 2 lety

    You sir are the best thing on CZcams

  • @steveparker3
    @steveparker3 Před 2 lety +2

    Love the videos Justin, you forgot I want it all for a great Queen vocal intro

  • @ellesee7079
    @ellesee7079 Před 2 lety +4

    Great choices! And I thought it was only me that sang guitar parts like that! 😆 Great picture of fabulous Freddie too 👍

  • @jarrodblakely6031
    @jarrodblakely6031 Před rokem +1

    I was just rewatching this ep and another great vocal intro tune is, Scraped by Axl Rose from the Chinese Democracy album…that album cops a heap of flack but I think it’s a great album 😎

  • @guiarusso
    @guiarusso Před 2 lety +2

    Great great great songs choices 👏
    Also the way you did an entire drumset with your voice is always something that leave me amazed...and dead with laughter 😃 thank you Mr Hawk

  • @AWCustomDesigns
    @AWCustomDesigns Před 2 lety +1

    I totally knew you were gonna bring up Kicked In The Teeth! Hell yea!! 🤘

  • @joshuamarsh2618
    @joshuamarsh2618 Před 2 lety +2

    keep these playlists coming, its giving me so much to listen to that I have not given enough time too or in some cases have never listened to. Nice one, cheers!

  • @flarpymcknicklenutz700
    @flarpymcknicklenutz700 Před 2 lety +1

    Huge bon scott fan here... lyrics and a unique voice

  • @martinelliott34
    @martinelliott34 Před 2 lety

    I’ve watched many a clip but JH, this made me 😂 the most. Keep up the good work my man 👍

  • @71771PAULTHEWALLOFSOUND
    @71771PAULTHEWALLOFSOUND Před 2 lety +5

    I was legit impressed with you're AC/DC vocal lol. There's so many really great vocal intros, one that has always stuck with me since i was a kid is Twisted sisters "I am I'm me" vocal intro, even though its short, it's just very punchie, and just highlights that one chord before it on the guitar. Edit, i just realised it was on the phone 😅😅🤣 🤦‍♂️

    • @comicalboxer8032
      @comicalboxer8032 Před 2 lety +1

      Dee Snider, the man that saved heavy metal in his jeans, t-shirt and cut off leather waistcoat. Absolute legend!

    • @71771PAULTHEWALLOFSOUND
      @71771PAULTHEWALLOFSOUND Před 2 lety +1

      @@comicalboxer8032
      Hell yeah 🤟

  • @StevenTwoTwo
    @StevenTwoTwo Před 2 lety +1

    The Beatles version of I'm Down is great
    Love that "ga, ga, ga, ga, ga, bff, cha!" in Black Dog 👍😂

  • @stef2432
    @stef2432 Před 2 lety +1

    This playlist is awesome, like each one of your videos, while I ve just come back from seeing We will rock you the musical after 10 years since the first time. True real British life is even more beautiful than how I remembered it, “quietly” restarted in November with your UK tour and now in full swing. And in this precise moment I just feel happy ☺️

  • @nickball2010
    @nickball2010 Před rokem

    I've always loved the Wop Bop A Loo Bop intro from Little Richard's Tutti Frutti.

  • @johnstafford6779
    @johnstafford6779 Před 2 lety

    1:15 was BRILLIANT editing! We’ll done good sir!🤘

  • @NickP333
    @NickP333 Před 2 lety +1

    Really enjoy your impressions and viewpoints regarding song structures, melodies, chord progressions, etc. Thanks, Justin.

  • @withershin
    @withershin Před 2 lety

    Bon Jovi "getting the chorus over the line" is great insight I would have never thought about (just learning music in my 40's) but makes so much sense for so many bar patios. The youtube algorithms sent me your way and I'm glad it/they did.

  • @Perldrummr
    @Perldrummr Před 2 lety

    Yes - I've Seen All Good People. The Eagles - Seven Bridges Road are a couple that I submit for honorable mention

  • @murdock8068
    @murdock8068 Před 2 lety +1

    I knew it!!! Kicked in the teeth! Said it before you even showed the clip...

  • @ryanflavell6159
    @ryanflavell6159 Před 2 lety +2

    You missed out "it's a hard life" I don't want my freeeeedom..

  • @jerrygerza7565
    @jerrygerza7565 Před 2 lety +1

    I also love John Lennon's holla that starts "Mr Moonlight" from Beatles for Sale.

  • @orsozapata
    @orsozapata Před 2 lety +1

    Princes Of The Universe!

  • @mrCoffelino
    @mrCoffelino Před 2 lety +1

    the editing just went a step up!

  • @vadeout.
    @vadeout. Před 2 lety +1

    The Miracle deserves deep analysis.

  • @doc6448
    @doc6448 Před 2 lety +2

    Great choices on your part….can’t argue them (Yes I’ve Seen All Good People comes to mind as another good one)

  • @handyandy006
    @handyandy006 Před 2 lety +9

    That Bon Jovi beginning just smacks you in the face… My Dad has a great story when he was at Uni down London when his mate and Brian May rocked up with the demo tape of B.Rhapsody and they played it for him. My dad being a prog rocker and huge Pink Floyd and Yes fan said it was crap😂 what an arse.

    • @SlouchingBadger
      @SlouchingBadger Před 2 lety +2

      Amazing claim to fame! Mine is far more tenuous... my work colleague's dad met Cat Stevens on a voyage to a Scandinavian country in late 60's/early 70's. They sat and played their guitars together 'til they docked.

  • @MassAveMusicLLC
    @MassAveMusicLLC Před 2 lety

    Just lol'd at the Gayle reference for Crazy Train. Good shit, man.

  • @jonnyvangilbert
    @jonnyvangilbert Před 2 lety +4

    Intro to I Want It All by Queen always hits me in the plums!

  • @verwesne8121
    @verwesne8121 Před 2 lety

    darkness fan since 2004. bought permission to land at that time and listening it up and down til this day. Unbelievable! Thanks Justin for great music and greater memories attached to it. greetings from Germany 🔥👍

  • @Deano_77
    @Deano_77 Před 2 lety +3

    Hey Justin how about a review of the brilliant, overlooked and underated Humble pie..

    • @D.L91
      @D.L91 Před 2 lety +3

      Steve Marriott had a great powerful soul voice!

  • @JesseLeeKing
    @JesseLeeKing Před 2 lety +1

    It's a hard life by queen is one of my favorite vocal intros... I'm a guess that's on this list without even watching the video... I'd love to hear the darkness cover that song....

  • @mattwalliser2863
    @mattwalliser2863 Před 2 lety

    YES! I saw Beato’s list and thought Kicked in the Teeth should have been on there. Way to nail it!

  • @nicolanightingale77
    @nicolanightingale77 Před rokem

    Funny enough Justin I always cry listening to You Take My Breath Away it's one of my favourite Queen songs it's so beautiful 🥹🥹🥹

  • @stuartmitchell1908
    @stuartmitchell1908 Před 2 lety +1

    Not a fan of queen (apart from Spread your Wings) or The Darkness. But I do enjoy these videos Justin. Keep up the good work bud

  • @zachosborne6577
    @zachosborne6577 Před 2 lety

    That gayle grandmother joke never gets old. That’s the funniest shit

  • @andrussmith
    @andrussmith Před 2 lety

    The moment AC/DC's song hits with you playing it together was so fucking smooth

  • @ANTHONYFRANCIS12
    @ANTHONYFRANCIS12 Před 2 lety +1

    This one is a gem. 👏👏👏

  • @jeffloucks2120
    @jeffloucks2120 Před 2 lety +1

    As expected all excellent intros. One of my favorite short and sweet vocal intros is from Lost in Confusion off Graveyard's self titled album. In fact the whole album is amazing. :)

  • @theonlyredspecial
    @theonlyredspecial Před 2 lety +1

    Massively entertaining Justin as always ! 🎸🎸🎸

  • @TheEeliciousOne
    @TheEeliciousOne Před 2 lety +22

    Why not The Beatles "I'm Down"? Just as intense. After all they wrote it! Then how about "Paperback Writer", "Nowhere Man", "Girl", "Wait", "It Won't Be Long", "If I Fell", "Can't Buy Me Love", "From Me To You", "I Will", "Help", "I Saw Her Standing There", and "Hey Jude" and for covers "Long Tall Sally" and "Mr. Moonlight". You can love Queen, but don't forget The Beatles!!!

  • @WoodyGamesUK
    @WoodyGamesUK Před 2 lety +1

    The Beatles "Nowhere Man" (and probably many other Beatles songs).

  • @trevs9953
    @trevs9953 Před 2 lety

    I just yesterday came across this station! I love it!

  • @Nayson
    @Nayson Před 2 lety +3

    Road to Nowhere 🎵

    • @inkwisitive
      @inkwisitive Před 2 lety +1

      Talking Heads rule, would love a Justin video on them

  • @nowt1002
    @nowt1002 Před 2 lety +1

    Good list. On my copy of powerage kicked in the teeth starts with a power chord before the vocals come in. It's the old LP with cold hearted man on it though.

  • @71771PAULTHEWALLOFSOUND
    @71771PAULTHEWALLOFSOUND Před 2 lety +3

    And i agree about queen, there's so much going on in nearly every track, there's never been a band that's come near to capturing their sound.

  • @christiancarruthers635

    Oh Superman - laurie Anderson

  • @DexterDexter123
    @DexterDexter123 Před 2 lety +1

    Somebody to Love

  • @lapiccolapaula
    @lapiccolapaula Před rokem

    One of my favourites is "sweet leaf". Every time someone coughs, we cough, do the riff and scream "alright now!". Simply iconic 🌱

  • @jasonperrier
    @jasonperrier Před rokem

    So awesome that you pulled out "I'm Down" by Aerosmith. That album is just solid from start to finish and for some reason that and Permanent Vacation are always discounted out of great songs.

  • @EddieVanAidan
    @EddieVanAidan Před 2 lety

    Seven Bridges Road - The Eagles. Utter vocal perfection

  • @chrisj2268
    @chrisj2268 Před 2 lety

    Loving the channel Justin, it is so much fun, a little story for you, a good family friend of ours who spoke and acted like Hyacinth Bucket (Patricia Routledge) from the T.V show keeping up appearances, her son was getting married, and of course she had to have the biggest hat at the wedding, at the reception she was strutting round all important like, the darkness song came on I Believe In A Thing Called Love, which I always sing along too, badly, but this time divine inspiration gripped me and I sang "Don't you know I'm the mother of the bride, can you see me in my big hat now!" (I'm sure you'll figure out which part of the song),this caused immediate hilarity, I would like to apologise for bastardising your lyrics, but it still gives me a laugh today, sorry for the lengthy post, but keep up the fun Justin :)

  • @denomdemon
    @denomdemon Před 2 lety +1

    Bon Scott always scares my dog a little when Kicked in the Teeth begins.

  • @davidmalton3984
    @davidmalton3984 Před 2 lety

    Well done my little friend,
    Can I just ask,
    WHERE THE FOOK WAS,
    " WE WILL ROCK YOU "....
    THAT HAD TO BE THERE,
    YOU LITTLE QUEEN!!!... : O )

  • @musicalimagesbymikeo8290
    @musicalimagesbymikeo8290 Před 2 lety +1

    Carry On Wayward Son !!!!

  • @bangaway
    @bangaway Před 2 lety

    Bullet With Butterfly Wings, Tutti Frutti, T.V. Eye

  • @wendysuePNW
    @wendysuePNW Před 2 lety

    Your Ozzy impression had me spittin out my tea. Lololol! 💙💚

  • @jodyserner1229
    @jodyserner1229 Před 2 lety +1

    Renegade by Styx.. Tommy Shaw at his best!

  • @Tuinuiski
    @Tuinuiski Před 2 lety

    Surfin' Bird? Love your beatboxing man! 🤓

  • @marconalato7870
    @marconalato7870 Před 2 lety +1

    I realy love you and all the things that you do in this videos...so at my opinion you've left "anyway you want it" of Journey, it has a very awsome volcal intro!

  • @d_tilla
    @d_tilla Před rokem

    Eagles doing Seven Bridges Road has to be up there, for me.

  • @mikejones-vw6hq
    @mikejones-vw6hq Před 2 lety

    Always loved van halen's 5150 opener Good Enough, that "hello baaaby" was a great way for sammy to introduce himself.

  • @matthewpowell3474
    @matthewpowell3474 Před 2 lety

    The song that sprang immediately to mind was Good Feeling by Reef

  • @Avisogreif
    @Avisogreif Před 2 lety +1

    OMG United States of Whatever! Awesome choice!

  • @budthechud9795
    @budthechud9795 Před 2 lety

    I been to a lot of concerts and the most impressive vocalist I have seen is Mike Patton.
    He takes it to a whole new level.

  • @preoccupiedpaupers3308
    @preoccupiedpaupers3308 Před 2 lety +2

    What about MJ saying “You knock me off’a my feet now babe…..woooo!”…..On the way you make me feel

  • @rickmiller7884
    @rickmiller7884 Před 2 lety +1

    "*My" Wayward Son.

  • @breandanwhite1818
    @breandanwhite1818 Před 2 lety

    CRYYYYYYYYYYyyy......BABayyy. Just gotta be in there.