Best Opening Riffs?

[digapony]

I really love the opening riff on 'China Grove' by the Doobie Brothers, something about that songs makes me want to get into a car and drive on the highway or something, lol.


What's your picks? There has to be more out there.

 

[Magic]

I Like the opening riff to "Layla" ~ Clapton (Derek & The Dominos)

 

[The Beatles]

Day Tripper!

 

[LG]

Love the opening "Bass Guitar" riff off Not Fragile by BTO.

 

[elfranco]

Funk 49 James Gang

 

[elfranco]

Rocky Mountain Way Joe Walsh

 

[tomcat]

Some of my favorites, that come to mind, are:

Whole Lotta Love - Zeppelin
Lay It Down - Ratt
Day Tripper - Beatles

 

[Foxhound]

The Rolling Stones are the masters of the opening riff:

(I Can't Get No) Satisfaction
Paint It Black
Jumpin' Jack Flash
Honky Tonk Women
Brown Sugar

 

[Cosmic Harmony]

I Like the opening riff to "Layla" ~ Clapton (Derek & The Dominos)

Yeah, "Layla" came to mind quickly for me too. Another that popped into my head quickly was "Joker & The Thief" by Wolfmother

 

[Wolf]

Magic Carpet Ride
The Pusher
Don't Call Us, We'll Call You