15 Incredible Opening Tracks from Seminal Albums
The self-titled debut of the Ramones was released 43 years ago today (April 23.) Like many iconic albums, its opening track set the pace for the magic that followed. In…
Some songs build, and some songs just take off. “Blitzkrieg Bop” takes off the second it begins, and there’s no turning back for the rest of the album.
Keystone/Hulton Archive/Getty ImagesThe self-titled debut of the Ramones was released 43 years ago today (April 23.) Like many iconic albums, its opening track set the pace for the magic that followed.
In honor of the anniversary of Ramones, here are 15 incredible opening tracks from seminal albums.
Ramones – “Blitzkrieg Bop” ('Ramones')
Keystone/Hulton Archive/Getty ImagesJoey Ramone (1951-2001), singer with US punk band the Ramones, on stage during a live concert performance by the band, with drummer Tommy Ramone in the background behind his drumkit, 1977.
Led Zeppelin – “Good Times Bad Times” ('Led Zeppelin')
Evening Standard/Getty ImagesJune 1973: British rock band Led Zeppelin. From left to right, Robert Plant, Jimmy Page, John Bonham (1947 - 1980), John Paul Jones. (Photo by Evening Standard/Getty Images)
British rock band Led Zeppelin. From left to right, Robert Plant, Jimmy Page, John Bonham (1947 - 1980), John Paul Jones.
Heart - "Magic Man" ('Dreamboat Annie')
Express Newspapers/Getty ImagesPortrait of sisters Ann and Nancy Wilson of the rock group Heart on tour in Europe, 1976. (Photo by Express Newspapers/Getty Images)
Portrait of sisters Ann and Nancy Wilson of the rock group Heart on tour in Europe, 1976.
Bruce Springsteen – “Thunder Road” ('Born To Run')
ohn Minihan/Evening Standard/Hulton Archive/Getty ImagesAmerican singer-songwriter Bruce Springsteen, UK, 18th November 1975. (Photo by John Minihan/Evening Standard/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)
American singer-songwriter Bruce Springsteen, UK, 18th November 1975.
U2 – “Where The Streets Have No Name” ('The Joshua Tree')
Evan Agostini/Getty ImagesInductees Larry Mullen Jr., Adam Clayton, Bono and The Edge of the rock group U2 pose backstage at the 20th Annual Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame Induction Ceremony at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel March 14, 2005 in New York City.
Aerosmith – “Toys In The Attic” ('Toys In The Attic')
Kevin Winter/Getty ImagesWEST HOLLYWOOD, CA - SEPTEMBER 18: (L-R) Musicians Tom Hamilton, Brad Whitford, Joe Perry, Steven Tyler and Joey Kramer of Aerosmith pose at the press junket to announce their new album "Music From Another Dimension" and upcoming dates for their "Global Warming" tour at the House of Blues on September 18, 2012 in West Hollywood, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images)
Musicians Tom Hamilton, Brad Whitford, Joe Perry, Steven Tyler and Joey Kramer of Aerosmith pose at the press junket to announce their new album "Music From Another Dimension" and upcoming dates for their "Global Warming" tour at the House of Blues on September 18, 2012 in West Hollywood, California.
Rolling Stones – “Gimme Shelter” ('Let It Bleed')
Len Trievnor/Express/Getty Images14th June 1969: British rock band the Rolling Stones in 1969, after the death of founder member Brian Jones. They are, from left to right; drummer Charlie Watts, new member guitarist Mick Taylor, vocalist Mick Jagger, guitarist Keith Richards and bass player Bill Wyman. (Photo by Len Trievnor/Express/Getty Images)
British rock band the Rolling Stones in 1969, after the death of founder member Brian Jones. They are, from left to right; drummer Charlie Watts, new member guitarist Mick Taylor, vocalist Mick Jagger, guitarist Keith Richards and bass player Bill Wyman.
Iggy & The Stooges – “Search and Destroy” ('Raw Power')
Rich Fury/Getty ImagesLOS ANGELES, CA - JULY 23: Iggy Pop performs onstage on day 3 of FYF Fest 2017 at Exposition Park on July 23, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Rich Fury/Getty Images for FYF)
Iggy Pop performs onstage on day 3 of FYF Fest 2017 at Exposition Park on July 23, 2017 in Los Angeles, California.
Patti Smith – “Gloria” ('Horses')
Nicholas Hunt/Getty ImagesNEW YORK, NY - MARCH 02: Patti Smith performs at The Anthology Film Archives Benefit and Auction on March 2, 2017 in New York City. (Photo by Nicholas Hunt/Getty Images for Anthology Film Archives)
Patti Smith performs at The Anthology Film Archives Benefit and Auction on March 2, 2017 in New York City.
Queen – “We Will Rock You” ('News of the World')
Keystone/Getty Images8th September 1976: British rock group Queen at Les Ambassadeurs, where they were presented with silver, gold and platinum discs for sales in excess of one million of their hit single 'Bohemian Rhapsody'. The band are, from left to right, John Deacon, Freddie Mercury (Frederick Bulsara, 1946 - 1991), Roger Taylor and Brian May. (Photo by Keystone/Getty Images)
8th September 1976: British rock group Queen at Les Ambassadeurs, where they were presented with silver, gold and platinum discs for sales in excess of one million of their hit single 'Bohemian Rhapsody'. The band are, from left to right, John Deacon, Freddie Mercury (Frederick Bulsara, 1946 - 1991), Roger Taylor and Brian May.
Van Halen – “Runnin’ With The Devil” ('Van Halen')
Michael Buckner/Getty ImagesLOS ANGELES, CA - AUGUST 13: David Lee Roth (L) recieves a hug and a kiss from guitar player Eddie Van Halen at the Van Halen Press Conference announcing their new tour at the Four Season Hotel on August 13, 2007 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Michael Buckner/Getty Images)
David Lee Roth (L) recieves a hug and a kiss from guitar player Eddie Van Halen at the Van Halen Press Conference announcing their new tour at the Four Season Hotel on August 13, 2007 in Los Angeles, California.
AC/DC - "Hells Bells" ('Back in Black')
Newsmakers/Getty Images378457 01: Members of the Australian rock band AC-DC pose for a photograph after the Rock Walk handprint ceremony September 15, 2000 at the Guitar Center in Hollywood, Ca. From left: Brian Johnson, Malcolm Young, Cliff Williams, Angus Young and Phil Rudd. (Photo / Newsmakers)
Members of the Australian rock band AC-DC pose for a photograph after the Rock Walk handprint ceremony September 15, 2000 at the Guitar Center in Hollywood, Ca. From left: Brian Johnson, Malcolm Young, Cliff Williams, Angus Young and Phil Rudd.
The Who - "Baba O'Riley" ('Who's Next')
Hulton Archive/Getty Imagescirca 1970: Roger Daltrey (left) and Pete Townshend of The Who playing in concert. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)
Roger Daltrey (left) and Pete Townshend of The Who playing in concert.
David Bowie – “Five Years” ('The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars')
Hulton Archive/Getty ImagesBritish rock singer David Bowie performs with an acoustic guitar on stage, in costume as 'Ziggy Stardust,' circa 1973. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)
British rock singer David Bowie performs with an acoustic guitar on stage, in costume as 'Ziggy Stardust,' circa 1973.
Black Sabbath - "War Pigs" ('Paranoid')
Kevin Winter/Getty ImagesBlack Sabbath, with lead singer Ozzy Osbourne, performed live at the 'ESPN Action Sports and Music Awards' at the Universal Amphitheatre in Los Angeles, Ca. 4/7/01. Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images.
Black Sabbath, with lead singer Ozzy Osbourne, performed live at the 'ESPN Action Sports and Music Awards' at the Universal Amphitheatre in Los Angeles, Ca. 4/7/01.
