'The Final Countdown' by Europe - The year was 1986. Hard rock Swedish band Europe released a song with one of the most iconic intros of all time, and we still recognize it to this day.
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'Billie Jean' by Michael Jackson - A simple drum beat and an iconic synth line. It's all it takes to make us tap our feet and click our fingers to the intro of this Michael Jackson tune.
'Imagine' by John Lennon - It's (almost) impossible to not recognize the beautiful piano intro to 'Imagine.'
'Creep' by Radiohead - Probably one of the first songs aspiring guitarists in the '90s learned to play, 'Creep' not only is a classic, but it also has a very recognizable intro.
'Bad to the Bone' by George Thorogood - Which guitar hero hopeful hasn't tried to emulate the sound of George Thorogood's guitar lick, right? It's a true blues rock classic!
'Superstition' by Stevie Wonder - Most of us will recognize the super groovy intro of this song when we listen to it.
'(I Can't Get No) Satisfaction' by The Rolling Stones - Simple, catchy, and truly memorable. The intro to this classic Stones' song is one that virtually everyone can recognize.
'Wonderwall' by Oasis - The opening chords of 'Wonderwall' are recognizable to almost everyone.
'I'm Coming Out' by Diana Ross - Uplifting guitar chops and horns, with a catchy vocal line, make this song instantly recognizable.
'Born to Run' and 'Born in the U.S.A.' by Bruce Springsteen - Two epic songs by The Boss with equally epic intros that are instantly recognizable.