[Grabs Your Heart] A Compilation of Western Songs with Cool Intros [2025]
What makes a song “good” varies from listener to listener, but many music lovers pay particular attention to how much the intro—the gateway into the track—pulls them in.
When we think of classic hits from years past, it’s often the memorable intro phrases that pop into our heads first, isn’t it?
In this article, we’ve rounded up famous intros from Western music that captivate listeners right from the start.
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[Grabs Your Heart] A Collection of Western Songs with Cool Intros [2025] (61–70)
I Miss The MiseryHalestorm
Halestorm is a rock band with a female vocalist, boasting world-class talent.
Centered on hard rock, their authentic sound has earned them widespread popularity.
Above all, Halestorm’s greatest allure is Lzzy Hale’s overwhelming vocal prowess.
In “I Miss the Misery,” her exceptional vocal technique truly shines.
It’s a fantastic piece where the cool, hard-hitting intro and her vocals are perfectly matched.
Crazy In Love ft. JAY ZBeyoncé
The song that marked Beyoncé’s solo debut vividly captures the maddening emotions of falling in love.
Teaming up with her husband, JAY-Z, the American singer released the track in May 2003, and it spent eight consecutive weeks at No.
1 on the Billboard Hot 100.
Its captivating sound—driven by a funky horn section and passionate vocals—grabs listeners’ hearts and doesn’t let go.
With lyrics and a mood anyone who’s been lovestruck can relate to, it’s the perfect tune for boosting your spirits or sinking into a romantic vibe.
Take You DownChris Brown
Singer-songwriter Chris Brown has been a mainstay in the US R&B scene for many years.
If you’re into R&B, you probably already know him.
He’s created numerous classics over the years, and one track with an especially cool intro is Take You Down.
It opens with passionate guitar tones and instantly pulls you into a world that sings of fiery romance.
If you like a sexy, stylish vibe, this is a must-check track!
UnholySam Smith, Kim Petras
Singer-songwriter Sam Smith became famous for hit songs like “Stay With Me.” His collaboration with German singer-songwriter Kim Petras, “Unholy,” is a piece notable for its heavy choral intro.
The low bass that comes in right after is incredibly cool, and it sticks in your head after just one listen.
When this song plays in a clothing store or a hair salon, you can’t help but perk up at the intro and think, “It’s ‘Unholy’!”
Shot In The DarkAC/DC
AC/DC, the rock band that represents Australia.
Boasting over 50 million records sold worldwide, they were formed in 1973 and yet continue to perform at the forefront of the Australian music scene.
Truly a monster of a rock band.
One of their classic songs is Shot In The Dark.
No matter which era you listen to, their intros have such a distinctive melody that you can immediately tell it’s AC/DC.
Fix YouColdplay
A gemlike ballad that stays close to the heart, delivering healing and hope.
Released by the popular British band Coldplay in September 2005, this work carries a warm message for those bearing deep sorrow and a sense of loss.
Featured on the album X&Y, it begins with a quiet piano melody and unfolds into a grand, expansive sound.
From its performance at the Live 8 concert to its use at Steve Jobs’s memorial, it has moved people in many settings.
It’s a song to hear when you want the courage to overcome sadness and move forward.
Paper MacheteQueens of the Stone Age
The new song by American rock band Queens of the Stone Age is a hard-hitting track themed around the complexity of human relationships and self-awareness.
The intro riff in C-sharp minor hints at the band’s signature powerful sound.
In the chorus and interludes, it suddenly modulates to A major, featuring an ear-catching progression that effectively uses fifths and octaves.
Released this June as the final single from the album “In Times New Roman.
.
.
,” the song is the band’s first new work in six years, and is said to reflect Josh Homme’s own difficult experiences.
It delivers a scathing satire of betrayal and self-justification through the metaphor of a “paper machete.” It’s a must-listen for anyone buffeted by the turmoil of human relationships.