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[Grabs Your Heart] A Compilation of Western Songs with Cool Intros [2025]

Freelance music writerTakashi Hoshino
I’m Takashi Hoshino, a freelance writer currently juggling work with parenting. I’ve been playing guitar for over 20 years since I first picked it up when I started high school, and I’m still active in a band today. Ever since I began playing, I’ve been drawn to hard rock and heavy metal, and I enjoy intense music, whether Japanese or Western. At the same time, I keep in mind something I was told long ago: “If you want to play rock, you should know more than just rock!” With that in my heart, I make a point of listening to a wide range of genres every day. My experience as a writer is still growing, but I’ll keep working hard to recommend all kinds of music to as many people as possible!
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Started working as a music writer as a side job while employed at a record shop, and have been contributing to music magazines and web media for over 15 years. Although Western music is my main field, I always strive to stay curious with the motto, “I like what I like.” I have experience playing in a band, where I was a bassist responsible for songwriting and composition. Instruments I’ve performed on include bass, guitar, and piano. I resumed piano lessons after turning 40 and have been continuing ever since!

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.

Articles like this tend to focus only on golden oldies, but here we’ve highlighted more recent releases across genres in the first half, and introduced classic masterpieces in the latter half and beyond, so listeners of all generations can enjoy it!

Captivating the Heart: A Collection of Western Songs with Cool Intros [2025] (101–110)

Feeling GoodNina Simone

Feeling Good

Feeling GoodNina Simone

Nina Simone is a singer-songwriter from the United States.

She is known as an artist of exceptional talent and is one of the few American artists who have also been highly acclaimed in Europe.

Her signature piece “Feeling Good” originated as a song from a 1964 musical, and it gained worldwide popularity through Nina Simone’s rendition.

It features a striking intro that begins with Simone’s a cappella vocals.

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Я тебе не верюГригорий Лепс и Ирина Аллегрова

Григорий Лепс и Ирина Аллегрова – Я тебе не верю (Official Video) 2007

Я тебе не верюГригорий Лепс и Ирина Аллегрова

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Grigory Leps, Russia’s legendary singer-songwriter.

He definitely doesn’t look like your average, straight-laced type, but he’s versatile enough to sing songs that truly move people’s hearts, earning broad support from men and women of all ages.

His track “Я тебе не верю” is one of his classics, distilled with the best elements of Russian rock and crafted into a hard rock number.

From the intro, it’s wrapped in an exceptionally cool, gritty vibe—be sure to give it a listen.

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Dumbest Girl Alive100 gecs

100 gecs – Dumbest girl alive {OFFICIAL VIDEO}

Dumbest Girl Alive100 gecs

The track by American music duo 100 gecs is characterized by a distinctive sound that fuses elements of hyperpop and alternative rock.

In this work, by likening themselves to Frankenstein’s monster and depicting excessive painkiller use and self-destructive behavior, they express a defiant stance against judging intelligence solely by appearance or social norms.

The energetic guitar riff in the intro and the overdriven sound are striking, clearly showcasing their musical approach.

The song is included on their second album, 10,000 gecs, released on March 17, 2023, and a music video was also unveiled on the same day.

Rebellious yet advocating for freedom of self-expression, this track speaks to the feelings of young people and carries a message that will resonate with everyone living in modern society.

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In conclusion

This time, we’ve picked a wide range of cool intros from Western music, spanning classic hits to the latest tracks.

What’s more, we didn’t stop at English—we also included music in French, Spanish, Russian, and more from around the world.

Rag Music also features other specials, such as song spotlights by country, so if you’re interested, be sure to check them out!