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

Lose Yourself (Soundtrack Version)Eminem

Lose Yourself (From “8 Mile” Soundtrack)

Eminem, known for his overwhelming skill, has a classic hit in “Lose Yourself.” Even people who aren’t into hip-hop have probably been struck by the sheer intensity of this track.

The song is known for its memorable intro that starts with a quiet electric guitar, but the “Lose Yourself (Soundtrack Version)” is arranged differently from the version we usually hear.

It actually adds an intro that begins with an emotional keyboard.

From there it flows into the signature guitar intro, and the way it transitions is exquisite—so give it a careful listen.

JumpVan Halen

Van Halen – Jump (Official Music Video) [HD]

No matter how much time passes, hearing that triumphant synth brass from the Oberheim OB-Xa in the intro inexplicably lifts your spirits, doesn’t it? Released in 1984 and included on the globally successful album 1984, it’s one of Van Halen’s signature songs that almost everyone has heard at least once.

For the band, it was the album—and the song—that boldly brought synthesizers into a hard rock style and opened up new horizons.

Still D.R.E. ft. Snoop DoggDr. Dre

Dr. Dre – Still D.R.E. ft. Snoop Dogg

A classic you can’t avoid if you want to understand hip-hop: “Still D.

R.

E.

ft.

Snoop Dogg.” Produced by Dr.

Dre, known as a pioneer of G-funk, and featuring Snoop Dogg, the track became a massive hit worldwide.

You could even call it a textbook of hip-hop.

And the iconic intro is no slouch either.

Its source is the jazz guitar classic “The Edge,” but by speeding up the BPM, they crafted a distinctive melody that, although played on piano, doesn’t quite sound like a typical piano line.

Back in BlackAC/DC

AC/DC – Back In Black (Official 4K Video)

This is the title track of the monster album Back in Black, which sold 50 million copies, and one of AC/DC’s signature early songs.

The intro begins with a simple yet tasteful, solid riff from Angus Young—decked out in his blazer and short pants—that is probably one of the most famous phrases in the world.

It’s an intro that belongs in rock history—so cool that it needs no further explanation.

Day TripperThe Beatles

The Beatles – Day Tripper (Official Video)

While the Beatles’ musical contributions are immeasurable, it’s also fair to say that, beyond their melodies, they left a huge legacy in music history by creating countless phrases everyone has heard at least once.

The ultra-famous main riff of the 1965 single “Day Tripper” isn’t technically difficult, but it perfectly embodies the principle that simplicity is what makes something cool.

And the fact that the bass doubles it in unison makes it all the more incredibly cool.

I Want You BackThe Jackson 5

I Want You Back – The Jackson 5

The moment the intro starts, this huge Jackson 5 hit just puts you in a good mood.

It was their first single released after signing with Motown in 1969, and it was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame in 1999.

In Japan, it’s better known by its Japanese title, “Kaette Hoshii no” (“I Want You Back”).

Needless to say, Michael Jackson’s fresh, youthful vocals are amazing, and the chic guitar choppy rhythm and the rhythmic piano are truly wonderful.

StrongerKanye West

Kanye West – Stronger

I also recommend Kanye West’s Grammy-winning song “Stronger.” Its intro features electronic music with a near-futuristic vibe, and throughout the track a famous quote by the German philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche is repeated.

Overall, it’s influenced by Daft Punk’s “Harder, Better, Faster, Stronger,” but it has a more hard-edged, serious feel to it.