[Captivating] A Collection of Western Songs with Cool Intros [2026]
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 [2026] (61–70)
WITHOUT YOUTrippie Redd
Trippie Redd is a young rapper from the United States with a promising future.
He made his debut after meeting Lil Wop, and in addition to rapping, he’s also active as a singer-songwriter.
His new track is “WITHOUT YOU.” This piece has a strong rock influence, blending digital sounds with classic rock structures to create a distinctive atmosphere.
Be sure to pay attention to the distorted guitar in the intro!
Smoke on the WaterDeep Purple
This timeless masterpiece, included on Deep Purple’s 1972 landmark album Machine Head, stands as one of the band’s signature songs and a piece etched into music history.
As one of the pioneering bands of hard rock, Deep Purple created an intro guitar riff that countless guitar kids around the world—past and present—have tried to play at least once.
Crafted by guitarist Ritchie Blackmore, a creator of many iconic phrases, this riff shines with his distinctive sensibility and will continue to be hailed as one of the most famous riffs in rock history for generations to come.
My SharonaThe Knack
The Knack are an American rock band that drew attention with promotion evoking the early Beatles.
Their debut single, My Sharona, is known as a worldwide smash hit, including in Japan.
The intro riff, played in unison with the bass, uses few notes yet creates a catchy hook that defines the song.
It’s a rock tune whose trademark is its clever, skillful riff—one you still hear frequently on various TV programs today.
Song 2Blur
Led by the dry tone of twin drums from Dave Rowntree and Graham Coxon, with Coxon’s simple guitar and Damon Albarn’s slanted “Woo-hoo” alone silencing America, this is a classic Blur track.
In 1997, as the Britpop boom was coming to an end, this song became the catalyst for Blur—who had struggled to sell in the U.S.—to finally break through.
At the time, it drew criticism as grunge- or alt-rock-imitating, but now it’s long been cherished as one of their signature songs.
Te Amo CorazónPrince
With his unique musicality that incorporated numerous genres, he earned extremely high acclaim from devoted listeners around the world.
Although he passed away in 2016, he continues to influence many artists—a true “artist’s artist” and a bona fide genius.
His classic “Te Amo Corazón” was released as the lead single from the 2006 album 3121.
The intro exudes a stylish, mature vibe, marked by a distinctive Latin flavor.
Galway GirlEd Sheeran
It’s no exaggeration to say that since the 2010s, Ed Sheeran has been one of the best-selling singer-songwriters in the world, and this is the single he released in 2017 that became a massive hit.
The song tells a love story about a woman he met in Ireland, and the Irish-flavored arrangement featuring fiddles shows impeccable taste.
Of course, it’s precisely because of Ed’s signature, high-quality melodies that the classic move of starting the chorus in the intro over acoustic guitar backing doesn’t come off as cheap.
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.