[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] (91–100)
Chosen to DeserveWednesday
Wednesday, an alternative rock band based in Asheville, North Carolina, delivers a uniquely compelling sound that deftly blends elements of country, shoegaze, indie, and alternative rock.
In 2024, they enjoyed a hugely successful first tour of Japan, boosting their profile there.
“Chosen to Deserve,” which they performed live, is a standout track that epitomizes their style: the intro’s country-inflected steel guitar coexists with a wall of noisy guitars, radiating overwhelming originality.
If you’re wondering how country and shoegaze could possibly go together, this is exactly the song you should hear!
Trop FreshMonsieur Nov
Monsieur Nov is an R&B singer from Vietnam.
Although he is originally from Vietnam, he is currently active mainly in France and is among the top talents in the French R&B scene.
His hit song “Trop Fresh” is a classic R&B production—highly sexy and groovy.
The intro, with a touch of neo-soul, is crafted to be sensuous as well, so if you’re a fan of Black music, be sure to check it out.
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.
RoxanneSting
Sting, the legendary singer-songwriter from the UK.
He’s also known as a former member of The Police, the band that enjoyed worldwide popularity from the late 1970s to the mid-1980s.
Roxanne is a song released during his time with The Police, and it has been remade in various arrangements over the years.
The version I’d like to recommend this time is the symphonic rendition.
From its stylish, mature intro to the gently beginning vocals, it’s a highly captivating piece.
Я тебе не верюГригорий Лепс и Ирина Аллегрова
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.
Fallin’Alicia Keys
Alicia Keys is an R&B singer with a captivating husky voice.
Although she later shifted toward dance and pop music, up until the mid-2000s she released classic soul and R&B.
One of her signature songs, “Fallin’,” released in 2001, gained popularity for its soulful vocals and track.
The intro, which begins with Alicia Keys singing a cappella, instantly elevates the song’s atmosphere—truly a classic.
TyphoonsRoyal Blood
Royal Blood is a rock duo formed in Brighton, England, in 2013.
Compared to the legends, their career can still be considered relatively young, but they’ve already earned recognition from many artists, even serving as the opening act for Foo Fighters in 2015, just two years after their formation.
The work I’d recommend from them is Typhoons.
Be sure to check out its cool intro that evokes the vibe of glam rock.