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[Captivating] A Collection of Western Songs with Cool Intros [2026]

Music writer / guitarist / Certified web writing practitionerHoshino Takashi
Drawing on over 30 years of experience with guitars and bands since my high school days, I specialize in music-related articles and have handled many feature pieces to date. While my tastes lean toward genres like hard rock and heavy metal since I first picked up the guitar, I make a point of listening to a wide range of styles, both Japanese and Western, on a daily basis. I began working as a freelance writer in 2018. I hold a Web Writing Practical Certification, and in addition to writing, I’m also studying video editing. In my private life, I’m raising an elementary school child and stay active while supporting their extracurriculars, such as parkour and dance.
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Started working as a music writer as a side job while employed at a record shop, and for over 18 years I’ve contributed to music magazines, disc guide books, mooks, and web media. As a writer my main field is Western music, but as a listener for over 35 years, I always try to keep my curiosity alive with the motto “I like what I like.” I have experience playing in bands, where I was a bassist who handled songwriting and composition. Instruments I’ve played include bass, guitar, and piano. I began studying English in my mid-40s and continue to do so today.

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!

[Grabs Your Heart] A Collection of Western Songs with Cool Intros [2026] (81–90)

LuckyErika de Casier

Erika de Casier – Lucky

LuckyErika de Casier

Erika de Casier is a Portugal-born, Denmark-based singer-songwriter and producer.

Known for contributing songs to NewJeans’s mini-album “Get Up,” she released her latest work “Still” in 2024.

Its lead single, “Lucky,” is striking for its dreamy intro, where breakbeats unfold over sparkling piano, a sharp turn from the prelude.

The lyrics carefully capture the fluttering feeling of time flying by with a lover and the pure emotion of everyday scenes shimmering thanks to their presence.

Her beautiful yet subtly mysterious musicality is sure to appeal to fans of NewJeans as well.

It’s perfect for a night drive—be sure to give it a listen!

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TeardropsBring Me The Horizon

Bring Me The Horizon – Teardrops (Official Video)

TeardropsBring Me The Horizon

Bring Me the Horizon is a rock band formed in 2004.

They’re known for their remarkably wide musical range, excelling in genres like alternative rock, post-hardcore, metalcore, and deathcore.

In recent years, they’ve crafted a distinctive sound by further incorporating electronic elements.

Among their works, Teardrops stands out for its cool intro.

Highly recommended for fans of heavy sounds.

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Fight For Your RightBeastie Boys

Beastie Boys – (You Gotta) Fight For Your Right (To Party) (Official Music Video)

Fight For Your RightBeastie Boys

Beastie Boys are an American hip-hop group formed in 1978.

Because the genre of hip-hop wasn’t yet defined as it is today, their sound had a very strong rock influence, but their catchy musical style earned them popularity in the 1980s.

Among their works, the one with an especially cool intro is “Fight For Your Right.” Released in 1986, its intro is highly memorable, blending a sense of coolness with a comedic vibe.

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Chosen to DeserveWednesday

Wednesday – Chosen to Deserve (Official Video)

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!

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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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