[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] (21–30)
I Want You BackThe 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.
24K MagicBruno Mars
Bruno Mars’s single “24K Magic,” released in 2016.
The album of the same name that features this track became a worldwide hit.
The intro to “24K Magic” is nothing short of glamorous and sexy! Although the intro may sound like singing, it’s actually not a human voice.
It uses a unique instrument called a talk box, where you put a tube in your mouth to shape the articulation while producing the tone with a keyboard.
Despite being an instrument, it conveys an intensely soulful vibe, making it an irresistible intro for fans of Black music.
[Grabs Your Heart] A Collection of Western Songs with Cool Intros [2026] (31–40)
SnowRed Hot Chili Peppers
This song, included on the Red Hot Chili Peppers’ 2006 album Stadium Arcadium, comes from a band affectionately known here in Japan as “Recchiri.” While the Chili Peppers are known for producing a wide range of classics—from hard-hitting funk tunes to mellow ballads—this track highlights their mellower side.
John Frusciante’s guitar in the intro isn’t flashy, but it stands out for its meticulous craftsmanship, demanding precise alternate picking.
Walk This WayAerosmith
Unlike rock music that sticks to a straight 8-beat, this is a signature Joe Perry phrase with a groove sensibility shaped by funk.
The song itself appears on the classic 1975 album “Toys in the Attic,” but the 1986 cover by RUN DMC also made music history by achieving the first true fusion of rap and rock.
Be sure to check out the iconic music video as well—it clearly shows the relationship and distance between hip-hop and rock at the time!
Heaven’s On FireKISS
The legendary hard rock band, KISS.
They’ve been active since the time hard rock gained worldwide recognition, and they continue to enjoy enduring popularity today.
Among their works, a track I highly recommend for its cool intro is “Heaven’s On Fire.” It kicks off with the vocalist’s vocal ad-lib, crafting a striking opening right from the start.
From there, the hard rock charge never lets up, powering forward at high voltage—truly breathtaking.
hot girl bummerblackbear
Starting the song by jumping straight into the chorus is a tried-and-true pop strategy and certainly impactful, but without a strong enough melody and lyrics to match, it often ends in disaster.
In that regard, this track released in 2019 by blackbear—a young, in-demand artist and singer-songwriter—succeeds by opening with mellow vocals that deliver blunt, explicit lyrics, winning over listeners while also boosting the song’s overall persuasiveness with a melodic line reminiscent of 2000s emo.
Little WingJimi Hendrix
Among the songs left by Jimi Hendrix—the god of the electric guitar and an eternal guitar hero—this is a particularly simple, compact, and melodic ballad.
The intro, with its distinctly Hendrix-like use of sparkling counter-melodies woven into the main line and its exquisite chordal obbligato, can be called a legendary phrase in rock history.
If you can learn to play it solidly, you’ll likely feel a real sense of satisfaction—enough to know you’ve grown as a guitarist.