Top 10 Rock Songs with the Most Recognizable Intros

You Shook Me All Night Long" by AC/DC: The electrifying guitar riff that opens "You Shook Me All Night Long.

Whole Lotta Love" by Led Zeppelin: The distorted guitar riff that opens "Whole Lotta Lov.

Sweet Child o' Mine" by Guns N' Roses: Slash's soaring guitar intro in "Sweet Child o' Mine" is instantly recognizable.

Stairway to Heaven" by Led Zeppelin: The haunting acoustic guitar arpeggios at the beginning of "Stairway to Heaven" are instantly identifiable.

Smoke on the Water" by Deep Purple: The opening riff of "Smoke on the Water" is one of the most famous in rock history.

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Iron Man" by Black Sabbath: The heavy, chugging guitar riff that opens "Iron Man" is one of Black Sabbath's most recognizable musical motifs.

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Eye of the Tiger" by Survivor: The driving guitar riff that kicks off "Eye of the Tiger" is synonymous with triumph.

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Enter Sandman" by Metallica: The ominous guitar riff that opens "Enter Sandman" is instantly recognizable.

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Crazy Train" by Ozzy Osbourne: Randy Rhoads' frenetic guitar riff that opens "Crazy Train" is instantly recognizable.

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Back in Black" by AC/DC: The menacing guitar riff that kicks off "Back in Black" is synonymous with hard rock.

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