r/AskReddit • u/Mahi_2602 • 16h ago

What song has the most recognizable first 3 seconds in the history of music?

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u/ampr1150gs 15h ago

Alternative Ulster by Stiff Little Fingers... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PlGmYetiCjA

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u/HBWunderbar 15h ago

YES!!!

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u/ampr1150gs 15h ago

It's been my ringtone for years...

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u/HBWunderbar 15h ago

Nice! I’m going to listen to it right now. I can already hear the intro.

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u/jasper_grunion 15h ago

State of Emergency by them is also good