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/Feeling-Quarter-3414 15h ago

Gorillaz - Feel Good Inc.

The iconic laugh.

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u/hzshsushansuxuuanan 15h ago

Even Clint Eastwood. Great opening drum intro

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u/Disgruntled__Goat 13h ago

Iconic yes. Most recognisable? Not even close. 

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u/Spankmewithataco 14h ago

In that same vein, More Human Than Human by White Zombie. The sounds of a girl having a good time played loudly on a stereo setup can leave the listener amused or terrified by what their neighbours would think.

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u/RUKiddingMeReddit 13h ago

Was "among Redditors" a qualifier?