Greatest moments in rock

[masterofsparks]

'Roadrunner' has one of the best endings in rock (and so does 'Remake/Remodel', as Wes has mentioned).

There's nothing that's not great about this version of "Remake/Remodel":

Roxy Music - Remake Remodel

[Greggulator]

Two of my favorites:

This, for my money, is the greatest song ever recorded (with apologies to Roadrunner, which is probably in my Top 5). I was introduced to this by Bill Kelly's show on WFMU. The Allmusic.com description hits it perfectly. The melody, vocals and different potential meanings of the song (Is it a love song? A heroin anthem? Religion?) really transcend it from a rock song to poetry.

The Only Ones - Another Girl Another Planet

And then The Who on The Rock'n'Roll Circus doing A Quick One. The single greatest recorded performance in rock history. The last quadrant of the song is just perfect. There are so many awesome things: Keith Moon being KEITH MOON, Pete nearling windmilling his arm off, Roger looking like he's about to beat every single person in the world up at once, etc. But my favorite is Thunderfingers just standing there like it's nothing: They're The Who; they're the greatest rock'n'roll band of all-time and this is just what they do.

The Who at the Rock and Roll Circus - 1968

[Greggulator]

Sorry to clog the thread but a few more moments:

The part in Under Pressure when Freddie bursts "GIVE OURSELVES ONE MORE CHANCE!" I know Tom awarded Bowie that victor but I could not disagree more. Freddie rules over all. He's the greatest frontman who ever lived and second place isn't even really close. Queen at Live Aid, too.

The little drum solo/roll in September Gurls.

The beginning bird synth noise in Love ---> Building on Fire by The Talking Heads

The opening line of London Calling. Man, I wish I was a teenager when that album came out because hearing that on vinyl must have just blown minds. Side 2 of that album is also the greatest. Lost In The Supermarket comes close to Another Girl.

For more contempoarary stuff:

The guitar screech on Jawbreaker's Boxcar.

The fade on The Queers' I Can't Get Over You.

The opening riff to The Good Life by Weezer.

[mike_b]

Greggulator just reminded me of another amazing moment from London Calling:

When he stops using vowels for in the breakdown in Right Profile.

[puppycity]

Zeppelins cover of Whole Lotta Love from the Song Remains the Same
at 6:50 the plate tectonics beneath MSG begin to simmer for 25 seconds before erupting into history's greatest rock band punching everyone right in the nose.

Led Zeppelin - Whole Lotta Love(Live~The Song Remains The Same)

if GG Allin had replaced Elvis I could only imagine what this or any Led Zeppelin would have sounded like, but I'm 8 weeks behind on shows if someone wants to yell at me for that one go'head.

[daveB from Oakland]

Not sure if this has been mentioned. This might be the most shocking volume jump in the history of recorded media. Starts out with some faux-radio silliness ... then draws you in with a catchy lo-fi drumbeat and guitar riff ... and then BLAM. Holy Moly. It still has the capacity to make me jump out of my skin, even though I know what's coming. Hats off to Homme.

Queens of the Stone Age-You Think I Ain't Worth a Dollar, But I Feel Like a Millionaire

[cavorting with nudists]

Ray Manzarek died.  I know, who cares, right?  Well, his family and friends probably.  Anyway, he played one of the most exciting keyboard solos I know of.  Nah, not behind that shlub Jim Morrison; on this:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6xMrmmDaocw

Dunno why that doesn't embed.

[Jason from Huntsville, AL]

Cicadapoclyspe.

[Josh]

Dunno why that doesn't embed.

Because you're using "https://" not "http://"

Here:
The World's A Mess (it's in my kiss) by X (1980)

[TrapNeuterReturn]

"creepy creepy creepy creepy" x 5 into guitar solo.

http://youtu.be/UhqnHvKErb4?t=1m45s

[nec13]

Fleetwood Mac- "Oh Well"

Mick Fleetwood's cowbell (or is it a wood block) right before Danny Kirwan's guitar solo. It happens about 1:15 into the song. 

[fonpr]

Fleetwood Mac- "Oh Well"

Mick Fleetwood's cowbell (or is it a wood block) right before Danny Kirwan's guitar solo. It happens about 1:15 into the song.

That is a good one!

[Epic Soundtracks]

'Roadrunner' has one of the best endings in rock (and so does 'Remake/Remodel', as Wes has mentioned).

Wes and Iago

[nec13]

Fleetwood Mac- "Oh Well"

Mick Fleetwood's cowbell (or is it a wood block) right before Danny Kirwan's guitar solo. It happens about 1:15 into the song.

That is a good one!

Great minds think alike, Fredericks.

 

[dave from knoxville]

Can an entire song be a "moment"? Thunderclap Newman Something In The Air (vintage pop)