Great First Licks

Winston-Salem, NC -- Nothing beats a great song other than its opening lick. There are certain songs that when you hear the first chord struck, you immediately crank up the volume on your stereo or radio. Hundreds of rock songs could foot this bill; however, here's my stab at "love at first lick:"

• Collective Soul - "Shine" - This hit could rival its fellow album song, "December."
• Eric Clapton - "Layla" - This song is the epitome of "classic rock."
• The Rolling Stones - "Can't you hear me knocking?" - Not one of the Stones' prominent tunes.
• Goo Goo Dolls - "Slide" - This song hit its peak right at the Milennium.
• Sheryl Crow - "If It Makes You Happy" - That rhythm guitar rocks.
• Violent Femmes - "Blister in the Sun" - A classic acoustic guitar with a double snare drum beat.
• My Morning Jacket - "I'm Amazed" - Listen to this song on itunes if you've never heard of it.
• The Scorpions - "Rock you like a Hurricane" - Germany's best band; however, the song is a bunch of cheese.
• Prince & The Revolution - "When doves cry" - My favorite Prince song.
• The Black Crowes - "Twice As Hard" - ATL's finest.
• Led Zeppelin - "Good Times Bad Times" - There are so many Zeppelin songs to choose from for this blog.
• U2 - "Mysterious Ways" - You know that I couldn't leave my favorite band off of a music list.

Feel free to add your own favorites...