Since watching part of Dan Rather's interview with Heart's Ann and Nancy Wilson this morning, the intro to their song, "Barracuda," has been stuck in my mind. It's one of rock's most memorable bass riffs, and if I'd been able to write this blog in high school, I would've cited it then. Another bassist in my high school orchestra would play that riff frequently, at unexpected intervals. Consequently, it wasn't unusual for me to walk into a rehearsal with that song in mind.
That opening riff sets the stage effectively for the tune; vocally and instrumentally, the song blasts off from that intro and soars. Ideally, it should be a part of any classic rock listener's high energy music mix.
