In recent months, iTunes shuffle mode has landed frequently on "Take Me To The River" by Talking Heads. It's a tribute to how well the rhythm players set the scene, as I usually listen to just the first 39 seconds before the vocals come in. All three instruments--drums, bass, and guitar--make the intro pop and announce to the listener, "You've heard Al Green's version? Here's a different, more mechanized take on the tune."
