Someone mentioned to me once that they thought ‘the money track’ on albums was usually Track 3. A cursory glance over some albums suggest that that may be the case. But there is something about the thrill of dropping the stylus and having Track 1 jump out the gates with all its bluster and swag. A great opening track has always done wonders to set the scene and get me itchin’, twitchin’ and jumpin’! For those playing at home, here is Volume 2 of some of my favourite Side 1 Track1’s. From Ian Hunter to Supertramp to Nina Simone to the New York Dolls, a great opening song doesn’t discriminate in my digs.
