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 get me itchin’, twitchin’, jumpin’ and howling at the moon! For those playing at home, here is Volume 3 of some of my favourite Side 1 Track1’s. From The Cars to Bobbie Gentry to The Fall to Pavlov's Dog, a great opening song doesn’t discriminate in my digs.
