Spinner has an interesting list with samples of the best 25 opening lyrics. I thought most were quite good, although I thought their choice for #1 had more to do with singer’s personal life than the song. Still, a pretty good list.
Here are a few of my favorites that didn’t make Spinner’s list:
“Well I think it’s fine building jumbo planes”
Cat Steven – Where do the Children Play – Click to listen
“Jane says I’m done with Sergio”
Jane’s Addiction – Jane Says – Click for You Tube clip
“Mother, mother, there’s too many of you crying”
Marvin Gaye – What’s Going On – Click for You Tube clip
“Summertime and the livin’s easy”
Sublime – Doin’ Time – Click to listen
“I read the news today, oh boy”
The Beatles – A Day in the Life – Click to listen
“Crossroads, seem to come and go, yeah”
Allman Brother Band – Melissa – Click for You Tube clip
“So, so you think you can tell heaven from hell”
Pink Floyd – Wish You Were Here – Click to listen
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