Opening Line

[Raynyky]

Saw this online today and thought it would be interesting. What are some of your favorite or instantly recognizable opening lines. 
The Joker -Steve Miller.

Some people call me the space cowboy

[EricC28201]

Well Alright - Buddy Holly

Well, all right, so I'm being foolish
Well, all right, let people know
About the dreams and wishes you wish
In the night when the lights are low

[BeatleloverKT]

”Spent the last year, Rocky Mountain way”

Rocky Mountain Way, Joe Walsh

[EricC28201]

The opening guitar riff is another one that could also go in First Note.

[EricC28201]

Chantilly Lace - Jerry Lee Lewis

"Hello Baby"

or maybe:  : "HELLOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO BAAAAAABY!!"

[BobH07]

The original was the the Big Bopper.....

[BeatleloverKT]

One more ……

”When I think of those east end lights“

Someone saved my life tonight, Sir Elton

[MaVolta]

Blue-jean baby, L.A. lady, seamstress for the band . . .

Tiny Dancer - Elton John 

[BeatleloverKT]

”There must be lights burning brighter somewhere”

If I can dream, Elvis

[Vexed]

"It's not in the way that you hold me"

Hold the Line by Toto

[Raynyky]

I want to live 

I want to give

Heart of Gold-Neil Young

[BeatleloverKT]

”As I am strolling down the garden path,

I saw a flower glowing in the dark”

Hello old friend, Eric Clapton

[MaVolta]

And one more - 

I know its late, I know you’re weary, I know your plans don’t include me . . .

We’ve Got Tonight - Bob Seger

[BeatleloverKT]

Continuing with the amazing Bob Seger:

”Until you’ve been beside a man you don’t 

know what he wants”

Shame on the moon, Bob Seger

[MaVolta]

Took a look down a westbound road, right away I made my choice . . .

Roll Me Away - Bob Seger

[BeatleloverKT]

”You could be my silver spring, blue-green

colors flashin”

Silver Springs, Fleetwood Mac

[EricC28201]

Riding With The King - B.B. King - See Also: First Notes

"I dreamed I had a good job and I got well paid.I blew it all at the penny arcade."

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IdmvqNxqwec 

[BeatleloverKT]

”Up all night I could not sleep, the whiskey

that I drank was cheap”

South City Midnight Lady, Doobie Brothers

[EricC28201]

Rehab - Amy Winehouse

"They tried to make me go to Rehab - I said No! No! No!"

...if only she had...

[MaVolta]

They paved paradise and put up a parking lot . . .

Big Yellow Taxi - Joni Mitchell

[BeatleloverKT]

”I have a mansion, forget the price”

Life’s been good, Joe Walsh 

[EricC28201]

Good Thing - Reel Big Fish

"You and I are Mortal, but Rock-n-Roll will never die"

[MaVolta]

Once upon a time not too long ago . . . Tommy used to work on the docks

Livin’ On A Prayer  - Bon Jovi

[BeatleloverKT]

”The roses in the window box have tilted to

one side” (After that incredible intro of course)

Funeral for a friend/Love lies bleeding

Elton John

[Vexed]

Weeheeheehee dee heeheeheehee weeoh aweem away

(or if you prefer - "In the Jungle the Mighty Jungle")

The Lion Sleeps Tonight - The Tokens

[MaVolta]

No one knows what it’s like to be the bad man, to be the sad man . . .

Behind Blue Eyes - The Who

[Raynyky]

She packed my bags last night pre-flight

Rocket Man-Elton John

[BeatleloverKT]

”Loving you isn’t the right thing to do”

Go your own way, Fleetwood Mac

[OscarE1968]

Can you remember remember my name...

Perfect Strangers - Deep Purple

[MaVolta]

@OscarE1968  - One of my favorite Purple songs!

[OscarE1968]

Now if You're feelin kind of low bout the dues you've been paying.....

Peace of Mind - Boston