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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

 

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I am just a poor boy though my story’s seldom told . . .

 

The Boxer - S&G

 

“When the power of love overcomes the love of power, the world will know peace.” - Jimi Hendrix
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Nobody gonna take my car . . .

 

Highway Star - Deep Purple 

 

“When the power of love overcomes the love of power, the world will know peace.” - Jimi Hendrix
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Evil Woman, ELO

You made a fool of me but them broken

dreams have got to end”

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We Get it Almost Every Night

When the Moon is Big and Bright


Dancing in the Moonlight-King Harvest 

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Great song!!

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So close no matter how far . . .

 

Nothing Else Matters - Metallica

 

“When the power of love overcomes the love of power, the world will know peace.” - Jimi Hendrix
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Great song! But, I'm sure you can recognize this song after the first few notes.😎

 

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@Constantitan  - Yes! I posted it there a while back! 😎

 

“When the power of love overcomes the love of power, the world will know peace.” - Jimi Hendrix
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Werewolves of London    Warren Zevon

”I saw a werewolf with a Chinese menu

in his hand”

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Out here in the fields --  (Baba O'Riley) -- The Who

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Rock the Casbah     The Clash

Now the King told the boogie man”

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Well you're dirty and sweet  -- Bang a Gong (Get it On)

T. Rex

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Long as I remember the rain been coming’ down . . .

 

Who’ll Stop The Rain - CCR

 

“When the power of love overcomes the love of power, the world will know peace.” - Jimi Hendrix
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I've Seen All Good People - Yes

 

"I've seen all good people turn their heads each day so satisfied I'm on my way"

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Rocket Man, Elton John

She packed my bags last night pre-flight

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Lyrically, Rocket Man is a beautifully crafted song.

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A boy is born in hard time Mississippi 

 

Living for the City-Stevie Wonder 

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Won’t you take me back to school . . .

 

The Voice - The Moody Blues

 

I have to play this song in two categories. 😎

 

 

“When the power of love overcomes the love of power, the world will know peace.” - Jimi Hendrix
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Seen the lights go out on Broadway. . .

 

Miami 2017 - Billy Joel

 

“When the power of love overcomes the love of power, the world will know peace.” - Jimi Hendrix
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Gimme Three Steps    Lynyrd Skynyrd 

“I was cuttin’ the rug down at a place 

called Jug”

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Come on, come on, come on, come on, now touch me babe,

can't you see that I am not afraid? -  Touch Me by The Doors. 

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Yummy, yummy, yummy, I've got love in my tummy  -- (Yummy Yummy Yummy) Ohio Express 😊

 

Carry on, my wayward son -- (Carry on Wayward Son) Kansas

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Dude (Looks like a lady)    Aerosmith

”Dude looks like a lady”

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Molly came from Miami FLA

 

Walk on the Wild Side-Lou Reed

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Wise man said just walk this way . . .

 

Send Me An Angel - Scorpions 💛

 

“When the power of love overcomes the love of power, the world will know peace.” - Jimi Hendrix
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Wind Up - Jethro Tull

 

"When I was young and they packed me off to school and they taught me how not to play the game"

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Well, Woke up with a wine glass in my hand…

Do You Feel Like We Do-Peter Frampton

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Peg    Steely Dan

”I’ve seen your picture, your name in 

lights above it”

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Someone’s knockin’ at the door . . .

 

Let ‘em In - Paul McCartney & Wings

 

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Who loves you Pretty Baby- Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons.

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