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Simon & GarfunkelThe Greatest Opening Song Lines
First impressions count in life as in pop songs – whether it's Simon & Garfunkel singing "Hello, Darkness, my old friend," the Beatles crooning "she was just seventeen," or Fiona Apple's declaration "I've been a bad, bad girl." Today, we look at what makes for a great opening lyric. Also: jazz bassist and composer Omer Avital performs in our studio. This is a repeat broadcast.
In the Beginning
If it's really clever or really catchy, the first line of a song can get stuck in your head forever. Bill Crandall, editor in chief of AOL Music, joins us to talk about some of most memorable and ear-catching opening lyrics.
Omer Avital Trio
Bassist Omer Avital grew up in a Moroccan-Yemenite family in Tel Aviv. His new album, "Arrival," drives from the music of North Africa, the Middle East and Latin America. He plays in the studio with his ensemble.
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