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In the Beginning

Monday, December 24, 2007

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.

Best Opening Lyrics on AOL Music


Comments

  • [1] Jean from NJ December 24, 2007 - 11:35AM

    "Please allow me to introduce myself, I'm a man of wealth and taste."

    -- Sympathy for the Devil
  • [2] Will from Oakland December 24, 2007 - 01:08PM

    "God told me to skin you alive."

    -- I Kill Children (The Dead Kennedys)
  • [3] Joe from New York, NY December 24, 2007 - 02:28PM

    "I know someday you'd find out about San Quentin"

    Merle Haggard, "Im Still Your Daddy"
  • [4] b December 24, 2007 - 02:34PM

    Wouldn't it be nice if we were older

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