# What are your favorite songs that begin with the letter J? See rules in OP \[final poll added\] **URL:** \ **Category:** Cafe Society\ **Tags:** music, mmm-song-poll\ **Created:** [December 10, 2023, 12:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-your-favorite-songs-that-begin-with-the-letter-j-see-rules-in-op-final-poll-added/994363 "2023-12-10T12:20:49Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 3
**Author:** ![peccavi](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/peccavi/32/388_2.png) [@peccavi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/peccavi)\ **Post date:** [December 10, 2023, 4:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-your-favorite-songs-that-begin-with-the-letter-j-see-rules-in-op-final-poll-added/994363/41 "2023-12-10T16:24:29Z")
This one snuck up on me. Seven (on recount) of my top picks already out there! [Jar of Hearts](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dz7BGlgb5Do) - Christina Perri [Jambalaya (On the Bayou)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xnKOVPXhlnE) - Hank Williams [Jackie](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=agnbUvEQthg) - Sinéad O’Connor [Just a Fool](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mkPDCv8d9HM) - Lauren Ruth Ward [Je Veux](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qIMGuSZbmFI) - ZAZ ---
**Author:** ![Treppenwitz](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/treppenwitz/32/3445_2.png) [@Treppenwitz](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Treppenwitz)\ **Post date:** [December 10, 2023, 4:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-your-favorite-songs-that-begin-with-the-letter-j-see-rules-in-op-final-poll-added/994363/42 "2023-12-10T16:27:37Z")
> [@peccavi](#): > > [Jambalaya (On the Bayou)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xnKOVPXhlnE) - Hank Williams Thank you. I was kicking myself for overlooking that one. j ---
**Author:** ![P-man](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/p-man/32/3606_2.png) [@P-man](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/P-man)\ **Post date:** [December 10, 2023, 4:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-your-favorite-songs-that-begin-with-the-letter-j-see-rules-in-op-final-poll-added/994363/43 "2023-12-10T16:29:32Z")
Please replace Jukin’ with Jokerman (Bob Dylan) ---
**Author:** ![peccavi](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/peccavi/32/388_2.png) [@peccavi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/peccavi)\ **Post date:** [December 10, 2023, 4:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-your-favorite-songs-that-begin-with-the-letter-j-see-rules-in-op-final-poll-added/994363/44 "2023-12-10T16:32:59Z")
> [@Treppenwitz](#): > > Thank you. I was kicking myself for overlooking that one. I think you appreciate this song (it’s no longer eligible for this or a future poll): [![](https://img.youtube.com/vi/Ij1gsqSFHE4/maxresdefault.jpg "If You Don't Like Hank Williams") ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ij1gsqSFHE4) ---
**Author:** ![Treppenwitz](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/treppenwitz/32/3445_2.png) [@Treppenwitz](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Treppenwitz)\ **Post date:** [December 10, 2023, 4:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-your-favorite-songs-that-begin-with-the-letter-j-see-rules-in-op-final-poll-added/994363/45 "2023-12-10T16:35:29Z")
(I’m appreciating it but I’m not sure mmm will in this thread). j ---
**Author:** ![blondebear](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/blondebear/32/1022_2.png) [@blondebear](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/blondebear)\ **Post date:** [December 10, 2023, 5:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-your-favorite-songs-that-begin-with-the-letter-j-see-rules-in-op-final-poll-added/994363/46 "2023-12-10T17:05:41Z")
[Johnee Jingo](https://youtu.be/WNWVFYAzMP8?feature=shared) - Todd Rundgren [Jesus Is Just Alright](https://youtu.be/dl76BkyZFE0?feature=shared) - Doobie Brothers ---
**Author:** ![Thudlow\_Boink](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/thudlow_boink/32/320_2.png) [@Thudlow\_Boink](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Thudlow_Boink)\ **Post date:** [December 10, 2023, 5:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-your-favorite-songs-that-begin-with-the-letter-j-see-rules-in-op-final-poll-added/994363/47 "2023-12-10T17:11:50Z")
[Jet - Paul McCartney and Wings](https://youtu.be/ZwRXxtwcJus) [James - The Bangles](https://youtu.be/FsVAv4A4mHE) [Jesus Wept - Daniel Amos](https://youtu.be/c1wWoO_tV4A) [Jack the Idiot Dunce - The Kinks](https://youtu.be/Gcqf8FFXhJ8) [Josie - Steely Dan](https://youtu.be/qwZ_u_UKb0Q) ---
**Author:** ![Mean\_Mr.Mustard](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/mean_mr.mustard/32/3865_2.png) [@Mean\_Mr.Mustard](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mean_Mr.Mustard)\ **Post date:** [December 10, 2023, 5:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-your-favorite-songs-that-begin-with-the-letter-j-see-rules-in-op-final-poll-added/994363/48 "2023-12-10T17:18:09Z")
> [@Treppenwitz](#): > > > [@peccavi](#): > > > > [Jambalaya (On the Bayou)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xnKOVPXhlnE) - Hank Williams > > Thank you. I was kicking myself for overlooking that one. > > > [@peccavi](#): > > > > I think you appreciate this song (it’s no longer eligible for this or a future poll): > > > [@Treppenwitz](#): > > > > (I’m appreciating it but I’m not sure mmm will in this thread). Nah, I’ve no problem with posting no-longer-eligible titles. And I was going to thank @peccavi for the helping of Jambalaya as well. And I am also familiar with the “If You Don’t Like Hank Williams” tune (but only from the Hank Williams Jr. version). mmm ---
**Author:** ![Jeff\_Lichtman](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/jeff_lichtman/32/1531_2.png) [@Jeff\_Lichtman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jeff_Lichtman)\ **Post date:** [December 10, 2023, 5:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-your-favorite-songs-that-begin-with-the-letter-j-see-rules-in-op-final-poll-added/994363/49 "2023-12-10T17:19:59Z")
Just One Look - Doris Troy Jackson - Johnny Cash and June Carter The Joint Is Jumpin’ - Fats Waller Jump Jive and Wail - Louis Prima Just Dropped In (To See What Condition My Condition Was In) - Kenny Rogers and the First Edition ---
**Author:** ![Mean\_Mr.Mustard](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/mean_mr.mustard/32/3865_2.png) [@Mean\_Mr.Mustard](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mean_Mr.Mustard)\ **Post date:** [December 10, 2023, 5:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-your-favorite-songs-that-begin-with-the-letter-j-see-rules-in-op-final-poll-added/994363/50 "2023-12-10T17:33:24Z")
- Jackie Blue – Ozark Mountain Daredevils - Jackie Wilson Said (I’m In Heaven When You Smile) – Van Morrison - Journey Through the Past – Neil Young - Journey to the Center of the Mind – The Amboy Dukes - Just the Motion – Richard & Linda Thompson ---
**Author:** ![Treppenwitz](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/treppenwitz/32/3445_2.png) [@Treppenwitz](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Treppenwitz)\ **Post date:** [December 10, 2023, 5:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-your-favorite-songs-that-begin-with-the-letter-j-see-rules-in-op-final-poll-added/994363/51 "2023-12-10T17:33:56Z")
> [@Mean\_Mr.Mustard](#): > > Nah, I’ve no problem with posting no-longer-eligible titles. OK, cool, I wasn’t sure about that. And sorry for my overcaution, @peccavi. j ---
**Author:** ![Mean\_Mr.Mustard](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/mean_mr.mustard/32/3865_2.png) [@Mean\_Mr.Mustard](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mean_Mr.Mustard)\ **Post date:** [December 10, 2023, 5:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-your-favorite-songs-that-begin-with-the-letter-j-see-rules-in-op-final-poll-added/994363/52 "2023-12-10T17:37:23Z")
> [@P-man](#): > > Please replace Jukin’ with Jokerman (Bob Dylan) Dunn. mmm ---
**Author:** ![EinsteinsHund](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/einsteinshund/32/8400_2.png) [@EinsteinsHund](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/EinsteinsHund)\ **Post date:** [December 10, 2023, 5:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-your-favorite-songs-that-begin-with-the-letter-j-see-rules-in-op-final-poll-added/994363/53 "2023-12-10T17:43:07Z")
> [@Mean\_Mr.Mustard](#): > > Jackie Wilson Said (I’m In Heaven When You Smile) – Van Morrison Thanks for posting that, and how could I forget it? ---
**Author:** ![pjd](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/pjd/32/3009_2.png) [@pjd](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/pjd)\ **Post date:** [December 10, 2023, 5:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-your-favorite-songs-that-begin-with-the-letter-j-see-rules-in-op-final-poll-added/994363/54 "2023-12-10T17:56:43Z")
Jean Pierre - Miles Smiles Jim - Jack’s Reference Band Just One of Those Things - François Rilhac Jumpin’ Jive - Joe Jackson ---
**Author:** ![Moonrise](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/moonrise/32/14764_2.png) [@Moonrise](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Moonrise)\ **Post date:** [December 10, 2023, 6:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-your-favorite-songs-that-begin-with-the-letter-j-see-rules-in-op-final-poll-added/994363/55 "2023-12-10T18:27:46Z")
[_J’Cours Tout Seul_](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aC6dwTZpgpo) - **William Sheller** [_J’Traine Des Pieds_](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uduL7z8BkOs) - **Olivia Ruiz** _Johnny Come Home_ - **Fine Young Cannibals** _Johnny and Mary_ - **Robert Palmer** ---
**Author:** ![WildaBeast](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/wildabeast/32/6_2.png) [@WildaBeast](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/WildaBeast)\ **Post date:** [December 10, 2023, 7:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-your-favorite-songs-that-begin-with-the-letter-j-see-rules-in-op-final-poll-added/994363/56 "2023-12-10T19:06:56Z")
Literally every song on my list was already taken except for one. Jungle Boogie - Kool and the Gang ---
**Author:** ![SunUp](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/ea5d25/32.png) [@SunUp](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SunUp)\ **Post date:** [December 10, 2023, 7:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-your-favorite-songs-that-begin-with-the-letter-j-see-rules-in-op-final-poll-added/994363/57 "2023-12-10T19:19:54Z")
Just to See Her - Smokey Robinson Just Dance - Lady Gaga Just The Way You Are - Billy Joel Johnny 99 - Bruce Springsteen Join Together - The Who ---
**Author:** ![Ponch8](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/ponch8/32/9883_2.png) [@Ponch8](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ponch8)\ **Post date:** [December 10, 2023, 7:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-your-favorite-songs-that-begin-with-the-letter-j-see-rules-in-op-final-poll-added/994363/58 "2023-12-10T19:38:29Z")
Jacob’s Ladder - Huey Lewis and the News Jammin’ Me - Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers Jimmy Olsen’s Blues - Spin Doctors There are no original Kesha songs starting with J. ---
**Author:** ![Gyrate](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/gyrate/32/3588_2.png) [@Gyrate](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gyrate)\ **Post date:** [December 10, 2023, 8:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-your-favorite-songs-that-begin-with-the-letter-j-see-rules-in-op-final-poll-added/994363/59 "2023-12-10T20:56:32Z")
JCB - Nizlopi Jealous - Labrinth Jersey Girl - Holly Cole Johnny Got A Boom Boom - Imelda May Jump In The Line - Harry Belafonte ---
**Author:** ![blondebear](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/blondebear/32/1022_2.png) [@blondebear](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/blondebear)\ **Post date:** [December 10, 2023, 9:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-your-favorite-songs-that-begin-with-the-letter-j-see-rules-in-op-final-poll-added/994363/60 "2023-12-10T21:28:14Z")
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