# What are your favorite songs that begin with the letter R? See rules in OP: final poll added **URL:** \ **Category:** Cafe Society\ **Tags:** music, mmm-song-poll\ **Created:** [December 12, 2023, 12:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-your-favorite-songs-that-begin-with-the-letter-r-see-rules-in-op-final-poll-added/994479 "2023-12-12T12:21:03Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**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 12, 2023, 12:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-your-favorite-songs-that-begin-with-the-letter-r-see-rules-in-op-final-poll-added/994479/1 "2023-12-12T12:21:03Z")
**Rules** : - Submissions are limited to **5** per person. Please do not post title suggestions or comments on alternative titles. This takes a little of the fun out of the process. It is ok, after the polls are posted, to name titles that have been overlooked. - If you edit your already-posted entry to make a change, I may not see it. Please do not edit your posted list or re-post your entire list – this gets confusing - just add a new post with changes or additions only. **EXAMPLE** : _Remove “A Day In the Life” and add “Disco Duck.”_ - You are allowed to make changes to your entries up until the time that the first polls are posted. - Exclude articles such as “a”, “an”, “the”, etc. that begin the title. Example: “The Hokey Pokey” belongs in the H poll, not the T poll. - Exclude titles that begin with punctuation, such as an apostrophe, parenthesis, etc. - You must include the artist (not the composer, unless they are the same person) or your submission will not be counted. - Polls will appear in this thread once submissions begin to wind down. - Classical releases are excluded. - Final poll, also in this thread, will narrow the field to 10-ish. - Thanks for playing, and hey…let’s be careful out there! ---
**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 12, 2023, 12:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-your-favorite-songs-that-begin-with-the-letter-r-see-rules-in-op-final-poll-added/994479/2 "2023-12-12T12:39:36Z")
Rock And Roll - Velvet Underground Rockaway Beach - The Ramones Rudy Can’t Fail - The Clash Riff Raff - AC/DC Radio Radio - Elvis Costello and the Attractions ---
**Author:** ![dirtball](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/dirtball/32/18772_2.png) [@dirtball](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dirtball)\ **Post date:** [December 12, 2023, 12:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-your-favorite-songs-that-begin-with-the-letter-r-see-rules-in-op-final-poll-added/994479/3 "2023-12-12T12:40:31Z")
[Rollin and Tumblin - North Mississippi Allstars](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P0JsmXJoNcc) [Rattlesnake Shake - Fleetwood Mac](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eq4ehZDuECg) ---
**Author:** ![Q.Q.Switcheroo](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/q.q.switcheroo/32/5713_2.png) [@Q.Q.Switcheroo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Q.Q.Switcheroo)\ **Post date:** [December 12, 2023, 12:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-your-favorite-songs-that-begin-with-the-letter-r-see-rules-in-op-final-poll-added/994479/4 "2023-12-12T12:44:26Z")
Rock Lobster - The B-52s ---
**Author:** ![dirtball](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/dirtball/32/18772_2.png) [@dirtball](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dirtball)\ **Post date:** [December 12, 2023, 12:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-your-favorite-songs-that-begin-with-the-letter-r-see-rules-in-op-final-poll-added/994479/5 "2023-12-12T12:52:05Z")
[Rip This Joint - The Rolling Stones](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2C53QtZkwF8) [Rumble - Link Wray](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ucTg6rZJCu4) ---
**Author:** ![Q.Q.Switcheroo](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/q.q.switcheroo/32/5713_2.png) [@Q.Q.Switcheroo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Q.Q.Switcheroo)\ **Post date:** [December 12, 2023, 1:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-your-favorite-songs-that-begin-with-the-letter-r-see-rules-in-op-final-poll-added/994479/6 "2023-12-12T13:22:21Z")
Radio Free Europe - REM Refractions in the Plastic Pulse - Stereolab Rainy Night in Soho - The Pogues ---
**Author:** ![dirtball](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/dirtball/32/18772_2.png) [@dirtball](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dirtball)\ **Post date:** [December 12, 2023, 1:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-your-favorite-songs-that-begin-with-the-letter-r-see-rules-in-op-final-poll-added/994479/7 "2023-12-12T13:23:37Z")
Rain - The Beatles ---
**Author:** ![Dung\_Beetle](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/dung_beetle/32/7945_2.png) [@Dung\_Beetle](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dung_Beetle)\ **Post date:** [December 12, 2023, 1:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-your-favorite-songs-that-begin-with-the-letter-r-see-rules-in-op-final-poll-added/994479/8 "2023-12-12T13:28:09Z")
Rio - Duran Duran Revelations - Iron Maiden Rime of the Ancient Mariner - Iron Maiden Run to the Hills - Iron Maiden Rebels - Tom Petty ---
**Author:** ![Sigene](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/df788c/32.png) [@Sigene](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sigene)\ **Post date:** [December 12, 2023, 1:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-your-favorite-songs-that-begin-with-the-letter-r-see-rules-in-op-final-poll-added/994479/9 "2023-12-12T13:39:08Z")
Radar Love - Golden Earring Ramblin Man - Allman Brothers Respect - Aretha Franklin Revolution - Beatles Riders of the Storm - Doors ---
**Author:** ![Q.Q.Switcheroo](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/q.q.switcheroo/32/5713_2.png) [@Q.Q.Switcheroo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Q.Q.Switcheroo)\ **Post date:** [December 12, 2023, 1:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-your-favorite-songs-that-begin-with-the-letter-r-see-rules-in-op-final-poll-added/994479/10 "2023-12-12T13:40:20Z")
Ring Them Bells - Bob Dylan ---
**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 12, 2023, 1:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-your-favorite-songs-that-begin-with-the-letter-r-see-rules-in-op-final-poll-added/994479/11 "2023-12-12T13:46:55Z")
Ruby Baby - Donald Fagen River Man - Nick Drake The Return of the Giant Hogweed - Genesis ---
**Author:** ![BlankSlate](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/blankslate/32/80_2.png) [@BlankSlate](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BlankSlate)\ **Post date:** [December 12, 2023, 1:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-your-favorite-songs-that-begin-with-the-letter-r-see-rules-in-op-final-poll-added/994479/12 "2023-12-12T13:47:23Z")
The River - Springsteen Running on Empty - Jackson Browne Rolling in the Deep - Adele Rhiannon - Fleetwood Mac Roxanne - The Police ---
**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 12, 2023, 2:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-your-favorite-songs-that-begin-with-the-letter-r-see-rules-in-op-final-poll-added/994479/13 "2023-12-12T14:25:22Z")
Leaving lots on my list… [River Deep, Mountain High](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uj0wPrN_Y_4) - Ike and Tina Turner [Roland the Headless Thompson Gunner](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wRWCK9zGynA) - Warren Zevon [Reach Out (I’ll Be There)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2EaflX0MWRo) - The Four Tops [Runnin’ Down The Dream](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y1D3a5eDJIs) - Tom Petty [The Revolution Will Not Be Televised](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QnJFhuOWgXg) - Gil Scott-Heron ---
**Author:** ![Ike\_Witt](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/ike_witt/32/283_2.png) [@Ike\_Witt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ike_Witt)\ **Post date:** [December 12, 2023, 2:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-your-favorite-songs-that-begin-with-the-letter-r-see-rules-in-op-final-poll-added/994479/14 "2023-12-12T14:27:29Z")
Rockin’ the Suburbs - Ben Folds Five Rocketman - Elton John Rocket - Smashing Pumpkins Red Barchetta - Rush Ring of Fire - Wall of Voodoo ---
**Author:** ![SunUp](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/ea5d25/32.png) [@SunUp](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SunUp)\ **Post date:** [December 12, 2023, 2:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-your-favorite-songs-that-begin-with-the-letter-r-see-rules-in-op-final-poll-added/994479/15 "2023-12-12T14:29:56Z")
The Rs are pretty strong, though a lot of the songs I’ll be voting for have already been nominated… Rockin’ In The Free World - Neil Young Ring Of Fire - Johnny Cash Rain In The Summertime - The Alarm Royals - Lorde Red Skies - The Fixx ---
**Author:** ![Happy\_Lendervedder](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/happy_lendervedder/32/8488_2.png) [@Happy\_Lendervedder](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Happy_Lendervedder)\ **Post date:** [December 12, 2023, 2:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-your-favorite-songs-that-begin-with-the-letter-r-see-rules-in-op-final-poll-added/994479/16 "2023-12-12T14:30:19Z")
Rainbow Connection, Kermit the Frog Rainy Day Women #12 and #35, Bob Dylan Rehab, Amy Winehouse Runaway, Del Shannon Run-Around, Blues Traveler ---
**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 12, 2023, 2:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-your-favorite-songs-that-begin-with-the-letter-r-see-rules-in-op-final-poll-added/994479/17 "2023-12-12T14:30:39Z")
> [@Dung\_Beetle](#): > > Rio - Duran Duran Ah, it’s Rio by Duran Duran. 😜 [Raining Tacos](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=npjF032TDDQ) - Parry Gripp (shut up, it’s a banging tune) [Rainy Night In Georgia](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bDRbF80NKDU) - Brook Benton [Rebel Girl](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L0oeqAQ1qE8) - Bikini Kill [The Room Where It Happens](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WySzEXKUSZw) - Leslie Odom Jr, cast of _Hamilton_ [Running Up That Hill](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wp43OdtAAkM) - Kate Bush ---
**Author:** ![John\_DiFool](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/john_difool/32/19543_2.png) [@John\_DiFool](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/John_DiFool)\ **Post date:** [December 12, 2023, 2:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-your-favorite-songs-that-begin-with-the-letter-r-see-rules-in-op-final-poll-added/994479/18 "2023-12-12T14:33:31Z")
Remember A Day - Pink Floyd The Rolling People - The Verve Rise - The Cult The Rifle’s Spiral - The Shins Rubycon I - Tangerine Dream ---
**Author:** ![Dung\_Beetle](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/dung_beetle/32/7945_2.png) [@Dung\_Beetle](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dung_Beetle)\ **Post date:** [December 12, 2023, 2:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-your-favorite-songs-that-begin-with-the-letter-r-see-rules-in-op-final-poll-added/994479/19 "2023-12-12T14:44:37Z")
I couldn’t leave out Rio! And it’s true that whenever I hear it I get a big grin on my face remembering that thread. ---
**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 12, 2023, 2:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-your-favorite-songs-that-begin-with-the-letter-r-see-rules-in-op-final-poll-added/994479/20 "2023-12-12T14:46:15Z")
- Rainy Day People – Gordon Lightfoot - Rainy Days and Mondays – Carpenters - Ramblin’ Gamblin’ Man – Bob Seger - Respect Yourself – The Staple Singers - Rocky Mountain High – John Denver [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-your-favorite-songs-that-begin-with-the-letter-r-see-rules-in-op-final-poll-added/994479.md?page=2)