# 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:** 2
**Author:** ![zimaane](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/z/a3d4f5/32.png) [@zimaane](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/zimaane)\ **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/994479/21 "2023-12-12T14:46:34Z")
Rock and Roll - Led Zeppelin Ramble On - Led Zeppelin Rock and Roll High School - The Ramones La Rueda - Frankie Ruiz Reptile - The Church ---
**Author:** ![Dancer\_Flight](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/dancer_flight/32/7601_2.png) [@Dancer\_Flight](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dancer_Flight)\ **Post date:** [December 12, 2023, 3:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-your-favorite-songs-that-begin-with-the-letter-r-see-rules-in-op-final-poll-added/994479/22 "2023-12-12T15:42:52Z")
[Race for the Sun](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ad8Rm0bRvZo) - 3 Doors Down [Rack 'em Up](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6HkSkjnBJNQ) - Jonny Lang Radio On - Naomi Striemer (Only version I can find on YouTube is Heather Smalls’, Naomi’s is much better) [Radioactive](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ktvTqknDobU) - Imagine Dragons … many entries skipped … [Rule the World](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ukigjUvwAR4) - Walk of the Earth ---
**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 12, 2023, 4:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-your-favorite-songs-that-begin-with-the-letter-r-see-rules-in-op-final-poll-added/994479/23 "2023-12-12T16:08:48Z")
[Remember](https://youtu.be/SwYN7mTi6HM?feature=shared) - Greg Kihn ---
**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 12, 2023, 4:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-your-favorite-songs-that-begin-with-the-letter-r-see-rules-in-op-final-poll-added/994479/24 "2023-12-12T16:35:14Z")
Roam - The B-52s Roll Over Beethoven - Chuck Berry Once again, the other songs I wanted to nominate were already picked. I know no matter when you start these threads someone will be at a disadvantage, but maybe we could stagger the start times instead of _always_ starting them at 4am in my time zone and effectively giving the people on the east coast a head start. ---
**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, 4:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-your-favorite-songs-that-begin-with-the-letter-r-see-rules-in-op-final-poll-added/994479/25 "2023-12-12T16:46:56Z")
> [@WildaBeast](#): > > I know no matter when you start these threads someone will be at a disadvantage, but maybe we could stagger the start times instead of _always_ starting them at 4am in my time zone and effectively giving the people on the east coast a head start. I think of the regular posters to mmm’s letter threads, I have the biggest advantage because it’s always in the early afternoon here when the threads start, when I’m usually sitting in front of my laptop and browse the dope. I think for the last three threads, I was the first responder. ---
**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 12, 2023, 4:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-your-favorite-songs-that-begin-with-the-letter-r-see-rules-in-op-final-poll-added/994479/26 "2023-12-12T16:49:02Z")
[Run Run Run](https://youtu.be/cp0kajdrs94?feature=shared) - The Who ---
**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 12, 2023, 4:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-your-favorite-songs-that-begin-with-the-letter-r-see-rules-in-op-final-poll-added/994479/27 "2023-12-12T16:49:56Z")
Ready Or Not - The Fugees Relax - Frankie Goes To Hollywood [Roll Away The Stone - Mott The Hoople](https://youtu.be/aUWYF5hZfZM?feature=shared) [Ride A White Swan - T Rex](https://youtu.be/skjvDLpeh4c?feature=shared) Reeling In The Years - Steely Dan 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 12, 2023, 4:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-your-favorite-songs-that-begin-with-the-letter-r-see-rules-in-op-final-poll-added/994479/28 "2023-12-12T16:50:23Z")
> [@WildaBeast](#): > > maybe we could stagger the start times… Sorry, I have to do it when it works for me. Also, this was never intended as any sort of competition. You’ll notice that I often wait a full day before submitting my own nominations. mmm ---
**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, 4:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-your-favorite-songs-that-begin-with-the-letter-r-see-rules-in-op-final-poll-added/994479/29 "2023-12-12T16:52:08Z")
Heh. Because my lists are so long, I’d rather do my nomination **later** to let others winnow down my list by selecting some of the items on it. But if I wait too long I miss the nomination window. ---
**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, 4:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-your-favorite-songs-that-begin-with-the-letter-r-see-rules-in-op-final-poll-added/994479/30 "2023-12-12T16:53:17Z")
Yeah me too. I liked having Rocketman and Ring of Fire and Rain already picked. It opened up slots for me. ---
**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, 4:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-your-favorite-songs-that-begin-with-the-letter-r-see-rules-in-op-final-poll-added/994479/31 "2023-12-12T16:53:33Z")
> [@WildaBeast](#): > > Once again, the other songs I wanted to nominate were already picked. I know no matter when you start these threads someone will be at a disadvantage, but maybe we could stagger the start times instead of _always_ starting them at 4am in my time zone and effectively giving the people on the east coast a head start. For me, ‘R’ is a particularly rich letter for songs. I still have 20+ non-nominated songs on my list, with at least 5 that will be 🤦‍♂️ if they aren’t suggested by someone before we close this one out. ---
**Author:** ![pulykamell](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/pulykamell/32/3166_2.png) [@pulykamell](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/pulykamell)\ **Post date:** [December 12, 2023, 4:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-your-favorite-songs-that-begin-with-the-letter-r-see-rules-in-op-final-poll-added/994479/32 "2023-12-12T16:56:14Z")
Let’s see. I haven’t contributed in awhile: Reel Around the Fountain - The Smiths Respectable Street - XTC Requiem por un con - Serge Gainsbourg Roadrunner - Modern Lovers Ribs- Lorde ---
**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 12, 2023, 5:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-your-favorite-songs-that-begin-with-the-letter-r-see-rules-in-op-final-poll-added/994479/33 "2023-12-12T17:01:28Z")
[Ram On](https://youtu.be/Q3wlxujmD3A?feature=shared) - Paul McCartney ---
**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 12, 2023, 5:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-your-favorite-songs-that-begin-with-the-letter-r-see-rules-in-op-final-poll-added/994479/34 "2023-12-12T17:08:30Z")
Rock & Roll Lifestyle - Cake Rock & Roll Band - Boston Rubberband Man, The - The Spinners ---
**Author:** ![Dogginit](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/dogginit/32/16920_2.png) [@Dogginit](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dogginit)\ **Post date:** [December 12, 2023, 5:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-your-favorite-songs-that-begin-with-the-letter-r-see-rules-in-op-final-poll-added/994479/35 "2023-12-12T17:38:44Z")
Renegades of Funk - Rage Against The Machine Roll In My Sweet Baby’s Arms - Flatt & Scruggs Rooster - Alice In Chains Rough Boys - Pete Townsend Radioactive - The Firm ---
**Author:** ![Pardel-Lux](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/pardel-lux/32/20182_2.png) [@Pardel-Lux](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Pardel-Lux)\ **Post date:** [December 12, 2023, 5:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-your-favorite-songs-that-begin-with-the-letter-r-see-rules-in-op-final-poll-added/994479/36 "2023-12-12T17:53:44Z")
[Rock ‘N’ Roll Suicide](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9jg4ekLG9Zo) - David Bowie [Ruby Tuesday](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ADtnUC_ctNk) - The Rolling Stones [Run Run Run](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lUP2OQap0-8) - The Velvet Underground [Raspberry Beret](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l7vRSu_wsNc) - Prince And The Revolution [Radio Ga Ga](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=azdwsXLmrHE) - Queen ---
**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 12, 2023, 6:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-your-favorite-songs-that-begin-with-the-letter-r-see-rules-in-op-final-poll-added/994479/37 "2023-12-12T18:15:07Z")
> [@BlankSlate](#): > > The River - Springsteen > … > Rhiannon - Fleetwood Mac These two for sure, thanks ! _Rock Me Amadeus_ - **Falco** _Rebel Yell_ - **Billy Idol** _Rapture_ - **Blondie** _Relax_ - **Frankie Goes To Hollywood** _(The) Road to Hell_ - **Chris Rea** ---
**Author:** ![MrDibble](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/mrdibble/32/114_2.png) [@MrDibble](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MrDibble)\ **Post date:** [December 12, 2023, 6:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-your-favorite-songs-that-begin-with-the-letter-r-see-rules-in-op-final-poll-added/994479/38 "2023-12-12T18:16:37Z")
[Reckless Driving](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dw9qEj9JQpE) - Lizzy Mcalpine [Running With the Wolves](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=06ht9MyJLT4) - Aurora [Runaway](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d_HlPboLRL8) - Aurora [A Real Thing](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vd2Rps0cMdo) - The Beths [Ripples](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Yv8OmwZZ6I) - Beabadoobe ---
**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 12, 2023, 6:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-your-favorite-songs-that-begin-with-the-letter-r-see-rules-in-op-final-poll-added/994479/39 "2023-12-12T18:25:58Z")
> [@peccavi](#): > > For me, ‘R’ is a particularly rich letter for songs. I still have 20+ non-nominated songs on my list, with at least 5 that will be 🤦‍♂️ if they aren’t suggested by someone before we close this one out. Yeah, I’ve noticed other people seem to have more extensive musical knowledge than I do. For me, when the songs I had already thought of have already been picked, I struggle to come up with alternates. And very often my nominees end up breaking down to “The only five songs in WildaBeast’s music collection that start with the current letter that haven’t been mentioned yet”, rather than my actual _favorite_ songs. ---
**Author:** ![saucywench](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/85e7bf/32.png) [@saucywench](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/saucywench)\ **Post date:** [December 12, 2023, 6:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-your-favorite-songs-that-begin-with-the-letter-r-see-rules-in-op-final-poll-added/994479/40 "2023-12-12T18:27:58Z")
1. Rocky Mountain Way - Joe Walsh [Previous 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=1) [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=3)