# What are your favorite songs that begin with the letter W? See rules in OP: FINAL POLL ADDED **URL:** \ **Category:** Cafe Society\ **Tags:** music, mmm-song-poll\ **Created:** [November 25, 2023, 12:21am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-your-favorite-songs-that-begin-with-the-letter-w-see-rules-in-op-final-poll-added/993658 "2023-11-25T00:21:16Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 3
**Author:** ![flurb](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/51bf81/32.png) [@flurb](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/flurb)\ **Post date:** [November 25, 2023, 6:04am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-your-favorite-songs-that-begin-with-the-letter-w-see-rules-in-op-final-poll-added/993658/41 "2023-11-25T06:04:28Z")
Whiskey Lullaby – Alison Krauss Wannabe – Spice Girls With or Without You – U2 Wanted Dead or Alive – Bon Jovi Working for the Weekend – Loverboy ---
**Author:** ![ekedolphin](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/ekedolphin/32/10003_2.png) [@ekedolphin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ekedolphin)\ **Post date:** [November 25, 2023, 7:33am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-your-favorite-songs-that-begin-with-the-letter-w-see-rules-in-op-final-poll-added/993658/42 "2023-11-25T07:33:06Z")
Will You Love Me Tomorrow - Carole King Wish I Could Fly - Roxette We Don’t Talk About Bruno - Cast of _Encanto_ What’s Love Got to Do with It - Tina Turner Woman - Peter and Gordon ---
**Author:** ![DrDeth](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/b487fb/32.png) [@DrDeth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DrDeth)\ **Post date:** [November 25, 2023, 8:52am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-your-favorite-songs-that-begin-with-the-letter-w-see-rules-in-op-final-poll-added/993658/43 "2023-11-25T08:52:51Z")
What the World needs now- Jackie DeShannon When The Saints Go Marching In— Louis Armstrong When you’re Hot, you’re hot- Jerry Reed What A Wonderful World–Louis Armstrong Why Dont you do Right- Peggy Lee (but I’d accept Jessica Rabbit) ---
**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:** [November 25, 2023, 9:27am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-your-favorite-songs-that-begin-with-the-letter-w-see-rules-in-op-final-poll-added/993658/44 "2023-11-25T09:27:34Z")
What a Fool Believes - The Doobie Brothers the Way You Look Tonight - Erroll Garner Where or When - Erroll Garner 3 down, 2 to go ---
**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:** [November 25, 2023, 9:46am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-your-favorite-songs-that-begin-with-the-letter-w-see-rules-in-op-final-poll-added/993658/45 "2023-11-25T09:46:36Z")
_Wonderful Tonight_ - **Eric Clapton** _Wicked Game_ - **Chris Isaak** _When Doves Cry_ - **Prince** _Wild World_ - **Cat Stevens** _Welcome to the Jungle_ - **Guns N’ Roses** ---
**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:** [November 25, 2023, 11:01am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-your-favorite-songs-that-begin-with-the-letter-w-see-rules-in-op-final-poll-added/993658/46 "2023-11-25T11:01:25Z")
I think this “W” thread has the best batch of songs so far of all these threads. Many, many great songs. ---
**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:** [November 25, 2023, 11:40am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-your-favorite-songs-that-begin-with-the-letter-w-see-rules-in-op-final-poll-added/993658/47 "2023-11-25T11:40:59Z")
> [@P-man](#): > > Replace Willin’ and Witch Doctor with The Weight- Last Waltz version with Staple Singers and Walk on the Wild Side- Lou Reed. Excellent choices, but I hate to see the Witch Doctor go. this was my favorite tune as a 6-year-old, and I smiled when I saw the nomination. Oo-ee-oo-ah-ah. mmm ---
**Author:** ![chela](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/chela/32/21582_2.png) [@chela](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/chela)\ **Post date:** [November 25, 2023, 3:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-your-favorite-songs-that-begin-with-the-letter-w-see-rules-in-op-final-poll-added/993658/48 "2023-11-25T15:03:23Z")
[Without Blame](https://youtu.be/woadGdI6tIQ?si=k9iBkSgqeYhKoDZo) Ismael Lo & Marianne Faithful Wagon Wheel - Old Crow Medicine Show Winter - Tori Amos The Way you look at me - Troll for Trout What’s Up -Dolly Parton / LindaPerry ---
**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:** [November 25, 2023, 3:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-your-favorite-songs-that-begin-with-the-letter-w-see-rules-in-op-final-poll-added/993658/49 "2023-11-25T15:33:55Z")
It was a hard decision. I hope someone picks it up. ---
**Author:** ![Prof.Pepperwinkle](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/prof.pepperwinkle/32/13627_2.png) [@Prof.Pepperwinkle](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Prof.Pepperwinkle)\ **Post date:** [November 25, 2023, 3:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-your-favorite-songs-that-begin-with-the-letter-w-see-rules-in-op-final-poll-added/993658/50 "2023-11-25T15:43:15Z")
Witch Doctor - David Seville Witch Doctor Meets The Purple People Eater - The Big Bopper What Are You Doing New Year’s Eve - Frank Sinatra Winter Wonderland - Dean Martin What Child Is This - John Denver ---
**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:** [November 25, 2023, 3:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-your-favorite-songs-that-begin-with-the-letter-w-see-rules-in-op-final-poll-added/993658/51 "2023-11-25T15:59:42Z")
Walkin’ Shoes - Gerry Mulligan 4 down, 1 to go ---
**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:** [November 25, 2023, 4:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-your-favorite-songs-that-begin-with-the-letter-w-see-rules-in-op-final-poll-added/993658/52 "2023-11-25T16:14:05Z")
> [@Mean\_Mr.Mustard](#): > > I hate to see the Witch Doctor go. > [@P-man](#): > > It was a hard decision. I hope someone picks it up. > [@Prof.Pepperwinkle](#): > > Witch Doctor - David Seville My hero. mmm ---
**Author:** ![RTFirefly](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/c77e96/32.png) [@RTFirefly](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RTFirefly)\ **Post date:** [November 25, 2023, 4:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-your-favorite-songs-that-begin-with-the-letter-w-see-rules-in-op-final-poll-added/993658/53 "2023-11-25T16:31:45Z")
The Walker - Fitz and the Tantrums Wish I Knew You (when I was young) - The Revivalists The Way - Fastball Where Soul Meets Body - Death Cab for Cutie White Winter Hymnal - Fleet Foxes ---
**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:** [November 25, 2023, 4:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-your-favorite-songs-that-begin-with-the-letter-w-see-rules-in-op-final-poll-added/993658/54 "2023-11-25T16:34:56Z")
Walk On By - Dionne Warwick Word On A Wing - David Bowie What Have I Done To Deserve This? - Dusty Springfield & Pet Shop Boys Watch The Moon Come Down - Graham Parker And The Rumour Wake Up Boo! - The Boo Radleys j ---
**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:** [November 25, 2023, 4:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-your-favorite-songs-that-begin-with-the-letter-w-see-rules-in-op-final-poll-added/993658/55 "2023-11-25T16:36:57Z")
> [@EinsteinsHund](#): > > I think this “W” thread has the best batch of songs so far of all these threads. Many, many great songs. Yeah - I was real late to the party and **still** there were two I agonized about leaving out. j ---
**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:** [November 25, 2023, 4:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-your-favorite-songs-that-begin-with-the-letter-w-see-rules-in-op-final-poll-added/993658/56 "2023-11-25T16:39:47Z")
[Want Me Back](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P52rHqq-ugg) - Benee [Welcome To My Island](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hxgcz_6GKX0) - Caroline Polachek [Where Do I Go?](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HU2-LFB_3dk) - Lizzy McAlpine [Winter Song](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LuaDaQ72O3s) - Lucie, Too [We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WA4iX5D9Z64) - Taylor Swift ---
**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:** [November 25, 2023, 4:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-your-favorite-songs-that-begin-with-the-letter-w-see-rules-in-op-final-poll-added/993658/57 "2023-11-25T16:42:53Z")
Walk on By - The Stranglers ---
**Author:** ![SunUp](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/ea5d25/32.png) [@SunUp](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SunUp)\ **Post date:** [November 25, 2023, 4:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-your-favorite-songs-that-begin-with-the-letter-w-see-rules-in-op-final-poll-added/993658/58 "2023-11-25T16:52:57Z")
Wake Me Up When September Ends - Green Day We Found Love - Rihanna What a World, What a World - The Swirling Eddies Walking In Memphis - Marc Cohn We Are Young - Fun. ft. Janelle Monae I had at least ten more (that haven’t been mentioned yet in the thread) that I could play mix-and-match with those five. ---
**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:** [November 25, 2023, 4:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-your-favorite-songs-that-begin-with-the-letter-w-see-rules-in-op-final-poll-added/993658/59 "2023-11-25T16:53:25Z")
[Walking Down Your Street](https://youtu.be/bGEmPClvO4s?feature=shared) - The Bangles [We Stand A Chance](https://youtu.be/6sMoU5esYcc?feature=shared) - Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers ---
**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:** [November 25, 2023, 5:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-your-favorite-songs-that-begin-with-the-letter-w-see-rules-in-op-final-poll-added/993658/60 "2023-11-25T17:05:21Z")
**BREAKING NEWS!** Since the Ws are so fertile, let’s run this one up to 200 tunes (instead of capping it at the usual 150). In other words, everyone gets 2 more picks. Merry Christ…er…Happy Holidays! mmm (note that we are right around 150 at this point) [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-your-favorite-songs-that-begin-with-the-letter-w-see-rules-in-op-final-poll-added/993658.md?page=2) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-your-favorite-songs-that-begin-with-the-letter-w-see-rules-in-op-final-poll-added/993658.md?page=4)