# What is the best song that begins with the letter K? See rules in OP **URL:** \ **Category:** Cafe Society\ **Tags:** music, mmm-song-poll\ **Created:** [November 8, 2023, 2:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-best-song-that-begins-with-the-letter-k-see-rules-in-op/992822 "2023-11-08T14:22:41Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 3
**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:** [November 8, 2023, 8:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-best-song-that-begins-with-the-letter-k-see-rules-in-op/992822/41 "2023-11-08T20:23:56Z")
Kansas City - Wilbert Harrison Kiss and Say Goodbye - The Manhattans Kiss on My List - Hall and Oates Kodakchrome - Paul Simon ---
**Author:** ![SuntanLotion](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/suntanlotion/32/16165_2.png) [@SuntanLotion](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SuntanLotion)\ **Post date:** [November 8, 2023, 8:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-best-song-that-begins-with-the-letter-k-see-rules-in-op/992822/42 "2023-11-08T20:24:32Z")
Also by Heaven. ---
**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 8, 2023, 8:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-best-song-that-begins-with-the-letter-k-see-rules-in-op/992822/43 "2023-11-08T20:43:05Z")
> [@Procrustus](#): > > > [@EinsteinsHund](#): > > > > Knockin’ On Heaven’s Door - Bob Dylan > > and [Warren Zevon.](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7ZHmmW-75to) > [@SuntanLotion](#): > > Also by Heaven. Yeah, it’s one of Dylan’s most covered songs, hundreds have done it. It’s also one of his most played, because many people choose it for their funeral. ---
**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 8, 2023, 8:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-best-song-that-begins-with-the-letter-k-see-rules-in-op/992822/44 "2023-11-08T20:45:39Z")
Kokomo - Beach Boys ---
**Author:** ![Elmer\_J.Fudd](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/elmer_j.fudd/32/1211_2.png) [@Elmer\_J.Fudd](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Elmer_J.Fudd)\ **Post date:** [November 8, 2023, 9:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-best-song-that-begins-with-the-letter-k-see-rules-in-op/992822/45 "2023-11-08T21:02:31Z")
I’m late to the thread so some of these might have already been nominated: Know Your Enemy - Green Day Kool Thing - Sonic Youth Kozmic Blues - Janice Joplin Kings Of The Wild Frontier - Adam & The Ants Kind of a Drag - The Buckinghams ---
**Author:** ![ChockFullOfHeadyGoodness](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/chockfullofheadygoodness/32/511_2.png) [@ChockFullOfHeadyGoodness](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ChockFullOfHeadyGoodness)\ **Post date:** [November 8, 2023, 9:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-best-song-that-begins-with-the-letter-k-see-rules-in-op/992822/46 "2023-11-08T21:15:51Z")
Keep Your Hands to Yourself - Georgia Satellites Kids in America - Kim Wilde King Kong - The Kinks Kick My Ass - Garbage (originally by Vic Chestnutt) ---
**Author:** ![Elmer\_J.Fudd](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/elmer_j.fudd/32/1211_2.png) [@Elmer\_J.Fudd](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Elmer_J.Fudd)\ **Post date:** [November 8, 2023, 9:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-best-song-that-begins-with-the-letter-k-see-rules-in-op/992822/47 "2023-11-08T21:35:52Z")
> [@Elmer\_J.Fudd](#): > > ’m late to the thread so some of these might have already been nominated: > > Know Your Enemy - Green Day > ~~Kool Thing - Sonic Youth~~ > Kozmic Blues - Janice Joplin > ~~Kings Of The Wild Frontier - Adam & The Ants~~ > Kind of a Drag - The Buckinghams Since those were already nominated, please substitute: ~~King of the Road - Roger Miller~~ King Tut - Steve Martin King of the Surf - The Trashmen ETA: Thanks @Dung_Beetle ---
**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:** [November 8, 2023, 9:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-best-song-that-begins-with-the-letter-k-see-rules-in-op/992822/48 "2023-11-08T21:41:27Z")
Sorry, @Labdad nominated King of the Road in the third post. ---
**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:** [November 8, 2023, 10:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-best-song-that-begins-with-the-letter-k-see-rules-in-op/992822/49 "2023-11-08T22:41:54Z")
Kyrie - Mr. Mister Keep the Fire Burnin’ - REO Speedwagon Kites Without Strings - The 77s Keep Moving - Madness King of the Hill - Roger McGuinn (with Tom Petty) ---
**Author:** ![outlierrn](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/outlierrn/32/3005_2.png) [@outlierrn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/outlierrn)\ **Post date:** [November 9, 2023, 3:21am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-best-song-that-begins-with-the-letter-k-see-rules-in-op/992822/50 "2023-11-09T03:21:23Z")
Kiss From a Rose - Seal Knights of the Round Table - Monty Python _Spamalot_ soundtrack Kill of the Night - Gin Wigmore ---
**Author:** ![GuanoLad](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/guanolad/32/42_2.png) [@GuanoLad](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/GuanoLad)\ **Post date:** [November 9, 2023, 4:47am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-best-song-that-begins-with-the-letter-k-see-rules-in-op/992822/51 "2023-11-09T04:47:20Z")
I’m always late to the party. All the songs I can think of have already been nominated. ---
**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:** [November 9, 2023, 9:12am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-best-song-that-begins-with-the-letter-k-see-rules-in-op/992822/52 "2023-11-09T09:12:00Z")
The following songs have been suggested but not yet selected, if anyone is still struggling: Kiss Me Deadly - Lita Ford Keep Me From Blowin’ Away - Linda Ronstadt Kathleen - Townes Van Zandt ---
**Author:** ![Marvin\_the\_Martian](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/marvin_the_martian/32/2898_2.png) [@Marvin\_the\_Martian](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Marvin_the_Martian)\ **Post date:** [November 9, 2023, 10:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-best-song-that-begins-with-the-letter-k-see-rules-in-op/992822/53 "2023-11-09T22:23:38Z")
Not necessarily my top 5 (except for Kryptonite) but five which haven’t been mentioned: King Harvest - The Band Kryptonite - 3 Doors Down Knights of Cydonia - Muse Kids - MGMT Kidnap the Sandy Claws - Nightmare Before Christmas Soundtrack ---
**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 9, 2023, 10:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-best-song-that-begins-with-the-letter-k-see-rules-in-op/992822/54 "2023-11-09T22:38:47Z")
> [@Marvin\_the\_Martian](#): > > Not necessarily my top 5 (except for Kryptonite) but five which haven’t been mentioned: > > King Harvest - The Band Well, that’s also a good one! ---
**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 10, 2023, 11:29am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-best-song-that-begins-with-the-letter-k-see-rules-in-op/992822/55 "2023-11-10T11:29:30Z")
Let’s do [another letter.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-best-song-that-begins-with-the-letter-b-see-rules-in-op/992931) mmm ---
**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 10, 2023, 12:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-best-song-that-begins-with-the-letter-k-see-rules-in-op/992822/56 "2023-11-10T12:05:36Z")
Kiss the Girl (from The Little Mermaid) - Samuel E. Wright Keep Us Connected (from Star Trek: Strange New Worlds “Subspace Rhapsody”) - Celia Rose Gooding ---
**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:** [November 10, 2023, 1:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-best-song-that-begins-with-the-letter-k-see-rules-in-op/992822/57 "2023-11-10T13:10:18Z")
> [@Mean\_Mr.Mustard](#): > > Let’s do [another letter.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-best-song-that-begins-with-the-letter-b-see-rules-in-op/992931) > > mmm Where’s the polls for this one? ---
**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 10, 2023, 1:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-best-song-that-begins-with-the-letter-k-see-rules-in-op/992822/58 "2023-11-10T13:26:53Z")
What are your favorite K songs? **POLL 1 of 3**. Select up to 10 from this list. _Poll ([view on site](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-best-song-that-begins-with-the-letter-k-see-rules-in-op/992822/58))_ ---
**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 10, 2023, 1:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-best-song-that-begins-with-the-letter-k-see-rules-in-op/992822/59 "2023-11-10T13:28:21Z")
What are your favorite K songs? **POLL 2 of 3**. Select up to 10 from this list. _Poll ([view on site](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-best-song-that-begins-with-the-letter-k-see-rules-in-op/992822/59))_ ---
**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 10, 2023, 1:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-best-song-that-begins-with-the-letter-k-see-rules-in-op/992822/60 "2023-11-10T13:29:48Z")
What are your favorite K songs? **POLL 3 of 3**. Select up to 10 from this list. _Poll ([view on site](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-best-song-that-begins-with-the-letter-k-see-rules-in-op/992822/60))_ [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-best-song-that-begins-with-the-letter-k-see-rules-in-op/992822.md?page=2) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-best-song-that-begins-with-the-letter-k-see-rules-in-op/992822.md?page=4)