# What is the best song that begins with the letter \*\*P\*\*? See rules in OP **URL:** \ **Category:** Cafe Society\ **Tags:** music, mmm-song-poll\ **Created:** [November 14, 2023, 1:07am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-best-song-that-begins-with-the-letter-p-see-rules-in-op/993092 "2023-11-14T01:07:52Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 3
**Author:** ![zimaane](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/z/a3d4f5/32.png) [@zimaane](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/zimaane)\ **Post date:** [November 14, 2023, 2:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-best-song-that-begins-with-the-letter-p-see-rules-in-op/993092/41 "2023-11-14T14:38:30Z")
Petit Pays - Cesaria Evora Paradise by the Dashboard Lights - Meatloaf Please please me - The Beatles The Pina Colada Song - Rupert Holmes Pinball Wizard - The Who ---
**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 14, 2023, 2:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-best-song-that-begins-with-the-letter-p-see-rules-in-op/993092/42 "2023-11-14T14:53:53Z")
Porcupine - Echo and the Bunnymen A Promise - Echo and the Bunnymen Pygmalion - Lycia A Presence in the Woods - Lycia Psychonaut - Fields of the Nephilim ---
**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:** [November 14, 2023, 3:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-best-song-that-begins-with-the-letter-p-see-rules-in-op/993092/43 "2023-11-14T15:08:19Z")
Poison Arrow - Sonic Youth ---
**Author:** ![Labdad](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/439d5e/32.png) [@Labdad](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Labdad)\ **Post date:** [November 14, 2023, 3:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-best-song-that-begins-with-the-letter-p-see-rules-in-op/993092/44 "2023-11-14T15:17:37Z")
Prodigal Son - The Rolling Stones Plastic Fantastic Lover - Jefferson Airplane Pride of Man - Quicksilver Messenger Service Pilgrims Progress - Procol Harum Presence of the Lord - Blind Faith ---
**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:** [November 14, 2023, 4:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-best-song-that-begins-with-the-letter-p-see-rules-in-op/993092/45 "2023-11-14T16:18:20Z")
Pela Luz dos Olhos Teus - Antônio Carlos Jobim and Miúcha Pretty Pursuasion - R.E.M. Pressure Drop - Toots and the Maytals Pump Up The Jam - Technotronic Poker Face - Lady Gaga ---
**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 14, 2023, 4:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-best-song-that-begins-with-the-letter-p-see-rules-in-op/993092/46 "2023-11-14T16:36:05Z")
[Phasors On Stun](https://youtu.be/6SO8x_j-4Iw?feature=shared) - FM [Pulling Mussels (From The Shell)](https://youtu.be/Hn0Rzi1s5iU?feature=shared) - Squeeze [Picture Book](https://youtu.be/B7encWb7lNQ?feature=shared) - The Kinks [Pipeline](https://youtu.be/L6zR7qJ9frA?feature=shared) - The Chantays [Perpetual Change](https://youtu.be/OZ5av777ANk?si=XX2wzmsh6Ls3lg0d) - Yes ---
**Author:** ![RTFirefly](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/c77e96/32.png) [@RTFirefly](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RTFirefly)\ **Post date:** [November 14, 2023, 4:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-best-song-that-begins-with-the-letter-p-see-rules-in-op/993092/47 "2023-11-14T16:37:02Z")
Put Your Records On - Corinne Bailey Rae Pompeii - Bastille Pledging My Time - Dylan Precious Angel - Dylan Paperback Writer - Beatles ---
**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 14, 2023, 4:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-best-song-that-begins-with-the-letter-p-see-rules-in-op/993092/48 "2023-11-14T16:39:57Z")
> [@RTFirefly](#): > > Paperback Writer - Beatles Well, that came late! ---
**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 14, 2023, 5:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-best-song-that-begins-with-the-letter-p-see-rules-in-op/993092/49 "2023-11-14T17:02:58Z")
> [@zimaane](#): > > Paradise by the Dashboard Lights - Meatloaf > Please please me - The Beatles > Pinball Wizard - The Who All 3 have already been submitted. > [@zimaane](#): > > The Pina Colada Song - Rupert Holmes Ineligible. The correct title is “(Escape) The Pina Colada Song”. > [@EinsteinsHund](#): > > > [@RTFirefly](#): > > > > Paperback Writer - Beatles > > Well, that came late! This was on my _Hey You Guys Forgot!_ list. mmm ---
**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 14, 2023, 5:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-best-song-that-begins-with-the-letter-p-see-rules-in-op/993092/50 "2023-11-14T17:04:03Z")
We have room for 19 more before we shut 'er down. 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:** [November 14, 2023, 5:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-best-song-that-begins-with-the-letter-p-see-rules-in-op/993092/51 "2023-11-14T17:06:16Z")
Do you need them fast so those of us who already posted five can have another shot? Because I have some more. ---
**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 14, 2023, 5:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-best-song-that-begins-with-the-letter-p-see-rules-in-op/993092/52 "2023-11-14T17:08:19Z")
> [@WildaBeast](#): > > Pinball Wizard - The Who Duplicate, have another. mmm ---
**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 14, 2023, 5:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-best-song-that-begins-with-the-letter-p-see-rules-in-op/993092/53 "2023-11-14T17:10:03Z")
> [@EinsteinsHund](#): > > Do you need them fast so those of us who already posted five can have another shot? Because I have some more. Nope, limit of 5 per person. mmm ---
**Author:** ![RTFirefly](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/c77e96/32.png) [@RTFirefly](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RTFirefly)\ **Post date:** [November 14, 2023, 5:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-best-song-that-begins-with-the-letter-p-see-rules-in-op/993092/54 "2023-11-14T17:31:57Z")
> [@EinsteinsHund](#): > > Well, that came late! Yeah, I was surprised to find it hadn’t already been picked! ---
**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:** [November 14, 2023, 5:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-best-song-that-begins-with-the-letter-p-see-rules-in-op/993092/55 "2023-11-14T17:33:39Z")
> [@Mean\_Mr.Mustard](#): > > > [@WildaBeast](#): > > > > Pinball Wizard - The Who > > Duplicate, have another. > > mmm Is it? The one posted prior to mine was Elton John’s version, which was a cover of The Who’s version, was it not? ---
**Author:** ![SunUp](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/ea5d25/32.png) [@SunUp](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SunUp)\ **Post date:** [November 14, 2023, 5:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-best-song-that-begins-with-the-letter-p-see-rules-in-op/993092/56 "2023-11-14T17:43:28Z")
I had three Beatles songs on my list, and ended up going with just one of them. I was hoping someone would nominate Paperback Writer, 'cause I still want to vote for it… ---
**Author:** ![RTFirefly](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/c77e96/32.png) [@RTFirefly](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RTFirefly)\ **Post date:** [November 14, 2023, 5:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-best-song-that-begins-with-the-letter-p-see-rules-in-op/993092/57 "2023-11-14T17:54:15Z")
> [@WildaBeast](#): > > when I Googled it I learned apparently the actual title is “Oh, Pretty Woman”. So I am thinking it belongs in the ‘O’ thread. I really think that ‘Oh’ at the beginning of a song title is more in line with ‘a’, ‘the’, etc. IMHO, “Oh, Pretty Woman” should be here under P, and whenever we do V, the Decemberists’ “Oh, Valencia” belongs there and not with O. ---
**Author:** ![Teuton](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/teuton/32/3864_2.png) [@Teuton](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Teuton)\ **Post date:** [November 14, 2023, 6:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-best-song-that-begins-with-the-letter-p-see-rules-in-op/993092/58 "2023-11-14T18:03:35Z")
The Prophet’s Song - Queen Pennyroyal Tea - Nirvana (Live Unplugged version) Papillon - Editors Profit in Peace - Ocean Colour Scene Pure Shores - All Saints ---
**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 14, 2023, 6:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-best-song-that-begins-with-the-letter-p-see-rules-in-op/993092/59 "2023-11-14T18:19:01Z")
Photograph - Ringo Starr Poison Arrow - ABC Prayer Wheel - Daniel Amos Pressure - Billy Joel Phony Eyes - The 77s ---
**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 14, 2023, 6:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-best-song-that-begins-with-the-letter-p-see-rules-in-op/993092/60 "2023-11-14T18:44:06Z")
> [@WildaBeast](#): > > > [@Mean\_Mr.Mustard](#): > > > > > [@WildaBeast](#): > > > > > > Pinball Wizard - The Who > > > > Duplicate, have another. > > > > mmm > > Is it? The one posted prior to mine was Elton John’s version, which was a cover of The Who’s version, was it not? Sorry, you are correct. mmm [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-best-song-that-begins-with-the-letter-p-see-rules-in-op/993092.md?page=2) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-best-song-that-begins-with-the-letter-p-see-rules-in-op/993092.md?page=4)