The Most Iconic Opening Lyrics in Rock – Stories Behind the Lines That Hooked UsProfessor of Rock There is something about an opening lyric that can make or break a song. And as a lyricist, when you get it right, it launches your song into the stratosphere. For today’s show, we’re paying h...1 year agoThe Most Iconic Opening Lyrics in Rock – Stories Behind the Lines That Hooked UsProfessor of Rock0:00 / 0:00Use this feed in your RSS readerCopy the publisher’s public feed URL, or build an OPML reading list for another reader.Copy RSS URL Open RSS feed · Find feeds & export OPMLKeep up with this sourceFollow this sourceKeep this source in your dashboard and return to its latest articles. Email alerts are managed separately in Settings.FetchFeeds groups articles by feed so you can follow sources, compare coverage, and save stories for later.Back to all articles from Professor of RockMore from this feedChoose another story from Professor of Rock.How Gregg Allman’s Late-Night Break-In Led to the Creation of “Midnight Rider”How Joan Jett Turned a Rejected B-Side Into “I Love Rock ‘n Roll” – A #1 Smash HitInterview with Eric Burdon: The Mystery Behind “House of the Rising Sun” and Its Unknown OriginsHow a Botched Lyric Turned “Blinded by the Light” Into Rock’s Funniest Misheard Song5 Bad Songs by Great Artists – When Legends Missed the MarkHow Toto’s “Africa” Became the Most Overplayed Yet Impossible-to-Hate SongHow a One-Night Stand Inspired a 70s ClassicRevisiting the Top 10 Songs of 1986 – Which Hits Have Stood the Test of Time?