I agree with Melody about that particualr Billie Holiday lyric being a classic. As for the Madonna referenced lyric it's only classic when viewed through the lens of her personal career path and life. A more universally classic lyric spoken by Madonna would be "Poor is the man who's pleasure depends on the permission of another" from Justify My Love.
"Like a Virgin" was a popular song but the opening line is not great. A classic like "Good Morning Heartache" by Billie Holiday should be on this list...
"Goodmorning heartache You all gloomy sight Goodmorning heartache Thought we said goodbye last night"
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Leeat 1-24-2008
I agree with Melody about that particualr Billie Holiday lyric being a classic. As for the Madonna referenced lyric it's only classic when viewed through the lens of her personal career path and life. A more universally classic lyric spoken by Madonna would be "Poor is the man who's pleasure depends on the permission of another" from Justify My Love.
Galloat 2-18-2008
Readers Best Lyrics are 100% better than Best Opening Lyrics
leeloodallas31at 5-25-2009
so fresh and dynamic,an enticing melody
gavinat 8-27-2007
you still rock @ your age baby.Keep it up
Melodyat 8-28-2007
"Like a Virgin" was a popular song but the opening line is not great. A classic like "Good Morning Heartache" by Billie Holiday should be on this list...
"Goodmorning heartache
You all gloomy sight
Goodmorning heartache
Thought we said goodbye last night"
Ellenat 8-28-2007
meh. lame.