Link Wray’s Rumble

Even if you're not familiar with the song's name, if you're a fan of Quentin Tarantino, you'll instantly recognize Link Wray's Rumble from Pulp Fiction. You can understand that the song must have been of great worry to authorities, especially back in 1958 when it was outlawed in areas like Boston and New York. The song was once compared to an invitation to a knife fight. It's hard to blame anyone for wanting to put an end to a violent song. However, there was a flaw in that line of reasoning.

The song contains no lyrics at all, in case you are unfamiliar. It is only used instrumentally. In fact, it's the only instrumental song that has ever had radio play prohibited due to concerns that it would incite violence. And there's no denying that the music, even without any connection to one of Tarantino's films, is incredibly stylish and slick. However, it is still only a song. There is a lot of mellow guitar and a calm, sensual groove. However, no one is yelling at you or making stabbing threats because nobody speaks at all.