Springsteen - Thunder Road.
Best Rock Song Of ALL TIME?
Yeah, I know. There's no such thing, being that this kind of thing is highly subjective and all, but I believe that there are some rock songs that are not only so iconic that they embody the very heart of what rock and roll is, but transcend the genre itself to redefine what we consider it to be.
My entry: Queen - Bohemian Rhapsody
This song changed it all for me back when I was just 13 years old and heard it on the radio. Even now I learn something new each time I listen to it. I don't believe there is any song like it in the history of rock. Its genius is as evident today as it was the day it was released.
I don't consider this an argument, just an opinion. I will only contend that in order to be considered for the honor of best rock song of all time that it be a song that is more than just a catchy tune. Those are a dime a dozen in this landscape. Great songs take it to the next level. Bohemian Rhapsody does this more than any song in my opinion, but I know there are many others that fit this criteria. I'd like to hear your opinions.
My entry: Queen - Bohemian Rhapsody
This song changed it all for me back when I was just 13 years old and heard it on the radio. Even now I learn something new each time I listen to it. I don't believe there is any song like it in the history of rock. Its genius is as evident today as it was the day it was released.
I don't consider this an argument, just an opinion. I will only contend that in order to be considered for the honor of best rock song of all time that it be a song that is more than just a catchy tune. Those are a dime a dozen in this landscape. Great songs take it to the next level. Bohemian Rhapsody does this more than any song in my opinion, but I know there are many others that fit this criteria. I'd like to hear your opinions.
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All great responses. I'll nominate a couple of others: Clapton- Layla Allman Bros- In Memory of Elizabeth Reed Live @ Fillmore Statesboro BLUES disqualified. Janis- Ball and Chain Van Halen- Jump! Dead- Truckin' Creedence/J. Fogarty- pick one...Lodi, Proud Mary, Born on the Bayou, Fortunate Son. Probably the best rock songwriter since Lennon. But I think for pure rock energy I'd have to go w Sympathy for the Devil. |
Rock'n'Roll: Jerry Lee Lewis, Great Balls of Fire, Whole Lot of Shakin' Little Richard, Tutti Frutti, Good Golly Miss Molly, Rip It Up Elvis, Hound Dog, Jailhouse Rock, All Shook Up Carl Perkins, Blue Suede Shoes, Everybody's Trying To Be My Baby Rock: The Who, I Can See For Miles Jefferson Airplane, Somebody To Love |
If this song comes on when I am in the car especially in traffic, I have two choices. Turn off the radio or pull over and listen to it else risk an accident. |
Best rock song of all time? That's a question that has no answer. Here are my top 5 as of this minute (tomorrow this will probably change) 5. I'm A Man (Spencer Davis Group) 4. Sweet Emotion (Aerosmith) 3. Sympathy For The Devil (The Rolling Stones) 2. The Song Remains The Same (Led Zeppelin) 1. Paint It Black (The Rolling Stones) |
