Top Classic ROCK Songs of All time

This is one for that slightly seasoned generation

In no particular order, my top ten:

Jefferson Starship's White Rabbit
Aerosmith's Drean On
Billy Idol's White Wedding
Led Zepplin's Stariway To Heaven
Bowie's Young American's
Nirvana's Smells Like Teen Spirit
Janis Joplin's Take A Piece Of My Heart
The Rolling Stones Sympathy For The Devil
Patti Smith's Because The Night
The Doors Break On Through

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I must add
Manfred Mann - Blinded By The Light

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CSN&Y: Suite Judy Blue Eyes

Jimi Hendrix: All Along the Watchtower (or Purple Haze, if you wish)

Cream: Sunshine of Your Love

I would choose Bowie's Changes instead of Young Americans, but that's just me. And when it comes to the Doors, I would nominate Roadhouse Blues rather than Break on Through, but a case could also be made for Light My Fire.

And at the risk of sounding picky, they were still the Jefferson Airplane when White Rabbit was recorded...

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God, I love all of these.
Can I add GOD ONLY KNOWS - The Beach Boys?

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Clarification: should we aim for TOP Rock Songs or FAVORITE Rock Songs? Because, there IS a difference. We could create an "Official BWW Playlist".

Orion? It's your thread. Define, please.

Additions:

Pink Floyd: Money (top) or Shine On You Crazy Diamond (favorite)
Dire Straits: Money for Nothing (top) or Brothers in Arms (favorite)

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My favorite has always been Bohemian Rhapsody, ever since I was in grade school. I know, I know. . . Its not an original answer but I like it.

Paint it Black by the Rolling Stones has always intrigued me. And I've always been a pretty big Doors fan. Their work is completely classic.

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The Who...good point. Tommy works. Or We Won't Get Fooled Again.

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*wipes spit off list*

The Beatles - Across the Universe

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In my personal opinion, the whole Dark Side of the Moon Album by Pink Floyd should be included in the "top classic rock" category, not just "Money." A personal favorite is "Time."

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"And at the risk of sounding picky, they were still the Jefferson Airplane when White Rabbit was recorded..."

I was sitting on the beach when this occured to me and I said to myself "Iflit will correct me on that one."

"Clarification: should we aim for TOP Rock Songs or FAVORITE Rock Songs?"

I went with my personal favorites that most people would know...so, I guess it's whatever. There are lesser known songs that i might choose from some bands instead of their hits but most people wouldn't know what they are. How's that a non-committal answer?

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Don't worry about sabotaging, the intent I had was to find something to do while I waited for the spouse to finsish showering and primping to go to the beach (don't ask cuz I don't know).

Jose, I think the appeal of Janis Joplin was more her style of singing than anything else. It was the same kind of appeal that Billie Holiday had. Janis' voice was far from pleasant and soothing, but it was strong, soulful and full feeling. When she sang, you hear every bit of pain she had lived through.

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There's this guy named Bruce Springsteen ... :)

Who, by the by, wrote "Blinded By the Light." Mandred Mann just covered it. Bruce also wrote "Because the Night" for Patti Smith.

I'd list (not sure if they're 'top' or 'favorite' as much as I'm just trying to list some definitive stuff.)

"Born To Run" by The Boss (although I'm more a "Thunder Road" guy.)

"Tie Your Mother Down" by Queen

"School's Out" by Alice Cooper

"Mississippi Queen" by Mountain

"We Gotta Get Out of This Place" by The Animals

"I Don't Need No Doctor" by Mott the Hoople

"Bang A Gong (Get It On)" By T-Rex

"Lawyers, Guns and Money" by Warren Zevon.

It's punk but I'd put "I Wanna Be Sedated" by The Ramones on any list of great rock

and something by Creem, because if you don't list Creem, rock people will throw shards of glass at your eyes.

Updated On: 7/3/05 at 05:47 PM

Smells Like Teen Spirit is great. However, where are "the doors"? Light my fire, riders on the storm come on people Jim needs remembering!

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