Top 100 Best Classic Rock Songs of All Time

The Top 100 Classic Rock Songs
1-10: Timeless Anthems
- Bohemian Rhapsody – Queen A masterpiece of operatic rock, this genre-defying track remains one of the most beloved songs in music history.
- Smells Like Teen Spirit – Nirvana The anthem of a generation, this grunge classic revolutionized rock in the 1990s.
- Wind of Change – Scorpions A powerful ballad symbolizing hope and change, this track became an anthem for the end of the Cold War.
- Dream On – Aerosmith A heartfelt and soaring ballad that showcases Steven Tyler’s incredible vocal range.
- Back in Black – AC/DC A high-energy rock anthem that embodies the spirit of hard rock.
- Livin’ on a Prayer – Bon Jovi A stadium anthem that inspires perseverance and resilience.
- Stairway to Heaven – Led Zeppelin Often regarded as one of the greatest rock songs of all time, this track is a masterpiece of storytelling and instrumentation.
- Hotel California – Eagles A haunting and enigmatic classic that captures the essence of 1970s rock.
- Sweet Child O’ Mine – Guns N’ Roses Featuring one of the most iconic guitar riffs of all time, this track is a true rock anthem.
- We Will Rock You – Queen A crowd-pleaser with stomping beats and empowering lyrics.
11-30: Rock Essentials
- You Shook Me All Night Long – AC/DC
- Don’t Stop Believin’ – Journey
- Another Brick in the Wall (Part II) – Pink Floyd
- Free Bird – Lynyrd Skynyrd
- Comfortably Numb – Pink Floyd
- Paint It Black – The Rolling Stones
- Born to Run – Bruce Springsteen
- Paradise City – Guns N’ Roses
- Rock You Like a Hurricane – Scorpions
- Highway to Hell – AC/DC
- More Than a Feeling – Boston
- Layla – Derek and the Dominos
- Purple Haze – Jimi Hendrix
- Whole Lotta Love – Led Zeppelin
- Riders on the Storm – The Doors
- Light My Fire – The Doors
- Runnin’ With the Devil – Van Halen
- Creep – Radiohead
- Kashmir – Led Zeppelin
- Under the Bridge – Red Hot Chili Peppers
31-50: Golden Hits
- Baba O’Riley – The Who
- My Generation – The Who
- Black Hole Sun – Soundgarden
- Break on Through (To the Other Side) – The Doors
- American Pie – Don McLean
- Jump – Van Halen
- Crazy Train – Ozzy Osbourne
- The Boys Are Back in Town – Thin Lizzy
- Sweet Home Alabama – Lynyrd Skynyrd
- Gimme Shelter – The Rolling Stones
- Piano Man – Billy Joel
- (I Can’t Get No) Satisfaction – The Rolling Stones
- Enter Sandman – Metallica
- Heroes – David Bowie
- All Along the Watchtower – Jimi Hendrix
- Tush – ZZ Top
- Bad to the Bone – George Thorogood & The Destroyers
- Brown Eyed Girl – Van Morrison
- The Joker – Steve Miller Band
- Black Betty – Ram Jam
51-100: More Iconic Tracks
- Go Your Own Way – Fleetwood Mac
- Somebody to Love – Queen
- With or Without You – U2
- Even Flow – Pearl Jam
- Roundabout – Yes
- Smoke on the Water – Deep Purple
- Feel Like Makin’ Love – Bad Company
- Fortunate Son – Creedence Clearwater Revival
- No Woman, No Cry – Bob Marley and The Wailers
- Immigrant Song – Led Zeppelin
- Knocking on Heaven’s Door – Bob Dylan
- Time – Pink Floyd
- Rebel Rebel – David Bowie
- Have You Ever Seen the Rain – Creedence Clearwater Revival
- Blitzkrieg Bop – Ramones
- Lola – The Kinks
- Wish You Were Here – Pink Floyd
- The Chain – Fleetwood Mac
- House of the Rising Sun – The Animals
- Proud Mary – Creedence Clearwater Revival
- Losing My Religion – R.E.M.
- Breakdown – Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers
- Born to Be Wild – Steppenwolf
- Sharp Dressed Man – ZZ Top
- Ohio – Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young
- White Room – Cream
- Carry On Wayward Son – Kansas
- Running on Empty – Jackson Browne
- Peace of Mind – Boston
- Ramblin’ Man – The Allman Brothers Band
- You Really Got Me – The Kinks
- Simple Man – Lynyrd Skynyrd
- Fly Like an Eagle – Steve Miller Band
- Jessica – The Allman Brothers Band
- Turn the Page – Bob Seger
- Rock and Roll All Nite – KISS
- Piece of My Heart – Janis Joplin
- Edge of Seventeen – Stevie Nicks
- Bang a Gong (Get It On) – T. Rex
- Life in the Fast Lane – Eagles
- Old Time Rock & Roll – Bob Seger
- Rockin’ in the Free World – Neil Young
- I Love Rock ‘n Roll – Joan Jett & The Blackhearts
- Hot Blooded – Foreigner
- Do You Feel Like We Do – Peter Frampton
- We’re an American Band – Grand Funk Railroad
- Tequila Sunrise – Eagles
- Hey Jude – The Beatles
- Let It Be – The Beatles
- Here Comes the Sun – The Beatles
Each of these songs represents the pinnacle of classic rock. From unforgettable guitar riffs to powerful lyrics, these tracks are the foundation of a genre that continues to inspire generations of music lovers. Add them to your playlist and enjoy the magic of classic rock!
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