Entre_Perpetuo Posted August 28, 2021 Share Posted August 28, 2021 What song do you think best epitomizes rock from that golden age during the 60s, 70s, 80s, and a bit of the 90s that radio likes to call "classic rock?" Not what song is the best! Not even close to that. Just what song would you show an alien first who asked what is classic rock? For me, I think it has to be "Rock And Roll All Nite" by Kiss, but only the live cut from Alive! It's got the heavy guitars, the danceable groove, the killer guitar solo, that massive chorus, it's a rock and roll party in about 3 minutes. Plus you can hear the 1000s of screaming fans all the way through. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RushFanForever Posted August 28, 2021 Share Posted August 28, 2021 (edited) Queen - Bohemian Rhapsody Edited August 28, 2021 by RushFanForever 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Entre_Perpetuo Posted August 28, 2021 Author Share Posted August 28, 2021 Queen - Bohemian Rhapsody Well I can't possibly disagree. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laughedatbytime Posted August 28, 2021 Share Posted August 28, 2021 The Who - Won't Get Fooled Again 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbine Freight Posted August 28, 2021 Share Posted August 28, 2021 Hotel California 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fordgalaxy Posted August 28, 2021 Share Posted August 28, 2021 Sweet Home Alabama 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nova Carmina Posted August 28, 2021 Share Posted August 28, 2021 "Rock 'n' Roll" by Led Zeppelin or "Train Kept a' Rollin'" by a million different acts, but the Aerosmith version is good. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_hi_water._ Posted August 28, 2021 Share Posted August 28, 2021 "Bohemian Rhapsody" duhhhhh 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReRushed Posted August 28, 2021 Share Posted August 28, 2021 Jumpin' Jack Flash 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReRushed Posted August 28, 2021 Share Posted August 28, 2021 "Bohemian Rhapsody" is a production marvel. A masterpiece of studio wizardry. With that said, I can live the rest of my life and never hear it again and I would be perfectly happy. The song is played to death. A song like "Jumpin' Jack Flash" never seems to bore me. It's a simple riff based song I never tire of. Simplicity and brevity over complexity and length. Just my humble opinion... 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RushFanForever Posted August 28, 2021 Share Posted August 28, 2021 (edited) I remember 30 years ago seeing a list of the greatest classic rock songs published in the Vancouver Sun newspaper from Rock 101 CFMI-FM. One rarity song listed was 'Drivin' With Your Eyes Closed' by Don Henley. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YvFeuSARN8A Edited August 28, 2021 by RushFanForever Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnRogers Posted August 28, 2021 Share Posted August 28, 2021 I Need a Lover - John Mellencamp, the full version with the guitars and piano. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RushFanForever Posted August 28, 2021 Share Posted August 28, 2021 I Need a Lover - John Mellencamp, the full version with the guitars and piano. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4t7ZUzGoll0 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lCets1eNhh0 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Entre_Perpetuo Posted August 28, 2021 Author Share Posted August 28, 2021 "Bohemian Rhapsody" is a production marvel. A masterpiece of studio wizardry. With that said, I can live the rest of my life and never hear it again and I would be perfectly happy. The song is played to death. A song like "Jumpin' Jack Flash" never seems to bore me. It's a simple riff based song I never tire of. Simplicity and brevity over complexity and length. Just my humble opinion... Fair enough! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goose Posted August 29, 2021 Share Posted August 29, 2021 The Who - Won't Get Fooled AgainGood choice. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Entre_Perpetuo Posted August 29, 2021 Author Share Posted August 29, 2021 Kinda surprised no one's mentioned Smoke On The Water yet. Talk about ubiquitous! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueschica Posted August 29, 2021 Share Posted August 29, 2021 The Who - Won't Get Fooled Again Love that one but I think I would go with Behind Blue Eyes. Both are just classic classic though! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zepphead Posted August 29, 2021 Share Posted August 29, 2021 Being the old dinosaur that I am, I choose either Stairway To Heaven or Smoke On The Waterhttp://www.greatdanegraphics.com/content/images/thumbs/0036958_rock-n-roll-dino-emb_385.jpeg 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
treeduck Posted August 29, 2021 Share Posted August 29, 2021 What song do you think best epitomizes rock from that golden age during the 60s, 70s, 80s, and a bit of the 90s that radio likes to call "classic rock?" Not what song is the best! Not even close to that. Just what song would you show an alien first who asked what is classic rock? For me, I think it has to be "Rock And Roll All Nite" by Kiss, but only the live cut from Alive! It's got the heavy guitars, the danceable groove, the killer guitar solo, that massive chorus, it's a rock and roll party in about 3 minutes. Plus you can hear the 1000s of screaming fans all the way through. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lurkst Posted August 29, 2021 Share Posted August 29, 2021 The Spirit Of Radio We're Rush fans after all ;) 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fridge Posted August 29, 2021 Share Posted August 29, 2021 Boston - More than a Feeling It may not be the very best of all the songs but it has all the requisite ingredients of what makes classic rock "classic" 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krystal Posted August 29, 2021 Share Posted August 29, 2021 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RushFanForever Posted August 29, 2021 Share Posted August 29, 2021 Boston - More than a Feeling It may not be the very best of all the songs but it has all the requisite ingredients of what makes classic rock "classic" From Rolling Stone. Flashback: Nirvana Play a Bit of Boston’s ‘More Than a Feeling’ Now some will claim Nirvana is classic rock many years later. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KenJennings Posted August 29, 2021 Share Posted August 29, 2021 Ten years ago I would've said Old Time Rock and Roll by Bob Seger. But I fear that has slipped from Classic Rock to Oldies. Which is weird, because it's not even THAT old. I just feel like it played to an older sound than a lot of other songs in that era. So now, I think I'd go with a song that's just two years newer with Don't Stop Believing by Journey. It's definitely overplayed, but almost universally one that people sing along to. It's got the easy to digest four chords of pop rock, and vocals that just pull you in as a wannabe participant. It's bright, uplifting and energetic- and I think it best defines today's view of classic rock. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueschica Posted August 29, 2021 Share Posted August 29, 2021 Bruce doesn't get a lot of love around here, but. . . . Born To Run, just because you gotta love the saxophone! Also, it has girls, cars, and the beach. :) Jumpin' Jack Flash for some reason as well. Excellent chord structure and "in fact it's a gas" is a great lyric. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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