Rock as a genre of pop music emerged relatively recently, but quickly acquired the status of a cultural phenomenon. Nowadays rock music is an integral part of life. She inspires and fits perfectly into the rhythm of modern reality. Some rock songs resemble pop music, some contain unambiguous notes of protest, and some have even been able to influence the political foundations of the world.
Introducing top ten rock songs of all time... Plug in your headphones and enjoy!
11. The Final Countdown - Europe
The most incendiary masterpiece of rock music, which remains to this day one of the most recognizable songs. Yes, this song is like fire, like lightning, like a flash of light bursting out of the eighties and, like nothing else, we associate with that magical time. But even in our time, there is little that can compete with her in terms of the level of drive and energy that she exudes. The Final Countdown and Europe will sound forever!
10. A Day in the Life - The Beatles
According to many, the best Beatles song. And if this is the best song by the greatest and most inspiring band, then it could not help but appear in our ranking of the best rock music of all time. Even ROlling Stone magazine says that it is number one, with which we, however, do not quite agree, but it certainly deserves a solid tenth place in our top.
9. Hotel California - The Eagles
One of the most popular and recognizable songs of all time. This fact is as obvious as the fact that the Earth is a satellite of the Sun. The song "Hotel California" is so famous and sounds so sweet that for many it is rather sugary. But something tells us that her success is clearly not accidental, and the fact that she is heard all the time speaks only in favor of her masterpiece. The most beautiful classic rock song. Poetic lyrics, great solo ... Five points out of five, however - like all songs in our top.
8. Stairway to Heaven - Led Zeppelin
Great old song from a legendary band. True classic rock in its purest form. Close your eyes and turn up the volume. This song is one of the greatest pieces of music in rock music. The song "Stairway to Heaven" begins with flutes and gradually accumulates energy. Then it’s the turn of the drums and finally you will listen to Jimmy Page’s excellent piece, ending with a stunning finale. At one time, this song was akin to Revelation for young music lovers. There is no doubt that she deserves a place on our top of the best rock songs of all time.
7. Zombie - The Cranberries
There is not the slightest doubt that most people around the globe have heard this song at least once. The performer - Irish singer Dolores O'Riordan - died at the age of 47 right in the studio while recording a new composition. However, we will all forever remember her as the performer of one of the greatest masterpieces of pop and rock music. The song Zombie turned out to be so successful that it pushed the rest of her hits far back, making The Cranberries actually a group of one song.
6. My Immortal - Evanescence
Surprisingly lyrical and at the same time, endlessly emotional, penetrating to the very core and pleasant to the ear. It's all about her - My Immortal - one of the greatest songs of all time and rock in particular. For many, she is number one, and performer Amy Lee seems to have one of the best voices. Still, it is not good enough to outrun the other masterpieces on our list further!
5. Numb - Linkin Park
How do you feel when you hear this? Whatever the answer, this one song definitely cannot be denied - it is performed at the peak of emotionality. Any person would be hoarse just by trying to fulfill it. One of those songs with which you want to endlessly wander around the city with headphones. Oh my God, how she delayed in due time, what caused addiction. Linkin Park and the song Numb are forever in our hearts.
4. It's My Life - Bon Jovi
Incredibly incendiary even now - 15 years later - this song still sounds modern, which says only one thing - it is timeless. There are many famous rock songs from the past that are, however, incomprehensible to the modern generation. But It's My Life really inspires and gives a boost of energy, just like it used to be in the nineties. And Bon Jovi has inscribed himself in rock history forever, largely thanks to her.
3. Another Brick In the Wall - Pink Floyd
This demon was simply obliged to appear in our top of the best rock music. After all, she defined an entire era. There was a time when every schoolchild sang it. Few songs compare in terms of their influence on the development of rock in general. "Another brick in the wall" sounds like a manifesto, like a challenge, like a hymn to all the protests of its time, and the famous clip of Pink Floyd with marching hammers has forever been imprinted on our minds.
2. Smells Like Teen Spirit - Nirvana
I don't know if it makes sense to say something. No, you just have to hear it. Kurt Cobain will forever be remembered by us with this particular song. Nirvana ... Lord ... how can you not love her? The history of rock is unthinkable without Nirvana, and it deserves to be remembered by more than a single generation. As befits a best song, it energizes us to strive for the best.
1. Bohemian Rhapsody - Queen
The greatest song of the greatest rock band. Not modest, but there is no other way to put it. Perhaps the most amazing song not only in the rock genre, but in general ever performed, completely captivating lyrically and extremely innovative in musical terms, thanks to the merit of Queen and Freddie Mercury in particular. The lyrical chorus of the famous "Mama" could have turned into a divine tear squeezer, but Freddy went much further, creating something beyond the reach of understanding that still looks and sounds incredibly fresh and unusual.
