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- All Star by Smash Mouth. Song year: 1999. There are no other anthems like Smash Mouth's “All Star.” This song and music video encourage listeners to get off their feet and enjoy life, even if it can be challenging to handle.
- Hey Ya! By OutKast. Song year: 2003. The music video for “Hey Ya!” by OutKast is one of the most iconic videos in the pop-rock scene. Although some may not consider this song a member of the genre, it has a clear and distinct use of drums, guitar, and other elements that make it both poppy and rocky.
- Bohemian Rhapsody by Queen. Song year: 1975. “Bohemian Rhapsody” is one of the most famous pop-rock songs of the last few decades. Queen is no stranger to classics and this song is one of the easiest melodies to recognize in recent decades.
- Livin’ On a Prayer by Bon Jovi. Song year: 1986. “Livin' On a Prayer” by Bon Jovi is a classic song that discusses the need for people to disconnect from stresses of life and indulging in gratitude for the things and people they have.
Led Zeppelin. Like a Virgin Tom Kelly / Billy Steinberg. Madonna. Light My Fire John Densmore / The Doors / Robby Krieger / Ray Manzarek / Jim Morrison. The Doors. You Really Got Me Ray Davies. The Kinks. Great Balls of Fire Otis Blackwell / Jack Hammer. Jerry Lee Lewis. That's All Right Arthur "Big Boy" Crudup.
- "I Love Rock 'N Roll" (1981) — Joan Jett & the Blackhearts. So what if it's a cover? Joan Jett & the Blackhearts own this song with every ounce of their being.
- "Born to Run" (1975) — Bruce Springsteen. If "At night, we ride through the mansions of glory/In suicide machines" doesn't sound like a typical rock lyric, it's because this ode to love, cars, and unfulfilled American dreams is anything but typical.
- "Starman" (1972) — David Bowie. David Bowie's "Starman" is a soaring wonder, a sparkly tale about an alien communicating with Earth's children via radio (and phone!).
- "Once in a Lifetime" (1980) — Talking Heads. An ode to disassociation, the Talking Heads' signature song is carried by Tina Weymouth's hypnotic rubber-band bassline and (her husband) Chris Frantz's shuddery beats.
Oct 19, 2023 · There are common elements to a lot of the biggest pop songs, but at the end of the day, “pop” means “popular” first and foremost, and just about any song that becomes popular enough — whether...
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Dec 17, 2020 · published 17 December 2020. Many were longlisted, but this is the final selection – the best rock songs of the 21st century thus far, as voted for by you. (Image credit: Magictorch, additional typography by Steve Mitchell) Page 1 of 10: The 100 greatest rock songs of the century... so far: 100-91.
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Dec 11, 2003 · John Lennon, Paul McCartney, Radiohead, Rihanna, The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, The Strokes. 500 Greatest Songs of All Time: From the Beatles and John Lennon to Bob Dylan and Aretha Franklin.
