Greatest Rock & Roll Song - Ever - Page 4

bobarian · 08-25-2009, 01:52 PM

Today's #1 Lou Reed-Rock and Roll - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ArRex...eature=related

Seanohue · 08-25-2009, 01:55 PM

Gotta be "Johnny B. Goode" by Chuck Berry. Whenever I think of "traditional" rock & roll, this song is always the first that pops into my head.

DonniePaul · 08-25-2009, 02:16 PM

maybe not be the "best ever" but it is awesome for sure.

Frankenstein - Edgar Winter Group

All the players on that tune are tearing it up. And it is great from a composition stand point too. You can knock off some points for no vocals but still I think it deserves a mention.

macpappy · 08-25-2009, 03:22 PM

Sweet Home Alabama by Lynard Skynard

Starscream · 08-25-2009, 03:33 PM

Freebird!

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Starscream · 08-25-2009, 03:34 PM

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Originally Posted by DonniePaul

maybe not be the "best ever" but it is awesome for sure.

Frankenstein - Edgar Winter Group

This one too!

Tio Gato · 08-25-2009, 04:58 PM

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Originally Posted by macpappy

Sweet Home Alabama by Lynard Skynard

The bride and I had this conversation Saturday. IMHO Sweet Home Alabama is the best American rock song. (Although Free Bird was my high school class song and I still love it.)

I love The Who's Behind Blue Eyes. I guess that's because I am the evil man behind blue eyes.

But I gotta say I think U2's Bad is my favorite all time rock song.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aPyhYczii8I Don't bother watching, just relax and listen.

The Poet · 08-25-2009, 04:59 PM

Well, I just got through listening to Electric Ladyland for the umpteenth-hundred time, and I have to stand by what I said - it is Voodoo Child, Voodoo Child, Lord knows that it's Voodoo Child. It taps into all the roots of American music, then blows them all away. Between that song and Gershwin's "Rhapsody In Blue", one can learn everything essential in our musical culture.

jjirons69 · 08-25-2009, 07:54 PM

Here's the scene...I'm in the eletric chair with one song request left. Give me a damn nice pair of headphones and put "Wish You Were Here" in. To top it off, play the Gold SBM CD version. Pull the handle as the winds blow at the end...

This tune automatically puts me in a diferent mood for 5 minutes. It reminds me of many things and most often reminds me of my college days. The beautiful 12-string intro and the haphazard rhyming lines, along with the subtle piano and organ make for a solid recording. It fades in, does what it was meant to do, and fades away. How could you ask for more?

hotreds · 08-25-2009, 08:01 PM

Another one I thought of:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DKbPUzhWeeI

Riders on the Storm

MajorCaptSilly · 08-25-2009, 08:08 PM

I just listened to The Stooges doing Raw Power. I can't think of anything else to say.

MCS

DonniePaul · 08-25-2009, 08:18 PM

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Originally Posted by jjirons69

Here's the scene...I'm in the eletric chair with one song request left. Give me a damn nice pair of headphones and put "Wish You Were Here" in. To top it off, play the Gold SBM CD version. Pull the handle as the winds blow at the end...

This tune automatically puts me in a diferent mood for 5 minutes. It reminds me of many things and most often reminds me of my college days. The beautiful 12-string intro and the haphazard rhyming lines, along with the subtle piano and organ make for a solid recording. It fades in, does what it was meant to do, and fades away. How could you ask for more?

I am with you on the Pink Floyd. They have a very special talent for taking you wherever they want you to be for the duration of a song.

I can still listen to the "Animals" album on repeat for days without thinking of changing it.

smokin5 · 08-25-2009, 10:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Seanohue

Gotta be "Johnny B. Goode" by Chuck Berry. Whenever I think of "traditional" rock & roll, this song is always the first that pops into my head.

My second choice - yep, yep, yep!!!

csbrewfisher · 08-25-2009, 10:50 PM

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Originally Posted by The Poet

Well, I just got through listening to Electric Ladyland for the umpteenth-hundred time, and I have to stand by what I said - it is Voodoo Child, Voodoo Child, Lord knows that it's Voodoo Child. It taps into all the roots of American music, then blows them all away. Between that song and Gershwin's "Rhapsody In Blue", one can learn everything essential in our musical culture.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lwjOd8KQRnk

CasaDooley · 08-26-2009, 03:45 AM

2 come to mind;
Jimi Hendrix-Manic Depression=Old school azz kickin
Judas Priest-Painkiller=http://http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4hpUx05hyHY&feature=related This version gets the blood flowing

kugie · 08-26-2009, 05:32 AM

Should I stay or Should I go

The Clash

There are so many i Like thats the first that popped in to my Head

DPD6030 · 08-26-2009, 05:41 AM

Welcome to the Jungle
Hotel California (if that's a rock & roll song) Guitar Hero anyone

SeanGAR · 08-26-2009, 05:45 AM

A couple come to mind.

Call me the breeze - Skynyrd's version
Billy Powell on piano ... yessir.

Layla ... love Clapton and Allman playing together.

Queen - the show must go on. Great Lyrics, singing by Freddy and may's guitar.

The Poet · 08-26-2009, 02:32 PM

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Originally Posted by SeanGAR

Layla ... love Clapton and Allman playing together.

Yeah, me too - but I much prefer the guitar dual they have in Key To The Highway. IMHO, the best song on that album, by far.

heavyd · 08-26-2009, 02:56 PM

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Originally Posted by hotreds

Green Grass and High Tides

The best thing about threads like this one is that someone is bound to remind you of a song you love but have somehow forgotten about. This one is killer! thanks hotreds

08-25-2009, 01:52 PM	#61
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Seanohue Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Sean Posts: 277 Trading: (7)	Re: Greatest Rock & Roll Song - Ever Gotta be "Johnny B. Goode" by Chuck Berry. Whenever I think of "traditional" rock & roll, this song is always the first that pops into my head.

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DonniePaul It's Cigar O' Clock! Join Date: Jul 2009 First Name: Don Location: North Haven CT Posts: 253 Trading: (4)	Re: Greatest Rock & Roll Song - Ever maybe not be the "best ever" but it is awesome for sure. Frankenstein - Edgar Winter Group All the players on that tune are tearing it up. And it is great from a composition stand point too. You can knock off some points for no vocals but still I think it deserves a mention.

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macpappy Rider on the storm. Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Slidell, LA Posts: 851 Trading: (0)	Re: Greatest Rock & Roll Song - Ever Sweet Home Alabama by Lynard Skynard __________________ WARNING: I am a Southern White Male. I have a brain and I know how to use it.

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The Poet Il megglior fabbro Join Date: Jun 2009 First Name: Thomas Location: Hickory, NC Posts: 8,420 Trading: (2)	Re: Greatest Rock & Roll Song - Ever Well, I just got through listening to Electric Ladyland for the umpteenth-hundred time, and I have to stand by what I said - it is Voodoo Child, Voodoo Child, Lord knows that it's Voodoo Child. It taps into all the roots of American music, then blows them all away. Between that song and Gershwin's "Rhapsody In Blue", one can learn everything essential in our musical culture.

08-25-2009, 07:54 PM	#69
jjirons69 Haberdasher Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Jamie Location: Chucktown, SC Posts: 4,120 Trading: (94)	Re: Greatest Rock & Roll Song - Ever Here's the scene...I'm in the eletric chair with one song request left. Give me a damn nice pair of headphones and put "Wish You Were Here" in. To top it off, play the Gold SBM CD version. Pull the handle as the winds blow at the end... This tune automatically puts me in a diferent mood for 5 minutes. It reminds me of many things and most often reminds me of my college days. The beautiful 12-string intro and the haphazard rhyming lines, along with the subtle piano and organ make for a solid recording. It fades in, does what it was meant to do, and fades away. How could you ask for more? __________________ Somebody has to go back and get a chitload of dimes

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SeanGAR Crotchety Geezer Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Radford VA Posts: 911 Trading: (3)	Re: Greatest Rock & Roll Song - Ever A couple come to mind. Call me the breeze - Skynyrd's version Billy Powell on piano ... yessir. Layla ... love Clapton and Allman playing together. Queen - the show must go on. Great Lyrics, singing by Freddy and may's guitar. __________________ How can you have any pudding if you don't eat your meat?