The best Rock Song Ever!

[Celticguy]

Rock n roll is a perfect song.
When the Levee Breaks is a perfect heavy metal song.

[ThatOwlWoman]

I remember going to the 5 and Dime and buying this 45 RPM for like Fifty Cents when I was a teen.

It was one of those rare songs that raised the hair on my arms, like Communication Breakdown for another example, that I had to play about 10 times in a row just to get my fill on it.

There were so much competition in the 60's, it only ever reached number 20 on the charts. And surprisingly and sadly, it was the only hit Jimi Hendrix ever had on the top 40. Yes, as crazy as reality is sometimes, Jimi Hendrix is a One-Hit-Wonder!

But this was my choice, if I have to choose only one!

This one is also in my top ten.

[archives]

I remember going to the 5 and Dime and buying this 45 RPM for like Fifty Cents when I was a teen.

It was one of those rare songs that raised the hair on my arms, like Communication Breakdown for another example, that I had to play about 10 times in a row just to get my fill on it.

There were so much competition in the 60's, it only ever reached number 20 on the charts. And surprisingly and sadly, it was the only hit Jimi Hendrix ever had on the top 40. Yes, as crazy as reality is sometimes, Jimi Hendrix is a One-Hit-Wonder!

But this was my choice, if I have to choose only one!

Another Dylan cover

[Geeko Sportivo]

Another Dylan cover

Yes, so much that Dylan returned the favor of Hendrix doing his song.

When Bob Dylan played the song in any of his concerts following Jimi's release, he played Jimi's version of the song.

He explained to Rolling Stone magazine- He plays Hendrix's version live as a tribute to Hendrix for making it a better song!

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In my opinion, it is one of the few tunes that never gets old. It sounds as good today as it did 38 years ago.

Save your pillow talk for later!

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Great one by the Motor City Madman! Thanks for the post.

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This has to be up there

Thanks for the post, RB. This song is in my top five. Just a wonderfully inventive AND rocking song.

[Mott the Hoople]

Come on guys! Don’t hijack the thread. This “The Greatest Rick Song of All Time” and not a playlist thread. Please let us know what you think is the greatest rock song ever. There can be only one!

[Mott the Hoople]

This has to be up there

It is but you only get one choice. You’ve posted two. Which one do you think was the greatest rock song ever?

[Mott the Hoople]

Rock n roll is a perfect song.
When the Levee Breaks is a perfect heavy metal song.

True but which one do you think is the greatest ever?

[Mott the Hoople]

This one is also in my top ten.

I’m being a thread Nazi, and for a reason, this isn’t a top ten or top five list. Stand up and shout it out. What do you think is the best Rock song ever. There can be only one!

[Geeko Sportivo]

This has to be up there

Brilliant choice. As that song would have been just as popular a piece, had it been performed as a Classical Instrumental in the era of Louie the 14th- And as timeless as it is, will still be enjoyed in the 22nd century and beyond for all future generations to come.

[RB 60]

It is but you only get one choice. You’ve posted two. Which one do you think was the greatest rock song ever?

Notice I said it has to be "up there," but not the "greatest."

The so called '"experts" (music critics) say Stairway To Heaven is the greatest R&R song ever, but we all have our favorites and Pink Floyd's Time is mine.
There have been many, many good R&R songs over the years, but to say just one of them is "the greatest" is controversial at best.

[Mott the Hoople]

Notice I said it has to be "up there," but not the "greatest."

The so called '"experts" (music critics) say Stairway To Heaven is the greatest R&R song ever, but we all have our favorites and Pink Floyd's Time is mine.
There have been many, many good R&R songs over the years, but to say just one of them is "the greatest" is controversial at best.

True dat but I’m interested in hearing why someone thinks the song they chose is the greatest ever.

[ThatOwlWoman]

I’m being a thread Nazi, and for a reason, this isn’t a top ten or top five list. Stand up and shout it out. What do you think is the best Rock song ever. There can be only one!

"Thread Nazi"? Jawohl, Herr Platterschpinner. lol

Zepplin's Stairway to Heaven.