10 Beet Psychedelic Rock Songs You Must Hear

In this blog post, we’ll be taking a look at 10 of the best psychedelic rock songs that you absolutely need to hear!

The Beatles – “Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds”

Often considered one of the first psychedelic pop songs, “Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds” was released as a single from The Beatles’ 1967 album Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band. Though Paul McCartney has denied it, the title is thought to be a reference to LSD. The song features distorted vocals, reversed sounds, and sound effects that create an otherworldly atmosphere.

The Beach Boys – “Good Vibrations”

When The Beach Boys released “Good Vibrations” in 1966, it was unlike anything anyone had ever heard before. The track is an ethereal mix of beachy pop, electronic sounds, andBrian Wilson’s heavenly vocals. It’s no wonder that the song has been hailed as one of the greatest psychedelic pop songs of all time.

The Doors – “Light My Fire”

“Light My Fire” is a song by the American rock band the Doors. It was recorded in August 1966 and released in January 1967 on their eponymous debut album. Released as a single in July 1967, it spent three weeks at number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in September and became the band’s first and most successful single.

The song was written by guitarist Robby Krieger and sung by lead singer Jim Morrison. Both were intrigued by the use of musical elements from earlier psychedelic rock songs, including Donovan’s “Sunshine Superman”, Jefferson Airplane’s “Somebody to Love”, and especially The Byrds’ “(Girl with) No Name ( Velvet Underground). The Doors were also influenced by Eastern Eastern music such as Ravi Shankar’s work with the sitar.

In addition to its commercial success, “Light My Fire” helped to cement the Doors’ reputation as one of the defining bands of the 1960s psychedelic rock explosion. The song is included on The Doors, which is included on Rolling Stone’s list of the 500 greatest albums of all time, and Morrison was posthumously inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1993.

Jimi Hendrix – “Purple Haze”

“Purple Haze” is a song written by Jimi Hendrix and released as the second single by the Jimi Hendrix Experience on their 1967 debut album, Are You Experienced. The song features his inventive guitar playing, which uses the signature riffs and chord progressions that would become part of his musical vocabulary. In “Purple Haze”, he also experimented with feedback and distortion, creating one of the first examples of power chords.

Janis Joplin – “Piece of My Heart”

Joplin’s signature song, “Piece of My Heart,” was actually written by Bert Berns and Jerry Ragovoy. It was originally recorded by Erma Franklin in 1967, but Joplin’s version – which was recorded with her band Big Brother & the Holding Company – is the one that truly made the song a classic. With its raw vocals and driving blues-rock sound, Joplin’s rendition epitomizes the psychedelic sound of the late ’60s.

Led Zeppelin – “Whole Lotta Love”

“Whole Lotta Love” is a song by English rock band Led Zeppelin. It is the opening track on the band’s second album, Led Zeppelin II, and was released in the United States, several countries in Europe, and Japan as a single. The US release coincided with the opening of Led Zeppelin’s first major North American tour. It reached number one in Australia, France, New Zealand and the UK.

In 2004, Rolling Stone ranked “Whole Lotta Love” at number 75 on their list of the 500 Greatest Songs of All Time. In 2009 it was voted by readers of Rolling Stone as the ninth greatest song of all time. In 2010, the magazine placed it at number 8 on their list of “The 100 Greatest Guitar Tracks of All Time”.

Pink Floyd – “Another Brick in the Wall”

“Another Brick in the Wall” is a song by the English rock band Pink Floyd. It was released as a single with “Run Like Hell” as its B-side. The song appeared on Pink Floyd’s eleventh album, The Wall (1979). It was one of five charting singles from the album, reaching number one in the UK, US, West Germany, and elsewhere.

In the UK, “Another Brick in the Wall” became Pink Floyd’s first and only number-one single. In addition, it is one of only three songs from The Wall to reach number one on Billboard’s Mainstream Rock Tracks chart in the United States (the other two being “Run Like Hell” and “Comfortably Numb”). Despite its success, the song caused some controversy upon its release. Some radio stations banned it because of its references to schoolchildren revolting against authority figures. Others found fault with its use of profanity, specifically the word ” bastard”.

The Rolling Stones – “Paint It, Black”

off their 1966 album, Aftermath, “Paint It, Black” is one of the The Rolling Stones’ best-known and most iconic songs. With its signature sitar riff and dark lyrics, the song perfectly encapsulates the psychedlic vibe of the 60s.

The Who – “Won’t Get Fooled Again”

The Who – “Won’t Get Fooled Again”

This is a classic example of psychedelic rock, and it perfectly sums up the sentiments of the time period. The song is a call to arms against those who would seek to control and manipulate the people. The lyrics are both angry and defiant, but also full of hope for a better future. The music is notoriously complex, with multiple time changes and shifting moods. It’s a perfect example of the genre, and one that any fan of psychedelic rock should know.

Cream – “Sunshine of Your Love”

This song is off of the albumDISRAELI GEARS. It was released in 1967 and remains one of the most covered songs in rock history. With its driving bass line and psychedelic lyrics, it is no wonder this song has stood the test of time.