The Best Rock Songs of All Time

A comprehensive list of the best rock songs of all time, as decided by the Ranker community.

The greatest rock songs of all time

When it comes to choosing the best rock songs of all time, there are so many great ones to choose from. This is a list of some of the greatest rock songs of all time, in no particular order.

1. “Stairway to Heaven” by Led Zeppelin
2. “Back in Black” by AC/DC
3. “Smells Like Teen Spirit” by Nirvana
4. “Welcome to the Jungle” by Guns N’ Roses
5. “Paranoid” by Black Sabbath
6. ” Bohemian Rhapsody” by Queen
7. “You Shook Me All Night Long” by AC/DC
8. “(I Can’t Get No) Satisfaction” by The Rolling Stones
9. “Jump” by Van Halen
10. “Livin’ on a Prayer” by Bon Jovi

The best rock songs of the 60s

The sixties were a time when the rock music genre was just beginning to take shape. There were many different subgenres of rock that were popular at the time, and many of them are still loved today. Here is a list of some of the best rock songs of the sixties:

-“Satisfaction” by The Rolling Stones: This song is one of the most iconic and influential rock songs of all time. It was released in 1965 and quickly became a hit, reaching number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.

-“I Can’t Get No Satisfaction” by The Rolling Stones: This is another seminal song by The Rolling Stones that was released in 1965. It has a similar sound to “Satisfaction” but with different lyrics.

– “I Wanna Hold Your Hand” by The Beatles: This song was released in 1964 and was The Beatles’ first single in the United States. It quickly rose to the top of the charts and became one of their signature songs.

– “She Loves You” by The Beatles: This is another classic song by The Beatles that was released in 1964. Like “I Wanna Hold Your Hand,” it quickly became a hit and has been loved by fans for decades.

The best rock songs of the 70s

The 70s was a decade full of incredible rock music. From classics by Led Zeppelin and Queen to more experimental sounds from Pink Floyd and The Grateful Dead, there was something for everyone in the world of rock. Here are our picks for the best rock songs of the 70s.

Led Zeppelin – “Stairway to Heaven”
Queen – “Bohemian Rhapsody”
Pink Floyd – “Another Brick in the Wall, Pt. 2”
The Grateful Dead – “Touch of Gray”
David Bowie – “Space Oddity”
The Eagles – “Hotel California”
Fleetwood Mac – “Go Your Own Way”
AC/DC – “Highway to Hell”
Lynyrd Skynyrd – “Free Bird”

The best rock songs of the 80s

The 1980s saw the birth of some of the most iconic rock songs of all time. From power ballads to hair metal anthems, these songs defined a generation. Here are some of the best rock songs of the 80s:

– “Smells Like Teen Spirit” by Nirvana
– “Welcome to the Jungle” by Guns N’ Roses
– “Living on a Prayer” by Bon Jovi
– “Sweet Child O’ Mine” by Guns N’ Roses
– “Angels” by Robbie Williams
– “You Give Love a Bad Name” by Bon Jovi
– “Pour Some Sugar On Me” by Def Leppard
– “Can’t Stop Lovin’ You” by Van Halen
– “I Love Rock N Roll” by Joan Jett

The best rock songs of the 90s

The top rock songs of the 1990s come from a wide range of artists and genres, but they all have one thing in common: they’re unforgettable. From Oasis to Nirvana to Radiohead, the 1990s were a golden age for rock music, and these are the tracks that stand out as the best of the best.

“Smells Like Teen Spirit” by Nirvana
Nirvana’s defining hit is also one of the most iconic rock songs of all time. The perfect blend of grunge and pop, “Smells Like Teen Spirit” catapulted Nirvana into the mainstream and changed rock music forever.

“Wonderwall” by Oasis
Oasis was one of the biggest bands of the 1990s, and “Wonderwall” is their most memorable song. A; timeless ballad with a huge chorus, “Wonderwall” is a classic 90s track that still sounds fresh today.

“Paranoid Android” by Radiohead
Radiohead’s landmark album OK Computer is stuffed with incredible songs, but “Paranoid Android” is the standout. A six-minute odyssey that takes in multiple genres and moods, it’s a song that only Radiohead could have made.

“Losing My Religion” by R.E.M.
R.E.M.’s biggest hit is also one of their best songs. “Losing My Religion” is a beautifully crafted track with an unforgettable melody, and it helped to make R.E.M. one of the biggest bands in the world.

“Yesterday” by The Beatles
OK, so “Yesterday” isn’t technically a 90s song (it was released in 1965), but it did appear on The Beatles’ Anthology 3 album in 1996, so we’re counting it! One of The Beatles’ finest moments, “Yesterday” is a timeless classic that still sounds as fresh today as it did 50 years ago

The best rock songs of the 2000s

The 2000s were a great decade for rock music. There were so many great bands and artists making incredible music. This list highlights some of the best rock songs of the 2000s.

1. ” Paranoid” by Black Sabbath
2. ” Smells Like Teen Spirit” by Nirvana
3. ” Bring Me to Life” by Evanescence
4. ” Sitting, Waiting, Wishing” by Jack Johnson
5. ” Learn to Fly” by Foo Fighters
6. ” Hey Ya!” by Outkast
7. ” Hurt” by Johnny Cash
8. ” I Believe in a Thing Called Love” by The Darkness
9. ” All We Know” by Paramore
10.” Breathe” by Pink Floyd

The best rock songs of the 2010s

The 2010s were a decade that saw the reemergence of rock music as a popular genre. After a few years of decline in the 2000s, rock made a big comeback in the 2010s. This was due in part to the popularity of new subgenres like indie rock and pop punk, as well as the resurgence of older styles like classic rock and heavy metal.

Some of the best rock songs of the 2010s come from established bands like Muse, Foo Fighters, and Red Hot Chili Peppers, who continued to churn out hits throughout the decade. But there were also plenty of great tracks from newer groups like The Black Keys, Imagine Dragons, and Tame Impala.

Here are our picks for the best rock songs of the 2010s:

“Smells Like Teen Spirit” – Nirvana
“Everlong” – Foo Fighters
“Paranoid Android” – Radiohead
“Welcome to the Jungle” – Guns N’ Roses
“Kashmir” – Led Zeppelin
“Go with the Flow” – Queens of the Stone Age
“Interstate Love Song” – Stone Temple Pilots
“I Believe in a Thing Called Love” – The Darkness

The best rock songs of all time: by genre

There are countless great rock songs out there, but some just stand out above the rest. Here are our picks for the best rock songs of all time, categorized by genre.

Classic Rock
-“Smoke on the Water” by Deep Purple
-“Stairway to Heaven” by Led Zeppelin
-“Hotel California” by The Eagles
-“Born to Run” by Bruce Springsteen
-“Queen of Hearts” by Juice Newton
– “Beth” by Kiss

Hard Rock
– “Paranoid” by Black Sabbath
– “Welcome to the Jungle” by Guns N’ Roses
– “Thunderstruck” by AC/DC
– “You Give Love a Bad Name” by Bon Jovi
– “We Will Rock You/We Are the Champions” by Queen

The best rock songs of all time: by decade

What are the best rock songs of all time? It’s a question that has been asked and debated for decades. And while there are countless great rock songs out there, there are some that stand out above the rest.

To help answer this question, we’ve compiled a list of the best rock songs of all time, by decade. So whether you’re looking for classic rock hits from the 1960s or contemporary tracks from the 2010s, you’ll find them all here.

1940s: “Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy” by The Andrews Sisters
1950s: “Rock Around the Clock” by Bill Haley & His Comets
1960s: “I Can’t Get No Satisfaction” by The Rolling Stones
1970s: “Stairway to Heaven” by Led Zeppelin
1980s: “Smells Like Teen Spirit” by Nirvana
1990s: “Wonderwall” by Oasis
2000s: “Sex on Fire” by Kings of Leon
2010s: “Can’t Stop” by Red Hot Chili Peppers

The best rock songs of all time: by artist

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