19 iconic classic rock songs everyone should know
Here are 19 of the most iconic classic rock songs that every music fan should know.
Many artists today find influence in artists from decades such as the 60s, 70s, and 80s. Most of the artists that were around then are still prevalent and popular today. Here are 19 of the most iconic classic rock songs that every music fan should know.
1. Heroes - David Bowie
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tgcc5V9Hu3g
David Bowie "Heroes" was released in 1977 on his album of the same title.
2. Jump - Van Halen
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SwYN7mTi6HM
Van Halen "Jump" was released in 1984 on their album 1984.
3. Piano Man - Billy Joel
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gxEPV4kolz0
Billy Joel's "Piano Man" was released in 1973 on his album of the same name.
4. Kickstart My Heart - Motley Crue
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CmXWkMlKFkI
Motley Crue's "Kickstart My Heart" was released in 1989 on their album "Dr. Feelgood."
5. I Don't Want to Miss a Thing - Aerosmith
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JkK8g6FMEXE
Aerosmith's "I Don't Want to Miss a This" was released in 1998 on a soundtrack album called "Armageddon."
6. Hell Is For Children - Pat Benatar
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MxYsi5Y-xOQ
Pat Benatar's "Hell Is For Children" was released in 1980 on her album "Crimes of Passion."
7. Jailhouse Rock - Elvis Presley
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PpsUOOfb-vE
Elvis Presley's "Jailhouse Rock" was released in 1957 off his album of the same name.
8. Somebody to Love - Queen
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kijpcUv-b8M
Queen's "Somebody to Love" was released in 1976 off their album "A Day at the Races."
9. School's Out - Alice Cooper
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Oo8QzDHimQ
Alice Cooper's "School's Out" was released in 1972 off his album of the same name.
10. Welcome to the Jungle - Guns 'N Roses
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o1tj2zJ2Wvg
Guns 'N Roses' "Welcome to the Jungle" was released in 1987 off their album "Appetite for Destruction."
11. Another Brick in the Wall - Pink Floyd
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=34ZmKbe5oG4
Pink Floyd's "Another Brick in the Wall, Part 2" was released in 1979 off their album "The Wall."
12. You Shook Me All Night Long - AC/DC
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lo2qQmj0_h4
AC/DC's "You Shook Me All Night Long" was released in 1980 of their album "Back In Black."
13. Paint It Black - The Rolling Stones
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O4irXQhgMqg
The Rolling Stones' "Paint It Black" was released in 1966 of their album "Aftermath."
14. Simple Man - Lynyrd Skynyrd
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sMmTkKz60W8
Lynyrd Skynyrd's "Simple Man" was released in 1973 off their album (Pronounced 'Leh-'nerd 'Skin-'nerd).
15. Imagine - John Lennon
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DVg2EJvvlF8
John Lennon's "Imagine" was released in 1971 off of his album of the same name.
16. Barracuda - Heart
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p0OX_8YvFxA
Heart's "Barracuda" was released in 1977 off their album "Little Queen."
17. I Hate Myself for Loving You - Joan Jett & The Blackhearts
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bpNw7jYkbVc
Joan Jett and the Blackhearts' "I Hate Myself for Loving You" was released in 1986 off their album "Up Your Alley."
18. Stairway to Heaven - Led Zeppelin
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iXQUu5Dti4g
Led Zeppelin's "Stairway to Heaven" was released in 1971 off their album "Led Zeppelin IV."
19. The Chain - Fleetwood Mac
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JDG2m5hN1vo
Fleetwood Mac's "The Chain" was released in 1977 off their album "Rumours."