![]() Prepare to raise your fists: These are the 28 essential classic rock songs. They’re classic, but they’re not classic rock, no matter what your radio station reckons. Yes, you’ll find the likes of Talking Heads, The Police, The Clash and Blondie on classic-rock stations, but you won’t find them here. While rock-adjacent genres like punk, new wave, psychedelic, garage and pop are indeed classic, here we’re defining ‘classic’ as arena-ready, guitar-driven, thunderous compositions from the late ’60s through the pre-hair metal early ‘80s. In a way, assembling our list of classic rock’s greatest hits was an exercise in exclusion. All while making you want to knock back a cold one. Slowjams Definitive Collection (Artist) Format: Audio CD 11 ratings 899 See all 4 formats and editions Audio CD 8.99 3 Used from 7.99 2 New from 15. ![]() The track is unrestrained and joyful, fully embracing head-over-heels devotion. ![]() Even as the ’ 60s and ’70s fade further into history, classic rock’s greatest contributions still have the power to get your fist pumping and your feet stomping. Short, detached lyrics (So in love - ooh - so in love - with you) interspersed with spoken word and decadent ad-libs, cruise over a darting, drum-like bassline that mimics the beating of a heart. ![]() To paraphrase one of its great practitioners, classic rock songs will never die. It’s an era, a lifestyle and a sound all of its own. Classic rock isn’t just a throwaway term for guitar music of a certain vintage. ![]()
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