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Ok - please vote for what you believe is the best rock song ever.

If you think another song is better than those on the list, just vote for your favourite one on the list and tell about your favourite via a post.

Thanks.

Screw the poll

Thunder & Lightning - Thin Lizzy

Jimi Hendrix's version of All Along the Watchtower

Battery, Metalica (before they sucked)

Jimi Hendrix's version of All Along the Watchtower
Yes.

Ten Years Gone - Led Zeppelin

I'm not particularly big fan of LZ (Except their concert DVD's!), but damn, this song is frelling amazing.

Ok - please vote for what you believe is the best rock song ever.

If you think another song is better than those on the list, just vote for your favourite one on the list and tell about your favourite via a post.

Thanks.
What list?

Animal, fuck like a beast by WASP.

List is up now

There are plenty of good ones. Zeppelin, DP, Sabbath, Metallica, etc. had some pretty good ones.

I never really have a permanent favorite. Right now, I'm listening to Deep Purple, so I guess my current favorite is Speed King or Space Truckn'. They're not the best songs, but I still thing they kick ass. If I had to pick a masterpiece song, then maybe "Since I've Been Loving You". But ranking Led Zep songs is fruitless, because the worst Led Zep song is better than the best song you hear on the radio. :)

I voted for the stones. It was a toss up between Satisfaction, and Skynard's Free Bird. I went with the Stones because Free Bird starts out kind of slow.

Bohemian Rhapsody (Queen) - genius
Stairway to Heaven (Led Zepplin) - great song
Freebird (Lynrd Skynrd) - never heard
Yesterday (Beatles) - not bad, Robbie Williams wrecked it for me
Satisfaction (Rolling Stones) - not even the Stones best
Hotel California (The Eagles) - i wouldnt put it on a list of top songs
Hound Dog (Elvis Presley) - ditto
Smells Like Teen Spirit (Nirvana) - not even Nirvanas best
Hey Jude (Beatles) - tis ok
Like a Rolling Stone (Bob Dylan) - good song

out of the poll Stairway to Heaven or Bohemian Rhapsody

Bohemian Rhapsody OWNS YOUR FACE

All great songs, except for Nirvana. But, I gotta go with my personal favorite.

*starts singing*

"On a dark desert highway, cool wind in my hair"

How can anyone listen to Bohemian Rhapsody? I don't get it.

Probably wouldn't choose any of them. But out of the choices I choose Hotel California-it's maybe not the best but it's my favourite.

And how Nirvana are even on there is beyond me. It's an awful song, they are an awful band and are incredibly over-rated despite their blandness and total lack of talent.

How can anyone listen to Bohemian Rhapsody? I don't get it.
:eek:

Dude. Blasphemy

How can anyone listen to Bohemian Rhapsody? I don't get it.

??

I don't understand.

:eek:

Dude. Blasphemy

lol

??

I don't understand.
The lyrics are corny nonsense, the music doesn't do a damn thing for me. That's just my opinion, and the opinion of all of my friends though.

All great songs, except for Nirvana. But, I gotta go with my personal favorite.

*starts singing*

"On a dark desert highway, cool wind in my hair"
Hah...and the only one I liked on that list was Nirvana. Go figure.

The lyrics are corny nonsense, the music doesn't do a damn thing for me. That's just my opinion, and the opinion of all of my friends though.

Hmm - well I suppose the opinion of someone who goes by the name of "Drunk Commies", and his buddies is probably more important than that of Great Britain - which voted it their favourite song of all time :rolleyes:

Hah...and the only one I liked on that list was Nirvana. Go figure.

MATSUUUUUUUUUU!

Hmm - well I suppose the opinion of someone who goes by the name of "Drunk Commies", and his buddies is probably more important than that of Great Britain - which voted it their favourite song of all time :rolleyes:
I certainly value my opinion more than that of Great Britain.

Hah...and the only one I liked on that list was Nirvana. Go figure.
really?

sure im a big fan of Nirvana, but Smells Like Teen Spirit isnt even Nirvanas best song let along the best rock song ever

several of the songs on that list are better songs...

Hot For Teacher / Van Halen

Thats not on there, though :(

Hot For Teacher / Van Halen

Thats not on there, though :(
Got it bad, got it bad, got it bad.
I'm hot for teacher

I certainly value my opinion more than that of Great Britain.

You just keep sounding smarter and smarter! :eek:

MATSUUUUUUUUUU!
EMM-DEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!

You just keep sounding smarter and smarter! :eek:
I'm smart enough to know that Bohemian Rhapsody is crap.

Hm, the Iron Maiden, AC/DC, Pantera, Metallica, Motley Crue ect is misssing! Oh'well, guess i'll go with Blasphemy. Come on, who doesn't like that song? I mean, just re-inacting the Waynes World scene is great enough!

I'm smart enough to know that Bohemian Rhapsody is crap.

Dude! Don't rub your giant brains in my face! :(

really?

sure im a big fan of Nirvana, but Smells Like Teen Spirit isnt even Nirvanas best song let along the best rock song ever

several of the songs on that list are better songs...
*Shrugs* I don't quite like any of the other songs on that list. Hence, out of all of them, Nirvana is the only one I really do like. And I think it's a good song. >>

EMM-DEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!

Hey, can you give my thread 5 stars please?

Dude! Don't rub your giant brains in my face! :(
That's my cock. Although it's an easy mistake to make, I often think with it. :D

That's my cock. Although it's an easy mistake to make, I often think with it. :D
XD

That's my cock. Although it's an easy mistake to make, I often think with it. :D

Dear god - how can I argue with such a witty person?

Dear god - how can I argue with such a witty person?
Dude, relax. I just expressed my opinion. You don't have to piss on my parade. It's not like I insulted your family or something. It's just a song I don't happen to like.

I've got a live version of Hendrix - Hey Joe which i think's amazing.
Out of those, i'd go with Bomo Rhap altho i like SLTS a lot as well (and dislike every other nirvana song i've ever heard :p)

Dude, relax. I just expressed my opinion. You don't have to piss on my parade. It's not like I insulted your family or something. It's just a song I don't happen to like.

Wow - now you've done it! I'm so angry I hulk-smashed my screen and threw my cat through the window! Why must I be cursed with this inferior intellect, and be unable to argue with someone such as yourself. WHY?? WHY????!

How did Nirvana get on that list?

*shakes head in disappointment*

Wow - now you've done it! I'm so angry I hulk-smashed my screen and threw my cat through the window! Why must I be cursed with this inferior intellect, and be unable to argue with someone such as yourself. WHY?? WHY????!
So is Bohemian Rhapsody actually your favorite song?

So is Bohemian Rhapsody actually your favorite song?
Yes.

Yes.
What do you like about it? Now I'm not fucking with you, I just honestly want to know what's appealing about that song.

Aren't any of you Deadheads? Every single song I ever heard them play beats what's on the poll. Even the crap on Shakedown Street beats Bohemian Rhapsody.

My favorite? So many. How about Uncle John's Band? I like that one today.

What do you like about it? Now I'm not fucking with you, I just honestly want to know what's appealing about that song.

Firstly - the lyrics are not nonsense. I think the bit you are referring to is the middle section just after Brian's guitar solo (I see a little sillouhetta of a man...). There are numerous words which are Persian and Arabic which are there because of Freddy's birthplace (Tanzia) and upbringing. Other words were used because they had significance to the band members.

Secondly - the guitar solo rocks.

Thirdly - the song keeps changing from slow to opera to heavy metal to slow again.

Aren't any of you Deadheads? Every single song I ever heard them play beats what's on the poll. Even the crap on Shakedown Street beats Bohemian Rhapsody.

My favorite? So many. How about Uncle John's Band? I like that one today.

Are you "the Dead"?

Seriously I have never heard of any of their songs or even of them. Which makes me think either you are totally obsessed with them, or you are them.

I chose the songs over a broad genre and just generally the most popular.

Aren't any of you Deadheads? Every single song I ever heard them play beats what's on the poll. Even the crap on Shakedown Street beats Bohemian Rhapsody.

My favorite? So many. How about Uncle John's Band? I like that one today.
I caught 6 live shows before Jerry died, but my tastes have changed since then. They did have some good songwriting.

Are you "the Dead"?

Seriously I have never heard of any of their songs or even of them. Which makes me think either you are totally obsessed with them, or you are them.

I chose the songs over a broad genre and just generally the most popular.
Wow. I don't quite know how to take that. I never met anyone that hadn't heard of the Grateful Dead. Sorry, I'm just too astonished for words. .................................................................................................... .................................................................................................... ....
Okay, I've caught my breath. Haven't you ever heard "Casey Jone", or "Truckin", someone help me. What are some other top 40 songs from the Dead?

Hah...and the only one I liked on that list was Nirvana. Go figure.

Ya. Kurt Cobain ruined rock. RUINED IT I tell you. Before Cobain, you had all the 80's metal bands which kicked more ass than there is ass to be kicked. After cobain, all the rock stars are whiny little suicidal pussies.

There's a thing. I'm British. I thought Bo Rhap was crap when it came out.
When I was
*counts on fingers*
about 17
and Regardless of votes on TV it's still a bit thin on Wooo Hooo. Brian May has def. done better guitar work.
But, hell if you like it turn it up loud. It's still better than Rappy stuff!
For drunken sing along Free bird is fun as is that dark dessert highway. (chocolate?)

Free's "Wishing Well" deserves a mention
as does J.J. cales "Call me the breeze"
and Tom Petty " American Girl" and "Free Falling"
Does Hazel O'conners "Will you" count as a rock song? Great sax solo.
I could go on and when I've fininshed this bottle of wine I'm sure I will.

What do ya think?

I caught 6 live shows before Jerry died, but my tastes have changed since then. They did have some good songwriting.
Cool. I saw the concert in SF back in '92 or '93. I think it was their last.
I'm still adapting them to bluegrass. I guess being a conservative is a curse in more ways than just politics.

Nuuuuu Rhapsody Isnt No. 1 Anymore!

Ya. Kurt Cobain ruined rock. RUINED IT I tell you. Before Cobain, you had all the 80's metal bands which kicked more ass than there is ass to be kicked. After cobain, all the rock stars are whiny little suicidal pussies.
Wasn't Devo fun!!

Cool. I saw the concert in SF back in '92 or '93. I think it was their last.
I'm still adapting them to bluegrass. I guess being a conservative is a curse in more ways than just politics.
I do like a lot of bluegrass. My musical tastes are weird.

Hey - can you guys do me a favour and keep this post towards the top while you're online.

I really want to get a huge vote in.

Hey - can you guys do me a favour and keep this post towards the top while you're online.

I really want to get a huge vote in.
I just looked at the spam threads. I'm still laughing. Let's count to a million...No, no, no, that would be pointless.

What's the worst remake of a song on the poll? What could ever be worse than Britney Spears singing "Satisfaction"?

Teh-bumpz

What could ever be worse than Britney Spears singing "Satisfaction"?
"I love rock and roll"

Yeah right

"I love rock and roll"

Yeah right

MMMPH

This poll is screwed up, the best three have three total votes, while the worst three have 15.

This poll is screwed up, the best three have three total votes, while the worst three have 15.

WHat songs do you think are the best/worst three?

This poll is screwed up, the best three have three total votes, while the worst three have 15.
And how the Bohemian Rapuckdiala, sorry, my fingers couldn't type it, ever got more votes than Bob Dylan...Hey, this is rigged. Where is Karl Rove? There, behind the curtain, look!

Either "this picture" by placebo or "the final cut" by pink floyd

Out of the choices on the list I'll go with "Stairway to Heaven".

Here's a list I just Yahoo'd up.
It seems to have all your ones on it and a lot of stuff I haven't heard for years. Your good with the first 3 though.
I've gotta love 6 (not heard that for a while)
13, 17,
25 (listened to that today)
I love 46. Saw Blackfoot when they came to the UK. Great band but well pretentious song.
Once again I could go on and on and on........
Classic Rock magazine, September/ October 1999 (Readers' votes)

1)'STAIRWAY TO HEAVEN' - Led Zeppelin
2)'BOHEMIAN RHAPSODY' - Queen
3)'FREEBIRD' - Lynyrd Skynyrd
4)'SMOKE ON THE WATER' - Deep Purple
5)'ALL RIGHT NOW' - Free
6)'SUPPER'S READY' - Genesis
7)'HOTEL CALIFORNIA' - The Eagles
8)'DON'T BELIEVE A WORD' - Thin Lizzy
9)'ROCK BOTTOM' - UFO
10)'BAT OUT OF HELL - Meat Loaf
11)'ACE OF SPADES' - Motorhead
12)'2112' - Rush
I3)'WHOLE LOTTA ROSIE' - AC/DC
14)'FEEL LIKE MAKING LOVE' - Bad Company
15)'CRAZY TRAIN' - Ozzy Osbourne
16)'MORE THAN A FEELING' - Boston
17)'(DON'T FEAR) THE REAPER' - Blue Oyster Cult
18)'PARANOID' - Black Sabbath
19)'STARGA2ER' - Rainbow
20)'HALLOWED BE THY NAME' - Iron Maiden
2I)'LAYLA' - Derek &The Dominoes
22)'HERE I GO AGAIN' - Whitesnake
23)'KASHMIR' - Led Zeppelin
24)'THE CARPET CRAWL' - Genesis
25)'THE BOYS ARE BACK IN TOWN' -Thin Lizzy
26)'COMFORTABLY NUMB' - Pink Floyd
27)'MR BIG' - Free
28)'WONDROUS STORIES' - Yes
29)'DON'T STOP BELIEVING' - Journey
30)'WHOLE LOTTA LOVE' - Led Zeppelin
31)'RUN TO THE HILLS' - Iron Maiden
32)'WON'T GET FOOLED AGAIN' - The Who
33)'ENTER SANDMAN' - Metallica
34)'DREAM ON' - Aerosmith
35)'TARKUS' - Emerson, Lake & Palmer
36)'CARRY ON WAYWARD SON' - Kansas
37)'SABBATH BLOODY SABBATH' - Black Sabbath
38)'XANADU' - Rush
39)'VOODOO CHILE (SLIGHT RETURN)' - Jimi Hendrix Experience
40)'SWEET CHILD O' MINE' - Guns N' Roses
41)'WISHING WELL - Free
42)'OWNER OF A LONELY HEART' - Yes
43)'GIMME SHELTER' - The Rolling Stones
44)'TIME' - Pink Floyd
45)'IN THE COURT OF THE CRIMSON KING' - King Crimson
46)'HIGHWAY SONG' - Blackfoot
47)'HEAT OF THE MOMENT' - Asia
48)'SWEET HOME ALABAMA' - Lynyrd Skynyrd
49)'LIGHTS OUT' - UFO
50)'COLD AS ICE' - Foreigner

Revolution (fast version), by the Beatles. A quick runner-up would be Heartbreaker, by Led Zep.

EDIT: Or Gimme Shelter, by the Rolling Stones

"The Ocean" by Led Zeppelin

"The Ocean" by Led Zeppelin

How do you pronounce your name??

How do you pronounce your name??
you don't. Just read it

I am a big fan of Dire Straights, and I love 'Sultans of Swing', then again they are an AWESOME band.
Another big favorite band of mine is That Petrol Emotion, the one I like best of theirs is 'Cellophane'
Then there's The Pogues, their best song is 'Bottle of Smoke'
I like the Wolfetones too, their As Gaelige album rules.
So much for the west, on the East side, it gets complicated, I like Thompson, especially his song 'Prijatelj' it had a video I liked.
Sheila Chandra is another big favorite of mine, she did so much good stuff that it's impossible to just pick one, and Nedjma, same deal, a song that is called 'My Heart Burns' in English.

Don't let this thread die!

Don't let this thread die!
Ever?

The Bohemian Rhapsody is alright, but I don't see how it could possibly get rated over Zeppelin, Dylan, and the Beatles. The's no comparison to me.

The Bohemian Rhapsody is alright, but I don't see how it could possibly get rated over Zeppelin, Dylan, and the Beatles. The's no comparison to me.

It's a great song!

It was a toss-up between Stairway and Bohemian. But, I voted for the Zepplin.
If you had had some Pink Floyd or some Who, it would have been much harder to choose.

It's a great song!
It is not worthy of a list that includes "Hey Jude".

It was a toss-up between Stairway and Bohemian. But, I voted for the Zepplin.
If you had had some Pink Floyd or some Who, it would have been much harder to choose.

How could you!?

I do like a lot of bluegrass. My musical tastes are weird.
o.O

o.O
What's that mean?

What's that mean?
basically :eek:

Now while my favorites tend to run a tad obscure (I'd say "Bullet Ride" by In Flames or "Face of Melinda" by Opeth or "Into the Storm" by Blind Guardian... oooh.. or "California Uber Alles" by the Dead Kennedys or "Liar" by Rollins Band...). I'd say that "Tom Sawyer" by Rush would be the best song ever to crack Top 40.

It is not worthy of a list that includes "Hey Jude".

Lol - then how come its winning?

none of the above

I'd probably pick an old metallica song personally.

johnny cash-a boy named sue

Lol - then how come its winning?
Because this is not a poll of the general population. Apparently, there is a disproportionate number of people who enjoy 'Bohemian Rhapsody' in NS. I can guarantee you that 'Hey Jude', especially in America, would do much better than a random poll here.

none of the above

I'd probably pick an old metallica song personally.
Which one?

johnny cash-a boy named sue
Hell yeah!

Lol - everyone favourite song is always some really obscure thing.

Which one?


dunno it's so hard to pick, but my personal opinion is that they WERE the best rock band.*

Probably something from Kill Em All maybe.


* there aren't any rock band sI can stomach these days... not even Metallicas crap. They might get better soon though, I heard an interview with James Hetfield on NPR and he was sayign that they had gotten counseling together and are closer as friends and all that.

Because this is not a poll of the general population. Apparently, there is a disproportionate number of people who enjoy 'Bohemian Rhapsody' in NS. I can guarantee you that 'Hey Jude', especially in America, would do much better than a random poll here.

Nope. They did a big vote in the UK and US. Stairway got No. 1, Freebird No. 2, and Bohemian Rhapsody No. 3

Hey Jude was something like 8th.

Also they did one just in the UK and Bohemian Rhapsody got No. 1

which is why these kind of topics tend to be a little bit useless

Lol - everyone favourite song is always some really obscure thing.
Not necessarily. My favorites, Revolution, Heartbreaker, and Gimme Shelter, are all very famous songs.

Not necessarily. My favorites, Revolution, Heartbreaker, and Gimme Shelter, are all very famous songs.
Never heard of them.

Never heard of them.
By the way:

Why Mutant Dogs THREE?

Nope. They did a big vote in the UK and US. Stairway got No. 1, Freebird No. 2, and Bohemian Rhapsody No. 3

Hey Jude was something like 8th.

Also they did one just in the UK and Bohemian Rhapsody got No. 1
Ok. In the US, Hey Jude would be in the top 5. Since I have been to the UK once in my life, I did not know Queen was so popular there.

Never heard of them.
You've never heard of Gimme Shelter?! It's the freakin' Rolling Stones!

Never heard of them.
Seriously? How old are you?

johnny cash-a boy named sue
Check the thread title. And Folsom Prison was better.

or hey how about

Take a Walk On The Wild Side

By the way:

Why Mutant Dogs THREE?
I think one and two were taken.

Ok. In the US, Hey Jude would be in the top 5. Since I have been to the UK once in my life, I did not know Queen was so popular there.
Arghhhhhhh!
Are you assuming they're (were) an American band?
Of course they were popular here....they're from here.
We had then first. If they were crap we wouldn't have let you have them.
We're nice like that.

By the way:

Why Mutant Dogs THREE?

Wow, I'm starting to see why your sense of humour hasn't earned you a place in the future class clown. :rolleyes:

No offence or anything but its awful! :(

or hey how about

Take a Walk On The Wild Side
Heard that on the radio the other night and my daughter gave me hell because I didn't know who did the song. Embarass me. Who sang it?

I think one and two were taken.

No - I'm the first and only Mutant Dogs.

I just got deleted twice.

First time by accident.

Second time kinda by mistake - kinda in a mods anger.

Tupac's "Thugz Mansion - Acoustic Version ft. Nas".....

That's rock right? I mean, there's guitar in the beat of the song....

:p West Coast foreva.

Wasted years Iron MAiden-not true i like it though
Bohemian Rhapsody

Arghhhhhhh!
Are you assuming they're (were) an American band?
Of course they were popular here....they're from here.
We had then first. If they were crap we wouldn't have let you have them.
We're nice like that.
Just because, they're from your country doesn't mean they have to be popular. I've hated most American music after Chuck Berry and Elvis.

No - I'm the first and only Mutant Dogs.

I just got deleted twice.

First time by accident.

Second time kinda by mistake - kinda in a mods anger.
Ah, so one and two were defective. I thought I saw a post by MD2 recently. Like in the past couple hours.

Heard that on the radio the other night and my daughter gave me hell because I didn't know who did the song. Embarass me. Who sang it?


Lou Reed - some of his music/songs = great and others = complete crap

Heard that on the radio the other night and my daughter gave me hell because I didn't know who did the song. Embarass me. Who sang it?
Lou Reed

Wasted years - Iron MAiden
And great to play at that!
\m/ :D \m/

Tupac's "Thugz Mansion - Acoustic Version ft. Nas".....

That's rock right? I mean, there's guitar in the beat of the song....

:p West Coast foreva.

Thugz Mansion Acoustic Version is excellent I agree with you.

Only rap song I've ever really liked.

u kiddin?
the beautiful people, marilyn manson
hands down!

Bohemian Rhapsody was the considered argubly to be the best rock song because of what it contained and they way it was writted. To some people it may seem to be a bunch of crap, it does contain references, as previously said, to Freddies upbringing. It was also the first song to break the 5 minute barrier in this country and (at the time) still be considered good. It also borke away from the traditional rock genre by having opera sections in it that had never been seen before. Also, the video that was created was the most advanced at the time (although looks shoddy now, but is still good, like how half-life is still good even though you can count the pixels...) and was the most radical as such. Because of all those factors, it was one of the best rock songs around and still is.

Check the thread title. And Folsom Prison was better.
if elvis is rock then johnny cash is rock

folsom prison is ok

or hey how about

Take a Walk On The Wild Side
Damn. You made me google it. The answer is Lou Reed.

Ah, so one and two were defective. I thought I saw a post by MD2 recently. Like in the past couple hours.

MD2 got deleted yesterday but some of my topics are still being posted on.

And great to play at that!
\m/ :D \m/
Again with the jokes :rolleyes:

Heaven and Hell - Black Sabbath.

Bohemian Rhapsody (Queen) - genius
Stairway to Heaven (Led Zepplin) - great song
Freebird (Lynrd Skynrd) - never heard
Yesterday (Beatles) - not bad, Robbie Williams wrecked it for me
Satisfaction (Rolling Stones) - not even the Stones best
Hotel California (The Eagles) - i wouldnt put it on a list of top songs
Hound Dog (Elvis Presley) - ditto
Smells Like Teen Spirit (Nirvana) - not even Nirvanas best
Hey Jude (Beatles) - tis ok
Like a Rolling Stone (Bob Dylan) - good song

out of the poll Stairway to Heaven or Bohemian Rhapsody

how have you never heard freebird?

Again with the jokes :rolleyes:
Dude. :headbang:

I'm not sure if anyone has mentioned this one, but...

The Weight -- By; The Band

Greatest. Rock. Song. Ever.

Dude. :headbang:

Crampin your style? :mp5:

Just because, they're from your country doesn't mean they have to be popular. I've hated most American music after Chuck Berry and Elvis.
True but if they can't make it here no-one will promote them in the US so you see my logic. Generally if you've heard of them they made it big here first 'cos it costs a lot to break the US market (and most UK bands fail).
It works the other way. Tom Petty rarely sell big in the UK (I like him but thats no recommendation) while he's still fairly hugh in the US.

how have you never heard freebird?

Herpes

Crampin your style? :mp5:
No man. That was just me headbanging while playing Wasted Years on bass

No man. That was just me headbanging while playing Wasted Years on bass

Shameless... :(

Bohemian Rhapsody was the considered argubly to be the best rock song because of what it contained and they way it was writted. To some people it may seem to be a bunch of crap, it does contain references, as previously said, to Freddies upbringing. It was also the first song to break the 5 minute barrier in this country and (at the time) still be considered good. It also borke away from the traditional rock genre by having opera sections in it that had never been seen before. Also, the video that was created was the most advanced at the time (although looks shoddy now, but is still good, like how half-life is still good even though you can count the pixels...) and was the most radical as such. Because of all those factors, it was one of the best rock songs around and still is.
I'm sure you like the song, but I don't, and I feel compelled to give my opinion.

It contains references to Freddy's upbringing? So what? That's of interest only to Freddy and his die-hard fans. A truly great song appeals to a wider cross-section of the population.

It broke the 5 minute barrier. Well the Ramones never had a song that even approached 5 minutes, but they are widely recognized as a great band.

The opera thing? Most people aren't fans of opera. Once again, a great song appeals to many people.

I haven't seen the video, but I feel a truly great song should be able to stand alone.

Once again, this is just my opinion. Please don't take offense.

I voted for Bohemian Rhapsody-Queen..... But anyone here ever heard of Jethro Tull?!?!?! They kick ass!!! They made the best rock song and I name : AQUALUNG!!!!!

I voted for Bohemian Rhapsody-Queen..... But anyone here ever heard of Jethro Tull?!?!?! They kick ass!!! They made the best rock song and I name : AQUALUNG!!!!!
That's one of the greatest albums ever too.

I'm sure you like the song, but I don't, and I feel compelled to give my opinion.

It contains references to Freddy's upbringing? So what? That's of interest only to Freddy and his die-hard fans. A truly great song appeals to a wider cross-section of the population.

It broke the 5 minute barrier. Well the Ramones never had a song that even approached 5 minutes, but they are widely recognized as a great band.

The opera thing? Most people aren't fans of opera. Once again, a great song appeals to many people.

I haven't seen the video, but I feel a truly great song should be able to stand alone.

Once again, this is just my opinion. Please don't take offense.

None taken at all, the point is, the 5-minute barrier, the opera it was new. It had never been done before in a rock song, or any other song that came before it. It is because it was new that made it seem amazing at the time and it had just stuck. It seems to be a trend, anything that breaks into uncovered territory in the genre seems to stick as one of the greatest and its showed it this song in the same way that it showed it in Elvis' songs and style.

Damn. You made me google it. The answer is Lou Reed.

nope I answered you a few posts above this one that you made

I'm not sure if anyone has mentioned this one, but...

The Weight -- By; The Band

Greatest. Rock. Song. Ever.
One of the cable channels showed "The Last Waltz" the other day. That was a damn good band.

Though I already mentioned my opinion earlier. I noticed that the list also did not include others who also bear mentioning on this list. Janis Joplin comes to mind, and Crosby, Stills, and Nash. Stevie Ray Vaughn. The Who...

This isn't really comprehensive enough, but then again, it is only a forum poll.

nope I answered you a few posts above this one that you made
I was impatient.

Bohemian Rhapsody's owning it up!

Bohemian Rhapsody's owning it up!
It has to be rigged. This just isn't right:)

I am deeply offended that "Smells Like Teen Spirit" is in third.

It has to be rigged. This just isn't right:)
Lol - its just a great song :D :eek: :eek:

I am deeply offended that "Smells Like Teen Spirit" is in third.
All the youngsters

All the youngsters

Indeed, I'm deeply offeneded it should be up against the likes of Zepplin and Queen...

This list hardly does justice to rock. The Beatles? Rock? Eh, no, not really. I'm going to have to go with Stairway To Heaven. Led Zeppelin came out of a fluke, and they produced some of the most amazing music. If you don't recognize them as one of the best bands in the history of rock, maybe you should stick to your top 40 radio crap.

Speaking of Zeppelin, I'm sad to see that there aren't any Eric Clapton songs. DEREK IS ERIC!

This list hardly does justice to rock. The Beatles? Rock? Eh, no, not really. I'm going to have to go with Stairway To Heaven. Led Zeppelin came out of a fluke, and they produced some of the most amazing music. If you don't recognize them as one of the best bands in the history of rock, maybe you should stick to your top 40 radio crap.

Speaking of Zeppelin, I'm sad to see that there aren't any Eric Clapton songs. DEREK IS ERIC!

A good point. How is "Layla" not on that list?

This list hardly does justice to rock. The Beatles? Rock? Eh, no, not really. I'm going to have to go with Stairway To Heaven. Led Zeppelin came out of a fluke, and they produced some of the most amazing music. If you don't recognize them as one of the best bands in the history of rock, maybe you should stick to your top 40 radio crap.

Speaking of Zeppelin, I'm sad to see that there aren't any Eric Clapton songs. DEREK IS ERIC!

Eric ... great guitarist but stole his best songs from Robert Jonson, as did the stones and a lot of others.

Still great guitarist though.

Speaking of Zeppelin, I'm sad to see that there aren't any Eric Clapton songs. DEREK IS ERIC!

A good point, he should have been on the list, some of his songs are truely worthy of the list.

A good point. How is "Layla" not on that list?
All right he didn't steal that one.

A good point. How is "Layla" not on that list?


It broke my heart. Some people don't classify him as being a rock god, but he's been so influential in classic rock. he was in the first band to become a international superband (yes, before the stones and beatles), he pretty much brought about Led Zeppelin, and he's had a 40+ year music career, and continues to put out great music.

Layla, Cocaine, Sunshine of my life, his cover of I Shot The Sheriff, Badge...Too many great songs to name.

It broke my heart. Some people don't classify him as being a rock god, but he's been so influential in classic rock. he was in the first band to become a international superband (yes, before the stones and beatles), he pretty much brought about Led Zeppelin, and he's had a 40+ year music career, and continues to put out great music.

Layla, Cocaine, Sunshine of my life, his cover of I Shot The Sheriff, Badge...Too many great songs to name.

Sunshine of Your Love.

Sunshine of Your Love.


Hah, wow. 2 hours of sleep will do that.

March of the Black Queen - Queen, thank ye very much.

WHat songs do you think are the best/worst three?

In my opinion, list should go:

1-Hey Jude
2-Like a Rolling Stone
3-Satisfaction
4-Yesterday
5-Stairway to Heaven
6-Smells Like Teen Spirit
7-Free Bird
8-Hound Dog
9-Bohemian Rhapsody
10-Hotel California

i am a metal fan, but the best rock band ever, IMHO, was David Lee Roth era-Van Halen. so, panama, hot for teacher, or i''ll wait.

Why is everyone voting for that group of fags?

Why is everyone voting for that group of fags?

Because we're all secretly homosexual.

The lyrics are corny nonsense, the music doesn't do a damn thing for me. That's just my opinion, and the opinion of all of my friends though.

You go to hell and die.

Because we're all secretly homosexual.
some not so secret. i dont mean me, but you ,know, since thejugend brought it up,it seems to be, well, a certain concern of his, you know? ;)

But ranking Led Zep songs is fruitless, because the worst Led Zep song is better than the best song you hear on the radio. :)

Funny I hear alot of LZ on the radio, and it's all pretty awful. :p

Best rock song evarrr?

I'll have to go with The Poet You Never Were by Saetia.

Queen is my favorite band in the world so Bohemian Rhapsody was an easy choice for me. It's not my favorite Queen song though, or on my list of all time favorite songs in general, which in all fairness, isn't a very long list. If Let it Be or Penny Lane by the Beatles was on the list, i would have picked one of them. Bo Rhap is still a great song though.

This whole thing is subjective anyway. I for one have never been a big Zep or Rolling Stones fan, though i love Bob Dylan and The Beatles, they are my favorite artists after Queen. I think Zep and the Stones were hugely influential, i just don't like them.

If people considered Let it Be or Penny Lane rock songs, those would be my favorites. If not, Joy to the World by Three Dog Night is.

some of you know very little about rock most of you know a lot but me i think you cant poll rock elvis through death metal and beyond its all rock some of it sucks some of it is great but most of it doesnt compare to the rest, if you want to poll you have to poll genres of rock cause there is no one best.


by the way the reason the same songs always win the polls isnt because they r unquestionably the best but because they are the most famous(dont get me wrong i think every rock song on any top ten list ive ever seen kicks ass) :upyours: that smilly is awesome

HUZAH! Rhapsody is still winning!

Though I already mentioned my opinion earlier. I noticed that the list also did not include others who also bear mentioning on this list. Janis Joplin comes to mind, and Crosby, Stills, and Nash. Stevie Ray Vaughn. The Who...

This isn't really comprehensive enough, but then again, it is only a forum poll.

We're voting best song ever - not best band!

And great to play at that!
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Have you heard Fear OF The Dark Rock In Rio version owesome

Have you heard Fear OF The Dark Rock In Rio version owesome

Holy CRAP I LOVE THAT!

Don't let it die dammit! :headbang:

Stop talking about gay marriages and start talking about Rock songs!!

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Forget that list. Dream On - Aerosmith

Black Sabbath- warning

All the songs in the pole are drastically overrated. That said the best one in the poll is Bohemian Rhapsody. The worst one, and in my opinion this one just sucks, is Stairway, long, obnoxious, not catchy, and the bassist is the only one with showing any impressive technicality. I'm biast though cause I hate zepplin and their lead singers voice just gets on my nerves. *prepares to be flamed*

What a terrible poll. No Tenacious D? Shame on you all.
1. Double Team: Tenacious D
2. Cowboys from Hell: Pantera
3. Death's Head: Slayer
4. Immigrant Song: Led Zeppelin

What a terrible poll. No Tenacious D? Shame on you all.
1. Double Team: Tenacious D
2. Cowboys from Hell: Pantera
3. Death's Head: Slayer
4. Immigrant Song: Led Zeppelin

Err .... :(

Err .... :(

I could have sworn you were older....

Lets Bump Bump Bump It Up

I vote for The Cramps, Bikini Girls with Machine Guns

But out of these I vote for Stairway even though Goin' to California is the best LZ song.

Holiday... Its on the new Green Day album

What really sucks about this thread, as well as the best band threads, is that folks bring up bands and songs that I like, but don't own the album. Now, I need to go out and buy something. And I don't know what, yet.

Ok - please vote for what you believe is the best rock song ever.

If you think another song is better than those on the list, just vote for your favourite one on the list and tell about your favourite via a post.

Thanks.
while some of these songs are good you left out the best song ever made...
fade to black by The Rolling Stones so theres where my vote would go :)

while some of these songs are good you left out the best song ever made...
fade to black by The Rolling Stones so theres where my vote would go :)

err

that song is by metallica

Dude. :headbang:
Bah he's just bitter 'cause it sums 'im up

Holy CRAP I LOVE THAT!
I thought you were dissing before????
The crowd really gets into it amazing

Holiday... Its on the new Green Day album
New single too

Jimi Hendrix's version of All Along the Watchtower
This is indeed an awesome song, but there are so many to choose from! I guess if pressed I would have to say Telegraph Road by Dire Straits. Or maybe One Slip by Pink Floyd. Augh! I can't decide.

Rhapsody > all

while some of these songs are good you left out the best song ever made...
fade to black by The Rolling Stones so theres where my vote would go :)

I think you mean Paint It Black right?

It's a long way to the top (if ya wanna rock & roll) - AC-DC

sh-bumpz

sh-bumpz
Argh your bump didnt work :(

pour your sugar on me- def leppard