Favorite Rock Song?

[thegreekdog]

So, I was thinking about what my favorite rock song is. Yes, I think of these things while reviewing memos and letters and the like. Anyway, my top 3 favorite bands are Tool, Led Zeppelin, and Pearl Jam. However, I can't think of one Tool song I like above all others. I obviously love Stairway to Heaven. And I really love Yellow Ledbetter.

However, I'm going with The Rolling Stones' "Sympathy for the Devil."

[muy_thaiguy]

Can I just put AC/DC? As it is rather hard for me to pick just one from them.

[porkenbeans]

Imagine - John Lennon.

[Phatscotty]

So, I was thinking about what my favorite rock song is. Yes, I think of these things while reviewing memos and letters and the like. Anyway, my top 3 favorite bands are Tool, Led Zeppelin, and Pearl Jam. However, I can't think of one Tool song I like above all others. I obviously love Stairway to Heaven. And I really love Yellow Ledbetter.

However, I'm going with The Rolling Stones' "Sympathy for the Devil."

to me, as a fellow "tool above all else" push-it stands out, and tool did a cover of a zep song on the salival album. you heard it?

[thegreekdog]

So, I was thinking about what my favorite rock song is. Yes, I think of these things while reviewing memos and letters and the like. Anyway, my top 3 favorite bands are Tool, Led Zeppelin, and Pearl Jam. However, I can't think of one Tool song I like above all others. I obviously love Stairway to Heaven. And I really love Yellow Ledbetter.

However, I'm going with The Rolling Stones' "Sympathy for the Devil."

to me, as a fellow "tool above all else" push-it stands out, and tool did a cover of a zep song on the salival album. you heard it?

I like Aenema the best I think. But Sympathy for the Devil is better.

[Phatscotty]

So, I was thinking about what my favorite rock song is. Yes, I think of these things while reviewing memos and letters and the like. Anyway, my top 3 favorite bands are Tool, Led Zeppelin, and Pearl Jam. However, I can't think of one Tool song I like above all others. I obviously love Stairway to Heaven. And I really love Yellow Ledbetter.

However, I'm going with The Rolling Stones' "Sympathy for the Devil."

to me, as a fellow "tool above all else" push-it stands out, and tool did a cover of a zep song on the salival album. you heard it?

I like Aenema the best I think. But Sympathy for the Devil is better.

masterpiece

[Borderdawg]

How about an oldie but a goodie,

In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida- by Iron Butterfly

[thegreekdog]

How about an oldie but a goodie,

In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida- by Iron Butterfly

Damn, that is good.

On AC/DC, I'd put "You Shook Me All Night Long" as a top 3 best rock songs ever.

[pimpdave]

Eulogy is far and away my favorite Tool song.

[john9blue]

I feel like whenever I get a favorite song, I listen to it enough to get sick of it, and then it's not my favorite any more. I enjoy variety.

[Army of GOD]

A lot of the time it's what I want...but anyways.

The Bends - Radiohead - Amazing song
Mr. Crowley - Ozzy Osbourne - Randy Rhodes is a god on guitar in this song.
It's Late - Queen - Awesome instrument bridges

[Woodruff]

So, I was thinking about what my favorite rock song is. Yes, I think of these things while reviewing memos and letters and the like. Anyway, my top 3 favorite bands are Tool, Led Zeppelin, and Pearl Jam. However, I can't think of one Tool song I like above all others. I obviously love Stairway to Heaven. And I really love Yellow Ledbetter.
However, I'm going with The Rolling Stones' "Sympathy for the Devil."

Wow...that's a difficult one. I guess if I had to pick one, I'd go with "One Toy Soldier" by Coven.

[Falkomagno]

As a single representation of musical art in the rock genre....I would choose....Bohemian Rhapsody. It's like when they made it, they knew that was an epic piece.

[TheProwler]

The Beatles....ummmm....Tomorrow Never Knows.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SVUzTZ5dgwQ

[TheProwler]

No....Blue Jay Way.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R0lcB1QozUQ

[TheProwler]

Maybe Dear Prudence...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z59HteiHkZ0

No.

Old Brown Shoe

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cg9nVYo0 ... re=related

[TheProwler]

Sorry...I can't decide....

When I feel like driving fast, these are my two favs...

Motorhead - Them Not me

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ihsNhinP4S4

Offspring - Bad Habit

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zh3qZ2FlwSI

[edsdad]

Neil Young's Powderfinger followed closely by AC/DC's Thunderstruck.

[Borderdawg]

So, I was thinking about what my favorite rock song is. Yes, I think of these things while reviewing memos and letters and the like. Anyway, my top 3 favorite bands are Tool, Led Zeppelin, and Pearl Jam. However, I can't think of one Tool song I like above all others. I obviously love Stairway to Heaven. And I really love Yellow Ledbetter.
However, I'm going with The Rolling Stones' "Sympathy for the Devil."

Wow...that's a difficult one. I guess if I had to pick one, I'd go with "One Toy Soldier" by Coven.

You mean "One Tin Soldier"? (aka " The Legend of Billy Jack")

[natty dread]

However, I'm going with The Rolling Stones' "Sympathy for the Devil."

Have you read the book?

[b.k. barunt]

Whatthefuck?

"Imagine", "Bohemian Rhapsody", "One Tin Soldier" and "Dear Prudence" are NOT Rock'n Roll. Period. These are "Pop" songs.

"Sympathy for the Devil" and "Inagaddadavida" are two of the greats. I would also add "Time" by the Chambers Brothers, "Purple Haze" by Hendrix, "Sunshine of Your Love" and "Crossroads" by "Cream" and "Suzy Q" by Credence.


Honibaz

[Borderdawg]

Whatthefuck?

"Imagine", "Bohemian Rhapsody", "One Tin Soldier" and "Dear Prudence" are NOT Rock'n Roll. Period. These are "Pop" songs.

"Sympathy for the Devil" and "Inagaddadavida" are two of the greats. I would also add "Time" by the Chambers Brothers, "Purple Haze" by Hendrix, "Sunshine of Your Love" and "Crossroads" by "Cream" and "Suzy Q" by Credence.


Honibaz

How about some Steppenwolf? Maybe Screaming Night Hog or Jupiter's Child

[Woodruff]

So, I was thinking about what my favorite rock song is. Yes, I think of these things while reviewing memos and letters and the like. Anyway, my top 3 favorite bands are Tool, Led Zeppelin, and Pearl Jam. However, I can't think of one Tool song I like above all others. I obviously love Stairway to Heaven. And I really love Yellow Ledbetter.
However, I'm going with The Rolling Stones' "Sympathy for the Devil."

Wow...that's a difficult one. I guess if I had to pick one, I'd go with "One Toy Soldier" by Coven.

You mean "One Tin Soldier"? (aka " The Legend of Billy Jack")

DOH! Indeed, I do. Good catch.

[TheProwler]

Whatthefuck?

"Imagine", "Bohemian Rhapsody", "One Tin Soldier" and "Dear Prudence" are NOT Rock'n Roll. Period. These are "Pop" songs.

I actually thought the same thing for a second when I first read the "Imagine" answer...

But, the question is not "Best Rock'n Roll" but best "Rock" song. In my opinion, the term "Rock" envelops a wide range of music that stemmed from Rock'n Roll and Rock'n Roll artists. I think many people would consider some of the songs you listed as "Soft Rock". Some of the songs you listed (as your picks) could definitely be argued to also not be "Rock'n Roll" songs...they are definitely Rock songs.

I just watched some old Thorogood....honourable mention: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gn2El8kskhk


I'm gonna throw in a vote for The Who, Baba O' Riley: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M9CWJa9yK7I

This is a newer song that I think will stand the test of time...Against Me, Thrash Unreal: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EovHN5I5Nls

Hey, quick edit....if you aren't familiar with this Against Me song...this video is better...less distracting.... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3MZRDIh9X0I

[Timminz]

Too many. A lot of the greats have already been mentioned here. A couple, off the top of my head, that I would add to this thread are Hysteria by Muse (who are one of the greatest live bands ever), and Do The Evolution by Pearl Jam (which has one of the best videos of all time).