re: The Perfect Rock Song

Posted by kingbob

Sorrento, LA

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Posted on 12/27/21 at 8:12 pm to Dawgwithnoname

When I was trying to get hyped up for a big show before heading on stage, I’d often listen to “Whole Lotta Rosie” by ACDC. Angus Young has such crazy energy on stage that I try my best to emulate in short sets (less than 90 minutes).

“Won’t Get Fooled Again” is one of my favorite songs.

This post was edited on 12/27/21 at 8:13 pm

Posted by Telecaster

Memphis

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Posted on 12/27/21 at 9:01 pm to Dawgwithnoname

The Kinks - All Day and All of the Night. 57 years down the road, it still sounds great and damn near perfect.

Posted by mauser

Orange Beach

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Posted on 12/28/21 at 1:31 am to Telecaster

Wild Thing
Jumping Jack Flash

Posted by TheTideMustRoll

Birmingham, AL

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Posted on 12/28/21 at 9:32 am to LuciusSulla

I'm not the biggest Motley Crue fan in the world, but even I can admit that "Live Wire" is probably the greatest rock song ever written.

Posted by Liberator

Revelation 20:10-12

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Posted on 12/28/21 at 10:01 am to massilsu

Deep Purple: BURN

Posted by cramps

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Posted on 12/28/21 at 10:43 am to Dawgwithnoname

Kansas - Carry On Wayward Son

Posted by CCT

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Posted on 12/28/21 at 10:49 am to cramps

Gimme Shelter by the Stones. Perfect.

Posted by Cdawg

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Posted on 12/28/21 at 2:45 pm to Dawgwithnoname

Be-Bop-a-Lula - Gene Vincent

Posted by Mizz-SEC

Inbred Huntin' In The SEC

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Posted on 12/28/21 at 3:26 pm to CCT

Since there's so many votes for Gimme Shelter I thought I'd drop this unexpected cover here.

I gotta say I love it.

Posted by TFTC

Chicago, Il

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Posted on 12/28/21 at 4:58 pm to Mizz-SEC

Faces - Stay With Me

Posted by RogerTheShrubber

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Posted on 12/28/21 at 5:10 pm to Dawgwithnoname

Time by Pink Floyd. Proggy, bluesy, and lyrically perfect.

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Posted by VABuckeye

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Posted on 12/28/21 at 6:40 pm to RogerTheShrubber

Agree and glad to see you post!

Posted by RogerTheShrubber

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Posted on 12/28/21 at 6:50 pm to VABuckeye

Posted by LSU Jax

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Posted on 12/28/21 at 9:03 pm to Dawgwithnoname

BOC - (Don’t Fear) The Reaper

Many others too but that’s what popped into my mind pretty quickly.

Posted by TouchedTheAxeIn82

near the Apple spaceship

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Posted on 12/29/21 at 2:15 am to Dawgwithnoname

For a long time I've thought that Gimme Shelter is the finest rock recording ever made. Every aspect of the song—the lyrics, arrangement, performance, and recording is incredible or iconic, including the amazing backing vocals and the tragic story of Merry Clayton's involvement.

Other perfect songs for me:

Wouldn't It Be Nice - The Beach Boys
Tomorrow Never Knows - The Beatles
Badge - Cream
What is Life - George Harrison
Castles Made of Sand - Jimi Hendrix
Bell Bottom Blues - Derek & the Dominos
Starship Trooper - Yes
Back in the Saddle - Aerosmith
Neon Knights - Black Sabbath
While You See a Chance - Steve Winwood
Tom Sawyer - Rush
Unchained - Van Halen
Black - Pearl Jam
Trippin' on a Hole in a Paper Heart - Stone Temple Pilots
Learn to Fly - Foo Fighters

Posted by JumpingTheShark

America

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Posted on 12/29/21 at 8:26 am to Tigris

quote:
The Real Me.

Came here to post this, great drums, fast paced, brass, incredible bass, incredible vocals…has it all

Posted by Palomitz

Miami

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Posted on 12/29/21 at 9:17 am to Dawgwithnoname

I'm surprised nobody has said "Hotel California", but that one for me for sure.

Also:
Journey "Separate Ways"
Pink Floyd "The Wall"
AC/DC "You Shook me All Night Long"
Def Leppard "Poor Some Sugar on me"

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