grampa Posted September 11, 2013 Share Posted September 11, 2013 The question has been asked here before. It's hard to pick just one but usually my answer would be "Memo From Turner" from the sound track of the movie "Performance" but everytime I turn on our Classic Rock station I hear one that vies for that honor. Today it was "Fat Bottom Girls" by Queen. Not only does it rock but it's lyrics and attitude exemplify Rock. Get on your bike and ride! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milod Posted September 11, 2013 Share Posted September 11, 2013 I dunno... I guess to me "the" piece that exemplifies "rock" would likely be "Johnny B Goode." Yeah, I like it and yeah I've played it a cupla thousand times but the real thing about it is that it's kinda a prototypical "this is rock and roll" piece. It's vocals on top of a guitar band and combines a bluesy sound with some overdrive both in the lead guitar "sound" as well as the rhythm. Another point with it is that you can play the thing for almost any age group in the U.S. at least, and almost everybody will say that yeah, they recognize it as an old rock music piece and likely could point out a photo of Chuck Berry even if they couldn't remember his name off the top of their memory. Queen? I think not. And believe me, that comment has nothing to do with quality music. But "favorite?" I dunno that I can answer that. I've enjoyed playing a lotta "rock" of various sorts through until the summer of '79, but... m Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyK Posted September 11, 2013 Share Posted September 11, 2013 Well, I've been listening to a lot of Bon-era AC/DC recently... Problem Child (live from Atlantic studios) absolutely rocks! No doubt I'll have a new favourite next week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie brown Posted September 11, 2013 Share Posted September 11, 2013 WAY too many, to list just ONE! And, for me, it changes, like the weather, here in Kansas...Constantly! There is one, though, that's been a constant, since the first time I ever heard it, and that's "Cream's" Live version ("Wheels of Fire" album) of "Crossroads!" To this day, I cannot listen to it, without "cranking it up," and (still) getting goose bumps! The first time I ever heard it, I was driving from Denver, to Colorado Springs, in my '65 Chevy Super Sport Impala...banging on the steering wheel, tears in my eyes, and goose bumps, the entire song! It was a very emotional, moment, for me. As soon as arrived, in the "Springs," I stopped at a music store, and bought that album! CB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanvillRob Posted September 11, 2013 Share Posted September 11, 2013 The problem, (actually the beauty), or music is that what is 'perfect' in one instance, is inappropriate in another. Music can make or break a movie, (just watch "The Graduate" or "American Graffiti"). So picking one favorite rock song is impossible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kaleb Posted September 11, 2013 Share Posted September 11, 2013 Damn, too many to choose... But at this moment in time, I would say this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZRwN2pFiQKs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capmaster Posted September 11, 2013 Share Posted September 11, 2013 My favorite rock song is Africa what I think is the best song ever by The Knack: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gir95yqPNJQ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moparguy Posted September 11, 2013 Share Posted September 11, 2013 First song I really couldn't get enough of was in 1975 I was 12 and it was STRUTTER from the Kiss Alive album. It is still in my top 5 favs. My most recent one is an old one, SILENT LUCIDITY, by Queensryche Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
feldkeen4 Posted September 11, 2013 Share Posted September 11, 2013 Well, since Rock and Roll has to have a saxophone. This is with out a doubt, the greatest Rock and Roll song ever! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vhzlp9aazac Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bonzoboy Posted September 11, 2013 Share Posted September 11, 2013 My favourite rock song has to be "Voodoo Child (Slight Return)" by Jimi Hendrix.That song is a perfect rock song as it is also steeped in its blues roots so you have a clear picture of how the blues evolved into rock. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riffster Posted September 11, 2013 Share Posted September 11, 2013 My favorite song is Bob Seger's Against the Wind. Being a Beatles fan and a Heavy Metal and Thrash Metal fiend nobody would ever guess, but I just can't get tired of that song since I first heard it... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocky4 Posted September 12, 2013 Share Posted September 12, 2013 I wasn't around when it came out, but Chuck Berry's Maybelline, always does it for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bender 4 Life Posted September 12, 2013 Share Posted September 12, 2013 for "Rock & Roll" it's a tie. Both by the TRUE Father of Rock & Roll Roll over Beethoven(sp?) (preferrably w/Ike Turner doing the solo) Promised Land Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pippy Posted September 12, 2013 Share Posted September 12, 2013 I've been re-visiting early ZZT the last few days and both 'Jesus Just Left Chicago' and 'La Grange' had me reaching for the Lester and dialling-in a higher-than-usual-for-me amount of gain... P. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LarryUK Posted September 12, 2013 Share Posted September 12, 2013 I like to keep my music fresh. As older music goes. I love 'Be good to yourself; by Journey and Rosanna by Toto. But I love the new Winery Dogs album. I've necer listened to Mike Portney before,but his drumming is perfect. It's a fantastic album. Buy it. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fnMBix9Zq5o Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kidblast Posted September 12, 2013 Share Posted September 12, 2013 I don't think I can say there's ONE that stands out. When my brain processed the question, the first song that came to mind was Deep Purple's Hiway Star.. that must mean something right? anyway, that one always gets my blood pumpin... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zigzag Posted September 12, 2013 Share Posted September 12, 2013 I'm with m, Johnny B. Goode. I prefer the Hendrix version from Hendrix in the West. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edlo Posted September 12, 2013 Share Posted September 12, 2013 The question has been asked here before. It's hard to pick just one but usually my answer would be "Memo From Turner" from the sound track of the movie "Performance" but everytime I turn on our Classic Rock station I hear one that vies for that honor. Today it was "Fat Bottom Girls" by Queen. Not only does it rock but it's lyrics and attitude exemplify Rock. Get on your bike and ride! For me that's Eric Clapton's Let it Rain and with cream Cross roads. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quapman Posted September 12, 2013 Share Posted September 12, 2013 The question has been asked here before. It's hard to pick just one ..... No, for me it's not hard,, it's impossible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Californiaman Posted September 12, 2013 Share Posted September 12, 2013 I just don't know. I could go along with Milod on this, because Johnny B. Good had such an influence on me early on in my life. Still, other great songs from other genras of Rock are always there. Take, "Let There Be Rock," from AC/DC. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s3nEAmt5AZ8 Or Zeppelin's, "Rock and Roll". http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c1Hb9ABpyts Both are great songs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaiser Bill Posted September 12, 2013 Share Posted September 12, 2013 My choice...Doobies...China Grove... its in my will to be played at my funeral (viewing)....quietly in the background. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanvillRob Posted September 12, 2013 Share Posted September 12, 2013 My choice...Doobies...China Grove... its in my will to be played at my funeral (viewing)....quietly in the background. Good choice! I've already told my wife NO VIEWING.....I don't need a funeral either, for that matter, but if she feels like she needs one, I'll be okay with it..... lessee....that's probably a forum topic....what to play at your funeral? For me.....Lady Antebellum's "Long Gone" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kaleb Posted September 12, 2013 Share Posted September 12, 2013 The song that will be played at my funeral is Ace Frehley's "Fractured Mirror". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
surfpup Posted September 12, 2013 Share Posted September 12, 2013 ... usually my answer would be "Memo From Turner" from the sound track of the movie "Performance" Oh that's a great one for sure! There are so many, but this might be mine... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dennis G Posted September 12, 2013 Share Posted September 12, 2013 I think it's impossible to narrow it down to one, but several come to mind. Basically, anything by one Mr. C Berry, including Maybelline, Roll Over Beethoven, Johnny B Goode (after all, Lennon said that rock n roll by any other name would be Chuck Berry) Speaking of which, there's the Beatles cover of "Twist n Shout" Bill Haley & the Comets Rock Around the Clock Buddy Holly, Elvis, the list goes on and on... ONE SONG? Can't happen. Top 100 maybe... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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