Loooong rock songs that still thrill you.

“Shine on You Crazy Diamond” (opening track) has not a note or moment wasted over 13:32.

I’ll add another vote for the first side of 2112 by Rush.

“Only Because of You” is the sweeping, haunting 8 min 40 sec closing track of Roger Hodgson’s first solo album.

“Papa Was a Rolling Stone” The Temptations

“Tarkus”, ELP, 20:35

“Anesthetize”, Porcupine Tree, 17:42

Nantucket Sleigh Ride - Mountain


Frankenstein - Edgar Winter group - possibly the heaviest song ever made

1812 - Blackfoot Sue


Feel the Benefit - 10cc - top class playing, especially the bass solo

Papa was a rolling stone (full 11 minute version) - Temptations, highly unusual for Motown

“Going Home” Rolling Stones

Kidding! Just kidding!

Caravan - Nine Feet Underground

“Sweet Jane” Lou Reed

Loggins and Messina, Angry Eyes.

Voodoo Chile - Jimi Hendrix -or- Stevie Ray
Papa Was a Rollin’ Stone - Temptations (I’m not sure if this counts as rock, but…)

When I was looking for songs, I found this Bonnie Raitt cover. Very nice. I just love her voice.

Neil Young. Walk Like a Giant. This live version is 24 minutes & change. I think the album version is a mere 16 or 17.

This is what I came here to say, but I brought a link!

Metalica’s Master of Puppets is an 8:36 masterpiece of heavy metal music