# Your top three rock and roll songs of all time **URL:** \ **Category:** Cafe Society\ **Tags:** music\ **Created:** [November 28, 2024, 1:07am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/your-top-three-rock-and-roll-songs-of-all-time/1010884 "2024-11-28T01:07:23Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 7
**Author:** ![Lucas\_Jackson](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/lucas_jackson/32/303_2.png) [@Lucas\_Jackson](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lucas_Jackson)\ **Post date:** [December 16, 2024, 4:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/your-top-three-rock-and-roll-songs-of-all-time/1010884/121 "2024-12-16T16:53:52Z")
> [@Gordon\_G](#): > > The poignant lyrics can resonate on a very personal level, even without a strict parallel to the listener’s own story. > There’s a tendency to reject clichés. But often a cliché is correct: > (snip) > . . . And “Like a Rolling Stone” really is one of the very greatest songs of all time. I thank you for responding. Of course, these things are subjective, so far be it from me to knock anyone’s “top” song, but I disagree that this is a great song. Poignant lyrics can help, but _in my humble opinion_, they can’t save this droning mishmash. [Nor, apparently, can an all-star back up band.](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HHj9Vkol9kA) I appreciate your point of view and with that, I will drop the hi-jack. ---
**Author:** ![P-man](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/p-man/32/3606_2.png) [@P-man](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/P-man)\ **Post date:** [December 16, 2024, 9:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/your-top-three-rock-and-roll-songs-of-all-time/1010884/122 "2024-12-16T21:24:09Z")
> [@solost](#): > > It was also covered by the Rolling Stones. It’s Rolling Stones all the way down! Mick should sing, “Like MEEEE!” ---
**Author:** ![Elmer\_J.Fudd](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/elmer_j.fudd/32/1211_2.png) [@Elmer\_J.Fudd](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Elmer_J.Fudd)\ **Post date:** [December 17, 2024, 12:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/your-top-three-rock-and-roll-songs-of-all-time/1010884/123 "2024-12-17T00:14:57Z")
> [@solost](#): > > Speaking of the Rolling Stones, I think “Gimme Shelter” is the thread winner so far, at 10 mentions according to a thread search. “I hope they don’t think we’re a Rock n Roll outfit.” - Mick Jagger ---
**Author:** ![Treppenwitz](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/treppenwitz/32/3445_2.png) [@Treppenwitz](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Treppenwitz)\ **Post date:** [December 17, 2024, 9:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/your-top-three-rock-and-roll-songs-of-all-time/1010884/124 "2024-12-17T21:55:26Z")
As an aside - heard [this version](https://youtu.be/qemGN7_FH80?feature=shared)? If Nick isn’t back in the lead, he’s certainly closed the gap. 😉 j ---
**Author:** ![Typo\_Negative](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/typo_negative/32/484_2.png) [@Typo\_Negative](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Typo_Negative)\ **Post date:** [December 18, 2024, 1:18am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/your-top-three-rock-and-roll-songs-of-all-time/1010884/125 "2024-12-18T01:18:00Z")
My Top 3 Born to be Wild - Steppenwolf Rock and Roll - Led Zep Barracuda - Heart ---
**Author:** ![Biffster](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/biffster/32/339_2.png) [@Biffster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Biffster)\ **Post date:** [December 18, 2024, 9:17am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/your-top-three-rock-and-roll-songs-of-all-time/1010884/126 "2024-12-18T09:17:53Z")
> [@Elmer\_J.Fudd](#): > > “I hope they don’t think we’re a Rock n Roll outfit.” - Mick Jagger “It’s a noise we make, that’s all. You could be kind and call it music.” – also Mick ---
**Author:** ![Treppenwitz](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/treppenwitz/32/3445_2.png) [@Treppenwitz](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Treppenwitz)\ **Post date:** [December 18, 2024, 3:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/your-top-three-rock-and-roll-songs-of-all-time/1010884/127 "2024-12-18T15:45:49Z")
Question fro the OP: Are we now far enough into this thread to start thinking about notable omissions? (Loaded question.) j ---
**Author:** ![cieskokid](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/cieskokid/32/5374_2.png) [@cieskokid](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/cieskokid)\ **Post date:** [December 19, 2024, 5:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/your-top-three-rock-and-roll-songs-of-all-time/1010884/128 "2024-12-19T05:14:27Z")
I’ve been cruising & contributing to this thread and don’t recall seeing the most obvious one - has “Stairway to Heaven” been listed? ---
**Author:** ![Czarcasm](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/czarcasm/32/4050_2.png) [@Czarcasm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Czarcasm)\ **Post date:** [December 19, 2024, 5:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/your-top-three-rock-and-roll-songs-of-all-time/1010884/129 "2024-12-19T05:15:57Z")
With this many entries (and repeats), I don’t think pointing out obvious omissions would be out of order. ---
**Author:** ![cieskokid](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/cieskokid/32/5374_2.png) [@cieskokid](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/cieskokid)\ **Post date:** [December 19, 2024, 5:18am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/your-top-three-rock-and-roll-songs-of-all-time/1010884/130 "2024-12-19T05:18:14Z")
Nevermind, Spoons put Stairway on his list ---
**Author:** ![cieskokid](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/cieskokid/32/5374_2.png) [@cieskokid](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/cieskokid)\ **Post date:** [December 19, 2024, 5:26am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/your-top-three-rock-and-roll-songs-of-all-time/1010884/131 "2024-12-19T05:26:26Z")
But the more I think about it, my more accurate list of “Top 3 of all time” are: “Dazed and Confused”/Live -Led Zeppelin from “The Song Remains the Same” album “Smells Like Teen Spirit” - Nirvana “Dominance and Submission” - Blue Oyster Cult All three are some of the most thunderous expressions of the raw power of rock and roll 🎸 🕶 ---
**Author:** ![SuntanLotion](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/suntanlotion/32/16165_2.png) [@SuntanLotion](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SuntanLotion)\ **Post date:** [December 19, 2024, 6:00am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/your-top-three-rock-and-roll-songs-of-all-time/1010884/132 "2024-12-19T06:00:23Z")
I’ve been putting it off because I can’t yet come up with a third. My second one hasn’t been mentioned yet. ---
**Author:** ![Treppenwitz](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/treppenwitz/32/3445_2.png) [@Treppenwitz](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Treppenwitz)\ **Post date:** [December 19, 2024, 9:56am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/your-top-three-rock-and-roll-songs-of-all-time/1010884/133 "2024-12-19T09:56:13Z")
My original 3 were “True” rock and roll - interpretations and all that. But - gasp! - nobody has posted this: [![](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/PIcmk8WA10A/hqdefault.jpg?sqp=-oaymwEmCOADEOgC8quKqQMa8AEB-AH-BIAC4AOKAgwIABABGH8gOCgvMA8=&rs=AOn4CLDCZs4gdtP6u1N4SFRrhFZYPjFdjA "Shake Some Action (the proper 1976 version)") ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PIcmk8WA10A) It ain’t one of the originals, but it’s as true to the spirit as it gets.A shocking omission. I blame myself. j ---
**Author:** ![zimaane](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/z/a3d4f5/32.png) [@zimaane](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/zimaane)\ **Post date:** [December 19, 2024, 3:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/your-top-three-rock-and-roll-songs-of-all-time/1010884/134 "2024-12-19T15:30:46Z")
1.Trampled Under Foot - Led Zeppelin Not one of their better known songs, but I love the driving rhythm and layers of sound [Trampled Under Foot (1990 Remaster)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vamReLUOlrA&t=3s) 2. You’ve Got Another Thing Coming - Judas Priest All of the attitude and energy of British metal in one song [Judas Priest - You’ve Got Another Thing Coming (Video)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WtuoFv4dcwM) 3 Magic Carpet Ride - Steppenwolf - Psychedelic rock with trippy sounds and lyrics [(3) Magic Carpet Ride - YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eGkGNCUQtWY) ---
**Author:** ![zimaane](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/z/a3d4f5/32.png) [@zimaane](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/zimaane)\ **Post date:** [December 19, 2024, 3:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/your-top-three-rock-and-roll-songs-of-all-time/1010884/135 "2024-12-19T15:40:17Z")
> [@ParallelLines](#): > > Rolling Lots of other Rolling Stones songs, but no Jumpin Jack Flash ? ---
**Author:** ![drad\_dog](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/aeb1de/32.png) [@drad\_dog](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/drad_dog)\ **Post date:** [December 19, 2024, 8:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/your-top-three-rock-and-roll-songs-of-all-time/1010884/136 "2024-12-19T20:18:45Z")
Jumpin Jack Flash - Rolling Stones Gimme Some Lovin - Stevie Winwood Do You Believe in Magic? - Lovin Spoonful ---
**Author:** ![Dr.Winston\_OBoogie](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/dr.winston_oboogie/32/2945_2.png) [@Dr.Winston\_OBoogie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dr.Winston_OBoogie)\ **Post date:** [December 19, 2024, 8:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/your-top-three-rock-and-roll-songs-of-all-time/1010884/137 "2024-12-19T20:22:53Z")
> [@drad\_dog](#): > > Gimme Some Lovin - Stevie Winwood [Pedantry] - Spencer Davis Group. Winwood was only the singer. [/Pedantry] ---
**Author:** ![EinsteinsHund](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/einsteinshund/32/8400_2.png) [@EinsteinsHund](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/EinsteinsHund)\ **Post date:** [December 19, 2024, 8:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/your-top-three-rock-and-roll-songs-of-all-time/1010884/138 "2024-12-19T20:30:44Z")
> [@Dr.Winston\_OBoogie](#): > > [Pedantry] - Spencer Davis Group. > Winwood was only the singer. [/Pedantry] (nitpicking the nitpicker) And organ player. 😉 (and he was only seventeen) ---
**Author:** ![mbh](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/a6a055/32.png) [@mbh](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mbh)\ **Post date:** [December 19, 2024, 11:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/your-top-three-rock-and-roll-songs-of-all-time/1010884/139 "2024-12-19T23:15:06Z")
> [@EinsteinsHund](#): > > (and he was only seventeen) Hmmmm . . . Should I quote the Beatles, or Joan Jett? Decisions, decisions. ---
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