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Whats the greatest rock song of all time

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itswillis21
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title pretty much explians it
Jul 15 2009 9:58PM
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OrangeName
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harry potter and the chamber of secrets theme song
Jul 15 2009 9:59PM
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itswillis21
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thats defently up there next to metallicas new album except the day that never comes haha

Jul 15 2009 10:06PM
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itswillis21
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yes now they but o well
Jul 15 2009 10:09PM
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erichkuss
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Stairway to heaven. By the best band there ever was ever, Led Zeppelin

Jul 15 2009 10:11PM
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nealpgards
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how you remind me- nickelback
Jul 15 2009 10:31PM
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Josh_B
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Every Rose Has It's Thorn
Jul 15 2009 10:32PM
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SkierX
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Definitely up there. Dream On by Aerosmith is knocking at the door as well.
Jul 15 2009 10:34PM
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Arabian.
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You mean the "Most famous band to ever steal from back artists, never give them credit, and pawn it off as their own"!

  • "Babe I'm Gonna Leave You" - A folk song by Anne Bredon, this was originally credited as "traditional, arranged by Jimmy Page," then "words and music by Jimmy Page," and then, following legal action, "Bredon/Page/Plant."
  • "Black Mountain Side" - uncredited version of a traditional folk tune previously recorded by Bert Jansch.
  • "Bring It On Home" - the first section is an uncredited cover of the Willie Dixon tune (as performed by the imposter Sonny Boy Williamson).
  • "Communication Breakdown" - apparently derived from Eddie Cochran's "Nervous Breakdown."
  • "Custard Pie" - uncredited cover of Bukka White's "Shake 'Em On Down," with lyrics from Sleepy John Estes's "Drop Down Daddy."
  • "Dazed And Confused" - uncredited cover of the Jake Holmes song (see The Above Ground Sound Of Jake Holmes).
  • "Hats Off To (Roy) Harper" - uncredited version of Bukka White's "Shake 'Em On Down."
  • "How Many More Times" - Part one is an uncredited cover of the Howlin' Wolf song (available on numerous compilations). Part two is an uncredited cover of Albert King's "The Hunter."
  • "In My Time Of Dying" - uncredited cover of the traditional song (as heard on Bob Dylan's debut).
  • "The Lemon Song" - uncredited cover of Howlin' Wolf's "Killing Floor" - Wolf's publisher sued Zeppelin in the early 70s and settled out of court.
  • "Moby Dick" - written and first recorded by Sleepy John Estes under the title "The Girl I Love," and later covered by Bobby Parker.
  • "Nobody's Fault But Mine" - uncredited cover of the Blind Willie Johnson blues.
  • "Since I've Been Lovin' You" - lyrics are the same as Moby Grape's "Never," though the music isn't similar.
  • "Stairway To Heaven" - the main guitar line is apparently from "Taurus" by Spirit.
  • "White Summer" - uncredited cover of Davey Graham's "She Moved Through The Fair."
  • "Whole Lotta Love" - lyrics are from the Willie Dixon blues "You Need Love."
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    itswillis21
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    ya nickleback doesnt compare to classic rock

    Jul 15 2009 10:35PM
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    charmander
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    Ride in The Sky- Lucifer's Friend
    War Pigs- Black Sabbath
    Dopesmoker- Sleep
    Mississippi Queen- Mountain
    Green Machine- Kyuss
    Candy Man- Superfine Dandelion
    Child In Time- Deep Purple
    Little Wing- Hendrix
    Kick Out The Jams- MC5
    Sister Morphine- Rolling Stones

    that would be my top 10 greatest rock songs, based on quality, not commercial success.
    Jul 15 2009 10:38PM
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    Arabian.
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    Oh, also, best song? Gotta go with All Along the Watchtower, or, if live is counted, Fire/Voodoo Child [Slight Return]/Star Spangled Banner/Purple Haze/Woodstock Improv/Villanova Junction medley. By far the most influential and orgasmic 40 minutes in rock history.
    Jul 15 2009 10:39PM
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    ElbridgeGerry
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    Now youve got something to die for-Lamb of God
    Jul 15 2009 10:40PM
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    Banjo
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    Dani California-RHCP
    Jul 15 2009 10:42PM
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    wolf.
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    this.
    Jul 15 2009 10:43PM
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    jayo.
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    "Fuck Tha Police"-N.W.A.

    a true american classic. as much so as anything by hendrix or the beatles.
    Jul 15 2009 10:43PM
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    bermbuster49
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    one of the ones already listed.


    they are all good.



    but hell, i cant figure out which coheed song i think is the best so who am i to kid about the GOAT
    Jul 15 2009 10:46PM
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    .travis.
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    My favorite is "A National Acrobat" by Black Sabbath. And Black Sabbath is the best rock band of all time IMO
    Jul 15 2009 10:54PM
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    BigJew
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    Livin' on a Prayer
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    NW_Rider
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    Freebird live - lynyrd skynyrd
    Brain Damage and Eclipse - Pink Floyd
    Do it Again - Steely Dan
    For What Its Worth - Buffalo Springfield
    Have You Ever Seen The Rain - CCR
     
    Thats 5 of my favs right now, they tend to change a bit but Freebird is on the top, especially the live in SF version, Van Zant is god.

    I'll through fade to black in there to I guess since it just came on my itunes, and it sounds good according to my ears signal to my brain right now.
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    akikutis
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    Tom Sawyer- RUSH
    Jul 15 2009 11:06PM
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    cobra_commander
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    Knocking on Heavens Door - Guns and Roses version.
    Jul 15 2009 11:10PM
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    GuerillaInDaMist
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    id have to say down by the river by neil young or cowgirl in the sand by neil young
    Jul 15 2009 11:18PM
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    TheRadCactus
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    I Wanna Be Your Dog and Funhouse by The Stooges

    Dancing Days and The Ocean by Led Zep

    Astro Zombies by Misfits

    New Rose by The Damned

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    ganja~train13
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    impossible question bro.
    Jul 16 2009 9:01AM
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    fezz
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    ZOMG YES!
    Jul 16 2009 11:18AM
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    TechnoPotamus
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    haha i jokes.
    Jul 16 2009 11:20AM
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    4frnt_or_die
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    Lynyrd Skynyrd - Simple Man




    Deep Purple - Child In Time







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    cclan
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    polka.yardSAIL
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    with arms wide open- creed.
    how is that even debatable? :p
    Jul 16 2009 2:34PM
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    *TURBONERD*
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    hmm, i'd have to say it's either this, foreplay/long time, or civil war by guns n roses
    Jul 16 2009 2:35PM
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    RudyGarmisch
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    Def Leppard - Photograph.
    Jul 16 2009 2:39PM
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    Pippin
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    BTO -  Taking care of business
    Bryan Adams -  Summer 69'
    Journey - Don't stop believing
    Jul 16 2009 2:50PM
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    Piste.Off
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    Lt-Aldo-Raine
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    Peace train
    Fortunate son
    Drift away
    I heard it through the grapevine
    Anything from the eagles.
    Jul 16 2009 2:59PM
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    Shark.
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    just a couple that haven't been said:
    Welcome to the Jungle- GNR
    Sweet Child O Mine-GNR
    Iron Man-Black Sabbath

    Jul 16 2009 3:05PM
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    S-S-K
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    Sweet Emotion - Aerosmith

    Walk This Way - Aerosmith

    these two have got to be up there

    Jul 16 2009 3:35PM
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    RudyGarmisch
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    Aerosmith is for cocksmokers.
    Jul 16 2009 3:36PM
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    Crack.
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    nooo
    Jul 16 2009 4:01PM
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    martin.
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    this.

    Or Welcome to the Jungle.

    Or Doctor Feelgood by Motley Crue
    Jul 16 2009 5:25PM
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    3mania
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    HIway to Hell      AC/DC
    Killed by Death   Motorhead
    When the Levee Breaks    Led Zep
    Jul 16 2009 5:29PM
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    stormtrooper
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    shes got balls, ACDC ha ha
    Jul 16 2009 5:32PM
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    Tinga
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    smoke on the water - deep purple
    baba o'riely the who
    Jul 16 2009 5:32PM
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    dmc12380
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    bye, bye, bye - n'synch
    Jul 16 2009 5:35PM
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    skiminnesota
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    this, or foreplay long time.
    Jul 16 2009 5:39PM
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    Arabian.
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    Alll of Dark Side of the Moon by Led Zeppelin.

    Jul 16 2009 5:45PM
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    deleted5
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    Boston – Foreplay/Long Tim
    Jul 16 2009 5:46PM
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    TheHamburglar
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    Boston is AMAZING

    I could list hundreds of great rock song, but theres no "greatest" song IMO, each great rock song is original and different from the others which makes them great, making great rock songs hard to compare.
    Jul 16 2009 5:48PM
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    S-S-K
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    I don't know what people have against Aerosmith.  Aerosmith is a great band, if you have ever seen them live you would know.  They play with so much energy and are still going strong. 

    Why I think they are so good is that their recorded songs use 4-6+ guitars in them, and yet they still can play their songs so well live with only 2 guitars.

    Not saying their the best, just that they should be up on the list.

    Jul 16 2009 6:51PM
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    Dr.Rick_Marshall
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    what about the eagles??

    Hotel California

    Take it Easy

    Jul 16 2009 7:44PM
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    tuna.
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    aerosmith legitamently sucks, thats what i have against them.
    Jul 16 2009 7:46PM
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