When it comes to the ‘greatest songs’ and ‘best songs’ of all time, there are countless lists and rankings out there on the Internet. So why does Rolling Stone’s list take the lead among the rest of the rankings? For one, Rolling Stone is one of the most reputed magazines on music there ever was and ever will be. The influence the magazine had on the music community is unmatchable. Also, looking at their list, it is evident that there has been a lot of research that has gone into compiling this list. Rolling Stone magazine has considered the impact each song had had on the pop-culture, the dynamics of music, versatility of lyrics, songs’ commercial success, charting success, and so on. So, it is not inaccurate to title Rolling Stone’s list on ‘The 500 Greatest Songs of All Time’ as the definitive list of the best songs out there.
Rolling Stone magazine issued a special collectors issue in December 2004. This was an immediate follow-up to their coveted list ‘The 500 Greatest Albums of All Time’ published in 2003.
The songs list underwent an update in 2010 and 26 new songs were added to the list. The new additions were all songs from the 2000s except for “Juicy” by The Notorious B.I.G. (ranked at #424). The top 25 songs remained unchanged.
Additions to the 2010 Update of ‘The 500 Greatest Songs of All Time’ List
Rank Year Artist/Song
100 2006 Gnarls Barkley – Crazy
118 2003 Beyoncé – Crazy in Love (feat. Jay-Z)
160 2009 U2 – Moment of Surrender
172 2004 Jay-Z – 99 Problems, from The Black Album
194 2007 Amy Winehouse – Rehab, from Back to Black
236 2008 M.I.A. – Paper Planes, from Kala
260 2001 Bob Dylan – Mississippi, from Love and Theft
273 2004 Kanye West – Jesus Walks, from The College Dropout
286 2003 The White Stripes – Seven Nation Army, from Elephant
307 2000 Daft Punk – One More Time
327 2004 Franz Ferdinand – Take Me Out
345 2000 U2 – Beautiful Day, from All That You Can’t Leave Behind
386 2004 Yeah Yeah Yeahs – Maps
412 2007 Rihanna – Umbrella (feat. Jay-Z)
424 1994 The Notorious B.I.G – Juicy
432 2004 Green day – American Idiot, from American Idiot
448 2003 50 Cent – In Da Club
466 2001 Missy Elliott – Get Ur Freak On
467 2000 Jay-Z – Big Pimpin’ (feat. UGK)
478 2001 The Strokes – Last Nite, from Is This It
482 2004 Kelly Clarkson – Since U Been Gone
484 2002 Justin Timberlake – Cry Me a River
490 2002 Coldplay – Clocks, from A Rush of Blood to the Head
493 2008 MGMT – Time to Pretend, from Oracular Spectacular
494 2003 R. Kelly – Ignition (Remix)
497 2002 Bruce Springsteen – The Rising, from The Rising
Removals from ‘The 500 Greatest Songs of All Time’ List
Rank Year Artist/Song
114 1963 The Crystals – Da Doo Ron Ron
166 2002 Eminem – Lose Yourself
215 1954 The Chords – Sh-Boom
391 1970 Freda Payne – Band Of Gold
400 1966 Paul Revere & The Raiders – Kicks
406 1996 R. Kelly – I Believe I Can Fly
409 1969 Cream – Crossroads, from Wheels Of Fire
422 1970 The Kinks – Lola, from The Kink Kronikles
428 1966 Mitch Ryder & The Detroit Wheels – Devil With a Blue Dress On/Good Golly Miss Molly
442 1957 Little Richard – Keep a Knockin’
450 1967 Glen Campbell – By the Time I Get to Phoenix
456 1958 Lloyd Price – Stagger Lee
460 1963 The Chiffons – One Fine Day
468 1964 The Stooges – Search and Destroy
469 1971 Carole King – It’s Too Late, from Tapestry
470 1974 Joni Mitchell – Free Man In Paris, from Court and Spark
471 1980 Willie Nelson – On The Road Again
474 1978 Funkadelic – One Nation Under a Groove, from One Nation Under A Groove
485 1986 Paul Simon – Graceland, from Graceland
488 1975 Fleetwood Mac – Rhiannon, from Fleetwood Mac
491 1966 Dusty Springfield – You Don’t Have To Say You Love Me
493 1963 The Crystals – Then He Kissed Me
494 1973 Eagles – Desperado
498 1970 Brook Benton – Rainy Night In Georgia
499 1976 Thin Lizzy – The Boys Are Back in Town
500 1976 Boston – More Than a Feeling
Below is an analysis of the ‘500 Greatest Songs of All Time’ list updated in 2010.
Genre of Songs
Rock genre dominates on the list with over 200 songs, followed by Dance and R&B genres.
Year of Release
Out of the 500 songs, 472 songs (94%) belong to the 19th Century, whereas the balance 28 belongs to the 20th Century.
55 songs belong to the 1950s, 174 songs belong to the 1960s, 123 songs belong to the 1970s, 66 songs to the 1980s, 54 songs from the 1990s and 28 songs from the 2000s are present on the list.
Duration of Songs
The three lengthiest songs on the list are “The End” by The Doors, “Desolation Row” by Bob Dylan and “Marquee Moon” by Television, clocking at 11 minutes 42 seconds, 11 minutes 20 seconds and 10 minutes 40 seconds respectively.
The three shortest tracks are “Rave On!” by Buddy Holly running 1:47, “Great Balls of Fire” by Jerry Lee Lewis at 1:52, and Eddie Cochran’s “C’mon Everybody” clocking 1:53.
Artists with Most Number of Songs
The Beatles sweeps ‘The 500 Greatest Songs of All Time’ chart with a staggering 23 hits on the list. Second place goes to The Rolling Stones with 14 tracks. Bob Dylan has 12 entries on the chart, closely followed by Elvis Presley with 11 songs.
Linguistic Analysis
According to Alexandre Passant of MDG.io, the most recurring word is “love” with a count of 1,057 times being mentioned across 219 songs. The second most frequent word is “I’m” appearing 1,000 times in 242 songs. The third most popular word is “oh” appearing 847 times across 180 songs.
Check Out Rolling Stone’s ‘The 500 Greatest Songs of All Time’ List
- Like a Rolling Stone by Bob Dylan
- Satisfaction by The Rolling Stones
- Imagine by John Lennon
- What’s Going On by Marvin Gaye
- Respect by Aretha Franklin
- Good Vibrations by The Beach Boys
- Johnny B. Goode by Chuck Berry
- Hey Jude by The Beatles
- Smells Like Teen Spirit by Nirvana
- What’d I Say by Ray Charles
- My Generation by The Who
- A Change Is Gonna Come by Sam Cooke
- Yesterday by The Beatles
- Blowin’ in the Wind by Bob Dylan
- London Calling by The Clash
- I Want to Hold Your Hand by The Beatles
- Purple Haze by Jimi Hendrix
- Maybellene by Chuck Berry
- Hound Dog by Elvis Presley
- Let It Be by The Beatles
- Born to Run by Bruce Springsteen
- Be My Baby by The Ronettes
- In My Life by The Beatles
- People Get Ready by The Impressions
- God Only Knows by The Beach Boys
- (Sittin on) the Dock of the Bay by Otis Redding
- Layla by Derek and the Dominos
- A Day in the Life by The Beatles
- Help! by The Beatles
- I Walk the Line by Johnny Cash
- Stairway To Heaven by Led Zeppelin
- Sympathy for the Devil by The Rolling Stones
- River Deep-Mountain High by Ike and Tina Turner
- You’ve Lost That Lovin’ Feelin’ by The Righteous Brothers
- Light My Fire by The Doors
- One by U2
- No Woman by No Cry by Bob Marley and the Wailers
- Gimme Shelter by The Rolling Stones
- That’ll Be the Day by Buddy Holly
- Dancing in the Street by Martha and the Vandellas
- The Weight by The Band
- Waterloo Sunset by The Kinks
- Tutti-Frutti by Little Richard
- Georgia on My Mind by Ray Charles
- Heartbreak Hotel by Elvis Presley
- Heroes by David Bowie
- All Along the Watchtower by Jimi Hendrix
- Bridge Over Troubled Water by Simon and Garfunkel
- Hotel California by The Eagles
- The Tracks of My Tears by Smokey Robinson and the Miracles
- The Message by Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five
- When Doves Cry by Prince
- When a Man Loves a Woman by Percy Sledge
- Louie Louie by The Kingsmen
- Long Tall Sally by Little Richard
- Anarchy in the U.K. by The Sex Pistols
- Whiter Shade of Pale by Procol Harum
- Billie Jean by Michael Jackson
- The Times They Are a-Changin’ by Bob Dylan
- Let’s Stay Together by Al Green
- Whole Lotta Shakin’ Goin On by Jerry Lee Lewis
- Bo Diddley by Bo Diddley
- For What It’s Worth by Buffalo Springfield
- She Loves You by The Beatles
- Sunshine of Your Love by Cream
- Redemption Song by Bob Marley and the Wailers
- Jailhouse Rock by Elvis Presley
- Tangled Up in Blue by Bob Dylan
- Crying by Roy Orbison
- Walk On By by Dionne Warwick
- Papa’s Got a Brand New Bag by James Brown
- California Girls by The Beach Boys
- Superstition by Stevie Wonder
- Summertime Blues by Eddie Cochran
- Whole Lotta Love by Led Zeppelin
- Strawberry Fields Forever by The Beatles
- Mystery Train by Elvis Presley
- I Got You (I Feel Good) by James Brown
- Mr. Tambourine Man by The Byrds
- You Really Got Me by The Kinks
- I Heard It Through the Grapevine by Marvin Gaye
- Blueberry Hill by Fats Domino
- Norwegian Wood (This Bird Has Flown) by The Beatles
- Every Breath You Take by The Police
- Crazy by Patsy Cline
- Thunder Road by Bruce Springsteen
- Ring of Fire by Johnny Cash
- My Girl by The Temptations
- California Dreamin’ by The Mamas and The Papas
- In the Still of the Nite by The Five Satins
- Suspicious Minds by Elvis Presley
- Blitzkrieg Bop by Ramones
- I Still Haven’t Found What I’m Looking For by U2
- Good Golly, Miss Molly by Little Richard
- Blue Suede Shoes by Carl Perkins
- Great Balls of Fire by Jerry Lee Lewis
- Roll Over Beethoven by Chuck Berry
- Love and Happiness by Al Green
- Fortunate Son by Creedence Clearwater Revival
- Crazy by Gnarls Barkley
- You Can’t Always Get What You Want by The Rolling Stones
- Voodoo Child (Slight Return) by Jimi Hendrix
- Be-Bop-A-Lula by Gene Vincent and His Blue Caps
- Hot Stuff by Donna Summer
- Living for the City by Stevie Wonder
- The Boxer by Simon and Garfunkel
- Mr. Tambourine Man by Bob Dylan
- Not Fade Away by Buddy Holly
- Little Red Corvette by Prince
- Brown Eyed Girl by Van Morrison
- I’ve Been Loving You Too Long (to Stop Now) by Otis Redding
- I’m So Lonesome I Could Cry by Hank Williams
- That’s All Right by Elvis Presley
- Up on the Roof by The Drifters
- You Send Me by Sam Cooke
- Honky Tonk Women by The Rolling Stones
- Take Me to the River by Al Green
- Crazy In Love by Beyonce Feat. Jay-Z
- Shout (Parts 1 and 2) by The Isley Brothers
- Go Your Own Way by Fleetwood Mac
- I Want You Back by The Jackson 5
- Stand By Me by Ben E. King
- House of the Rising Sun by The Animals
- It’s a Man’s Man’s Man’s World by James Brown
- Jumpin’ Jack Flash by The Rolling Stones
- Will You Love Me Tomorrow by The Shirelles
- Shake Rattle & Roll by Big Joe Turner
- Changes by David Bowie
- Rock & Roll Music by Chuck Berry
- Born to Be Wild by Steppenwolf
- Maggie May by Rod Stewart
- With or Without You by U2
- Who Do You Love by Bo Diddley
- Won’t Get Fooled Again by The Who
- In the Midnight Hour by Wilson Pickett
- While My Guitar Gently Weeps by The Beatles
- Your Song by Elton John
- Eleanor Rigby by The Beatles
- Family Affair by Sly and the Family Stone
- I Saw Her Standing There by The Beatles
- Kashmir by Led Zeppelin
- All I Have to Do Is Dream by The Everly Brothers
- Please, Please, Please by James Brown
- Purple Rain by Prince (feat. The Revolution)
- I Wanna Be Sedated by The Ramones
- Everyday People by Sly and the Family Stone
- Rock Lobster by The B-52’s
- Me and Bobby McGee by Janis Joplin
- Lust for Life by Iggy Pop
- Cathy’s Clown by The Everly Brothers
- Eight Miles High by The Byrds
- Earth Angel by The Penguins
- Foxy Lady by Jimi Hendrix
- A Hard Day’s Night by The Beatles
- Rave On by Buddy Holly
- Proud Mary by Creedence Clearwater Revival
- The Sounds of Silence by Simon and Garfunkel
- I Only Have Eyes for You by The Flamingos
- (We’re Gonna) Rock Around the Clock by Bill Haley and His Comets
- Moment Of Surrender by U2
- I’m Waiting for the Man by The Velvet Underground
- Bring the Noise by Public Enemy
- Folsom Prison Blues by Johnny Cash
- I Can’t Stop Loving You by Ray Charles
- Nothing Compares 2 U by Sinead O’Connor
- Bohemian Rhapsody by Queen
- Fast Car by Tracy Chapman
- Let’s Get It On by Marvin Gaye
- Papa Was a Rollin’ Stone by The Temptations
- Losing My Religion by R.E.M
- Both Sides Now by Joni Mitchell
- 99 Problems by Jay-Z
- Dream On by Aerosmith
- Dancing Queen by Abba
- God Save the Queen by Sex Pistols
- Paint It Black by The Rolling Stones
- I Fought the Law by Bobby Fuller Four
- Don’t Worry Baby by The Beach Boys
- Free Fallin’ by Tom Petty
- September Gurls by Big Star
- Love Will Tear Us Apart by Joy Division
- Hey Ya! by Outkast
- Green Onions by Booker T and the MG’s
- Save the Last Dance for Me by The Drifters
- The Thrill Is Gone by B.B. King
- Please Please Me by The Beatles
- Desolation Row by Bob Dylan
- Who’ll Stop the Rain by Creedence Clearwater Revival
- I Never Loved a Man (The Way I Love You) by Aretha Franklin
- Back in Black by AC/DC
- Stayin’ Alive by The Bee Gees
- Knocking on Heaven’s Door by Bob Dylan
- Free Bird by Lynyrd Skynyrd
- Rehab by Amy Winehouse
- Wichita Lineman by Glen Campbell
- There Goes My Baby by The Drifters
- Peggy Sue by Buddy Holly
- Sweet Child O’ Mine by Guns N’ Roses
- Maybe by The Chantels
- Don’t Be Cruel by Elvis Presley
- Hey Joe by Jimi Hendrix
- Flash Light by Parliament
- Loser by Beck
- Bizarre Love Triangle by New Order
- Come Together by The Beatles
- Positively 4th Street by Bob Dylan
- Try a Little Tenderness by Otis Redding
- Lean On Me by Bill Withers
- Reach Out, I’ll Be There by The Four Tops
- Bye Bye Love by The Everly Brothers
- Gloria by Them
- In My Room by The Beach Boys
- 96 Tears by ? and the Mysterians
- Caroline, No by The Beach Boys
- 1999 by Prince
- Rockin’ in the Free World by Neil Young
- Your Cheatin’ Heart by Hank Williams
- Do You Believe in Magic by The Lovin’ Spoonful
- Jolene by Dolly Parton
- Boom Boom by John Lee Hooker
- Spoonful by Howlin’ Wolf
- Walk Away Renee by The Left Banke
- Walk on the Wild Side by Lou Reed
- Oh, Pretty Woman by Roy Orbison
- Dance to the Music by Sly and the Family Stone
- Hoochie Coochie Man by Muddy Waters
- Fire and Rain by James Taylor
- Should I Stay or Should I Go by The Clash
- Good Times by Chic
- Mannish Boy by Muddy Waters
- Moondance by Van Morrison
- Just Like a Woman by Bob Dylan
- Sexual Healing by Marvin Gaye
- Only the Lonely by Roy Orbison
- We Gotta Get Out of This Place by The Animals
- Paper Planes by M.I.A
- I’ll Feel a Whole Lot Better by The Byrds
- Everyday by Buddy Holly
- I Got a Woman by Ray Charles
- Planet Rock by Afrika Bambaataa and the Soul Sonic Force
- I Fall to Pieces by Patsy Cline
- Son of a Preacher Man by Dusty Springfield
- The Wanderer by Dion
- Stand! by Sly and the Family Stone
- Rocket Man by Elton John
- Love Shack by The B-52’s
- Gimme Some Lovin’ by The Spencer Davis Group
- (Your Love Keeps Lifting Me) Higher and Higher by Jackie Wilson
- The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down by The Band
- Hot Fun in the Summertime by Sly and the Family Stone
- Rappers Delight by Sugarhill Gang
- Chain of Fools by Aretha Franklin
- Paranoid by Black Sabbath
- Money Honey by The Drifters
- Mack the Knife by Bobby Darin
- All the Young Dudes by Mott the Hoople
- Paranoid Android by Radiohead
- Highway to Hell by AC/DC
- Heart of Glass by Blondie
- Mississippi by Bob Dylan
- Wild Thing by The Troggs
- I Can See for Miles by The Who
- Oh, What a Night by The Dells
- Hallelujah by Jeff Buckley
- Higher Ground by Stevie Wonder
- Ooo Baby Baby by Smokey Robinson
- He’s a Rebel by The Crystals
- Sail Away by Randy Newman
- Walking in the Rain by The Ronettes
- Tighten Up by Archie Bell and the Drells
- Personality Crisis by New York Dolls
- Sunday Bloody Sunday by U2
- Jesus Walks by Kanye West
- Roadrunner by The Modern Lovers
- He Stopped Loving Her Today by George Jones
- Sloop John B by The Beach Boys
- Sweet Little Sixteen by Chuck Berry
- Something by The Beatles
- Somebody to Love by Jefferson Airplane
- Born in the U.S.A by Bruce Springsteen
- I’ll Take You There by The Staple Singers
- Ziggy Stardust by David Bowie
- Pictures of You by The Cure
- Chapel of Love by The Dixie Cups
- Ain’t No Sunshine by Bill Withers
- Seven Nation Army by The White Stripes
- You Are the Sunshine of My Life by Stevie Wonder
- Help Me by Joni Mitchell
- Call Me by Blondie
- (What’s So Funny ‘Bout) Peace Love and Understanding by Elvis Costello and The Attractions
- Smoke Stack Lightning by Howlin’ Wolf
- Summer Babe by Pavement
- Walk This Way by Run-DMC
- Money (That’s What I Want) by Barrett Strong
- Can’t Buy Me Love by The Beatles
- Stan by Eminem featuring Dido
- She’s Not There by The Zombies
- Train in Vain by The Clash
- Tired of Being Alone by Al Green
- Black Dog by Led Zeppelin
- Street Fighting Man by The Rolling Stones
- Get Up, Stand Up by Bob Marley and the Wailers
- Heart of Gold by Neil Young
- Sign ‘O’ the Times by Prince
- One Way or Another by Blondie
- Like a Prayer by Madonna
- One More Time by Daft Punk
- Do Ya Think I’m Sexy? by Rod Stewart
- Blue Eyes Crying In the Rain by Willie Nelson
- Ruby Tuesday by The Rolling Stones
- With a Little Help From My Friends by The Beatles
- Say It Loud, I’m Black and Proud by James Brown
- That’s Entertainment by The Jam
- Why Do Fools Fall In Love by Frankie Lymon and the Teenagers
- Lonely Teardrops by Jackie Wilson
- What’s Love Got To Do With It by Tina Turner
- Iron Man by Black Sabbath
- Wake Up Little Susie by The Everly Brothers
- In Dreams by Roy Orbison
- I Put a Spell on You by Screamin’ Jay Hawkins
- Comfortably Numb by Pink Floyd
- Don’t Let Me Be Misunderstood by The Animals
- Alison by Elvis Costello
- Wish You Were Here by Pink Floyd
- Many Rivers to Cross by Jimmy Cliff
- School’s Out by Alice Cooper
- Take Me Out by Franz Ferdinand
- Heartbreaker by Led Zeppelin
- Cortez the Killer by Neil Young
- Fight the Power by Public Enemy
- Dancing Barefoot by Patti Smith Group
- Baby Love by The Supremes
- Good Lovin’ by The Young Rascals
- Get Up (I Feel Like Being a) Sex Machine by James Brown
- For Your Precious Love by Jerry Butler and the Impressions
- The End by The Doors
- That’s the Way of the World by Earth, Wind and Fire
- We Will Rock You by Queen
- I Can’t Make You Love Me by Bonnie Raitt
- Subterranean Homesick Blues by Bob Dylan
- Spirit in the Sky by Norman Greenbaum
- Sweet Jane by The Velvet Underground
- Wild Horses by The Rolling Stones
- Beat It by Michael Jackson
- Beautiful Day by U2
- Walk This Way by Aerosmith
- Maybe I’m Amazed by Paul McCartney
- You Keep Me Hanging On by The Supremes
- Baba O’Riley by The Who
- The Harder They Come by Jimmy Cliff
- Runaround Sue by Dion
- Jim Dandy by Lavern Baker
- Piece of My Heart by Big Brother and the Holding Company
- La Bamba by Ritchie Valens
- California Love by Dr. Dre and 2Pac
- Candle in the Wind by Elton John
- That Lady (Part 1 and 2) by The Isley Brothers
- Spanish Harlem by Ben E
- The Locomotion by Little Eva
- The Great Pretender by The Platters
- All Shook Up by Elvis Presley
- Tears in Heaven by Eric Clapton
- Watching the Detectives by Elvis Costello
- Bad Moon Rising by Creedence Clearwater Revival
- Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This) by Eurythmics
- Little Wing by Jimi Hendrix
- Nowhere to Run by Martha and the Vandellas
- Got My Mojo Working by Muddy Waters
- Killing Me Softly With His Song by Roberta Flack
- All You Need Is Love by The Beatles
- Complete Control by The Clash
- The Letter by The Box Tops
- Highway 61 Revisited by Bob Dylan
- Unchained Melody by The Righteous Brothers
- How Deep Is Your Love by The Bee Gees
- White Room by Cream
- Personal Jesus by Depeche Mode
- I’m A Man by Bo Diddley
- The Wind Cries Mary by Jimi Hendrix
- I Can’t Explain by The Who
- Marquee Moon by Television
- Wonderful World by Sam Cooke
- Brown Eyed Handsome Man by Chuck Berry
- Another Brick in the Wall Part 2 by Pink Floyd
- Fake Plastic Trees by Radiohead
- Maps by Yeah Yeah Yeahs
- Hit the Road Jack by Ray Charles
- Pride (In The Name of Love) by U2
- Radio Free Europe by R.E.M
- Goodbye Yellow Brick Road by Elton John
- Tell It Like It Is by Aaron Neville
- Bitter Sweet Symphony by The Verve
- Whipping Post by The Allman Brothers Band
- Ticket to Ride by The Beatles
- Ohio by Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young
- I Know You Got Soul by Eric B and Rakim
- Tiny Dancer by Elton John
- Roxanne by The Police
- Just My Imagination by The Temptations
- Baby I Need Your Loving by The Four Tops
- Summer in the City by The Lovin’ Spoonful
- O-o-h Child by The Five Stairsteps
- Can’t Help Falling in Love by Elvis Presley
- Remember (Walkin’ in the Sand) by The Shangri-Las
- (Don’t Fear) the Reaper by Blue Oyster Cult
- Thirteen by Big Star
- Sweet Home Alabama by Lynyrd Skynyrd
- Enter Sandman by Metallica
- Tonight’s the Night by The Shirelles
- Thank You (Falettinme Be Mice Elf Agin) by Sly & the Family Stone
- C’mon Everybody by Eddie Cochran
- Umbrella by Rihanna feat. Jay-Z
- Visions of Johanna by Bob Dylan
- We’ve Only Just Begun by The Carpenters
- In Bloom by Nirvana
- Sweet Emotion by Aerosmith
- Monkey Gone to Heaven by Pixies
- I Feel Love by Donna Summer
- Ode to Billie Joe by Bobbie Gentry
- The Girl Can’t Help It by Little Richard
- Young Blood by The Coasters
- I Can’t Help Myself by The Four Tops
- The Boys of Summer by Don Henley
- Juicy by The Notorious B.I.G
- F*ck tha Police by N.W.A
- Suite: Judy Blue Eyes by Crosby, Stills and Nash
- Nuthin’ But a ‘G’ Thang by Dr. Dre
- It’s Your Thing by The Isley Brothers
- Piano Man by Billy Joel
- Blue Suede Shoes by Elvis Presley
- William, It Was Really Nothing by The Smiths
- American Idiot by Green day
- Tumbling Dice by The Rolling Stones
- Smoke on the Water by Deep Purple
- New Year’s Day by U2
- Everybody Needs Somebody to Love by Solomon Burke
- White Man in Hammersmith Palais by The Clash
- Ain’t It a Shame by Fats Domino
- Midnight Train to Georgia by Gladys Knight and the Pips
- Ramble On by Led Zeppelin
- Mustang Sally by Wilson Pickett
- Alone Again Or by Love
- Beast of Burden by The Rolling Stones
- Love Me Tender by Elvis Presley
- I Wanna Be Your Dog by The Stooges
- Push It by Salt-n-Pepa
- Pink Houses by John Cougar Mellencamp
- In Da Club by 50 Cent
- Come Go With Me by The Del-Vikings
- I Shot the Sheriff by Bob Marley and the Wailers
- I Got You Babe by Sonny and Cher
- Come As You Are by Nirvana
- Pressure Drop by Toot and the Maytals
- Leader of the Pack by The Shangri-Las
- Heroin by The Velvet Underground
- Penny Lane by The Beatles
- The Twist by Chubby Checker
- Cupid by Sam Cooke
- Paradise City by Guns n’ Roses
- My Sweet Lord by George Harrison
- Sheena Is a Punk Rocker by Ramones
- All Apologies by Nirvana
- Soul Man by Sam and Dave
- Kiss by Prince
- Rollin’ Stone by Muddy Waters
- Get Ur Freak On by Missy Elliott
- Big Pimpin’ by Jay-Z (feat. UGK)
- Respect Yourself by The Staple Singers
- Rain by The Beatles
- Standing in the Shadows of Love by The Four Tops
- Surrender by Cheap Trick
- Runaway by Del Shannon
- Welcome to the Jungle by Guns n’ Roses
- Into the Mystic by Van Morrison
- Where Did Our Love Go by The Supremes
- Do Right Woman, Do Right Man by Aretha Franklin
- How Soon Is Now? by The Smiths
- Last Nite by The Strokes
- I Want to Know What Love Is by Foreigner
- Sabotage by Beastie Boys
- Super Freak by Rick James
- Since U Been Gone by Kelly Clarkson
- White Rabbit by Jefferson Airplane
- Cry Me A River by Justin Timberlake
- Lady Marmalade by Labelle
- Young Americans by David Bowie
- I’m Eighteen by Alice Cooper
- Just Like Heaven by The Cure
- Under the Boardwalk by The Drifters
- Clocks by Coldplay
- I Love Rock ‘N Roll by Joan Jett
- I Will Survive by Gloria Gaynor
- Time To Pretend by MGMT
- Ignition (Remix) by R. Kelly
- Brown Sugar by The Rolling Stones
- Running on Empty by Jackson Browne
- The Rising by Bruce Springsteen
- Miss You by The Rolling Stones
- Buddy Holly by Weezer
- Shop Around by Smokey Robinson and the Miracles
Source: Rolling Stone Magazine
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