The Perfect Rock Song

[yeahwho]

What is the perfect rock song?

Last night I'm in my car driving through the old nieghborhood when all of a sudden the radio goes satanic and blasts out the Rolling Stones "Jumpin' Jack Flash".

It has all the elements I'm looking for in a template perfect rock song.

Spontaneous; Written by 2 guys who've been up all night and were spooked by the gardeners footsteps outside...Kieth told Mick it was Jack Flash, actually his name was Jack Dyer. very spontaneous. Bill Wyman wrote most of this, including the main riff.

Length; Short

Lyrics; Badass, (I was born in a cross-fire hurricane-I was raised by a toothless, bearded hag) those do perfect.

Music: Not candy-assed

Staying Power; Jumpin' Jack Flash has this in spades.

So this is the song that I use as a criteria for the perfect rock song. I know of a hundred others that fit this category, but this one clicks the best in my mind.

What is your perfect rock song?

[mickill]

'Can't You Hear Me Knockin' by The Stones, 'The Ocean' by Zeppelin or 'You Really Got Me' by The Kinks.

[Documad]

This is not my final answer because it's too cheesy and its not cool, but the other day I heard Styx's Renegade on the radio. And no matter what you think of corporate rock in general or Styx in particular, that's just a perfect rock single. You can't hear it without turning up the volume. And you can't keep your head still once it starts rocking out.

It's usually good when a song has a slower or quieter part at the beginning before it starts rocking out. That's something I've noticed.

There's also something about Radar Love -- another song I would never seek out but when it's on the radio, I hate myself for turning up the volume.

Yeahwho, how do you know that about Bill Wyman? I hate him and would prefer to think he's just one lucky bastard. :D

[yeahwho]

Yeahwho, how do you know that about Bill Wyman? I hate him and would prefer to think he's just one lucky bastard. :D

It is vague, but I'm going by songfacts (http://www.songfacts.com/detail.lasso?id=506) website. Any clarification would be appreciated. I kind of doubt he was the lyrics guy, Mick & Kieth have their DNA all over those lines.

[Auton]

its funny, because i saw the title of the thread and immediately thought "this better be about a rolling stones' song." thank's for not dissappointing me, yeahwho, and good choice (y)

i've been listening to 'Bitch' all day.

oh, and i LOVE Bill Wyman

[alexandra]

the first one that came to my mind was "My Generation" - the Who.

[Documad]

Okay, know NOTHING about the Beastie Boys, but I know A TON about the Rolling Stones because I was obsessed in my youth. I'm going to ponder about this Bill Wyman thing.

Bad movie / good scene. Didn't Michael Keaton rock out to the live version of Jumping Jack Flash (from Get Yer Ya Yas Out) in the movie where he and Fonzie are pimps?

I'm not discussing the Whoopie Goldberg movie. :mad:

And I prefer the Stones to the Beatles, but what about Revolution?

[laserx54]

Velvet Underground - "Sweet Jane"



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[Bob]

what about something by hendrix?

[xrocketman]

Rage Against the Machine - Killing In the Name Of


its loud, and has the best guitar Ive ever heard in a song before. De La Rocha was awesome, complimenting that already awesome guitar.



Purple Haze by Jimi Hendrix was a close second actually.

[cookiepuss]

Velvet Underground - "Sweet Jane"



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agreed. (y)

I'd also have to go with Zeplin's "Over the Hills and Far Away"

[SobaViolence]

Jimi Hendrix Voodoo Chile
Led Zepellin Rock 'n Roll
AC/DC Thunderstruck
Beastie Boys Sabotage
(although i hate them) Metallica Fuel
Black Sabbath War Pigs


(Zepellin is my #1)

[HEIRESS]

"Dont bring me down" - The Animals

"See See Rider" - The Animals

"2000 man" - Rolling Stones

"anyway, anyhow, anywhere" - Who

"Cold night for alligators - The Hellacopters

"Paranoid" - Black Sabbath

[DipDipDive]

STP - Big Bang Baby

Hendrix - Manic Depression

Led Zeppelin - Black Dog

The Stooges - I Wanna Be Your Dog

Pink Floyd - Have a Cigar

[Gareth]

boston - more than a feeling

UNNNGH

[Schmeltz]

"Any Way You Want It" - Journey. Unofficial grad song of my high school's class of 2001.

[discodistortion]

you guys are forgetting the Craters

[WhoMoi?]

boston - more than a feeling

UNNNGH


That is a great rock song.
It's another one on my guilty pleasure list. :o

[EN[i]GMA]

Led Zeppelin - Kashmir

It can't be anything else.

[WhoMoi?]

I think Possum Kingdom by Toadies is a great rock song too.

[Schmeltz]

If we're talking Zeppelin, it's got to be In The Evening. Or In My Time of Dying. Or possibly Nobody's Fault But Mine.

Right, I'm gonna go listen to Zepp now.

[Spanishbomb808]

I'd go for Zeppelin's "Black Dog" or GnR's "Rocket Queen." Lust, desire, etc. all in one soothing package.

[The Notorious LOL]

Black Dog or Baba O'Riley

[Documad]

If we're talking Zeppelin, it's got to be In The Evening.
I've had a lot of favorites over the years, but that's currently my favorite Zeppelin song.

I have a peculiar fondness for Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap by AC/DC even though it's not really a perfect song.

[Auton]

I'm glad people are respecting 'In the Evening.' that's always been my favorite Zep rocker

[Knuckles]

I've had a lot of favorites over the years, but that's currently my favorite Zeppelin song.

I have a peculiar fondness for Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap by AC/DC even though it's not really a perfect song.
Glad to see AC/DC mentioned. Back In Black is my fucking theme song. (y)

[Spanishbomb808]

If it's AC/DC we're talking about, "Beating Around the Bush" certainly takes the cake.

[Rancid_Beasties]

I know the Ramones are more "punk rock" than "rock", but the simplicity and pure rock out value of their music means that I'm going to have to say "I wanna be sedated" is the perfect rock song. Closely followed by Led Zeppelin's "Black Dog" and Jimi Hendrix's "Foxy Lady".

Ohh and AC/DC's back in black is an obvious one too

[Mr_Complex]

Led Zep - Immigrant Song.

[scotty]

You all should know that rock attained perfection with 'Total Eclipse of the Heart' by Bonnie Tyler.

[BangkokB]

Steppenwolf ~ Magic Carpet Ride
Deep Purple ~ Space Truckin'
Van Halen ~ One Foot out the Door
as for Led Zep rock Wanton Song has merit
T-Rex ~ Bang a Gong (Get it On)
KISS ~ All American Man
Nazareth ~ Hair of the Dog
BTO ~ Let It Ride

[HEIRESS]

Steppenwolf ~ Magic Carpet Ride
Deep Purple ~ Space Truckin'
Van Halen ~ One Foot out the Door
as for Led Zep rock Wanton Song has merit
T-Rex ~ Bang a Gong (Get it On)
KISS ~ All American Man
Nazareth ~ Hair of the Dog
BTO ~ Let It Ride

dude!

I was just going to state "WHAT i forgot Nazareth!!!"
hair of the dog is freggin awesome
and magic carpet ride of course
:)

[10p Party]

I suppose it ain't as classic as some of the others but Blur's 'Song 2' was pretty fucking bitching at the time. Or maybye Zep's 'Immigrant song'. Some kinda song anway.

[Marjo]

School- Supertramp
Get Back- The Beatles
Immigrant Song- Led Zep

oh and of course, Purple Haze by Hendrix!!!

[ASsman]

Ever Fallen in Love - Buzzcocks

Didn't specify what type of "Rock"...

[cosmo105]

i'll probably get chased after with torches and pitchforks, but damnit, Darkness - I Believe In A Thing Called Love is just too perfect. *flips off haters*

[Rosie Cotton]

I have no idea what the best rock song of all time is. All I know is that it was written by Pete Townsend. End of discussion.

Cos, don't worry, I love that song too.

[HellofaSandwich]

Rocket From The Crypt - "Tarzan"
Rocket From The Crypt - "This Bad Check Is Gonna Stick"
Rocket From The Crypt - "Young Livers"

Rocket From The Crypt rocks my ass.

[Rancid_Beasties]

i'll probably get chased after with torches and pitchforks, but damnit, Darkness - I Believe In A Thing Called Love is just too perfect. *flips off haters*
I still love the darkness for their pure rock value (y) That song was engineered to be the perfect rock song and I think they did a very good job.

[pshabi]

You all should know that rock attained perfection with 'Total Eclipse of the Heart' by Bonnie Tyler.
turn around bright eyes

[HellofaSandwich]

i'll probably get chased after with torches and pitchforks, but damnit, Darkness - I Believe In A Thing Called Love is just too perfect. *flips off haters*

Ugh. I'd rather give myself a papercut on the testicles than listen to that again.

If I'm going for kitsch, I'll have:

Electric Six: "Dance Commander" (y)

[Rosie Cotton]

Ugh. I'd rather give myself a papercut on the testicles than listen to that again.
Ouchies. I don't even have balls and that hurts. :(

[RaceDoctor]

Dire Straits - Money For Nothing
AC/DC - Back In Black
Led Zepplin - Whola Lotta Love
Jimi Hendriz - Hey Joe
Queen - I Want It All
Guns N Roses - Nowember Rain
Metallica - Jump In The Fire

[aenema]

Rocket From The Crypt - "Tarzan"
Rocket From The Crypt - "This Bad Check Is Gonna Stick"
Rocket From The Crypt - "Young Livers"

Rocket From The Crypt rocks my ass.
What? No 'On A Rope'?

Mine is 'The Immigrant Song' by Zeppelin

Edit:Mr_Complex beat me to it. Guess we've both got good taste!

[Marjo]

I forgot one...

Enter Sandman- Metallica

I think it's a great rock song! (y)

[Paul Kemp]

Sympathy for the Devil. you can't get much more rock than that song.

close second would Baba O'Reily

[ET]

Tenacious D - Tribute

[Jontz]

J.Hendrix and the Experiences' "Fire" or "Crosstown Traffic" are the ultimate rock tracks, and if your not rocking by the time these songs are over, i reccomend you go see a doctor.

[HEIRESS]

Lonely is the night - Billy mufukkin Squier

"Lonely is the night when you find yourself alone"

ahahahahah gayest lyrics ever and I love it.

[Rosie Cotton]

Tenacious D - Tribute
But that wasn't the greatest song in the world.

It was just a tribute. :(

[Brass_Munkey]

Back In Black, TNT, Rock N Roll, Black Dog, Burn

[Sandinista!]

Upon further review, Sabbath's "Supernaut" is also a top-notch tune that should be up there with the rest of the rockin' classics.

[Documad]

Jumpin' Jack Flash . . . Bill Wyman wrote most of this, including the main riff.
I was skeptical, but in his pathetic book, Stone Alone, Bill Wyman says that the "crucial riff" was his, that the band all worked on the song and Mick wrote the lyrics, but his riff was the backbone. He says Keith has admitted this in interviews. He complains that he and Charlie and Brian all contributed to songs but that Charlie and Brian would never join him in standing up to Keith and Mick.

I used to love Back in Black but now that it's a theme on the Daily Show it lost its appeal. I prefer earlier AC/DC anyway. :)

[yeahwho]

I was skeptical, but in his pathetic book, Stone Alone, Bill Wyman says that the "crucial riff" was his, that the band all worked on the song and Mick wrote the lyrics, but his riff was the backbone. He says Keith has admitted this in interviews. He complains that he and Charlie and Brian all contributed to songs but that Charlie and Brian would never join him in standing up to Keith and Mick.

I used to love Back in Black but now that it's a theme on the Daily Show it lost its appeal. I prefer earlier AC/DC anyway. :)

It's all Micks the second he shouts out.......1......2, Wyman is out of the equation after that. Charlie's no dummy, just 'cause he plays the drummy. ;)