Music is fun, music is heart and soul. And when it comes to Rock music, it has been popular around the globe since the 50s. From Elvis Presley to Ozzy Osbourne, rock music has kept us amused over the decades. Here is a list of best Rock songs of all time.
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Comfortably Numb – Pink Floyd
This English Rock Song by Pink Floyd first appeared on their album “The Wall” in 1979. This is The Band’s one of the most famous songs and it has been listed as the number 314th on Rolling Stone magazine’s list of the 500 Greatest Songs of All the Time in 2004.Then again in 2011, this song was ranked number 5th in the BBC Radio 4’s listeners’ Desert Island Disk choices. The song is based on an alienated Rock Star “Pink” and compares his memories of “Pink” being ill as a child with his numbness towards it in the adulthood.
Rock You like a Hurricane – Scorpions
This Hard Rock song by the German Rock Band Scorpions was released in 1984 in their album “Love at First Sting”. Written by Klaus Meine and Herman Rarebell and composed by Rudolf Schenker, this Rock song has managed to be on number 31 on VH1’s list of 40 greatest hard rock songs of all the time in 2006. Then in 2010, VH1 again named this song the 18th greatest hard rock songs of all the time. Well, the song certainly make us rock like a hurricane. Doesn’t it?
Smoke on the Water – Deep Purple
In 1973 the English Rock Band Deep Purple released their song Smoke on the water in their album “Machine Head”. This song’s lyrics is based on a true event happened to the members of the band in 1971, December 4th. However, the song has been ranked as number 434 on Rolling Stone magazine’s list of the 500 greatest songs of all the time in 2004. In 2005, it was named as number 4th in Total Guitar magazine’s Greatest Guitar Riffs ever. Watchmojo.com ranked it number 5 on the list of Top 10 Guitar Riftfs of all the time.
Free Bird – Lynyrd Skynyrd
Free Bird is actually a power ballad by the American Rock Band Lynyrd Skynyrd released in November 1974. It is quite a popular song by the band and it is often used as the finale song by Lynyrd Skynyrd during their live performances. Just after its release, the song ranked as No. 84 on the Billboard Hot 100 and also became the Band’s second Top 40 hit in the early 1975 at No. 19.
Kashmir – Led Zeppelin
In the album “Physical Graffiti”, the English Rock Band “Led Zeppelin” released their hard rock song Kashmir in the year 1975. Written by Jimmy Page and Robert Plant with the collaboration of John Bonham, the idea of the song actually came from their journey through the area called “the waste land” of Southern Morocco. It has become a concert staple and it is regarded as the band’s overtly progressive epic.
Bohemian Rhapsody – Queen
It is a song by the British Rock Band Queen released in 1975 in their studio album “A Night at the Opera.” Though it was the most expensive single rock song at the time of its release, it became a commercial success and stayed at No. 1 at the UK Singles Chart for 9 weeks. By the end of January 1976, more than 1 million copies were sold for this single. At the time of “Bohemian Rhapsody’s re-release in 1995, it again managed to hold the No. 1 rank in the UK Singles Chart for another 5 weeks. However, it is indeed Queen’s most popular songs all the time.
Welcome to the Jungle – Guns N’ Roses
In 1987, the American Rock Band Guns N’ Roses released the heavy metal song “Welcome to the Jungle” on their debut studio album Appetite for Destruction. In 1987, it reached No. 7 in the US Billboard Hot 100 and No. 24 on UK Singles Chart. The song was written by Axl Rose, while Rose was visiting a friend in Seattle.
Walk This Way – Aerosmith
This hard rock song by Aerosmith was released in August 28, 1975 and re-released in November 5, 1976. It was written by Steven Tyler and Joe Perry. In early 1977 and was ranked at No. 10 on the Billboard Hot 100. However, it is listed as one of the songs by Aerosmith which helped him to get a break to the mainstream in 1970s.
I wanna Rock – Twisted Sister
Written and composed by Dee Snider and performed by his band Twisted Sister, I wanna Rock is Heavy Metal song released in 1984 in their album “Stay Hungry”. In 2009, VH1 named this song the 17th VH1 Greatest Hard Rock Song of all the time.
Stairways to Heaven – Led Zeppelin
This Hard Rock song, “Stairways to Heaven” by the English Rock Band has always been one of the favourites of all the times. It was released in 1971, 8 November. Without our surprise, it has often been referred to as one of the greatest Rock songs of all the time. In the year 2000, it was ranked as the No. 3 by VH1 on the list of VH1 Greatest Rock Songs. And in the same year, Rolling Stone magazine named this song as the 31st on their list of “The 500 Greatest Songs of All Time”. However, in 2007 “Stairways to Heaven” hit No. 37 on the UK Singles Chart.
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Well it doesn’t matter if you are a hardcore Rock Music lover or not. But this list definitely consists of some of the great rock songs of all the time. In my words, Rock without Love and Love without Rock is nothing.
Created by Damon Lindelof and Tom Perotta, this thriller/drama series is actually based on a novel written by Perotta himself. Featuring an ensemble cast that includes Justin Theroux, Liv Tyler, Chris Zylka, and others; this show has spawned 3 seasons and 28 episodes in total. This show chronicles the events of the world after a mysterious event called “Sudden Departure” takes place.
An adaptation of the British TV series, The Thick of It, by Armando Iannucci, Veep is a political satire and comedy series. So far there have been 6 seasons and 58 episodes released. The show revolves around the daily life and struggles of a female Vice-President of the United States and how she, later on, becomes the President.
VICE is a documentary series that follows two of its journalists as they go about the world and conduct interviews on sensitive political and socio-cultural topics. It has 5 seasons to date and a total of 56 episodes. VICE also won an Emmy Award for Outstanding Informational Series.
Produced by Martin Scorsese, Mick Jagger, Terrence Winter, and Rich Cohen, Vinyl is a crime drama consisting of an equally bewitching cast with Olivia Wilde and Bobby Cannavale. The show aired 1 season with 10 episodes. For period drama and crime drama lovers, this show is going to be an absolute feast.
Treme is a drama series following how the residents of Treme, a suburb of New Orleans, rebuilt their lives, homes, and community following the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. The series has 4 seasons and 36 episodes.
True Blood is the perfect feast for dark paranormal fiction lovers. Based on the novels of the same name written by Charlaine Harris, the series paced over 7 seasons and 80 episodes, follows the life of a small-town waitress as she falls in love with an ancient 100-year old vampire.
This critically acclaimed show is based on the film Westworld, released in 1973. It opened to great viewer ratings and is praised for its cinematography, acting and plots. The show has aired 1 season of 10 episodes and is slated for another season. It is a sci-fi and drama series and revolves around the fictional town of Westworld.
In treatment is perhaps a rather curious series produced by Rodrigo Garcia. It documents a psychologist and his treatment sessions with his patients on a weekly basis. What is curious is that at the end of every week, he visits his own psychologist for his treatment. Spanning 3 seasons and 106 episodes, tune in to this show to find out this curious setup.
The Young is a drama series set in Italy, starring well-known actors such as Jude Law Na Diane Keaton. The series has 1 season and 10 episodes so far and is slated for another season. This is also the first Italian-based English series to have been nominated for Emmy Awards.
A comedy series, co-created by Danny McBride and Jody Hill, this show focuses on a much disliked high school vice-principal who schemes to be the next principal. However, things do not go according to plan and another principal is elected. Hilarity ensues as he then proceeds to get the current principal fired.
Although a mini-series of 6 episodes, Show Me A Hero is a poignant show that highlights the battles of racial segregation and other similar issues and tensions encountered at that time. Originally written as a book Lisa Belkin in 1999, it has been adapted for the silver screen by David Simon and William Zorzi.
Silicon Valley is a comedy show based on the trials and tribulations of a start-up founded by 5 young, aspiring entrepreneurs. For those of you wishing to go down the same path or are looking for some light-hearted entertainment, this show is one you should definitely not miss. Up to date, there are 4 seasons and 38 episodes released and a fifth season is slated for production in 2018.
The Comeback originally aired for a single season of 13 episodes before being restarted once again for consequent series in 2014 after 9 years. The show stars Lisa Kudrow, of F.R.I.E.N.D.S, who is a sitcom actress. This series has comedy and satire rolled into one epic package and mocks the entertainment and television industry. Kudrow stars as a struggling actor attempting to stay relevant and employable as she finds work in an industry being dominated by younger actresses.
Yep, you’ve guessed it right! The Casual Vacancy a British mini-series, directed by Jonny Campbell, is in fact based on, arguably, one of the most famous authors ever, J. K. Rowling’s novel of the same name. There are 3 episodes, each of them being roughly an hour. The series has been well received by critiques, many praising the cast and the acting.
This show created by Daniel Knauf is among some of the truly brilliant series produced. Receiving 5 Emmys and various other awards and accolades, Carnivale is an intrinsic show of dark fantasy and mystery. Showcasing the age-old dichotomy of good vs. evil, the Carnivale poses some really thought-provoking questions in the way it inspires those questions. Set during the Great Depression, this series consists of 24 episodes for 2 seasons.
Mildred Pierce is originally a novel written by James M. Cain and was adapted into a miniseries by Todd Haynes. Starring the celebrity superstar Kate Winslet as the titular protagonist, this show records the journey of Pierce as she attempts to recover from a divorce, set up a new business, and more. There are altogether 5 episodes in the series, but despite its length, Mildred Pierce has received good reviews and praiseworthy acclaim.
Entourage is another highly successful comedy series, running 8 seasons and a whopping 96 episodes. Co-Created by Doug Ellin, this series focuses on the growth and life of a famous actor as he navigates through a new city, new life, and a career for himself. The show is also perhaps most known for having several celebrities playing guest roles, often as fictitious versions of themselves.
Featuring Danny McBride as a former sportsman who returns to his hometown to teach physical education classes at the local high school, Eastbound & Down was produced by Will Ferrell and Adam McKay. Consisting of 4 seasons and 29 episodes, this show has received largely positive reviews, despite its seemingly obnoxious and toxic humor.
Enlightened is a comedy and drama series, produced and written by Mike White and Laura Dern. Dern also, incidentally, happens to play the lead role in the show, of an executive who after a series of self-debilitating mishaps tries to get her life together. Dern also won a Golden Globe Award for the Best Actress category.
Generation Kill is a war-based miniseries, based on the book having the same name by Evan Wright. Adapted by Wright himself for television series, along with others, the series chronicles the incidents and encounters experienced by the 1st Reconnaissance Battalion of the Marine Corps during the American Invasion of Iraq in the year 2003. This 7-part series has also won 3 Emmy Awards for Sound Mixing, Visual Effects, and Sound Editing
A historical drama adventure series set in Rome in the 1st century BC, Rome stars an ensemble cast, featuring Kevin McKidd and Ray Stevenson. Based largely on historically correct events, Rome follows 2 soldiers in their life. There are 2 seasons and 22 episodes so far released.
Girls is a cringe comedy show that follows four women and their lives in the big city of New York, the series contains 6 seasons and 62 episodes. It is created by Lena Dunham, who also plays the main protagonist. Slices of Dunham’s real-life events are also included in the plot.
Big Love is an American drama series revolving around the Mormon faith and polygamy. Starring Bill Paxton, Chloe Sevigny, Big Love has achieved universal acclaim for its interesting and complex take on the dynamics of the American family. The show has 5 seasons and has a total of 53 episodes. Not to be fooled by its controversial nature, the show has actually been very popular for HBO and won many awards for both the show itself and the actors.
This crime drama was created by Terence Winter and the first episode aired in the year 2010. After its success, it continued with 11 more episodes and completed its five-season in the year 2014. The drama series is not as energetic as other dramas but it does have a different type of depth in it.
This late-night talk-show was created by Garry Shandling and Dennis Klein. The best thing about the show is Shandling’s stand-up comedies and the celebrities portraying their true selves, talking about their lives, and making fun of themselves. The series ranked 38 on TV Guide’s 50 Greatest TV Shows of All Time.
With three seasons and 36 episodes, this American TV series is definitely one of the great shows of all time. The series is set on historical grounds in the year the 1870s in Deadwood, South Dakota. It tells us what happened before and after the annexation of “Deadwood” by South Dakota. The series ran for two years from 2004-2006.
Bored to Death is another good show that ran on HBO from the year 2009-2011. The show has a total number of 3 seasons with a total number of 24 episodes. The story tells us about Jonathan Ames who works as a writer in the daylight and a detective in the dark nights. This comedy thriller is definitely one of the best HBO shows.
“Last Week Tonight with John Oliver” is a late-night talk and news satire show. The creator and host of the show is the comedian John Oliver. There have been 3 seasons as of now with a total number of 82 episodes. With a lot of humor and satire, the show manages to be one of the best shows on HBO.
The Wire is an American crime drama written and created by former police reporter and author David Simon. The Wire first premiered on June 2, 2002, and it ended on March 9, 2008, with a total number of 60 episodes in 5 seasons. The story revolves around the city of Baltimore and its relationship with law enforcement.
This show ran for a pretty long time on HBO. This American crime drama is created by David Chase and tells us the story of the Italian American Mobster Tony Soprano. With a total number of 86 episodes in the whole 6 seasons, “The Sopranos” is widely regarded as one of the best TV shows of all time. it has won lots of awards including 21 Emmy Awards and 5 Golden Globe Awards.
True Detective is an American crime drama created by Nic Pizzolatto. The first premier of True Detective was aired in the year 2014. the show is based on detective stories and it focuses on three detectives from three cooperating police departments and a businessman who used to be a criminal. They investigate a series of crimes linked with the murder of a corrupt politician. There have been two seasons with a total number of 16 episodes as of now.
Created by Alan Ball,” Six Feet Under” is a black comedy that is one of the highest rating HBO shows of all time. “Six Feet Under” ran for 4 years with 5 seasons with a total number of 63 episodes. The show is regarded as one of the greatest TV dramas of all time. It also won numerous awards including 9 Emmy Awards, three Screen Actors Guild Awards, and three Golden Globe Awards.
“Game of Thrones” is known as one of the most popular shows on HBO around the globe. Based on George R.R. Martin’s fictional novel “A Song of Ice and Fire”, this popular fantasy drama is created by David Benioff and D.B. Weiss. There have been 6 seasons as of now with a total number of 60 episodes. It is one of the best TV shows of all time and it has won numerous awards such as 38 Primetime Emmy Awards, the Peabody Award, and lots others.
Released in 2015 and directed by Rob Letterman, “Goosebumps” is based on the children’s book series of the same name. The story of the movie tells us about a teenager Zach, who just moved into a small town. Though he is upset about moving into a small town from a big city, he is quite happy to see beautiful Hannah as his neighbor. Things turn out to be nasty when Zach accidentally unleashes all the monsters that were inside the “Goosebumps” series which is written by Hannah’s father R.L. Stine. Now it’s all on Stine, Hannah, and Zach to return the monsters where they belong.
We often used to tell our parents during our childhood that there our something scary under the bed but somehow our parents never could find anything under the bed. Well, there is a history about it and that is what is beautifully explained in the movie “Little Monsters” directed by Richard Alan Greenberg. Brian, a little boy isn’t very afraid of the monsters under the bed and now he is friends with boogieman, Maurice. Maurice introduces Brian to the new world of little monsters where there are no rules, no parents and there is lots of fun. But things go out of hand when Brian’s younger brother Eric is kidnapped.
Coraline is a dark fiction based on the dark fantasy novel for kids of the same name written by Neil Gaiman. The movie is directed by Henry Selick. Coraline Jones is an 11 year’s old little girl who likes adventures and is not very fond of the life she is living. now she has managed to find a World of her choice and now she is inside that world. But all things that look good are not necessarily good for you. The movie is not only ideal for kids but also for adults as it portrays the message “Be careful of what you wish for”.
The story of this beautiful movie is based on Norman Babcock an 11-year-old little boy who speaks to the dead and who is often bullied by his friends and other people because of his uncommon trait. His one and only best friend are Neil Downe who is also a loner. During a play rehearsal, Norman learns his town’s past and the reason behind his extra-ordinary trait of speaking to ghosts. This is a great movie that shows acceptance of one’s uniqueness, forgiveness and how does it feel to be different. It is indeed one of the best movies for kids.
This movie by Tim Burton is one of his best works. Released in 1988, Beetlejuice deals with the story of a deceased young couple who has become a ghost. Now they are haunting by their former house which is taken over by humans. So they have hired “Betelgeuse” pronounced as Beetlejuice, the “bio-exorcist” to scare the humans away who are occupying their house. With a great story and lots of fun, this is a great scary movie for kids around the World.
Directed by Don Coscarelli, the movie was released in the year 1976. The movie is special as it deals with all teenage problems starting from bullies, to girl issues to Halloween preparation. It is indeed a beautiful movie for all the kids out there.
Directed by Fred Dekker, this horror-comedy was released in 1987. the story tells us about a group of kids in their pre-teens who loves horror movies and idolize classic monsters. But things turn out to be sore when they realize that the monsters from their favorite movies come to life and now they have to battle against the scary monsters who are trying to take over the world. The movie is filled with a lot of drama, horror, thrills, and fun, this movie is indeed one of the best movies for kids.
The American Comedy Horror movie “Gremlins” was directed by Joe Dante and was released in the year 1984. The story tells us about a young man who has a strange-looking creature named “mogwai” as a pet. It starts being creepy when “mogwai” starts producing evil creatures that transform into monsters.
Directed by Tim Burton, this American dark fantasy was released in 1993. The ruler of Halloween Town Jack Skellington discovers Christmas Town and now he wants to celebrate the holiday in Christmas Town. Though a very simple story, then it has been spoken is amazing. Indeed a great scary movie for the kids.
Three kids battling against a house, which is notorious in the town as a “monster house”. The story is a beautiful one with lots of events. Nebbercracker, who lives in the “monster house”, is an alone old man who is accused of eating his wife Constance. Now, the “monster house” is eating anyone and everyone who goes near the house. Now, these three kids have to battle against the house to get rid of its monstrous actions and Nebbercracker is going to help them. The movie teaches you the power of friendship and teamwork. A must watch for all the kids.
