Author Topic: Best rock set list ever ! (Read 838 times)

dubalbal · « **on:** June 23, 2005, 12:36:46 PM »

Hello Friends ,

I'm trying to set up a list of the 20 most popular rock songs ever...songs that you snap after 2 or 3 chords ...This could be a great set list for cover bands . So , as someone needs to start , i go first ( 5 songs per entry ) :

1) smoke on the water : deep purple
2) you really got me : the kinks
3) hells bells : ac/dc
4) crosstown traffic : jimmy Hendr.
5) jumping jack flash : rolling stones

So , after 10 entry ( of 5 songs ) , a first point will be made with the songs that have been most voted for !

On your marks , ready : go !

ALAIN

bassplayer2106 · « **Reply #1 on:** June 23, 2005, 01:16:13 PM »

Hi - there used to be a notice threatening a ?5 fine at a music shop by me if you played smoke on the water.You really got me is definately a popular classic,as are numbers 4 and 5.I've never heard of hells bells.What about Hey Joe by Hendrix and Knocking on heavens door aways seems to be popular (The guns and roses version ).

dubalbal · « **Reply #2 on:** June 23, 2005, 01:34:16 PM »

Hi Kevin ,

No problem , i note : hey joe + knocking on heaven's door !

Thank's

ALAIN

jagerphan84 · « **Reply #3 on:** June 23, 2005, 01:34:52 PM »

Hi Alain,

Very cool thread idea! It's hard for me to choose only 5, but here goes:

1)Layla - Derek & the Dominos
2)Gimme Some Lovin' - Spencer Davis Group
3)Frankenstein - Edgar Winter Group
4)Stairway to Heaven - Led Zeppelin
5)Reelin' in the Years - Steely Dan

I hope the Dan qualifies as 'Rock.' I was very tempted to put Smoke on the Water on my list too, but it didn't quite make the cut :-).

Adam

dubalbal · « **Reply #4 on:** June 23, 2005, 01:36:39 PM »

Cool Adam ,

Great to hear your best votes !

ALAIN

chuckc · « **Reply #5 on:** June 23, 2005, 02:03:16 PM »

Hi Alain:

How about:

Get Back - The Beatles
Won't Get Fooled Again - The Who
I'm A Man - The Yarbirds
Turn Turn Turn - The Byrds
Sweet Emotion - Aerosmith

alembic76407 · « **Reply #6 on:** June 23, 2005, 02:16:16 PM »

what about FREEBIRD !!!!!!!

damn I hate that song

keith_h · « **Reply #7 on:** June 23, 2005, 02:28:48 PM »

For popular how about:
1) Whippin Post - Allman Bros. Band
2) Walk This Way - Aerosmith
3) Pump It Up - Elvis Costello & The Attractions
4) China Grove - The Doobie Bros.
5) Burning Down the House - Talking Heads

Not so popular:
1)Teaser - Tommy Bolin
2) Hold On - Crack the Sky
3) Spanish Moon - Little Feet
4) Ships in the Night - Bebop Deluxe
5) I'm the Man - Joe Jackson

Special Mention:
1) Road Expense - The Dixie Dregs
2) Breathe/Time - Pink Floyd

There are numerous newer bands I would consider for a cover band but you stated most popular ever which implies a certain amount of aging.

Keith

(Message edited by keith_h on June 23, 2005)

dubalbal · « **Reply #8 on:** June 23, 2005, 02:36:52 PM »

Hello Charles (1 ) , charles ( 2 ) and keith ,

Thank's for your participation . I take note of every suggestion and the final results will be posted the 5 th of july at...my birthday !!!!!!!

Btw , in most popular ever , you can also put songs or bands not that old that you find really terrific ( ex: u2, the clash ( a bit old indeed ) , police , nirvana...for example ) .

Thank's friends !

ALAIN

keith_h · « **Reply #9 on:** June 23, 2005, 02:55:34 PM »

Alain,
I hate to break it to you but your examples are a bit long in the tooth. :-)
When I was thinking of newer rock groups it was the likes of, Nickel Back, Incubus, System of a Down, Linkin Park, Saliva, etc... All have good songs in my mind but they have'nt met the test of time to see if they hold up.

Keith

dnburgess · « **Reply #10 on:** June 23, 2005, 02:57:45 PM »

Most easily recognisable by opening few notes:
1. Smoke on the water - Deep Purple
2. Iron Man - Sabbath
3. Hey Joe - Hendrix
4. Sunshine of Your Love - Cream
5. Back in Black - AC/DC
6. Smells Like Teen Spirit - Nirvana
7. Sweet Home Alabama - Lynyrd Skynyrd
8. Heart of Gold - Neil Young
9. You Really Got Me - Kinks
10. China Grove - Doobies

David B.

dnburgess · « **Reply #11 on:** June 23, 2005, 03:03:27 PM »

Keith - if the test is songs frequently played by teenagers in guitar shops, the most recent entrant that I am aware of is Smells Like Teen Spirit.

David B.

howierd · « **Reply #12 on:** June 23, 2005, 04:36:20 PM »

I'll throw in a few of my favorites:
1. Can't Get Enough: Bad Company
2. I Saw Her Standing There: The Beatles
3. Honky Tonk women: Stones
4. Livin In The USA: Steve Miller Band
5. Going Down: Jeff Beck Group

richbass939 · « **Reply #13 on:** June 23, 2005, 07:33:13 PM »

Keith, you are right. Some of our faves are as long in the tooth as we are.
Not in any order, they are:
1) Get Ready (the full 21 1/2 minutes)-Rare Earth
2) Toussaint L'Overture - Santana
3) White Room - Cream
4) Karn Evil #9 - ELP
5) Hot 'lanta - Allman Bros
Rich

dadabass2001 · « **Reply #14 on:** June 23, 2005, 09:40:19 PM »

Oh Boy!
Talk about long in the tooth...
1. White Rabbit - Jefferson Airplane
2. Mary Jane's Last Dance - Tom Petty
3. Inna Gadda Da Vida - Iron Butterfly
4. Sunshine Of Your Love - Cream
5. Satisfaction - Rolling Stones
Did we date ourselves as children of the 60's?
Mike