Best Rock Song Of ALL TIME?


Yeah, I know. There's no such thing, being that this kind of thing is highly subjective and all, but I believe that there are some rock songs that are not only so iconic that they embody the very heart of what rock and roll is, but transcend the genre itself to redefine what we consider it to be.

My entry: Queen - Bohemian Rhapsody

This song changed it all for me back when I was just 13 years old and heard it on the radio. Even now I learn something new each time I listen to it. I don't believe there is any song like it in the history of rock. Its genius is as evident today as it was the day it was released.

I don't consider this an argument, just an opinion. I will only contend that in order to be considered for the honor of best rock song of all time that it be a song that is more than just a catchy tune. Those are a dime a dozen in this landscape. Great songs take it to the next level. Bohemian Rhapsody does this more than any song in my opinion, but I know there are many others that fit this criteria. I'd like to hear your opinions.
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On a very personal note: The Beach Boys "In my Room"
and later Brian Wilson's "Imagination"
Depends on weather you're talkin' good ol' rock n' roll or "rock". Us old farts know the diff. If it's the former, I'd go with Johnny Be Good or several other Chuck Berry tunes. Maybe even some early Stones. No ear bleeders.
Rock'n'Roll:

Jerry Lee Lewis, Great Balls of Fire, Whole Lot of Shakin'

Little Richard, Tutti Frutti, Good Golly Miss Molly, Rip It Up

Elvis, Hound Dog, Jailhouse Rock, All Shook Up

Carl Perkins, Blue Suede Shoes, Everybody's Trying To Be My Baby

Rock:

The Who, I Can See For Miles

Jefferson Airplane, Somebody To Love
Magic Bus by The Who: Bo Diddley beat and teenage angst -- I wannit, I wannit, I wannit -- You can't have it
Led Zeppelin's "Stairway To Heaven." I have always liked that song. It sounds as good today as it did in the 70's when I was a child.

Heart's "Magic Man" also deserves an honorable mention.