"Papa Was A Rolling Stone" by The Temptations.
"Sex Machine" by Sly & the Family Stone
"Gilbert Street" by Sweet Thursday
"Marquee Moon" by Television
"Love Hangover" by Diana Ross
"Memphis Blues Again" by Bob Dylan
Epic Popular Songs
The Epic Poem stands as the highest literary expression.
To compare lowly rock and pop songs beggars a response.
But so be it. Your nominees have to be at least 6 minutes in length, have a notable instrumental solo, and have lyrics parsing a freshmen college standard. No lists of tress, or multiple battles or dedications to Queens most Glorious.