Top 500 Rock And - Roll Songs

Regardless of the specific list, certain "foundation" songs consistently appear in the upper tiers of every top 500 guide: Song Title Chuck Berry

: A popular regional list that highlights heavy hitters like Black Sabbath's "War Pigs" and AC/DC's "You Shook Me All Night Long" . Top 500 Rock And Roll Songs

: Focuses heavily on the guitar-driven "Golden Era," featuring staples like "Hotel California" and "Sweet Emotion" . Essential Rock Anthems by Rank Regardless of the specific list, certain "foundation" songs

Frequently cited as the greatest rock song intro of all time. The Eagles Regardless of the specific list

Different broadcasters and magazines offer alternative rankings based on listener votes or specific rock sub-genres:

While many organizations have compiled lists of the top 500 rock and roll songs, the most definitive and widely cited is the . Originally published in 2004 and significantly updated in 2021, this list is curated by hundreds of artists, industry figures, and critics to represent the most influential tracks across rock and its related genres. Top 10 Rock and Roll Songs (Rolling Stone 2021 Update)