We’re doing it again with another “iconic classic rock songs that everyone should know” post. Even though most of these artists were popular in the 60s, 70s, and 80s, many artists today pull influence from their music. Here are 19 more iconic classic rock songs that everybody should know.
1. Poison – Alice Cooper
Alice Cooper’s “Poison” was released in 1989 on his album “Trash.”
2. (Don’t Fear) The Reaper – Blue Oyster Cult
Blue Oyster Cult’s “(Don’t Fear) The Reaper” was released in 1976 on their album “Agents of Fortune.”
3. Livin’ On a Prayer – Bon Jovi
Bon Jovi’s “Livin’ On a Prayer” was released in 1986 on their album “Slippery When Wet.”
4. More Than a Feeling – Boston
Boston’s “More Than a Feeling” was released in 1976 on their album “Boston.”
5. Born To Run – Bruce Springsteen
Bruce Springsteen’s “Born To Run” was released in 1975 on his album of the same name.
6. Pour Some Sugar On Me – Def Leppard
Def Leppard’s “Pour Some Sugar On Me” was released in 1987 on their album “Hysteria.”
7. Juke Box Hero – Foreigner
Foreigner’s “Juke Box Hero” was released in 1981 on their album “4.”
8. Sweet Child O’ Mine – Guns N’ Roses
Guns N’ Roses’s “Sweet Child O’ Mine” was released in 1987 on their album “Appetite for Destruction.”
9. Any Way You Want It – Journey
Journey’s “Any Way You Want It” was released in 1980 on their album “Departure.”
10. Carry On Wayward Son – Kansas
Kansas’ “Carry On Wayward Son” was released in 1976 on their album “Leftoverture.”
11. Sweet Home Alabama – Lynyrd Skynyrd
Lynyrd Skynyrd’s “Sweet Home Alabama” was released in 1973 on their album “Second Helping.”
12. Home Sweet Home – Motley Crue
Motley Crue’s “Home Sweet Home” was released in 1985 on their album “Theatre of Pain.”
13. Crazy Train – Ozzy Osbourne
Ozzy Osbourne’s “Crazy Train” was released in 1980 on his album “Blizzard of Oz.”
14. Rock You Like a Hurricane – Scorpions
Scorpions’s “Rock You Like A Hurricane” was released in 1984 on their album “Love at First Sting.”
15. We Built This City – Starship
Starship’s “We Built This City” was released in 1985 on their album “Knee Deep In the Hoopla.”
16. Eye of the Tiger – Survivor
Survivor’s “Eye of the Tiger” was released in 1982 off their album of the same name.
17. House of the Rising Sun – The Animals
The Animals’s “House of the Rising Sun” was released in 1964 on their album “The Animals.”
18. Hey Jude – The Beatles
The Beatles’s “Hey Jude” was released in 1970 on their album of the same name.
19. Roxanne – The Police
The Police’s “Roxanne” was released in 1978 on their album “Outlandos d’Amour.”
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