Your Top Three Rock Classics.

[Suzy]

Hi Everyone :hi:
Listening to some classic rock tracks this afternoon, I wondered what people would rate there top three at being.
Mine would have to be Khe Sanh (Cold Chisel), Sweet Child of Mine (Guns'n'Roses), Living on a Prayer (Bon Jovi).

[ballaratdragons]

My Top Three (Not in any particular order)

1. Space Oddity - David Bowie

2. Hotel California - Eagles

3. Purple Rain - Prince

and so many others :D

Colored Girls - Lou Reed
London Burning - The Clash
almost everything by Pink Floyd
etc etc etc

:thumbsup:

[Suzy]

Ken, there's so many to choose from, it's a toughy all right. That's why I was keen to know what everyone would scale it down to in order to choose 3.

[luvmybourbon]

hollywood 7 - jon english
i want it all- queen
midnight blues- lou reed

[supernova1965]

Hotel California
Stairway to Heavan
Rock Around the Clock

[norm]

Whole Lotta Love - Led Zep
Long Way to the Top - ACDC
The Slider - T-Rex

Cheers Norm:)

[that_guy]

Rocka Rolla and Johnny B. Good by Judas Priest :P

[supernova1965]

The problem is with every post I want to change my mind:shrug:

[luvmybourbon]

too true
im on country now

[Suzy]

Me too.. I have to wonder who I would boot out of my list to add Hotel California as that is a gem. Aye!

Tony- you only gave two! :P What's your third?

[astroron]

Rock around the Clock- Bill Halley and the Comets

Heart break Hotel -Elvis Presley

Hey Jude -The Beatles

That's all I can think of at the moment

[luvmybourbon]

in the ghetto by elvis is hot

[supernova1965]

The Lion Sleeps Tonight -The Token's Might not be rock but I had to mention it

[astroron]

That was one of mine I had to leave out:(

[sasup]

peter frampton comes alive , pink floyd dark side and sweet emotions aerosmith. But there are many others that could step in

[luvmybourbon]

suzy this going to be a very hotly debated topic
p.s cant forget suzi quattro!!!!!!

[GrahamL]

1http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q-GueNOKolo 70s

2 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w8bWgCeHpsU 90s

3 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=534bXa1_aCw&playnext=1&list=PLBBF03013679532FD now

oz rocks :thumbsup:

[pgc hunter]

November Rain - Guns N Roses
Living on a Prayer - Bon Jovi
Bohemian Rhapsody - Queen

[rmcconachy]

Pressure (Billy Joel)
The River (Bruce Springsteen)
The Boys of Summer (Don Henley)

Ask me tomorrow and I'll probably name three different songs instead :) Even with the same artists as above I almost picked "Allentown", "Glory Days" and "The Last Resort" (Eagles).

[Rick Petrie]

1. Heard it through the grapevine -creedence clearwater
2. Black dog -led zeppelin
3. Light my fire -the doors

60's and 70's....but classics

[shelltree]

Immigrant Song - Led Zeppelin
Spanish Caravan - The Doors
Waiting for the Sun - The Doors

I love The Doors :D

[supernova1965]

Suzi Q visited my sister in Hospital In Brisbane when she was very sick I met her too :thumbsup:

[AdrianF]

Bohemian rhapsody Queen
In the ghetto Elvis
Do anything for love Meatloaf


Would like to add Me and Bobby Magee by Janis Joplin although Kris Kristofferson version is ok.

Adrian

[The_bluester]

Difficult topic. I don't know that I can limit myself to rock. How about including prog rock.

Heart Of The Sunrise - Yes.

Another vote for Space Oddity - Bowie

Killer Queen - Queen.

How can I stop at three?

[Allan_L]

Rock? Definition needed from some answers so far.

Anyway

Painless - Baby Animals
Monday, Monday - The Mamas & the Papas (you put me onto to that one suzy)
Leave me alone (I'm lonely) - Pink


so shoot me :shrug:

[that_guy]

My third.... hmm... Rock Hard Ride Free by Judas Priest of course :lol: but the top two are wayyy ahead :P

[keni]

1) The Living Kind by The Ups and Downs.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2UlngffVcSg
Love that guitar.

2) The streets of your town by The Go-Betweens
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3XDmasbARtE
Sorry I'm a Brissie boy.

3) Down in the Lucky Country by Richard Clapton
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AQljCexpuXk&feature=related
You gotta love a song that mentions betting on the Geegees.

Just 3 of many I could have picked.
Cheers,
Ken.

[mithrandir]

Bob Dylan - Knockin' on Heaven's Door
Cold Chisel - Flame Trees
The Doors - Riders on The Storm

There were another 28 I had a hard time picking those from.

[Matt Wastell]

Changes constantly - Rock - hard to define too!

Black - Pearl Jam
Creep - Radiohead
Distance - Cake
Mr Jones - Counting Crows

That's four......shoot me! HA!

[shelltree]

I was going to say The Mamas & the Papas too but wasn't sure if they were considered Rock. I love Dream a Little Dream, one of my favourite songs :)

[Saturnine]

Only three is tough but into the mix :-

That'll Be The Day - Buddy Holly

Honky Tonk Women - The Rolling Stones

TNT - AC, DC

[gman]

Mine would be in no particular order
Welcome to my Nightmare - Alice Cooper
Down by the River - Neil Young
The Logical Song - Supertramp

There are hundreds of other songs that come to mind but these are the ones I chose today

[Clarry]

There's no way that I can choose three top rock songs. There are just so many and each are so good for various reasons. However I can name three I never ever want to hear again.
We built this city (Jefferson Airplane)
Pressure (Billy Joel)
Say you will (Foreigner)

[acropolite]

1. Queen, Bohemian Rhapsody

2. Take a long line, the Angels.

3. Dear Prudence, Doug Parkinsons cover of the Beatles song .

Subject to change without notice....I'm an Australian music tragic, for me, most everything from overseas pales in comparison.

[wavelandscott]

Only picking three is unfair as it changes with my mood. Today I'll pick;
Joe Walsh - Life's been good to me so far
Tom Petty - Refugee
Bruce Springsteen - Thunder Road....

[chris1964]

Stairway to Heaven
Thunder Road (Springsteen)
Let it Be

[PeterM]

That Mushroom song by Queen............ don't know? yes you do .....
A huge hit, became an anthem


We are the champignons my friend......


Seriously though, for me, depending on the mood

Boston - More Than Feeling
Kansas - Carry On My Wayward Son
Zoot - Eleanor Rigby

PeterM.

[DaveR]

Im on Fire - the boss
Bow River - Chisel
Walking in Memphis - Marc Cohn
Evie - Stevie Wright

(can't count !)

[Octane]

Clayton,

We Built This City has got to be the single greatest travesty in the history of music. I cannot begin to express how infuriating that song is.

I'm sure if you were to Google it, many others would feel the same.

As for the list, too hard. Might contribute when I get home from work.

H

[Mick]

Only one Rock Band and for me. I love all their songs so I can't pick three.

Too Much Love Will Kill You is my classic.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EceOhfqYQhw

[Waxing_Gibbous]

Black Dog - Led Zep.
Paint it Black - The Stones
We Will Rock You - Queen

IMHO to qualify as 'Rock", and in addition to the usual criteria of loud, fast and moderately objectionable, the song must include a longish, virtuoso guitar solo that one inexplicably finds oneself humming, for no reason, many years later.

[TheDecepticon]

Tin Soldiers - Stiff Little Fingers
The Winner takes it All - ABBA
anything from The Clash or Sex Pistols.

[DavidU]

Purple Haze..Hendrix
Stairway to Heaven..Zeppelin
Black Dog....Zeppelin..

[casstony]

Fortunately there's so much to choose from I can choose something different:

Steppenwolf - Born to be wild
Ram Jam - Black betty
The Verve - Bittersweet Symphony

[TrevorW]

Tea for the Tilleyman- Cat Stevens
Jesus Christ Super Star
War of the Worlds

[beren]

Being a Gen-Xer I'll go with some 90's music :)

Pearl Jam-Evenflow, Third eye blind- Semi charmed life, Alanis Morrisette- You Oughta know.

[mithrandir]

Does it have to be guitar? How about drums, like In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida or Spoonful (Live) where you find yourself beating it out on anything handy.

[Octane]

Steve,

That performance is incredible. I love it.

H

[Octane]

In the same vein as Steve, these make up my favourite music, ever: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JhSLhQEnESs

If you get through the first part, make sure you watch part two, as that's where the fun starts.

Mind. Blown.

H

[jimmywrangles]

Touch too Much - AC-DC.
Breakin the law - Judas Priest.
Number 3 is hard...ummmm
The Prophets song - Queen.
Great thread.

[telecasterguru]

Cassandra Sherbert
Short Changed Again Finch
Living in the Seventies Skyhooks

Boy am I old by Me

Can I have another go?

[MrB]

This is near on impossible to do!
My #1 was easy... I can remember exaclty where I was and what I was doing when I first heard it.. 22 years ago!
The memory is like a 100 megapixel photo to me.. crisp and clear.
It perfectly meets Peter's requirement:

Solo starts at 2:00 onwards..... genius

EPIC - Faith No More(1989) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ERTT_sv8sV0) (Wikipedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Epic_%28song%29))
La Grange - ZZ Top(1973) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K3RLIU7T39I) - Back when they were good!
The Distance - Cake(1996) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=__PU5CVSegg)

#'s 2 and 3 were just the next two that came to my head. But still great rock tracks.

edit: the eagle-eyed among us might notice the shirt Mike Patton is wearing in the video, and work out where I get my IIS username from ;)

[Waxing_Gibbous]

Its difficult to hum a drum solo (tho' inadhadadavida is one of the exceptions). I'm not entirely sure I'm comfortable with "beating it out on anything handy". Particularly in public. :lol:
I did have a couple of mates at High School and Uni who were band drummers and they were always playing a solo! :)

[cybereye]

Evie parts 1, 2 & 3 by Stevie Wright.. :)

[lacad01]

1. Ramble On - Led Zeppelin
2. Money - Pink Floyd
3. Paranoid Android - Radiohead

:)

[Screwdriverone]

Well, being a child of the 80's there isnt really much "rock" music that I like, regardless of anyone who thinks Michael Jackson was rock.....it wasnt. Oh well, I know I am a sad case....

OK, so for true rock music, and keeping in mind I am a pop 80's tragic, here are my favourites, strange as they may seem;

1) Nothing Else Matters - Metallica
2) In The End - Linkin Park
3) Behind Blue Eyes - Limp Bizkit

My top three rock music songs seem to be from thrash/metal bands....but, I think its coz they are truly awesome songs...

Cheers

Chris

[AstralTraveller]

Excuse my ignorance but is #3 a cover of the Who song?

[Screwdriverone]

No idea David?

Just like the Halle Berry film clip version.....mmmmm

never listened to the Who. (dont hurt me)

Cheers

Chris

[that_guy]

damn it!! forgot about Alice Cooper gah!

[mithrandir]

Absolutely. Originally appeared on "Who's Next". Track 16 on the CD. I don't have the LP here.

[guggle]

Hmm, a toughy....

In no particular order...

High Voltage - AC/DC
Bow River - Cold Chisel
Good Times - INXS & Jimmy Barnes

Apologies to
Better - Screaming Jets, Hot for Teacher - Van Halen, Coming Down - The Cult, Tie Your Mother Down - Queen, and the list goes on, and on, and on...

[guggle]

No, wait, I've changed my mind...

American Idiot - Green Day
Dreams - Van Halen
Torniquet - Evanensence

.
.
.

[avandonk]

Here you go!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u-teM6r_apQ&feature=fvst

Bert

[The_bluester]

Yep, Behind Blue Eyes is a cover of The Who. Personally I prefer the original version.

[pvelez]

I wanted to avoid this thread so much as I will be constantly changing my mind....but I can't.

First go:

Pump it up - Elvis Costello
The Wanton Song - Led Zep
Janie Jones - The Clash

Or maybe....

Pete

[guggle]

Ummm, hang on...

Stairway to Heaven - Led Zepplin
Down Down - Status Quo
(dare I say it)
Smoke on the Water - Deep Purple

[Ric]

Currently

1. In the Evening - Led Zeppelin
2. La Grange - ZZ Top
3. Heavy Horses - Jethro Tull

Subject to change as soon as I hear something that I'd forgotten about.

[AstralTraveller]

Obviously. Otherwise 'Won't get fooled again' would be at the top of your list. :poke:

I'm not even goint to try and define a top 3, just throw three more names onto the list.



Won't Get Fooled Again - The Who on Who's Next (since the album was mentioned).
Kontact - Peter Gabriel on Peter Gabriel IV (German version)
21st Century Schizoid Man - King Crimson on In the Court of the Crimson King (but is it rock?)
Baby's On Fire - Brian Eno on Here Come the Warm Jets (Rolling Stone magazine once voted this as having the archtypical 1970's guitar solo).

Ahhh .... that's 4 .... whatever.

Dave

Ric, I love Heavy Horses but what about Journeyman or No Lullaby from that album, plus most of Songs from the Wood? :question:

[jjjnettie]

3 songs guaranteed to get me up and on the floor
Blister in the Sun - Violent Femmes
Am I ever Going to See you Face Again - The Angels
You Got Nothin - Cold Chisel

[Octane]

David,

Seeing as you mentioned King Crimson, if you check out the link I posted, guess who's on the fretless bass? ; )

H

[Heath]

#1. Eternal Life - The late Jeff Buckley
#2. Oceans - Pearl Jam
#3. Nutshell - Alice in Chains

(I'm a 90's teenager)

[AstralTraveller]

It's a Chapman Stick. But, yes that tall bald bloke gets around a bit. I don't think he's in KC at the moment (I don't keep up) but I think he's still in Gabriel's band.

[Octane]

That's the one, Chapman Stick. Completely forgot. :)

H

[blink138]

ooooh this is sooo hard
i would like to give 3 blues 3 rock (and even 3 classical)
but sticking to the point

1 smells like teen spirit - nirvana (MY ultimate rock anthem)
2 joeline - (no not that one) by the white stripes
3 shes fine - A.C Reed and his spark plugs (blues)

pat

[Jeffkop]

1. Come Together - The Beatles
2. Poison Ivy - Billy Thorpe
3. Stone - Chris Rea

And an endless amount of others.

[Gallifreyboy]

Dogs Pink Floyd
Uncertain Smile The The
Once in a Lifetime Talking Heads

(Apologies to Depeche Mode's Personal Jesus)

[Octane]

Gallifrey,

Damnit, Dogs is my favourite track, too!

H

[jjjnettie]

Great album

[StarStuff]

in no particular order and very much mood dependant... :confuse3:

1. While My Guitar Gently Weeps - Jeff Healey
(http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MJh3KaIKDAw)2. Riders On The Storm - The Doors (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5qRJIBtbc2c)
3. Fanfare For The Common Man - Emmerson, Lake & Palmer (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=we55QQcsvY4)

cheers...
Ian...

[GeoffW1]

Hi,

Well, No1 is "Substitute" by the Who

Got think about the others.

Cheers

[gaa_ian]

Hmmm, lets see, I do a Classic rock show on the Radio every week so I should know this one .....
#1. Cruel Sea - Better Get a Lawyer
#2. Pink Floyd - Wish you were here
#3. Paul Kelly - To her door

Well I am learning to play 2 of those ATM, so I might be a bit Biased there ...

[FlashDrive]

My 3 are :

1 : I'm going Home ... by Ten Years After ( remember Woodstock )

2 : Highway 61 .... by Johnny Winter

3 : Boom Boom ..... by John Lee Hooker

4 : All Along The Watchtower .... by Jimmy Hendrix.

ooops...! 1 to many .... who cares ....:thumbsup:

[cybereye]

Bert,

Thank you so very, very much!! Not only did I enjoy watching the clip but it also brought back a flood of memories from my teenage years. 2SM's Rocktober on the steps of the Opera House during the 70's was an icon of teenage culture back then. The only thing I think that comes close these days is "The Big Day Out" series of concerts.

There were a few things that struck me in the clip. One was how well behaved the crowd was. There was some slight movement from people but on the whole they just stood and listened. I can only assume that they were either well brought up or they were stoned out of their heads! The other thing was how thin people looked. I could not see one overweight person on stage or in the crowd. Is this a reflection on our lifestyle today or merely a skewed sample of society from 40 odd years ago?

Anyway, that was a dead-set grouse clip! I think I'll go and watch my copy of Puberty Blues and get another big dose of my teenage years. Hell, I'm going to get that on Thursday night when I go and see the Doobie Brothers!! :cool:

Cheers,
Mario

PS Thanks Suzy for this truly enjoyable thread!

[Suzy]

I'm very glad you're enjoying this thread Mario, I am too! :)
Puberty Blues- love that movie. So eighties & so very real of the time! Everything she wore, I wore, which makes for a really good memory lane trip. And the infamous panel vans - aye! I had two boyfriends that owned panel vans- my big brother was constantly having something to say. Have fun with Doobie Bros!
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So many great classics have been listed so far!

I realise of course our favourite songs change with our different moods, and being asked to pick three is a tough call, but I was worried by not listing a number of songs to give, that many posts would get over run by a load of songs removing the signficance from my requent - your absolute bare bones favourite. Three well chosen songs make this thread much easier to read through.
I see many of you are sneaking in extras - *tsk* *tsk*:lol:

Even though I've used the term rock classic, it can be folk, pop etc. I guess.:question: The reason why I defined it to rock is that it would be harder to chose three favourites across all genres- that'd be painful (as if it isn't already).

Queen and Springsteen are very popular. No one has mentioned anything by Oasis yet.
I would have added Springsteen's Dancing in The Dark as that's my favourite pop track - but it doesn't belong here. :rolleyes:

I have a great idea :D
a lot of songs listed here would make a fabulous playlist for an i-pod. Name of playlist, "IIS Members Rock Classics". :thumbsup:

[avandonk]

Mario in our little hamlet Eltham we used to go to lots of concerts by bands before they became famous. In the seventies Skyhooks used to play at a tin shed called Research Hall. I have strong memories of drinking from bottles and smoking at rock concerts in the area. Disposable cans had not been invented yet.

There a far more bands I wont bother to mention.

I am glad you liked that clip, I did! Yes we were slim because there was very little junk food available.
I first heard the EasyBeats in 1965 when I was working on a chook farm in the school holidays on my transistor radio. Yes I was reeeally cool!

I would never think the younger generation is worse than us as idiots have been saying just that for thousands of years!

Bert

[taminga16]

Hi all,
Three "Classic" Rock Tracks.

The Weight. The Band.
Willin'. Little Feat.
Free Bird. Lynyrd Skynyrd.

Cheers, Great thread Suzy.

Greg.

[ANDYB]

Hi all,
My list (tonight) would be:
White Room- Cream
Layla - Eric Clapton
Come as you are- Nirvana

[ballaratdragons]

Mario, don't forget to also watch 'FJ Holden'. Another Aussie classic in the vain of 'Puberty Blues' :thumbsup:

[Ric]

That's why these lists are so difficult. :confused2:

Everytime I see another members list it reminds me of another classic song that I'd temporarily forgotten about. :lol:

[AstralTraveller]

Virtually every moring for the last month or so I've found myself singing The Weight during my morning shower. It's almost getting annoying. I don't know why it's stuck in my head. Perhaps because I haven't been sleeping well and keep waking up "feelin' 'bout half past dead". :lol: Cripple Creek is another song I keep singing to myself but not, I assure you, because I'm a drunkard. :innocent:

[gaa_ian]

Hi Susy
I was drawn back to this thread after doing the last 3 of my classic rock shows
:rockband:on gove FM http://www.govefm.com.au with an 80's Classic rock vs The rest test.
The Results from GoveFM's facebook page:
Round 1: 80's Rock beat 80's pop hands down.
Round 2:80's Rock beat 90's rock and beyond by a healty margin.
Round 3:The test came last week with 80's vs 70's
At the end of the night 80's was well ahead, but it is now almost 50/50.
Thanks for your participation in my show Susy :thumbsup:

This week I will do a best of the 70's & 80's show.
You are welcome to tune in to the steaming feed online & even make requests !

[Deeno]

Here is a few favorites off the MP3

Anthem - Rush

My Poor Brain - Foo Fighters

and something local, when they were good...
Powder Works - Midnight Oil

[ZeroID]

I give up !! :shrug:
Just scrolled through that lot and had a gazillion music riffs barrel through my skull. Each list generated memories of tracks and albums and artists.
At present i am seriously enjoying.

Pink with her rendition of Led Zeps "Baby,I'm going to leave you' off the Aust Show on BluRay.

Jack White of White Stripes with 'Dead Leaves and the Dirty Gound' off 'It might get Loud' BluRay wth The Edge (U2) and Jimmy Paige (Led Zep).

And those venerable Rolling Stones on 'Shine a light', again a BluRay show at the ' Beacon' in NY with any damn song on it but maybe in particular Keith Richards Solo vocal of 'Baby, you've got the gold" with Ronnie on guitar.

Read Keith Richards book 'Life' if you are a Rock fan. It's an absolute stunner and insight into events around that time, not just Keith and the Stones but other artists and things. Excellent read !! :D

But like others have said these choices are all subject to change and mood. Jimmy Paige is the Maestro .... listen to 'The Battle of Evermore' ...

Better stop now, got some Led Zep, Jack White, Stones and Pink on the other PC and I think I need to start up the player while I work.

Excellent thread .. Ta :thumbsup:

[Suzy]

I'll be there Ian!! :D:D
Tonight between 7 & 9 - is that right?
How do I make requests - I have some.
:rockband:

Great to see the results from your show, thankyou. :)

[gaa_ian]

Hi Susy
You can request on facebook, there is a post there for tonights show. or a facebook PM during the show. Thanks for listening :thumbsup:

[telemarker]

Now this thread has floated to the surface, I'll add my unusual choices from the late seventies:
1. Another girl another planet - The Only Ones
2. Teenage depression - Eddy and the Hotrods
3. Whole wide world - Wreckless Eric
Also honourable mentions to Nick Lowe for So it goes and Ian Hunter for Once bitten Twice shy.

[Jen]

Ken you suprise me all the time i never thought of you as a Prince fan :lol:

He is an awsome muso i love his work im his number one fan :lol::lol:

Inxs and U2 and Guns n Roses get me going every time :P

:rockband::rockband:
:party::party:

[dugnsuz]

When someone says "RAWK" I think...

1. Buck Cherry - Lit Up
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cABZfkRcQ6A

2. Van Halen - Unchained
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xx86CxKYtg0

3. Queen - Tie Your Mother Down
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LvB2MnIIdMw&feature=relmfu

Apologies for the testosterone spilling all over the floor - watch your step!

Doug

[dugnsuz]

My alternative Rock Threesome...

1. Weezer - Pork and Beans
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PQHPYelqr0E

2. PJ Harvey - This is Love
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=STxXS5lLunE

3. Massive Attack - Teardrop
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u7K72X4eo_s

tip of the iceberg 'n all that, what!?

[dugnsuz]

ps... Berts's Evie 1-3 link was a revelation, prompting me to follow up on the adventures of Stevie Wright...sad story , but jeez the man in his hay-day was something to behold.

[avandonk]

Here is what Stairway to Heaven is all about!

Zipped video 110MB


http://d1355990.i49.quadrahosting.com.au/2014_01/LEDZ.zip


Bert

[Wavytone]

Top three rock classics...

3. Bill Haley's Rock Around the Clock...

2. Led Zeppelin's movie The Song Remains The Same...

1. Dire Straits DVD.

I'd put seeing Dire Straits perform live in Sydney in 1986 at #1 (I was quick enough to score tickets) but the recording (there is one, of the final performance) is rare and the commercial DVD is better.

[pgc hunter]

Guns n Roses "November Rain" - one of the most incredible and beautiful songs ever written

Bon Jovi "Livin on Prayer"

Bon Jovi "It's my life"

Queen " Bohemian Rhapsody"

Scorpions "Wind of Change"

Elvis Presley "American Trilogy"

[louie_the_fly]

Wow, this is difficult.
1. Dream On - Aerosmith
2. No Quarter - Led Zeppelin (the version from The Song Remains The Same soundtrack is amazing).
3. Gimme Shelter - The Rolling Stones
And many more.

[Astro_Bot]

I was there, too! Best sound at a concert that I've heard. Pretty good performance as well. ;)

Top three? That's hard. So many great ones, and it changes with mood. So, today, without much thought:

1. Queen, Bohemian Rhapsody (actually, Queen could pretty much take the top three by themselves)
2. Led Zeppelin, Stairway to Heaven
3. Cold Chisel, Khe Sanh

And honourable mentions to AC/DC, It's a Long Way to the Top and Guns 'n' Roses, Sweet Child o' Mine.

Edit: Woohoo! One thousand (utterly cr*p) posts! :screwy:

[pfitzgerald]

All right - I'm in.

Not an easy task as I think just about everyone else has said. For my Australian top 3 rock songs, in no particular order and boy did I leave a heap of others out!

1. Choir Boys - Rendezvouz http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ph-U2lLpITU

2. The Angels - Am I Ever Gonna See You Face Again? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b7kYVjL2lps

3. Dragon - Young Years http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8eOcrfRa1Fw

(I know - theses guys are Kiwis - but what the hey!)

My last choice is probably a little lite for a rock song but it's still one of my favorites. I spent 25 yrs playing these songs and many more like them as a DJ at a skating rink in Melbourne through the 80's, 90's and 00's and there was only ever one way to play them - loud.

PS For at least ten of those years the Angel's song was banned from family sessions. I wonder why? ;-)

Paul

PPS

How about these three for 'lite' rock

1. Russell Morris - Wings Of An Eagle http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nzZXKdY50y0

2. Ross Ryan - I Am Pegasus http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IFXYjp_Mlb8&list=PL679C82E336AEE6F0

3. Paul Kelly - Leaps And Bounds http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z9cTVJtsS9c

Ok I'm officially a little misty eyed here, time to put together a playlist for old time's sake