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Best rock songs (all time)

A ranking of rock music songs.

Year:
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Alive
1

Alive

(1991)
"Alive" is a song by the American rock band Pearl Jam. "Alive" was Pearl Jam's first single, and appeared on the band's debut album, Ten (1991). Written by guitarist Stone Gossard, "Alive" originated as an instrumental titled "Dol...
10
10
from 1 vote
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Even Flow
1

Even Flow

(1992)
"Even Flow" is a song by the American rock band Pearl Jam. Featuring lyrics written by vocalist Eddie Vedder and music written by guitarist Stone Gossard, "Even Flow" was released in 1992 as the second single from the band's debut...
10
10
from 1 vote
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Like a Hurricane
1

Like a Hurricane

(1977)
"Like a Hurricane" is a song written by Neil Young in 1975 and first released on the album American Stars 'n Bars in 1977.
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10
from 1 vote
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We Are the Champions
4

We Are the Champions

(1977)
"We Are the Champions" is a power ballad written by Freddie Mercury and recorded and performed by British rock band Queen for their 1977 album News of the World. One of their most famous and popular songs, it remains among rock's...
9.1
9.1
from 8 votes
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Smells Like Teen Spirit
5

Smells Like Teen Spirit

(1991)
"Smells Like Teen Spirit" is a song by the American rock band Nirvana. It is the opening track and lead single from the band's second album, Nevermind (1991), released on DGC Records. Written by Kurt Cobain, Krist Novoselic, and D...
8.9
8.9
from 14 votes
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Hey Jude
6

Hey Jude

(1968)
"Hey Jude" is a song by the English rock band the Beatles, written by Paul McCartney and credited to Lennon–McCartney. The ballad evolved from "Hey Jules", a song McCartney wrote to comfort John Lennon's son, Julian, during his pa...
8.4
8.4
from 10 votes
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Come as You Are
7

Come as You Are

(1991)
"Come as You Are" is a song by American rock band Nirvana, written by frontman Kurt Cobain and released as the second single from the band's second studio album Nevermind in 1992. It was the band's second American Top 40 hit, and...
8
8
from 5 votes
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