10. AC/DC- Whole Lotta Rosie
9. Van Halen- Ain't Talkin Bout Love
8. Led Zeppelin- Stairway to Heaven
7. Boston- More Then A Feeling
6. Pearl Jam- Black
5. Queen- Bohemian Rhapsody
4. Led Zeppelin- Whole Lotta Love
3. Velvet Revolver- Fall to Pieces
Ok so now that that is taken care of it's time to rock and roll.
Number 2- Aerosmith- Dream On
It wouldn't be a countdown without my favorite band of all time- the bad boys out of Boston- Aerosmith. Is there a bigger or better song to sing along with when this song comes on the radio or better yet, when you hear it live in concert, answer no. This song is just one of those songs that will stand the test of time and its just packed with emotion and musical swagger. Steven Tyler in my opinion is one of the best front men in music history and his vocals on Dream On are just epic.
You all know what part I'm talking about. The chorus to when he sings Dream On then does his little screeching part, it just hits you. And to hear him doing it live over 30 years after the song was released, he still nails it and it's the best song I've ever heard live and I've seen my share of shows. Aerosmith are just one of those bands that have proven they can survive the ever changing world of music but what makes them so special is that they are still getting the big requests for the classics and they sound just as good as they did nearly 30 plus years ago.
Dream On is one of the greatest songs of all time and a true rock masterpiece. It defines what rock and roll is all about, living the dream and dreaming bigger and better things. It's a true story of how far one man came and the success he wanted to achieve and would let nothing stop him. Aerosmith is currently on the road this summer with ZZ Top and you can rest assure they'll be pounding out their huge hit Dream On and that fans like me will still be singing it word for word.
Ok nine songs down one remains. We've seen the best of the best, but the top spot can only belong to one and it's a band with just three letters- GNR.
Number 1- Guns N' Roses- Sweet Child O' Mine
From the opening riff of guitar legend Slash to the uniquely distinct voice of Axl Rose, Guns N' Roses, launched rock and roll into another planet when they arrived on the scene with their debut album, Appetite for Destruction, which remains the biggest selling debut album of all time. With hits including Welcome to the Jungle, Paradise City and of course Sweet Child O' Mine, how can it not. GNR hit rock and roll with a fury that no one had ever heard before. They quickly became the biggest band in the world but it all quickly faded away.
GNR was only around for seven years but left their ever lasting mark on rock and roll. Sweet Child O' Mine is a true rock ballad with just killer guitar work and awesome vocals. It's the complete rock and roll song. It hooks you with it's distinct riff and just never lets you go. Axl sounds absolutely terrific and then the rest of the band just add to the song's power.
Sweet Child O' Mine is my favorite song of all time and it's one I've listened to a million and one times. The song is so unique and is so sweet it's one of a kind. Even though they were around for a very short time they left us with some monster hits. Slash and Axl can't stand each other anymore but when the two of them were together they put out one of the bests rock and roll songs anyone has ever heard and no can can ever take that away from them. This song is a classic in every sense of the word and will be an anthem for many many more years to come.
Well that wraps up my Top 10 Favorite songs of all time but no worries, another countdown is in store. Just what that is I'm not sure but I'll think of something don't you worry. So keep on rocking in the free world my friends and remember never let anyone deny you that Stairway!
TK
Bohemian Rhapsody is definitely in my top 10 too. And Dream On is prob in my top 30. But the rest of the songs aren't in my taste at all. But those 2 are good. I agree.
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