10 Classic Rock Songs That Need More Time On The Air

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Although we can all agree that listening to classic rock radio is great, we also probably all agree that the stations’ playlists get boring after a while. It’s time for a little variety in the classic rock playlist, as much as we love hearing the old standards. Therefore, we list below these ten tracks that ought to be played today. Mind you, these tracks deserve more than the praise theyโ€™ve gotten.

 

โ€œTowerโ€ (1975) โ€“ Angel

Weโ€™ve indeed heard this song played on classic rock radio, but that doesnโ€™t change the fact that it’s an extremely unusual occurrence given how wonderful this song is. This seven-minute epic features amazing hard rock guitars and magical synths, as well as lyrics full of swords and sorcery and other fantastical elements.

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โ€œNothingโ€™s Gonna Change My Mindโ€ (1977) โ€“ Michael Stanley Band

The Michael Stanley Band is a wonderful example of the brilliance that may be achieved by midwestern rock bands in their prime. As for the song, it has a perfect blend that you didn’t realize you wanted, but as soon as you hear it, you realize you can’t live without it.

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โ€œLove Songโ€ (1989) โ€“ Tesla

Teslaโ€™s โ€œLove Songโ€ is reminiscent of timeless rock anthems. Itโ€™s rousing and sure to get you moving. The songโ€™s structure is all over the place, but thatโ€™s okay because it doesn’t have to make any musical sense.

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โ€œCherry Babyโ€ (1977) โ€“ Starz

There was no competition for the band Starz; they dominated in every way. They had the looks of Aerosmith and the pop hooks of Cheap Trick, and they were managed by the same people who managed Kiss. They were signed to the same record label as The Beatles. Their song โ€œCherry Baby,โ€ which appeared on the album Violation, even made it into the top 40.

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โ€œBad for Goodโ€ (1981) โ€“ Jim Steinman

The only solo album released by Jim Steinman absolutely must find a place in the canon of classic rock albums. The title track from his album that was released in 1981 is a monumental eight-minute rocker, right here, right now.

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โ€œCum on Feel the Noizeโ€ (1983) โ€“ Quiet Riot

The rendition of โ€œCum on Feel the Noizeโ€ by Slade which was covered by Quiet Riot in 1983 helped drive Metal Health to the top spot on the Billboard Album Charts. It was the very first heavy metal album to ever do so, and all of the credit goes to the incredibly successful single.

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โ€œRockโ€™nโ€™Roll Party in the Streetsโ€ (1982) โ€“ Axe

Axeโ€™s โ€œRock’n’Roll Party in the Streetsโ€ is not only notable for having one of the most memorable song titles in the annals of music, but it also features one of the most iconic keyboard riffs in the annals of rock music and manages to keep the listener hyped up for the entirety of the song.

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โ€œFrom the Insideโ€ (1978) โ€“ Alice Cooper

The title track of Alice Cooperโ€™s concept album From the Inside, which was released in 1978, is widely regarded as a classic in the Alice Cooper fan community. It is packed with intensity, and tension, and joins up to the doling, and it practically begs to be played on the radio.

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โ€œWaiting for an Alibiโ€ (1979) โ€“ Thin Lizzy

In the annals of the history of classic rock, Thin Lizzy is possibly the band that is most criminally underappreciated. Even though they have a great deal of success outside of the United States but are mostly regarded as a one-hit wonder in this country, they have a great deal of success still.

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โ€œTomorrowโ€ (1980) โ€“ KISS

The song โ€œTomorrowโ€ is considered to be one of the bandโ€™s best works. Even while it might not be quite as weighty or difficult as some of their other material, the pieceโ€™s quality cannot be denied in any way.

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