[2025] A Collection of Classic Piano Rock/Pop Songs (Western Music)
Sudden question, but have you ever heard the term “piano rock”? Piano rock can trace its roots back to the 1950s when rock ’n’ roll was born, with pioneers like Little Richard and Jerry Lee Lewis.
In this article, we’ve compiled classic tracks of “piano rock” or “piano pop” from various perspectives—from the rock ’n’ roll era to more recent pop-leaning songs and the piano-emo that drew attention in Japan in the 2000s.
We’re focusing on songs where the piano is prominently featured within a full band sound, rather than solo piano-and-vocal performances, so if you like that kind of sound, this is a must-check!
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[2025] A Collection of Classic Piano Rock/Pop Songs in Western Music (21–30)
She’s A RainbowThe Rolling Stones
Huh? Is this a Rolling Stones song? You might start to doubt it, because the melody is unusual for them.
The opening intro feels like a cute tune you might find in a music textbook.
I’ve heard it was used in an iMac computer commercial in 1999.
How to Save a LifeThe Fray
It’s a stylish song that starts with a piano intro but ends with only the drum sound.
The piano melody is on the brighter side, but the vocal delivery feels the opposite, likely because the lyrics express a desire to help a troubled boy.
Somebody To LoveQueen
When it comes to classic piano rock, you just can’t leave out Queen.
Queen is best known for “Bohemian Rhapsody,” but this song is also highly recommended.
Beyond the piano, the band’s backing vocals really shine, giving it a subtly gospel-like feel.
The way the arrangement gradually builds is a big part of this song’s appeal.
Saturday In The ParkCHICAGO
Isn’t it a tune that’s familiar from being used all over Japan? Apparently, it’s a song they wrote after going to Central Park in New York on July 4th, Independence Day in the United States.
The lyrics evoke scenes of people happily spending the holiday.
GrenadeBruno Mars
These days Bruno Mars has a lot of catchy, upbeat songs, but his first album includes several piano rock tracks.
He sings and dances across various genres and even plays instruments, so he can truly be called a real musician.
Some NightsFun.:
Fun, who had a huge hit with “We Are Young” and also won a Grammy, are well known for this song as it was also a hit.
The vocalist’s powerful voice makes the piano sound less prominent in the track.
The music video is themed around the American Civil War.
The Way It IsBruce Hornsby & The Range
It begins with a slow-tempo piano performance, and with his free, flowing touch on the keys, the beauty of the piano’s sound really stands out.
The melody in the mid-song piano solo is almost too beautiful.
He won the Grammy Award for Best New Artist with this piece.