Classic hits of pub rock. Recommended popular songs.
We present songs from pub rock, which emerged mainly in the UK.
It’s a collective term for rock bands that were active mainly in small pubs and clubs, and their musical styles vary widely.
Please enjoy the many pub rock tracks that helped pave the way for British punk.
Pavrock’s masterpieces. Recommended popular songs (1–10)
She Does It RightDr.Feelgood
A song by Dr.
Feelgood, a British pub rock band formed in 1971.
It was released as a single in 1975 from their debut album, Down by the Jetty.
It was written by Wilko Johnson, a band member who was also a singer-songwriter and actor.
Sultans Of SwingDire Straits
A song about people who go to a club after work, listen to music, and have a good time.
It was released by Dire Straits in 1978.
The “Guitar George” and “Harry” who appear in the song refer to George Young and Harry Vanda, the guitarists of The Easybeats.
Cruel To Be KindNick Lowe
A song released as a single in 1979 by British singer-songwriter Nick Lowe.
It became a hit in countries such as the United Kingdom, Canada, and New Zealand, and stands as his highest-charting hit in the United States.
A Japanese cover version was recorded by Enjoh Santyuutei in 1982, and a Greek cover version was recorded by Stavros Michalakakos in 2010.
(What’s So Funny ‘Bout) Peace, Love And UnderstandingElvis Costello & The Attractions
A song written by Nick Lowe and originally recorded by Brinsley Schwarz in 1974.
It is said to have had a major influence on artists like The Clash and Elvis Costello.
This version by Elvis Costello & The Attractions was released in 1978.
Shouting StreetJoe Strummer
A song by British musician Joe Strummer, who is also known as the vocalist of the punk rock band The Clash.
It is rumored to be the last song written before The Clash disbanded.
It is included on the 1989 album Earthquake Weather.
Beginning of the EndEddie&The Hot Rods
A song by the pub rock band Eddie & The Hot Rods, formed in England in 1975.
It’s an anarchic number included on their 1978 album Life on the Line.
The band disbanded in 1981, but has been reformed several times by Barrie Masters.
Hit Me With Your Rhythm StickIan Dury
A song released as a single in 1978 by Ian Dury, a British singer-songwriter and actor.
It features an excellent bassline and an innovative saxophone solo by Davey Payne.
The track reached No.
1 on the UK charts and was also a hit in countries such as Australia and New Zealand.