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.
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Pabrock’s classic songs. Recommended popular tracks (11–20)
Los AngelesX
The title track from the debut album released in 1980 by the American punk rock band X.
It is a song about a racist.
The album was selected by Rolling Stone for “The 500 Greatest Albums of All Time.”
How LongACE
A song released as a single in 1975 by the British band Ace.
It reached No.
3 on the charts in the United States and Canada, and also charted in countries such as the Netherlands and the United Kingdom, becoming their only hit.
It has been covered by many artists, including Bobby Womack and Rod Stewart.
BLACK DOG BARKINGAirbourne
A song by Airbourne, a rock band formed in Australia in 2003.
It is the title track from their third album, released in 2013.
The album charted in countries such as Switzerland, Austria, and Finland, and reached No.
5 in Germany.
RecklessAustralian Crawl
A song by the Australian rock band Australian Crawl, released as a single in 1983.
It reached No.
1 on the Australian charts.
The phrase “throwing down your gun” means not displaying qualities commonly associated with cowboys, such as recklessness, aggressiveness, or extreme independence.
Slipping AwayDAVE EDMUNDS
A song written by Jeff Lynne of Electric Light Orchestra.
It was released as a single in 1983 by singer and guitarist Dave Edmunds.
The music video was directed by Peter Sinclair, who also worked on Culture Club’s projects.
Pleasure And PainDivinyls
A rock song written by Mike Chapman and Holly Knight.
It was released as a single in 1985 by Divinyls, a rock band formed in Sydney, Australia, in 1980.
The track reached No.
11 on the Australian charts and was also a hit in the United States.
Pavrock’s masterpieces. Recommended popular songs (21–30)
Darlin’Frankie Miller
A song written in 1970 by sax player Stewart Oscar.
It has been recorded by many artists.
The version by Frankie Miller, characterized by its rock and blues sound, was released in 1978 and reached No.
1 on the Norwegian charts.