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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Pavrock’s masterpieces. Recommended popular songs (21–30)
Holy GrailHunters & Collectors
A song by the Australian rock band Hunters & Collectors, released as a single in 1993.
It was inspired by Jeanette Winterson’s novel The Passion and sings about Napoleon’s invasion of Russia.
It became a hit in Australia, New Zealand, and other places.
What You NeedINXS
A song released as a single in 1985 by the Australian rock band INXS.
It was written by keyboard player and composer Andrew Farriss.
The track was a hit in Australia, the United States, the United Kingdom, and other countries.
Beds Are BurningMidnight Oil
A political song released as a single in 1987 by the Australian rock band Midnight Oil.
It reached No.
1 on the charts in Canada, New Zealand, and South Africa.
The song was performed at the closing ceremony of the 2000 Sydney Olympics.
Driver’s SeatSniff ‘n’ The Tears
A song by the British band Sniff ‘n’ the Tears, released as a single in 1978.
It sings about fragmented and conflicting emotions after a relationship ends.
It became a hit in the United States, Canada, and Germany, and after being used in a Pioneer Stereos TV commercial, it reached No.
1 on the Dutch charts in 1991.
Black Coffee in BedSqueeze
A song written by Chris Difford, founding member and guitarist of Squeeze.
It was inspired by a coffee stain on a notebook.
Released as a single in 1981.
Elvis Costello and Paul Young contributed backing vocals.
Daughter Of The FireplaceMAN
An up-tempo number written by lead guitarist and vocalist Deke Leonard.
It is said to be inspired by American guitarist Johnny Winter.
The track appears on Man’s self-titled third album, released in 1971.
Message To My GirlSplit Enz
A song released as a single in 1984 by the New Zealand rock band Split Enz.
Written by frontman Neil Finn, the track is dedicated to his wife, Sharon.
It became a hit in New Zealand as well as in Australia, the Netherlands, and Belgium.