[Masterpiece Selection] A Compilation of Classic Western Rock Songs

Purple RainPrince

Purple Rain

It’s one of Prince’s signature songs, known for its beautiful melody and emotional lyrics.

Featured on the album Purple Rain, the track was released in 1984 and also served as part of the soundtrack for the film Purple Rain.

Prince’s passionate guitar solo and the distinctive sound that fuses rock, R&B, and gospel have captured the hearts of many listeners.

The song expresses feelings such as heartbreak and the end of a friendship, with the memorable line, “I want to see you laughing in the purple rain.” It’s recommended for times when you’re feeling down or when you want to reflect on a relationship with someone important.

Cut The CordShinedown

Shinedown – Cut The Cord (Official Video)

A hard-hitting number with tight drums and heavy riffs that scream quintessential Shinedown—absolutely badass! Here’s an introduction to “Cut The Cord,” a track released in 2015 by Shinedown, the hugely popular American hard rock/alternative metal band.

The song is included on Threat to Survival, released the same year and a hit in its own right, and it topped Billboard’s Mainstream Rock chart in the U.

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With a band ensemble that skillfully blends the dynamism of classic hard rock with modern production, its simplicity lets the song’s raw power truly shine—an undeniable classic.

The vocals, belting out lyrics packed with a fiery, uplifting message that blows away negativity, are incredibly cool.

Surfin’ U.S.A.The Beach Boys

Surfin’ U.S.A. (Remastered 2001)

The Beach Boys are an American rock band that many Japanese city pop musicians openly declare themselves huge fans of.

One of their charms is how dramatically their style changes over the course of their career.

Surfin’ U.

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is a song from their early, surf rock–heavy period—an upbeat track where a snappy rhythm intertwines with synthesizers and electric guitars.

Often cited as a representative surf rock number, it’s a classic of the 1960s.

Dark NecessitiesRed Hot Chili Peppers

Red Hot Chili Peppers – Dark Necessities [Official Music Video]

A track released as a single in 2016 by the American rock band Red Hot Chili Peppers.

It became a hit worldwide, reaching No.

1 on the charts in the United States and New Zealand.

The music video was directed by Olivia Wilde, who is also a Hollywood actress.

RadioRAMMSTEIN

Rammstein – Radio (Official Video)

Rammstein’s “Radio” is the kind of song whose sheer strangeness becomes addictive.

Rammstein is a rock band formed in Germany, well known for their extreme live performances featuring flamethrowers and firecrackers.

Musically, they blend a relatively heavy band sound with techno elements reminiscent of Kraftwerk, along with a touch of club music, theater, and opera.

It may seem like an odd combination at first glance, but once you actually listen, you’re bound to get hooked on its peculiar charm!

Fly Like An EagleSteve Miller Band

Fly Like An Eagle (Remastered 2017)

The Steve Miller Band, who led the music scene of the ’60s and ’70s alongside Jimi Hendrix and the Grateful Dead, are essential to any discussion of psychedelic rock.

Their 1976 release “Fly Like an Eagle” is an especially popular track that has been covered by numerous artists.

Even though many years have passed since its release, it still sounds incredibly cool and never feels dated.

Jailhouse RockElvis Presley

Elvis Presley Jailhouse Rock 1957 colour

This is a super famous song by Elvis Presley, the god of rock ’n’ roll—truly deserving of the name rock ’n’ roll.

Although it was released in 1957, you still hear it often even today.

It’s a song that can only be described as legendary.