[Masterpiece Selection] A Compilation of Classic Western Rock Songs

One Of UsLiam Gallagher

Liam Gallagher – One Of Us (Official Video)

This is a song released in the summer of 2019 by Liam Gallagher, the guitarist and vocalist of the legendary UK rock band Oasis.

The long-awaited new track retains the essence of UK rock while weaving in a sense of storytelling.

Whether you knew those days or not, that effortlessly laid-back rock is still as cool as ever.

Edge of SeventeenStevie Nicks

Stevie Nicks – Edge of Seventeen (2019 Remaster) (Official Audio)

If we’re talking about a global queen of rock, it has to be Stevie Nicks.

Since the late ’60s, she has been active as a vocalist with Fleetwood Mac, a British blues band.

She began her solo career in the ’80s as well, leaving behind many classic songs as a rock singer.

Her 1981 track Edge of Seventeen is packed with everything that makes her so cool and is the perfect number for anyone who wants to hear rock sung by a woman.

Once in a LifetimeTalking Heads

Once in a Lifetime (2005 Remaster)

Talking Heads are an American new wave band whose fresh, innovative grooves feel anything but ‘80s.

They debuted as a punk band, but “Once in a Lifetime” is an experimental, electric ensemble piece produced by ambient musician Brian Eno.

The chorus melody is quite famous—many listeners will recognize it from somewhere.

I recommend spinning it multiple times to savor the layered sounds and unique arrangements!

PanamaVan Halen

Van Halen – Panama (Official Music Video)

When talking about the hard rock bands that sparked a huge boom in the ’70s, you can’t leave out Van Halen.

Their song Jump is famous, as it’s been used in Japanese commercials, but Panama, from the same album 1984, is an equally irresistible masterpiece.

It’s from the era with original vocalist David Lee Roth, and it’s a classic that draws you deeper and deeper into its world with the beauty of Eddie Van Halen’s guitar playing and the dynamic ebb and flow of the track.

It really makes you wish you could have experienced them live at their peak!

Pour Some Sugar On MeDef Leppard

Pour Some Sugar On Me (Remastered 2017)

The song is “Pour Some Sugar On Me” by Def Leppard.

It was included on the album Hysteria, released in 1987.

As the recording of Hysteria was nearing completion, vocalist Joe Elliott decided to add this song to the album.

They rushed through the entire process in under two weeks, managed to get it onto the album in time, and it later became one of their signature tracks.

Summertime BluesThe Who

The Who- Summertime Blues

Alongside The Beatles and The Rolling Stones, The Who are recognized as one of the UK’s quintessential rock bands.

Their rendition of “Summertime Blues,” known as a cover of Eddie Cochran’s classic, is widely regarded as a cornerstone of rockabilly.

The catchy, syncopated guitar riff is simple yet serves as the defining feature of the song.

It’s a timeless track with an irresistibly groovy feel that makes you want to move, and it has been covered by countless artists up to the present day.

Lust For LifeIggy Pop

Iggy Pop – Lust For Life

Lust For Life, a song by American punk musician Iggy Pop, the Godfather of Punk.

It’s also known as the theme song of the film Trainspotting, a classic that colored the movie’s stylish atmosphere.

The track itself is an intense, rock ’n’ roll-style number, with outstanding performances in both live shows and the music video.

It was commercially successful and remains one of his signature works that influenced later generations.

It’s also well known that David Bowie produced it.