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Rock Hits

Turn it up to eleven.

I Want to Hold Your Hand by The Beatles — cover art

From the jangly guitars of the British Invasion to the soaring solos of classic rock, the airwaves have always buzzed with electrifying energy. This issue celebrates the iconic rock anthems that made us crank up the volume and sing along at the top of our lungs. Picture yourself cruising down the highway with your friends, windows down, the sun shining, and the unmistakable sounds of legends like The Rolling Stones and Tom Petty blasting through the speakers. Each riff and chorus captured a moment in time, turning ordinary days into unforgettable memories. Rock isn’t just music; it’s a lifestyle, a sense of rebellion, and a shared experience that spans generations. Let’s reminisce about the tracks that defined our youth and those heart-pounding guitar solos that made us air-guitar champions.

On the playlist

I Want to Hold Your Hand by The Beatles — cover art
I Want to Hold Your Hand
The Beatles
1964
Wooly Bully (Re-Recorded) by Pharaohs & Sam the Sham & The Pharaohs — cover art
Wooly Bully (Re-Recorded)
Pharaohs & Sam the Sham & The Pharaohs
1965
Joy to the World by Three Dog Night — cover art
Joy to the World
Three Dog Night
1971
Silly Love Songs by Wings — cover art
Silly Love Songs
Wings
1976
Tonight's the Night (Gonna Be Alright) by Rod Stewart — cover art
Tonight's the Night (Gonna Be Alright)
Rod Stewart
1977
Bette Davis Eyes by Kim Carnes — cover art
Bette Davis Eyes
Kim Carnes
1981
Every Breath You Take by The Police — cover art
Every Breath You Take
The Police
1983
Walk Like an Egyptian by The Bangles — cover art
Walk Like an Egyptian
The Bangles
1985
Look Away by Chicago — cover art
Look Away
Chicago
1989
96 Tears by ? and The Mysterians — cover art
The Letter by The Box Tops — cover art
The Letter
The Box Tops
1967
(They Long To Be) Close To You (Live At Féile, Tipperary, Ireland / 1994) by The Cranberries — cover art
(They Long To Be) Close To You (Live At Féile, Tipperary, Ireland / 1994)
The Cranberries
1970

Did you know

  • Album-oriented rock (AOR) radio in the '70s is why these songs still feel like 'classic rock' today.
  • The electric guitar outsold the acoustic for the first time during this era's peak.

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