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What is the song that includes the lyrics 'And as we wind on down the road, our shadows taller than our soul'?
Stairway to Heaven - Led Zeppelin
Which song features the lyrics 'We all came out to Montreux, on the Lake Geneva shoreline'?
Smoke on the Water - Deep Purple
What song includes the lines 'So let us stop talkin' falsely now, the hour's getting late, hey'?
All Along the Watchtower - Jimi Hendrix
Which song contains the lyrics 'He wear no shoeshine, he got toe-jam football, he got monkey finger, he shoot coca-cola'?
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The lyrics 'Some folks are born made to wave the flag, ooh, they're red, white and blue' belong to which song?
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What song features the lyrics 'Because I'm easy come, easy go, little high, little low'?
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What song includes the lines 'Just a small town girl, living in a lonely world, she took the midnight train going anywhere'?
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Which song features the lyrics 'On a dark desert highway, cool wind in my hair, warm smell of colitas'?
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The lyrics 'How does it feel, how does it feel? To be without a home, like a complete unknown...' are from which song?
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What song includes the lines 'Twenty four and there's so much more, live alone in a paradise that makes me think of two'?
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Which song features the lyrics 'And I was born in the back seat of a Greyhound bus, rollin' down highway forty-one'?
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What song includes the lines 'And I think it's gonna be a long long time, 'til touch down brings me round again to find'?
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Which song features the lyrics 'Some people call me the space cowboy yeah, some call me the gangster of love'?
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Study Notes
Classic Rock Songs Overview
- "Stairway to Heaven" by Led Zeppelin features themes of reflection and life's journey.
- "Smoke on the Water" by Deep Purple is based on a real incident involving a fire at a casino in Montreux.
- "All Along the Watchtower," popularized by Jimi Hendrix, reflects themes of urgency and existential concern.
- "Come Together" by The Beatles showcases surreal and vivid imagery with eclectic character descriptions.
- "Fortunate Son" by CCR critiques social inequality and the privileges of the affluent during the Vietnam War era.
- "Bohemian Rhapsody" by Queen is known for its unique structure and blend of musical styles, expressing a complex emotional narrative.
- "Don't Stop Believin'" by Journey is an anthem of hope and perseverance, focusing on dreams and aspirations.
- "Hotel California" by The Eagles presents a metaphorical commentary on excess and entrapment in the music industry.
- "Like a Rolling Stone" by Bob Dylan questions identity and belonging, portraying feelings of alienation.
- "Old Man" by Neil Young reflects on aging and the passage of time, highlighting a sense of nostalgia.
- "Ramblin' Man" by The Allman Brothers emphasizes a free-spirited lifestyle and the struggles of a nomadic life.
- "Rocket Man" by Elton John uses space travel as a metaphor for isolation and the challenges of fame.
- "The Joker" by Steve Miller Band features playful lyrics, embracing carefree and whimsical identities.
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Test your knowledge of iconic classic rock songs with our engaging quiz! Each card features a memorable lyric alongside its corresponding artist. See how well you remember the music that shaped a generation!
