UCR's Top 100 Rock Songs captures the rich history of rock, blending pop, soul and metal, highlighting tracks from Aerosmith and the Allman Brothers Band to Elvis Presley's breakthrough.

Born from the spirituals, work songs, and field hollers of African American communities in the Deep South, blues music gave shape to joy and sorrow, resilience and despair. With just a few chords and a whole lot of soul, it built a foundation for nearly every form of popular music that followed, from rock to R&B, country to hip-hop.

"Fun, Fun, Fun" was ranked by Rolling Stone as one of Wilson's 25 Best Songs. The upbeat track has long been celebrated for its driving energy, tight harmonies, and signature early-’60s sound that helped define a generation of pop music.

We’re highlighting some of 2026’s most outstanding albums to date by rounding up the ones that have earned high scores and Best New Music designations with a quick list of RIYLs (that’s Recommended If You Like) and links to our coverage.

A nearly 10-minute epic from 1975 has been ranked among the greatest songs of all time despite never charting.

"Hey You," "Wish You Were Here," and "Shine On You Crazy Diamond" are all among the very best songs ever recorded by Pink Floyd.

Kate Bushmight be known for the '70s and '80s era, but one of her most iconic songs didn't reach its peak on the music charts until 2022. 37 years after it was initially released, 1985's "Running Up That Hill (A Deal With God)" soared to No.

Bruce Springsteen’s “Jungleland” has been ranked No. 298 in Rolling Stone’s “500 Greatest Songs of All Time.” The recognition brings renewed attention to one of the most ambitious rock songs of the 1970s.

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