Most Overlooked Classic Rock Songs

The Top Ten

1 The Wizard - Uriah Heep

extremely surprised to see uriah heep on this list, and very much so deserved. just check out the first album, songs like "gypsy" and "lady in black" then songs like "look at yourself" (there magnum opus) "july morning" and sadness and grief. the album demons and wizards "easy living" and... and said look at yourself was there best song? I ment "the magicians birthday" the last verse in the magicians birthday is one of the greatest ever written in any genra of music.

Wow! I sure didn't expect to see this as number one, but what a great call! Love this song, and unbelievable vocals by David Byron! In fact the only downside to this is there is no way in hell I could sing it!

Agreed, I love this song, always have. Great acoustic work, great buildup, really explodes when the drums kick in.

I was a huge Heep fan in high school. Good choice for #1. Overlooked band and often maligned. They've made some great music.

2 Dead On Time - Queen

This song has hands-down one of the best riffs in rock history!

One of the best riffs and solos in Rock

3 A Quick One, While He's Away - The Who

Great song. The blueprint for Tommy. Genius.

4 Stone Cold Crazy - Queen

Phenomenal song! Just outrageously frenetic, fast, and stupendous!

This song is widely considered as the first thrash metal song.

Queen at their best Cool guitar!

5 Green Grass and High Tides - The Outlaws

I never wanted to listen this song. I though they aren't a good band. But after listening this song, that has become one of my favorite songs.

6 High Hopes - Pink Floyd

Very few have listened this song. Of course after listening this song their minds change. But this take time to find this song. I never became a floyd fan before listening this song.

The solo in this song is hauntingly beautiful

7 Prelude: Happiness / I'm So Glad - Deep Purple

Lord's organ runs are chilling, Blackmore's guitar is distinctly 'feral magic'

8 I Had Too Much to Dream (Last Night) - The Electric Prunes

9 Wasn't Born to Follow - The Byrds

I was amazed to see this song on here. It's really underappreciated, even among Byrds fans.

Probably sticks because of EZ Rider

10 Slow Death - The Flamin' Groovies

The Contenders

11 Sunny Afternoon - The Kinks

I think that this wasn't undervalued when it came out but it didn't stand the test of time when it should have

Overlooked? Sorry, but this was a huge hit when I was young.

Despite it's corny-ness, still get's my attention

12 Hungry Daze - Deep Purple

13 Pictures of Home - Deep Purple

14 Happenings Ten Years Time Ago - The Yardbirds

15 The Lamb Lies Down on Broadway - Genesis

Saw these guys do this in Philly 12/74. Great show! In many ways this record(s) was a signal for Gabriel's exit and a more commercial sound. Good song...The earlier stuff is better.

probably the only Genesis song I ever liked

16 Pictures of Matchstick Men - Status Quo

When I look up to the skies I see your eyes, a funny kind of yellow...

Their psichodelic era big hit song.
Posterior hard rock boogie band.
Excellent Frantic four.

Good cover by Oxzy Osbourne.

17 The March of the Black Queen - Queen

Ok.If you are looking for an overlooked rock song, this is it! This song really deserves to be higher on this list! At least a top 5. It is fantastic! Just listen to it. It's hard to believe it's only six minutes long, 'cause it feels like a whole long journey. It has everything! Sadly, there are not many people who knows about it...

Simply a perfect rock song. It has everything one could possibly wish for, and even more!
Wish more people knew about it.

18 Stone Cold Fever - Humble Pie