Top 10 Best The Black Keys Songs
You know the sound... gritty guitars, pounding drums, and the undeniable soul that Dan Auerbach and Patrick Carney bring to the stage. The Black Keys have been rocking us for over two decades, with a style that blends vintage blues, garage rock, and just a pinch of psychedelia.What makes a Black Keys song the best is up to you. Maybe you love the instant anthems that pack a stadium, or maybe you prefer the deep cuts and raw jams that showcase their blues roots. Either way, their catalog has something for everyone.
This is one of the greatest songs I've ever heard. It's so lovely, slow, and emotional at first. Then, when the drums and the electric guitar kick in, I just want to get up and dance.
The Black Keys' answer to Stairway to Heaven! And what an awesome song it is too! I can't stop listening to it. Definitely better than Gold on the Ceiling.
Best song. It really showcases how good his voice is, with the classic Black Keys sound. It is literally the best song ever!
Why the hell isn't it higher? I mean, Gold on the Ceiling is great, but come on.
This is the first song I heard by the duo, and it has remained my favorite. It's nothing short of perfection.
Surely it can't beat Gold on the Ceiling and Little Black Submarines, but this is great too!
This song just makes my day! When the beat changes towards the end, it sets my heart racing. Hats off, guys.
I love the music and the beat of this song. Why is Tighten Up higher than this? I don't understand. This has a great melody, and the lyrics are really catchy, while Tighten Up doesn't have nearly as good lyrics as this song.
The Black Keys are now one of my favorite bands because of this song. BLACK KEYS RULE.
This is the song that got me hooked on The Black Keys and got me listening to all of their other great music, such as Little Black Submarines. A truly great band that uses actual instruments and good vocals to write amazing songs.
The amazing first single for the album El Camino. Rolling Stone praised the song, giving it four out of five stars, saying that "Frustrated desire is the song's ostensible theme... But for Keys fans, this is a clean hit of instant gratification."
I loved the music video. That dance was precious!
Has an amazing old rock sound to it, and the video is so anti-establishment with its one-man show. I love this song and play it all the time.
I'm new to The Black Keys scene, but this song got me hooked and now I'm making up for lost time. This song will always be my favorite!
This song is not only by far the best of Turn Blue but one of their best ever. The bass line, guitar solo, and drums all work perfectly to create this amazing song.
A slow, relaxed, and gradual build-up reminiscent of Pink Floyd's Breathe gradually climaxes into an amazing guitar solo backed by solid bass. The perfect song while tripping.
This one, Turn Blue, and Unknown Brother are the best. But there are a lot of really good songs, no question.
You haven't properly experienced this song until you see them play it live. The rock in this song is so much stronger than in his other songs. Go listen to it right now!
The live versions of this song all feature a completely random and epic solo and close the concerts with perfection. Just so much energy!
The Black Keys finish strong. I Got Mine is what they use to close their shows. This song is top 3, at worst!
Most beautiful, soulful, borderline R&B song (yet still completely rocking) on Brothers. Worth the listen, every time.
Music is not just about chords. It's about how we feel when listening. This is the best song by The Black Keys.
How the heck is this not higher? Amazing vocals by Auerbach and a subtle but amazing buildup from start to finish. Come on, people.
Love this song, it's just classic Black Keys. If you are rating this top ten solely based on popularity, then I understand why this is so low.
Huge Keys fan. This is probably their best, although there are too many to really choose a clear best.
Anyone who doesn't have this in their top 10 Black Keys songs shouldn't be making a Black Keys list in the first place. What an amazing song...
This is one of their best songs, with simple rock guitar and no keyboards bringing the thickness of the guitar down. This song should be higher.
Great song. Maybe not their best, but definitely in the top ten!
Holy crap! This song is so cool. There is no way someone can't like this unless, of course, they're crazy!
This song has an amazing riff. Should be higher.
This is THE best alt rock song ever. The guitar is so cool. I love to play it.
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It kicks! The drums are the best. If you have not seen the trailer (video), it's like a parody of a Hollywood movie. You must see it.
This is something else! It sets you on from the beginning to the end!
This is classic rock at its best. Baby, I'm howlin' for you.
Really awesome riff. It's amazing how The Black Keys are just two people. They create ideas that are the views of many. So awesome!
Unique song. Their best in my opinion. Quite perfect.
Best song from their newest album (2014) called Turn Blue.
Catchy song and should be higher. But not the best.
Great song. Obviously inspired by Pink Floyd.
So many awesome songs by these guys, but this one takes the cake. It's also very underrated, in my opinion. Good to see it on this list. Proves that Keys fans have awesome taste!
Now if only I could learn to play that awesome solo...
This song adds so many awesome components plus an awesome beat. Definitely one of their best.
Simply their best song ever! Sit back, crank it up, and love it! A famous quote from White Men Can't Jump: "Look man, you can listen to Jimi but you can't hear him. There's a difference, man. Just because you're listening to him doesn't mean you're hearing him."
First of all, it's based on a real-life story! Secondly, it's just awesome. Tighten Up, Gold on the Ceiling, and Lonely Boy are the best.
So catchy and rad and guitars and...
How in the world is this 51? I think the world should listen to the whole CD and not cherry-pick the hits!
My favorite song by The Black Keys. The song sounds great at both of the tempos it switches to, and the lyrics are very meaningful.
Bloody great song. It should definitely be higher, but I'm not surprised that all their mainstream stuff is up top while amazing songs like this go unrecognized.
If you're not a real fan and you haven't heard half of these songs, why are you voting? You don't have a broad enough perspective yet, which is fine. Just listen to more of their music!
Simple, but an unforgettable riff. Dan's voice suits that blues guitar amazingly well.
Come on. Nobody knows their old stuff, which is the best. This needs to be #1.
Just saw this so low down and was like, gotta vote for it. Might even be my favorite Black Keys song, but suppose various songs are good in different ways.
Great song, doesn't stop moving. Carney is really on point in this too.
I think this is my favorite song by The Black Keys. Why is it so low?!