The Most Beautiful Songs of the Rock and Roll Era

Simply the best rock and roll song of all times! Most requested song in radio history. One of the most amazing guitar solos in history. Sexy vocals and a dynamite package.

This song brings tears to my eyes just hearing about it. John Paul Jones' flute playing and John Bonham's drums just make the song sound awesome. And Jimmy Page's solo was voted the greatest rock solo of all time. And the way that Robert Plant ends the song just sends a chill down your spine. By far the best rock song in the history of rock.

Its live at new york is too unbelievable to be called a song. Period

Was listening to the song and wanted to see it's rightful place on a list of beautiful rock songs. This list serves this truly beautiful poetic song justice. Rock on!

The last verse of this song is the most heart breaking and emotional beautiful piece of song I have experienced

Other songs in the list are better, no doubt. What I love most about this piece of music is that Keyboard part towards the end of the song.

One of the most beautiful songs ever written.

Every time the last verse comes on, I think of the beauty of the end

The category is "Most beautiful song" not best hard-rock anthem or ballad. The lyrics of this song are hands down more poetic and prosaic than the others.

This song gets me through hard times
Whenever I feel like I'm losing everything, I think to myself "mother Mary comes to me, speaking words of wisdom, let it be"

In my life, I use this a way to remember that things turn out okay in the end

And yes I realize I accidentally used two Beatles song titles in that last sentence

Beautiful song. Reminds me of my Grandma. We would both sing along to this.

Brings tears to my eyes evertime I hear Freddie Mercury sing this... so heartfelt and beautiful.

Simply amazing, especially live versions.

Beautiful, amazing and simple song from the greatest singer of all time.

So beautiful, I've never heard such an emotional love song in my life before, oh and by the way, why isn't king crimon's "Moonchild" #1 on this list? Its the symbol of beautiful!

Steve Perry captures the feeling of lonliness, and conveys the emotion well.

So angelic... truly touching

This song is so gorgeous and I listen to it all the time. should definitely be higher on the list!

The most beautiful song ever... Micheal sings it with such emotion and love in his heart. He is so into it... love you MJ xo

This is pop not rock n roll!

Absolutely legendary! This should 100 percent be at the top. The intricate weaving of instruments and sounds as well as the blending of two songs deservers nothing less.

Should be right up there with Stairway to Heaven. The amount of musical skill required to perform this song is second to none.

Most beautiful song of ALL TIME, not only the rock and roll era. Far more beautiful, imaginative and inspirational than Stairway to Heaven.

Should be WAY higher. One of the greatest songs of the 20th and 21st Centuries. VERY beautiful too.

Man oh man what a song. Just wanna know where is time of your life and hare to concentrate by the peppers

I love this song. I cry everytime when I hear this music.

Beautiful and very touching song.

It has 2 meanings... both of them love and lost! billie joe is talking about his father being dying which was a heartbreaking thing for him, and the video which is about the army. I love it because of the 2 meanings of the song.. it is the most beautiful song ever... <3!

Beautiful lyrics written by Leonard Cohen. The only song I love that I don't sing along with. I'm in awe every time I hear it.

The Buckley version is just another one of over 400 covers of this great song. By far the best is the original by Leonard Cohen.

I'm, always moved emotionally by this song!

Jeff Buckley’s rendition of this Leonard Cohen original is the musical equivalent of the Mona Lisa we recognize today compared to the sketches that DaVinci started with several layers below.

Though I think Heart's "Alone" should be close to the number one spot... "Time After Time"... Is honestly a breathtaking tune & probably one of the most beautiful songs I've ever heard. It envokes such strong emotion & it's one of those songs that future artist should never attempt to cover. Such a timeless classic. And this is coming from a 24 year old guy laugh out loud

Cindy Lauper is really good. "Girls Just Wanna Have Fun" is a perfect song to dance to and "Time After Time" is a song to dream to.

The most beautiful song I know, besides Unchained Melody and Wish You Were Here. It is a rock song with so much emotion and so much beauty, it gets me every time. Especially if you listen to the Rattle and Hum live version, it is breathtaking. Deserves to be way higher.

Discussion begins here with Hotel California and also Hey Jude. These are rock songs.

Love U2 and this song is amazing, inspiring and uplifting. I love how it starts off soft and gets louder. Another great song by U2 is One. Bonos voice is unique and beautiful. This song leaves me in amazement. Just listen, don't sing with it.

The way Mercury drags his voice on some of the lyrics is really showing how extremely talented he was in his way of entertaining.

I'm obsessed with queen

Does anyone here like Queen? 😖

Great song writing from the most innovative guitarist ever.

Never really was much of a fan of jimi hendrix, but this song was great.

I love little wing

This is my 3rd favorite song of all time. I was going to vote for You are not Alone by MJ but I just had to make sure Yesterday was here! This has to be number 1!

This absolutely deserves to be higher - was gonna vote for "Bohemian Rhapsody" by Queen for the same reason but this is historically significant as well.

One of the best songs ever written! Everything about this song is wonderful!