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phalkon30
July 9th, 2003, 08:41 PM
Before I get flamed, this isn't another "where's the best place to find classic rock" thread.

I'm looking to burn a cd for my dad, as a gift. I listen to some classic rock, but dont really know any songs by name, so it would be very hard for me to get a full cd.

Basicly I'm wondering if you guys could help me find some hit songs mainly from the 60's. I can't really think of any examples at the moment, but classic or "oldies' rock is what I"m looking for.
cheapprick
July 9th, 2003, 08:48 PM
Just googling I found this (http://top40surveys.com/wrko/surveys/survey1969/69t10060s.htm) . Some of them are great.

Actually the majority are good, just skip the guys you have probably never heard of like Paul Mauriat for example.

edit = fixed url
2nd edit = have you changes your avatar like 4 times today?
FreakinWeasel
July 9th, 2003, 09:03 PM
Can you give any other hints as to style? Does he like Jimmy Hendrix type or more John Coltrane maybe some Cream? Or how bout just Blues stuff vs classic. Santana etc. I can get you some good stuff if you can give some direction.

And wow, awsome list CP now if we can just fine them all!???
TC75580
July 9th, 2003, 09:13 PM
The term classic rock encompasses a few rock sub-genres, the biggest of these being progressive rock, which was mainly a 70s phenomenon. Choose some from the list Cheapprick posted, but you'll definitely want most to be from the 1970s. Here's another list to choose from; these are scattered years but most of them could squeeze into classic rock classification. From the following list, omit as choices U2, The Cure, Dire Straits, Paul McCartney, Fleetwood Mac, The Smiths, Violent Femmes, Green Day...

http://dobeson.org/songlists.php <-- click on VIEW for "Paul's Top 100 Songs of All Time"

I know there are a few classic rock buffs here... you probably want their opinion before you make a final decision.

EDIT: classic rock means different things to different people, so you may also just want to use a classic rock station's playlist as your foundation for this compilation. Here's one:

http://www.kvsc.org/guide/playlist/clrock083098.shtml
Coconut Willie
July 9th, 2003, 09:18 PM
Check out: http://classicrock.about.com/library/misc/bltop500a.htm?PM=ss12_classicrock

It lists the top 500 Classic Rock Songs.
oldfart45
July 9th, 2003, 09:28 PM
go to www.platform shoes.com. it has a comprehensive lsit of all the top 100 songs from 1955 to 1989. you should be able to find what you are looking for there.
TC75580
July 9th, 2003, 09:30 PM
Originally posted by Coconut Willie
Check out: http://classicrock.about.com/library/misc/bltop500a.htm?PM=ss12_classicrock

It lists the top 500 Classic Rock Songs.
That's exactly what you want.
phalkon30
July 10th, 2003, 05:45 AM
Sorry, that wasn't very clear. At all, lol.

The beatles, stepenwolf, "truckin songs", some led zeppelin, the bee gees, a pretty wide range really. I'll check out some of those links later today.

Yeah, I'm done with the avatar thing, two of them people were disturbed by...and I think JLG is the only one that really fits me anyway.
nasrules
July 10th, 2003, 06:28 AM
Originally posted by FreakinWeasel
Can you give any other hints as to style? Does he like Jimmy Hendrix type or more John Coltrane maybe some Cream? Or how bout just Blues stuff vs classic. Santana etc. I can get you some good stuff if you can give some direction.

Thankyou! I haven't been able to remember the name of Cream (God knows why!) for ages! Woohoo!

/me goes and downloads loads of Cream!
phalkon30
July 19th, 2003, 08:32 PM
Originally posted by TC75580
That's exactly what you want.
You're right, that IS exactly what I want, thanks!!
LogaN 5
July 19th, 2003, 08:57 PM
Originally posted by nasrules


/me goes and downloads loads of Cream!


This could be misinterrpreted...

And that could be misspelled...
DudeAsInCool
October 26th, 2003, 10:49 AM
Check out: http://classicrock.about.com/library/misc/bltop500a.htm?PM=ss12_classicrock

It lists the top 500 Classic Rock Songs.


This is a pretty good list. When I thing of classic rock in the 60s, I think of

The Rolling Stones - Satisfaction (Beggars Banquet, Let it Bleed LPs)
The Troggs - Wild Thing
Beatles - Get Back, Help, etc (Revolver is the best LP)
Donavan - Hurdy Gurdy Man
Kinks - You Really Got Me
Jimmy Hendrix - All Along the WatchTower
Creedence Clear Water - Fortunate One
Anaimals - House of the Rising Sun
Cream - Sunshine of Your Love
Jeffferson Airpland - White Rabbit
Bob Dylan - Like A Rolling Stone
The Doors - Light My Fire
Simon and Garfunkle - Sounds of Silence
Steppenwolf - The Pusher
The Byrds - Mr. Tambourine Man
Dancing in the Streets - Martha and the Vandellas
Summer in the City - Sorry, my memory is fleeting...

Any of those should ring a bell with him
shawners
October 26th, 2003, 11:16 AM
Message RAINBOWDEMOn, hes an expert in rock and classic rock =) He will hook you up with names, just message him!
phalkon30
October 26th, 2003, 12:03 PM
Guys, this thread is a few months old. I appreciate your help though.
DudeAsInCool
October 26th, 2003, 12:10 PM
Guys, this thread is a few months old. I appreciate your help though.

LOL Well, someone brought it back to life...
method77
October 26th, 2003, 05:00 PM
just don't forget to add Moon Martin - Bad news
shawners
October 26th, 2003, 07:03 PM
Hey phalkon, masybe you should of told us you found what you was lookin for, other wise your just gonna get a bunch of us helping you out.. Maybe for his next bday it will come iin handy.. Just let me know, we will revive this thread so you wont have to post it again :P~
Redneck4sure
October 26th, 2003, 07:05 PM
This is a pretty good list. When I thing of classic rock in the 60s, I think of

The Rolling Stones - Satisfaction (Beggars Banquet, Let it Bleed LPs)
The Troggs - Wild Thing
Beatles - Get Back, Help, etc (Revolver is the best LP)
Donavan - Hurdy Gurdy Man
Kinks - You Really Got Me
Jimmy Hendrix - All Along the WatchTower
Creedence Clear Water - Fortunate One
Anaimals - House of the Rising Sun
Cream - Sunshine of Your Love
Jeffferson Airpland - White Rabbit
Bob Dylan - Like A Rolling Stone
The Doors - Light My Fire
Simon and Garfunkle - Sounds of Silence
Steppenwolf - The Pusher
The Byrds - Mr. Tambourine Man
Dancing in the Streets - Martha and the Vandellas
Summer in the City - Sorry, my memory is fleeting...

Any of those should ring a bell with him

Summer in the City - Lovin' Spoonful
Steppenwolf...my favorite is Magic Carpet Ride

You certainly have a great list there. btw.....you can them for free off the internet..... I did!
phalkon30
October 26th, 2003, 07:32 PM
Actually, I did kinda say I found what I want, look at post #10 of this thread on the first page. Although I could have made it a bit more clear.