Although the popularity of rock and roll flourished on little old FM radio signals in the late 60s and early 70s, most people don’t think of rock as having much Billboard or chart history in general. Here, in our opinion, are the songs that not only became rock classics but also had a fair amount of sales and chart history as well. In no particular order, these terrific radio singles are…
“Start Me Up” by the Rolling Stones
“Hit Me With Your Best Shot” from Pat Benatar
“Hey Jude” by the Beatles
“Go Your Own Way” from Fleetwood Mac
“Eye of the Tiger” from Survivor
“The Boys are Back in Town” by Thin Lizzy
“You Shook Me All Night Long” by AC/DC
“Every Breath You Take” from The Police
“Under Pressure” by David and Freddie
“Me and Bobby McGee” by the legendary Janis Joplin
“Hotel California” by the Eagles
“Bohemian Rhapsody” from Queen
“Edge of Seventeen” from Stevie Nicks
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