When you think of classic rock, you probably think of the same few songs: "Bohemian Rhapsody," "Stairway to Heaven," or "Highway to Hell." These are great tracks, but they get played so much that we sometimes forget how much other good music is out there.
If you want to find some "new" old music that your friends haven't heard a million times, here are three hidden gems to add to your playlist.
Fleetwood Mac is no stranger to popularity. With songs like “Rhiannon”, “Dreams” and “Silver Springs”, the spotlight has seen much of them. However, their less popular songs are ones to take note of as well. The song “Sara”, gives you an amazing feeling. Stevie Nicks’s vocals are no joke, the type that make you feel like you are floating while listening. Clearly, Fleetwood Mac has a nack for making songs about names of people, but I do not think anyone is complaining.
This banger of a song, is quite controversial. If you listen to “Only a fool would say that” by Steely Dan, you can tell that the song is negatively targeted at someone. That person is no other than John Lennon from The Beatles, due to his song “Imagine”. It seemed Steely Dan didn’t like Lennons idea of a world living life in peace. Nonetheless, the song utilizes a tropical type of sound, and gives a feel-good energy. The addition of bongos in the background really makes you wanna dance.
If you like music that is loud and heavy, this is for you. "Mississippi Queen" features one of the most famous "crunchy" guitar sounds in history. It’s short, punchy, and full of energy. Even though the band isn't as famous, this song hits just as hard. It’s a great track to put on when you need a boost of energy before a game or a big test.
The best part about classic rock is that there is so much of it. You don't have to stick to the "Greatest Hits" albums. Next time you're on Spotify or Apple Music, try clicking on the related tracks at the bottom of the album. You might just find your new favorite song from fifty years ago.
