If you know these five under-the-radar songs, you're a true classic rock fan. These tracks, each from a legendary artist's lesser-known album, showcase the depth and diversity of classic rock. They're often overshadowed by more famous songs, but they're essential listening for any fan of the genre. Here's a closer look at each one:
- Led Zeppelin - Royal Orleans: This track from the 1976 album 'Presence' is a hidden gem. It's a short, sharp danceable tune with a driving rhythm and funky guitar parts. It's a lighter side of Zeppelin, often overlooked in favor of their more epic songs.
- The Rolling Stones - Coming Down Again: A beautiful, melancholic piano ballad from 'Goats Head Soup'. It's a rare tender moment from the Stones, often overshadowed by their more rebellious hits.
- David Bowie - Red Money: A reworking of Iggy Pop's 'Sister Midnight', this track from 'Lodger' showcases Bowie's Berlin period. It's a divisive composition, but a testament to the close collaboration between the two artists.
- Neil Young & Crazy Horse - Danger Bird: A song from the album 'Zuma', it's overshadowed by the epic 'Cortez the Killer'. But it's a powerful, emotive guitar-driven track with a unique lyrical image.
- The Beatles - Hey Bulldog: A playful, freewheeling song from the 'Yellow Submarine' soundtrack. It's a fun, quirky track that showcases the band's songwriting prowess, often overlooked in favor of their more famous hits.
