They’re classic, but they’re not classic rock, no matter what your radio station reckons. it was a rock song, probably from the years 2000 -2010. It made it to this list because of the Friday word in it and because it became one of the most popular party songs in 2013. It's a Long Way to the Top (If You Wanna Rock 'n' Roll). Wich song with this words:you and i Anonymous 27 March 2022. Rich Friday (DJ Clue) This hip-hop rock remix by DJ Clue is definitely a party song as it features a couple of other hip-hop artists like Nicki Minaj and Future Hendrix. Yes, you’ll find the likes of Talking Heads, The Police, The Clash and Blondie on classic-rock stations, but you won’t find them here. The Best Songs with Rock in the Title For Those About to Rock. While rock-adjacent genres like punk, new wave, psychedelic, garage and pop are indeed classic, here we’re defining ‘classic’ as arena-ready, guitar-driven, thunderous compositions from the late ’60s through the pre-hair metal early ‘80s. In a way, assembling our list of classic rock’s greatest hits was an exercise in exclusion. All while making you want to knock back a cold one. Even as the ’ 60s and ’70s fade further into history, classic rock’s greatest contributions still have the power to get your fist pumping and your feet stomping. A-list as follows (and the column that discusses it ): The Clash. To paraphrase one of its great practitioners, classic rock songs will never die. Anyway the preponderance of one genre made this week's lists a challenge, but also a pleasure, to select. It’s an era, a lifestyle and a sound all of its own. Classic rock isn’t just a throwaway term for guitar music of a certain vintage.