‘Like A Rolling Stone’ — Bob Dylan
According to Rolling Stone, the greatest song was “Like a Rolling Stone” by Bob Dylan. It said, “No other pop song has so thoroughly challenged and transformed the commercial laws and artistic conventions of its time, for all time.” The track was a little longer than usual, clocking in at six minutes and thirteen seconds. This is why radio stations were initially hesitant to play the song. Despite this, it became a worldwide hit, peaking at No. 2 on the Billboard Hot 100. Green Day and the Jimi Hendrix Experience have both covered the song. According to Acclaimed Music, it is the most acclaimed song in history based on statistics. Dylan’s handwritten lyrics were auctioned off for $2 million dollars in 2014.
‘Like A Rolling Stone’ — Bob Dylan
‘God Only Knows’ — The Beach Boys
“God Only Knows” was voted the 19th greatest song ever by the Ranker community, while it was ranked 25th by Rolling Stone. This song is also included in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, as well as Pitchfork Media’s list of the best 1960s songs. Despite the fact that it was a B-side track on “Wouldn’t It Be Nice,” “God Only Knows” was not the Beach Boys’ top chart hit, it remains popular among their fans. In fact, readers of Rolling Stone magazine voted it their favorite song. It was Paul McCartney’s favorite song!
‘God Only Knows’ — The Beach Boys