‘Purple Haze’ — The Jimi Hendrix Experience
You will find “Purple Haze,” a No. 17 on the list of the greatest songs by Rolling Stone. It was penned by Jimi Hendrix and came out as the second The Jimi Hendrix Experience single in 1967. This is one of his best-known songs and introduced his unique psychedelic rock sound to many people. It is a common sight in lists of the greatest guitar songs: No. 1 on Q magazine and No. 2 on Rolling Stone. In 2013, fans of Rolling Stone voted it as the fifth-best song by Jimi Hendrix. In case you did not know, the lyrics go, “Excuse me while I kiss the sky.” He did not say, “Excuse me while I kiss this guy.” The more you know!
‘Purple Haze’ — The Jimi Hendrix Experience
‘London Calling’ — The Clash
While undergoing several personal difficulties and experiencing concern about global events, The Clash made one of its most iconic songs. At the time, they had no management but a lot of debt. “We felt that we were struggling,” said lead vocalist Joe Strummer, “about to slip down a slope or something, grasping with our fingernails. And there was no one there to help us.” This came out as the only single in the UK from the eponymous album. In 1980, it climbed to No. 11 in the charts and became the highest-charting single band until they released “Should I Stay or Should I Go” a decade after that.
‘London Calling’ — The Clash
