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Today, we’re returning to our roots: Classic Rock—but with a twist. This curated set features one lesser-known gem from each of 26 legendary artists, offering a fresh take on the bands you love beyond their greatest hits.

From The Beatles and ELO to the Grateful Dead and The Rolling Stones, these deep cuts reveal a different side of rock royalty—tracks that may not top the charts, but still hit just as hard.

Whether you’re looking to explore beyond the usual playlists or just need a break from the classics you’ve heard a thousand times, this is the perfect way to rediscover some of rock’s most iconic names.

26 songs. 26 artists. Zero overplayed hits.

  1. Stranger On a Quiet Street – Electric Light Orchestra

2. Yer Blues – The Beatles

3. Long Hot Summer Night – Jimi Hendrix

4. Leopard-Skin Pill-Box Hat – Bob Dylan

5. Dark Star – Grateful Dead

6. No Quarter – Led Zeppelin

7. Little Red Rooster – The Rolling Stones

8. Getting In Tune – The Who

9. Flaming Pie – Paul McCartney

10. Heartache Tonight – Eagles

11. Marooned – Pink Floyd

12. Fire In The Hole – Steely Dan

13. Future Games – Fleetwood Mac

14. Carry On – Crosby, Stills, Nash, and Young

15. Rockin’ Down the Highway – The Doobie Brothers

16. Jelly Jelly – The Allman Brothers Band

17. Stars, Strays, and Ashtrays – Eric Clapton

18. The Ballad Of Lois Malone – Atlanta Rhythm Section

19. Woman From Tokyo – Deep Purple

20. What’s Your Name – Lynyrd Skynyrd

21. Stranger In A Strange Land – Leon Russell

22. Levon – Elton John

23. Terraplane Blues – Foghat

24. Take The Money And Run – Steve Miller Band

25. Leave My Girl Alone – Stevie Ray Vaughn

26. Picture Book – The Kinks

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