Home: Quiz List: Rolling Stone's 2004 List of the Greatest Songs of All Time

1.

  Dylan Song by Song: "Like a Rolling Stone"    

Multiple Choice

 15 Qns

Learn more about this iconic Bob Dylan song.

Average, 15 Qns, skylarb, Nov 05 21

Average
skylarb
Nov 05 21
572 plays

2.

  Song by Song: "(I Can't Get No) Satisfaction"    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Coming in at number two on Rolling Stone magazine's 2004 list of the "500 Greatest Songs of All Time" is the Rolling Stones with "(I Can't Get No) Satisfaction." Learn more about this popular song.

Average, 10 Qns, skylarb, Nov 05 21

Average
skylarb
Nov 05 21
749 plays

3.

  Song by Song: "Imagine"    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Coming in at #3 on Rolling Stone magazine's 2004 list of the 500 Greatest Songs of All Time is John Lennon's "Imagine." Learn a bit more about the song through this quiz.

Easier, 10 Qns, skylarb, Nov 05 21

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skylarb
Nov 05 21
737 plays

4.

  Song by Song: "What's Going On"    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Test your knowledge of the fourth greatest song of all time, according to Rolling Stone magazine's 2003 list of "The 500 Greatest Songs of All Time."

Average, 10 Qns, skylarb, Oct 28 20

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skylarb
Oct 28 20
392 plays

5.

  Song by Song: "Respect"    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

This quiz takes a look at the popular and often covered 1960s soul song "Respect."

Average, 10 Qns, skylarb, Nov 05 21

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skylarb
Nov 05 21
604 plays

6.

  Song by Song: "Good Vibrations"    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Coming in at number six on Rolling Stone magazine's 2004 list of the "500 Greatest Songs of All Time" is the Beach Boys' "Good Vibrations." Test your knowledge of the song.

Easier, 10 Qns, skylarb, Nov 05 21

Easier
skylarb
Nov 05 21
577 plays

7.

  Song by Song: "Johnny B. Goode"    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Coming in at number seven on Rolling Stone magazine's 2004 list of the "500 Greatest Songs of All Time" is "Johnny B. Goode." Learn a bit more about the song.

Easier, 10 Qns, skylarb, Nov 05 21

Easier
skylarb
Nov 05 21
379 plays

8.

  Hey Jude!    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

This is a quiz on the great song 'Hey Jude', how much do you know about the creation and history of this legendary song? Have fun!

Tough, 10 Qns, number98, Jan 10 20

Tough
number98
Jan 10 20
3617 plays

9.

  Song by Song: "Smells Like Teen Spirit"    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Rolling Stone magazine rated Nirvana's "Smells Like Teen Spirit" one of the greatest songs of all time. Test your knowledge of the song, or learn more about it.

Easier, 10 Qns, skylarb, Nov 05 21

Easier
skylarb
Nov 05 21
497 plays

10.

  Song by Song: "What'd I Say"    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Test your knowledge of this song by Ray Charles or learn a bit more about it.

Easier, 10 Qns, skylarb, Nov 05 21

Easier
skylarb
Nov 05 21
269 plays

11.

  Song by Song: "My Generation"    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

"My Generation" was ranked number 11 on Rolling Stone magazine's 2004 list of the "500 Greatest Songs of All Time." Test your memory of this Who hit.

Easier, 10 Qns, skylarb, Nov 05 21

Easier
skylarb
Nov 05 21
396 plays

12.

  Song by Song: "A Change Is Gonna Come"    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Learn more about this affecting Sam Cooke song.

Average, 10 Qns, skylarb, Nov 05 21

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skylarb
Nov 05 21
289 plays

13.

  Song by Song: "Yesterday"    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Rolling Stone magazine dubbed "Yesterday" one of the greatest songs of all time. Take a dive into this famous tune.

Average, 10 Qns, skylarb, Nov 05 21

Average
skylarb
Nov 05 21
671 plays

14.

  Dylan Song By Song: "Blowin' In the Wind"    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

An all-around look at Bob Dylan's popular song "Blowin' in the Wind."

Average, 10 Qns, skylarb, Sep 22 04

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skylarb
1888 plays

15.

  Song by Song: "London Calling"    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Test your knowledge of The Clash's "London Calling."

Average, 10 Qns, skylarb, Nov 05 21

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skylarb
Nov 05 21
229 plays

16.

  Song by Song: "I Want to Hold Your Hand"    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

The number 16 song on Rolling Stone magazine's 2004 list of the "500 Greatest Songs of All Time" is the Beatles' "I Want to Hold Your Hand." Test your knowledge of this song.

Average, 10 Qns, skylarb, Nov 05 21

Average
skylarb
Nov 05 21
580 plays

17.

  Song by Song: "Purple Haze"    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Test your knowledge of the song that ranks 17th on Rolling Stone magazine's 2004 list of the "500 Greatest Songs of All Time."

Average, 10 Qns, skylarb, Nov 05 21

Average
skylarb
Nov 05 21
298 plays

18.

  Song by Song: "Maybellene"    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Test your knowledge of this rocking Chuck Berry song.

Average, 10 Qns, skylarb, Nov 05 21

Average
skylarb
Nov 05 21
217 plays

19.

  Song by Song: "Hound Dog"    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

How much do you know about this song, which Rolling Stone ranked the 19th "greatest song of all time" in 2004?

Average, 10 Qns, skylarb, Nov 05 21

Average
skylarb
Nov 05 21
331 plays

20.

  'Let It Be' : Story Of A Song    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

"When I find myself in times of trouble Mother Mary comes to me Speaking words of wisdom, let it be" Test your knowledge of this great Beatles song.

Tough, 10 Qns, darksplash, May 21 09

Tough
darksplash
2376 plays

21.

  Song by Song: "Born to Run"    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

This quiz takes a dive into Bruce Springsteen's "Born to Run."

Average, 10 Qns, skylarb, Nov 05 21

Average
skylarb
Nov 05 21
471 plays

22.

  Song by Song: "Be My Baby"    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Coming in at number 22 on Rolling Stone magazine's 2004 "Greatest Songs of All Time" is "Be My Baby." Learn more about this pop R&B song.

Easier, 10 Qns, skylarb, Nov 05 21

Easier
skylarb
Nov 05 21
337 plays

23.

  Song by Song: "In My Life"    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Dig into this song by the Beatles.

Average, 10 Qns, skylarb, Nov 05 21

Average
skylarb
Nov 05 21
599 plays

24.

  Song by Song: "People Get Ready"    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

"People Get Ready" is a gospel-R&B ballad that has made numerous lists of "great songs." Learn more about this famous musical work.

Average, 10 Qns, skylarb, Nov 05 21

Average
skylarb
Nov 05 21
312 plays

25.

  Song by Song: "God Only Knows"    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Rounding out the top 25 on Rolling Stone magazine's 2004 "Greatest Songs of All Time" list is the Beach Boys with "God Only Knows." Dig deeper into this Top 40 hit.

Average, 10 Qns, skylarb, Nov 05 21

Average
skylarb
Nov 05 21
464 plays

26.

  Song by Song: "(Sittin' On) the Dock of the Bay"    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Learn a little more about this popular song, which Rolling Stone magazine rated as the 26th greatest song of all time on its 2004 list.

Average, 10 Qns, skylarb, Nov 05 21

Average
skylarb
Nov 05 21
480 plays

27.

  Song by Song: "Layla"    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Dig into this popular Eric Clapton song.

Easier, 10 Qns, skylarb, Nov 05 21

Easier
skylarb
Nov 05 21
400 plays

28.

  "A Day In The Life": Words and Background    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

"A Day In The Life" is my all-time favorite Beatles song. Because the lyrics are so introspective and personal, it is also one of their least covered songs. I humbly offer this quiz in celebration of those beautifully written, very profound lyrics.

Average, 10 Qns, gretas, Jun 13 25

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gretas
Jun 13 25
10269 plays

29.

  Song by Song: Help!    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Dig into one of the most popular Beatles' songs.

Easier, 10 Qns, skylarb, Nov 05 21

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skylarb
Nov 05 21
621 plays

30.

  Song by Song: "I Walk the Line"    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Dig into this popular hit by Johnny Cash.

Average, 10 Qns, skylarb, Nov 05 21

Average
skylarb
Nov 05 21
351 plays

31.

  Anatomy of a Song: "Stairway To Heaven"    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Just how much do you know about Led Zeppelin's classic "Stairway To Heaven"? Pit yourself against 10 questions about the song and/or associated facts. Song #3 in the 'Anatomy' series.

Average, 10 Qns, FussBudget, Dec 22 06

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FussBudget
6235 plays

32.

  Anatomy of a Song: "Sympathy for the Devil"    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

A quiz on the song by the Rolling Stones, featured on their classic 1968 album "Beggars Banquet". This quiz will include questions on lyrics and information related to the song. Good luck!

Average, 10 Qns, BlueCheer, Oct 19 08

Average
BlueCheer
1485 plays

33.

  Song by Song: "River Deep - Mountain High"    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Learn more about this soulful hit, which is considered to be one of the greatest songs of all time by Rolling Stone magazine.

Easier, 10 Qns, skylarb, Nov 05 21

Easier
skylarb
Nov 05 21
254 plays

34.

  Song by Song: "You've Lost that Lovin' Feelin'"    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Dig into this R&B/soul hit from the 1960s.

Average, 10 Qns, skylarb, Nov 05 21

Average
skylarb
Nov 05 21
413 plays

35.

  Song by Song: "Light My Fire"    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Coming in at number 35 on Rolling Stone magazine's 2004 list of the Greatest Songs of All Time is "Light My Fire" by the Doors. Learn a bit more about this song.

Easier, 10 Qns, skylarb, Nov 05 21

Easier
skylarb
Nov 05 21
340 plays

36.

  One    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

U2's "One" is often misunderstood. Listeners often focus on a few lines only and decide the song is uplifting. However, the song seems to be about something different. Can you answer these questions about the song's lyrics?

Average, 10 Qns, alaspooryoric, Jun 13 14

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277 plays

37.

  Song by Song: "No Woman, No Cry"    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Dig into the Bob Marley song Rolling Stone magazine named the 37th greatest song of all time on its 2004 list.

Average, 10 Qns, skylarb, Nov 05 21

Average
skylarb
Nov 05 21
209 plays

38.

  Song by Song: "Gimme Shelter"    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Explore the Rolling Stones song that Rolling Stone magazine ranked among the 50 greatest songs of all time on its 2004 list.

Average, 10 Qns, skylarb, Nov 05 21

Average
skylarb
Nov 05 21
426 plays

39.

  Song by Song: "That'll Be the Day"    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Dig into this popular Buddy Holly song.

Average, 10 Qns, skylarb, Nov 05 21

Average
skylarb
Nov 05 21
278 plays

40.

  Song by Song: "Dancing in the Street"    

Multiple Choice

 15 Qns

Test your knowledge of this Motown classic.

Easier, 15 Qns, skylarb, Apr 29 25

Easier
skylarb
Apr 29 25
694 plays

41.

  Anatomy of a Song: "The Weight"    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Just how much do you know about The Band's classic "The Weight"? Pit yourself against 10 questions about the song and/or associated facts. Song #12 in the 'Anatomy' series. All quotes in the answers are derived from www.songfacts.com.

Average, 10 Qns, FussBudget, Jun 10 05

Average
FussBudget
2928 plays

42.

  Song by Song: "Waterloo Sunset"    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Rolling Stone magazine ranked "Waterloo Sunset" the 42nd greatest song of all time on its 2004 list. Test your knowledge of this song by the Kinks, or learn a little more about it.

Average, 10 Qns, skylarb, Nov 05 21

Average
skylarb
Nov 05 21
291 plays

43.

  Song by Song: "Tutti Frutti"    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Dip into this toe-tapping hit.

Easier, 10 Qns, skylarb, Nov 05 21

Easier
skylarb
Nov 05 21
228 plays

44.

  Song by Song: "Georgia on My Mind"    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

This quiz digs into a well-known standard that has been popular across R&B, soul, country, and pop genres.

Average, 10 Qns, skylarb, Oct 16 20

Average
skylarb
Oct 16 20
345 plays

45.

  Song by Song: "Heartbreak Hotel"    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Learn more about this popular song, which Rolling Stone magazine ranked #45 on its 2004 list of the Greatest Songs of All Time.

Easier, 10 Qns, skylarb, Nov 05 21

Easier
skylarb
Nov 05 21
316 plays

46.

  Song by Song: "Heroes"    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Dig into this critically acclaimed Bowie song.

Average, 10 Qns, skylarb, Nov 05 21

Average
skylarb
Nov 05 21
362 plays

47.

  Dylan Song By Song: "All Along the Watchtower"    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

A look at the lyrics, allusions, context, and meaning of Bob Dylan's "All Along the Watchtower."

Average, 10 Qns, skylarb, Sep 22 04

Average
skylarb
1136 plays

48.

  Song by Song: "Bridge Over Troubled Water"    

Multiple Choice

 15 Qns

This quiz surveys the context, lyrics, and covers of the Simon & Garfunkel song "Bridge Over Troubled Water"

Average, 15 Qns, skylarb, Nov 05 21

Average
skylarb
Nov 05 21
536 plays

49.

  Welcome to the Hotel California!    

Multiple Choice

 20 Qns

I'm sure just about everyone has heard this very famous Eagles song and I'm sure just about everyone enjoys it. This is how I would tell the story of one of the best classic rock songs of all time...

Very Easy, 20 Qns, sassy111, Feb 18 24

Very Easy
sassy111
Feb 18 24
18148 plays

50.

  Song by Song: "Tracks of My Tears"    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Rounding out Rolling Stone magazine's 2004 list of the top 50 greatest songs of all time is "The Tracks of My Tears." Learn about this emotional R&B song.

Easier, 10 Qns, skylarb, Nov 05 21

Easier
skylarb
Nov 05 21
327 plays

51.

  "The Message" Grandmaster Flash & The Furious Five    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

"The Message" was the number 51 greatest song on Rolling Stone's 2004 list of the "500 Greatest Songs of All Time." Learn a bit more about it.

Easier, 10 Qns, skylarb, Nov 05 21

Easier
skylarb
Nov 05 21
181 plays

52.

  Song by Song: "When Doves Cry"    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

"When Doves Cry" made Rolling Stone magazine's 2004 list of the 500 greatest songs of all time. Test your knowledge of this Prince hit.

Average, 10 Qns, skylarb, Nov 05 21

Average
skylarb
Nov 05 21
537 plays

53.

  Song by Song: "When a Man Loves a Woman"    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Dig into this popular R&B hit, ranked number 53 on Rolling Stone magazine's 2004 list of the greatest songs of all time.

Average, 10 Qns, skylarb, Nov 05 21

Average
skylarb
Nov 05 21
364 plays

54.

  Song by Song: "Louie Louie"    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

"Louie Louie" was listed as the 54th greatest song of all time on Rolling Stone magazine's 2004 list of the 500 greatest songs. How much do you know about this R&B hit?

Average, 10 Qns, skylarb, Nov 12 21

Average
skylarb
Nov 12 21
246 plays

55.

  Song by Song: "Long Tall Sally"    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Test your knowledge of this early rock and roll hit.

Average, 10 Qns, skylarb, Nov 05 21

Average
skylarb
Nov 05 21
205 plays

56.

  Song by Song: "Anarchy in the U.K."    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Learn more about this famous song by the Sex Pistols.

Average, 10 Qns, skylarb, Oct 26 21

Average
skylarb
Oct 26 21
183 plays

57.

  Song by Song: "A Whiter Shade of Pale"    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Test your knowledge of one of Procol Harum's most popular songs.

Average, 10 Qns, skylarb, Nov 07 21

Average
skylarb
Nov 07 21
215 plays