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

1.

  Dylan Song by Song: "Like a Rolling Stone" - 15 questions - 4 mins

Learn more about this iconic Bob Dylan song.

Average, 15 Qns, skylarb, Nov 05 21

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Nov 05 21
443 plays

2.

  Song by Song: "(I Can't Get No) Satisfaction" - 10 questions - 4 mins

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

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skylarb
Nov 05 21
551 plays

3.

  Song by Song: "Imagine" - 10 questions - 3 mins

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
559 plays

4.

  Song by Song: "What's Going On" - 10 questions - 4 mins

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
334 plays

5.

  Song by Song: "Respect" - 10 questions - 4 mins

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
453 plays

6.

  Song by Song: "Good Vibrations" - 10 questions - 2 mins

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

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skylarb
Nov 05 21
372 plays

7.

  Song by Song: "Johnny B. Goode" - 10 questions - 3 mins

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

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skylarb
Nov 05 21
314 plays

8.

  Hey Jude! - 10 questions - 4 mins

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

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number98
Jan 10 20
3536 plays

9.

  Song by Song: "Smells Like Teen Spirit" - 10 questions - 3 mins

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.

Average, 10 Qns, skylarb, Nov 05 21

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skylarb
Nov 05 21
304 plays

10.

  Song by Song: "What'd I Say" - 10 questions - 3 mins

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

Easier, 10 Qns, skylarb, Nov 05 21

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skylarb
Nov 05 21
235 plays

11.

  Song by Song: "My Generation" - 10 questions - 2 mins

"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

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skylarb
Nov 05 21
298 plays

12.

  Song by Song: "A Change Is Gonna Come" - 10 questions - 4 mins

Learn more about this affecting Sam Cooke song.

Average, 10 Qns, skylarb, Nov 05 21

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skylarb
Nov 05 21
246 plays

13.

  Song by Song: "Yesterday" - 10 questions - 3 mins

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

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skylarb
Nov 05 21
512 plays

14.

  Dylan Song By Song: "Blowin' In the Wind" - 10 questions - 5 mins

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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1807 plays

15.

  Song by Song: "London Calling" - 10 questions - 4 mins

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

Average, 10 Qns, skylarb, Nov 05 21

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skylarb
Nov 05 21
183 plays

16.

  Song by Song: "I Want to Hold Your Hand" - 10 questions - 3 mins

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

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skylarb
Nov 05 21
472 plays

17.

  Song by Song: "Purple Haze" - 10 questions - 3 mins

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

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skylarb
Nov 05 21
245 plays

18.

  Song by Song: "Maybellene" - 10 questions - 4 mins

Test your knowledge of this rocking Chuck Berry song.

Average, 10 Qns, skylarb, Nov 05 21

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skylarb
Nov 05 21
185 plays

19.

  Song by Song: "Hound Dog" - 10 questions - 4 mins

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

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skylarb
Nov 05 21
267 plays

20.

  'Let It Be' : Story Of A Song - 10 questions - 5 mins

"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
2303 plays

21.

  Song by Song: "Born to Run" - 10 questions - 3 mins

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

Average, 10 Qns, skylarb, Nov 05 21

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skylarb
Nov 05 21
332 plays

22.

  Song by Song: "Be My Baby" - 10 questions - 3 mins

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

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skylarb
Nov 05 21
283 plays

23.

  Song by Song: "In My Life" - 10 questions - 3 mins

Dig into this song by the Beatles.

Easier, 10 Qns, skylarb, Nov 05 21

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skylarb
Nov 05 21
473 plays

24.

  Song by Song: "People Get Ready" - 10 questions - 4 mins

"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

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skylarb
Nov 05 21
277 plays

25.

  Song by Song: "God Only Knows" - 10 questions - 4 mins

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

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skylarb
Nov 05 21
331 plays

26.

  Song by Song: "(Sittin' On) the Dock of the Bay" - 10 questions - 3 mins

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

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skylarb
Nov 05 21
378 plays

27.

  Song by Song: "Layla" - 10 questions - 3 mins

Dig into this popular Eric Clapton song.

Easier, 10 Qns, skylarb, Nov 05 21

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skylarb
Nov 05 21
305 plays

28.

  "A Day In The Life": Words and Background - 10 questions - 4 mins

"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, Oct 24 10

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10085 plays

29.

  Song by Song: Help! - 10 questions - 3 mins

Dig into one of the most popular Beatles' songs.

Easier, 10 Qns, skylarb, Nov 05 21

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skylarb
Nov 05 21
509 plays

30.

  Song by Song: "I Walk the Line" - 10 questions - 4 mins

Dig into this popular hit by Johnny Cash.

Average, 10 Qns, skylarb, Nov 05 21

Average
skylarb
Nov 05 21
254 plays

31.

  Anatomy of a Song: "Stairway To Heaven" - 10 questions - 4 mins

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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6008 plays

32.

  Anatomy of a Song: "Sympathy for the Devil" - 10 questions - 4 mins

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

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1354 plays

33.

  Song by Song: "River Deep - Mountain High" - 10 questions - 3 mins

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
211 plays

34.

  Song by Song: "You've Lost that Lovin' Feelin'" - 10 questions - 3 mins

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

Average, 10 Qns, skylarb, Nov 05 21

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skylarb
Nov 05 21
365 plays

35.

  Song by Song: "Light My Fire" - 10 questions - 3 mins

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
255 plays

36.

  One - 10 questions - 3 mins

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?

Easier, 10 Qns, alaspooryoric, Jun 13 14

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alaspooryoric
248 plays

37.

  Song by Song: "No Woman, No Cry" - 10 questions - 3 mins

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

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skylarb
Nov 05 21
169 plays

38.

  Song by Song: "Gimme Shelter" - 10 questions - 3 mins

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

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skylarb
Nov 05 21
297 plays

39.

  Song by Song: "That'll Be the Day" - 10 questions - 4 mins

Dig into this popular Buddy Holly song.

Average, 10 Qns, skylarb, Nov 05 21

Average
skylarb
Nov 05 21
235 plays

40.

  Song by Song: "Dancing in the Street" - 15 questions - 3 mins

Test your knowledge of this Motown classic.

Easier, 15 Qns, skylarb, Nov 05 21

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skylarb
Nov 05 21
527 plays

41.

  Anatomy of a Song: "The Weight" - 10 questions - 4 mins

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
2819 plays

42.

  Song by Song: "Waterloo Sunset" - 10 questions - 3 mins

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
226 plays

43.

  Song by Song: "Tutti Frutti" - 10 questions - 2 mins

Dip into this toe-tapping hit.

Easier, 10 Qns, skylarb, Nov 05 21

Easier
skylarb
Nov 05 21
195 plays

44.

  Song by Song: "Georgia on My Mind" - 10 questions - 4 mins

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

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skylarb
Oct 16 20
288 plays

45.

  Song by Song: "Heartbreak Hotel" - 10 questions - 2 mins

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
238 plays

46.

  Song by Song: "Heroes" - 10 questions - 4 mins

Dig into this critically acclaimed Bowie song.

Average, 10 Qns, skylarb, Nov 05 21

Average
skylarb
Nov 05 21
264 plays

47.

  Dylan Song By Song: "All Along the Watchtower" - 10 questions - 4 mins

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

Average, 10 Qns, skylarb, Sep 22 04

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skylarb
1056 plays

48.

  Song by Song: "Bridge Over Troubled Water" - 15 questions - 4 mins

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
438 plays

49.

  Welcome to the Hotel California! - 20 questions - 5 mins

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, Apr 01 22

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sassy111
Apr 01 22
17556 plays

50.

  Song by Song: "Tracks of My Tears" - 10 questions - 3 mins

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
290 plays

51.

  "The Message" Grandmaster Flash & The Furious Five - 10 questions - 3 mins

"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
161 plays

52.

  Song by Song: "When Doves Cry" - 10 questions - 4 mins

"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.

Easier, 10 Qns, skylarb, Nov 05 21

Easier
skylarb
Nov 05 21
251 plays

53.

  Song by Song: "When a Man Loves a Woman" - 10 questions - 2 mins

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
283 plays

54.

  Song by Song: "Louie Louie" - 10 questions - 4 mins

"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
212 plays

55.

  Song by Song: "Long Tall Sally" - 10 questions - 3 mins

Test your knowledge of this early rock and roll hit.

Average, 10 Qns, skylarb, Nov 05 21

Average
skylarb
Nov 05 21
174 plays

56.

  Song by Song: "Anarchy in the U.K." - 10 questions - 4 mins

Learn more about this famous song by the Sex Pistols.

Average, 10 Qns, skylarb, Oct 26 21

Average
skylarb
Oct 26 21
133 plays

57.

  Song by Song: "A Whiter Shade of Pale" - 10 questions - 3 mins

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

Average, 10 Qns, skylarb, Nov 07 21

Average
skylarb
Nov 07 21
181 plays