‘Like A Rolling Stone’ — Bob Dylan
The finest song, according to Rolling Stone, was Bob Dylan’s “Like a Rolling Stone.” It was a little longer than normal, clocking up at six minutes and thirteen seconds. This is why radio stations were hesitant to play the song at first. Regardless, it became a global smash, landing at No. 2 on the Billboard Hot 100. The song has been covered by both Green Day and the Jimi Hendrix Experience. Based on statistics, it is the most acclaimed song in history, according to Acclaimed Music. Dylan’s handwritten lyrics were auctioned off in 2014 for $2 million dollars.
‘Like A Rolling Stone’ — Bob Dylan
‘God Only Knows’ — The Beach Boys
The Ranker community selected “God Only Knows” the 19th greatest song ever, while Rolling Stone ranked it 25th. This song is included on Pitchfork Media’s list of the top 1960s songs, as well as the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Despite being a B-side on “Wouldn’t It Be Nice,” “God Only Knows” was not the Beach Boys’ biggest chart hit, but it remains popular among their admirers. In fact, Rolling Stone magazine readers named it their favorite song. It was Paul McCartney’s personal favorite!
‘God Only Knows’ — The Beach Boys
