[Western Music] Classic Blues Rock Songs: A Summary of Recommended Popular Tracks

Blues, known as the origin of various genres such as jazz and rock, also has its own subgenres.

Among them, blues rock is, quite literally, a genre that refers to rock built on the foundation of the blues.

It was born primarily among British musicians influenced by authentic American blues, but in practice, works labeled as blues rock often incorporate many other elements, such as garage and psychedelic.

In this article, we’ve picked out classic Western songs categorized as “blues rock,” including bands from the 2000s onward.

Enjoy it together with our other feature currently available on the site: “Blues Rock Masterpieces: Must-Listen Recommended Albums.”

Playlist

[Western Music] Classic Blues Rock Songs: A Summary of Recommended Popular Tracks
	Title	Playlist	Review
1	Texas FloodStevie Ray Vaughan		Introduction to a masterpiece of blues-influenced rock
2	Black DogLed Zeppelin		A masterpiece of blues rock. A sublime fusion of guitar and vocals.
3	All Your Love (Otis Rush Cover)John Mayall’s Bluesbreakers		Famous cover songs by blues rock bands
4	Since I’ve Been Loving YouLed Zeppelin		A blues rock masterpiece, beloved for its emotion and technique
5	Over, Under, Sideways, DownThe Yardbirds		Legendary rock number by the Yardbirds
6	Tell MamaSavoy Brown		Savoy Brown sings a message to his mother
7	Voodoo Child (Slight Return)The Jimi Hendrix Experience		Hendrix’s masterpiece, a fusion of rock and blues
8	I feel freeCream		Cream were pioneers in the fusion of blues and pop and in live improvisation.
9	Rock And Roll, Hoochie KooJohnny Winter		A classic by Johnny Winter. The fiery guitar solo is its charm.
10	A Million Miles AwayRory Gallagher		Introduction to the Life and Signature Songs of Rory Gallagher
11	Still Got The BluesGary Moore		A classic blues rock song about the pain of heartbreak
12	Roadhouse BluesThe Doors		The Doors’ classic song “Roadhouse Blues”
13	Icky ThumpThe White Stripes		The White Stripes’ signature song, blues rock
14	Going DownJeff Beck		Jeff Beck “Going Down” — powerful blues rock
15	Tighten UpThe Black Keys		Introduction to the appeal of The Black Keys’ “Tighten Up”
16	Damn Right, I’ve Got the BluesBuddy Guy		Buddy Guy's signature songs and Grammy-winning works
17	The House of the Rising SunThe Animals		Singing the blues rock classic, The Tragedy of the Rising Sun
18	Better By You Better Than MeSpooky Tooth		The towering masterpiece of blues rock by Spooky Tooth
19	CrossfireStevie Ray Vaughan		Stevie Ray Vaughan’s classic blues songs
20	Sloe GinJoe Bonamassa		Bonamassa's iconic blues-rock song
21	Love SongTesla		Tesla’s hit song love song
22	What’s Going OnTaste		The Irish rock band, Taste
23	Sleepy Time TimeCream		Cream is a British band formed in 1966 and disbanded in 1968.
24	Stay with MeFaces		Faces, a British band inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
25	Don’t Keep Me WonderinThe Allman Brothers Band		The history and signature songs of the Allman Brothers Band
26	You Keep Me Hangin’ OnVanilla Fudge		Vanilla Fudge’s cover of the Supremes places sixth
27	LaylaDerek and the Dominos		Layla by the band led by Eric Clapton
28	Who’s That Coming?Rory Gallagher		Blues rock masterpieces by Rory Gallagher
29	CenterfoldThe J. Geils Band		J. Geils Band’s signature song, Centerfold
30	Come See About MeTedeschi Trucks Band		Tedeschi Trucks Band
31	She Does It RightDr.Feelgood		Dr. Feelgood 1975 album
32	Feel Like Makin’ LoveBad Company		Signature song of Bad Company
33	CrossroadsCream		Introduction to Cream’s classic song “Crossroads”
34	Broke Down on the BrazosGov’t Mule		A classic blues rock song. The guitar is overwhelming.
35	We Gotta Get Out Of This PlaceThe Animals		Animals is an English rock band.
36	Born in ChicagoThe Paul Butterfield Blues Band		A classic of Chicago blues. Energetic with a contemporary message.
37	Statesboro BlueAllman Brothers Band		A masterpiece of blues-rock fusion
38	Demon EyesTHE ANSWER		The Answer’s rock album
39	Mystic EyesThem		A Northern Irish band led by Van Morrison
40	Oh Well (Pt. 1)Fleetwood Mac		Peter Green formed Fleetwood Mac.
41	For Those Who Love to LiveTHIN LIZZY		Thin Lizzy is a rock band.
42	Oye Como VaSantana		Santana, a U.S. band formed in 1966
43	Going to TryTen Years After		Ten Years After: British band
44	Light My FireThe Doors		The Doors, formed in 1965, inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
45	Black Magic WomanFleetwood Mac		A man's inner struggle as he is bewitched by a magical woman
46	Face The DayGreat White		Great white—named after the great white shark
47	Be Careful with a FoolJohnny Winter		Johnny Winter’s blues rock masterpiece
48	Mean Town BluesJohnny Winter		Johnny Winter's classic slide guitar song
49	Heavy On My MindBack Door Slam		Debut album of Back Door Slam
50	Waitin’ for the BusZZ Top		ZZ Top is a rock band from Texas.
51	Dog Eat DogAC/DC		A song recorded by AC/DC in 1977.
52	Hold OnAlabama Shakes		Hang in there, Alabama Shakes
53	Friday The 13thAtomic Rooster		Atomic Rooster 70s hit band
54	Anything ‘Cept the TruthEagles of Death Metal		The Eagles release many upbeat songs
55	Bridge Of SighsROBIN TROWER		Robin Trower’s classic blues rock
56	ThresholdThe Steve Miller Band		A rock classic by the Steve Miller Band
57	Louisiana BluesFoghat		Foghat debuted in 1972