Classic hits of pub rock. Recommended popular songs.
We present songs from pub rock, which emerged mainly in the UK.
It’s a collective term for rock bands that were active mainly in small pubs and clubs, and their musical styles vary widely.
Please enjoy the many pub rock tracks that helped pave the way for British punk.
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How LongACE
A song released as a single in 1975 by the British band Ace.
It reached No.
3 on the charts in the United States and Canada, and also charted in countries such as the Netherlands and the United Kingdom, becoming their only hit.
It has been covered by many artists, including Bobby Womack and Rod Stewart.
Slipping AwayDAVE EDMUNDS
A song written by Jeff Lynne of Electric Light Orchestra.
It was released as a single in 1983 by singer and guitarist Dave Edmunds.
The music video was directed by Peter Sinclair, who also worked on Culture Club’s projects.
Darlin’Frankie Miller
A song written in 1970 by sax player Stewart Oscar.
It has been recorded by many artists.
The version by Frankie Miller, characterized by its rock and blues sound, was released in 1978 and reached No.
1 on the Norwegian charts.
Black Coffee in BedSqueeze
A song written by Chris Difford, founding member and guitarist of Squeeze.
It was inspired by a coffee stain on a notebook.
Released as a single in 1981.
Elvis Costello and Paul Young contributed backing vocals.
Message To My GirlSplit Enz
A song released as a single in 1984 by the New Zealand rock band Split Enz.
Written by frontman Neil Finn, the track is dedicated to his wife, Sharon.
It became a hit in New Zealand as well as in Australia, the Netherlands, and Belgium.