Ranking of popular blues songs
Blues reached its peak from the 1960s to the 1970s and continues to be loved today.
It has a close relationship with music rooted in Black music, and its techniques are still being adopted today in various forms.
We looked into classic and popular songs by legendary artists.
In this article, we’ve selected popular tracks based on reliable feedback from blues fans submitted to our site so far.
Among them, we’ll present the most highly regarded songs in a ranking format.
Please enjoy.
Playlist
| Ranking of popular blues songs | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| show_chart | Title | Playlist | Review |
| 1 | My chest hurts.Yūkadan |  play_arrow | Yūkadan's signature song was released in 1989. |
| 2 | It’s a sad color, isn’t it?Ueda Masaki |  play_arrow | Masaki Ueda’s classic: a fusion of Kansai dialect and English |
| 3 | Texas FloodStevie Ray Vaughan |  play_arrow | Stevie Ray Vaughan's achievements |
| 4 | Cross Road BluesRobert Johnson |  play_arrow | The crossroads demon legend, soul-stirring blues |
| 5 | The Thrill Is GoneB.B. King |  play_arrow | B.B. King, legendary blues guitarist |
| 6 | Boom BoomJohn Lee Hooker |  play_arrow | The life and music of blues legend John Lee Hooker |
| 7 | Better By You Better Than MeSpooky Tooth |  play_arrow | The towering masterpiece of blues rock by Spooky Tooth |
| 8 | Voodoo Child (Slight Return)The Jimi Hendrix Experience |  play_arrow | Hendrix’s masterpiece, a fusion of rock and blues |
| 9 | Dust My BroomElmore James |  play_arrow | Elmore James, the innovator of electrified Delta blues |
| 10 | Black DogLed Zeppelin |  play_arrow | A masterpiece of blues rock. A sublime fusion of guitar and vocals. |
| 11 | CrossroadRobert Johnson |  play_arrow | Robert Johnson: Innovative Genius of the Delta Blues |
| 12 | Icky ThumpThe White Stripes |  play_arrow | The White Stripes’ signature song, blues rock |
| 13 | Don’t be discouraged, baby.B.B.QUEENS |  play_arrow | Introduction to B.B. QUEENS’ blues-pop songs |
| 14 | Lonely Heart (Japanese Version)CREATION |  play_arrow | A pioneering presence among Japanese rock bands, Ku… |
| 15 | Oh Well (Pt. 1)Fleetwood Mac |  play_arrow | Peter Green formed Fleetwood Mac. |
| 16 | All Your Love (Otis Rush Cover)John Mayall’s Bluesbreakers |  play_arrow | Famous cover songs by blues rock bands |
| 17 | Roadhouse BluesThe Doors |  play_arrow | The Doors’ classic song “Roadhouse Blues” |
| 18 | Over, Under, Sideways, DownThe Yardbirds |  play_arrow | Legendary rock number by the Yardbirds |
| 19 | You Keep Me Hangin’ OnVanilla Fudge |  play_arrow | Vanilla Fudge’s cover of the Supremes places sixth |
| 20 | Cycling BluesImawano Kiyoshirō |  play_arrow | Kiyoshiro Imawano’s love of bicycles set to a bluesy melody |
| 21 | Coloration BluesEGO-WRAPPIN’ |  play_arrow | From deep music aficionados to those drawn by its unique sound... |
| 22 | Stay with MeFaces |  play_arrow | Faces, a British band inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame |
| 23 | Since I’ve Been Loving YouLed Zeppelin |  play_arrow | A blues rock masterpiece, beloved for its emotion and technique |
| 24 | What’s Going OnMarvin Gaye |  play_arrow | 50th anniversary of a classic song calling for peace and love |
| 25 | Tell MamaSavoy Brown |  play_arrow | Savoy Brown sings a message to his mother |
| 26 | CrossfireStevie Ray Vaughan |  play_arrow | Stevie Ray Vaughan’s classic blues songs |
| 27 | Don’t Keep Me WonderinThe Allman Brothers Band |  play_arrow | The history and signature songs of the Allman Brothers Band |
| 28 | last trainUeda Masaki to Sausu Tu Sausu |  play_arrow | Captivating with its hot groove and charismatically overflowing vocals... |
| 29 | perfectAzuma Mitsuyoshi & The Swinging Boppers |  play_arrow | Mitsuyoshi Azuma’s jump blues songs |
| 30 | Walkin’ BluesZa Gōruden Kappusu |  | While inheriting the traditions of the blues, uniquely Japanese... |
| 31 | Dog Eat DogAC/DC |  play_arrow | A song recorded by AC/DC in 1977. |
| 32 | Hold OnAlabama Shakes |  play_arrow | Hang in there, Alabama Shakes |
| 33 | Born Under A Bad SignAlbert King |  play_arrow | A classic by Albert King, one of the three Kings of the blues |
| 34 | Friday The 13thAtomic Rooster |  play_arrow | Atomic Rooster 70s hit band |
| 35 | I miss youBEGIN |  play_arrow | BEGIN's debut song expresses the climate of Okinawa and feelings of love. |
| 36 | Feel Like Makin’ LoveBad Company |  play_arrow | Signature song of Bad Company |
| 37 | St.Louis BluesBessie Smith |  play_arrow | Bessie Smith, the Queen of the Blues |
| 38 | bullfighterChar |  play_arrow | For blues with a slightly pop feel, “Matador... |
| 39 | I feel freeCream |  play_arrow | Cream were pioneers in the fusion of blues and pop and in live improvisation. |
| 40 | Sleepy Time TimeCream |  play_arrow | Cream is a British band formed in 1966 and disbanded in 1968. |
| 41 | She Does It RightDr.Feelgood |  play_arrow | Dr. Feelgood 1975 album |
| 42 | Farewell, youthDrop’s |  play_arrow | A girls’ band formed in Sapporo, Drop… |
| 43 | Louisiana BluesFoghat |  play_arrow | Foghat debuted in 1972 |
| 44 | Hide AwayFreddie King |  play_arrow | Freddie King’s classic guitar performance |
| 45 | Dummy Rock and BluesGLIM SPANKY |  play_arrow | The rock band GLIM SPANKY’s f... |
| 46 | Still Got The BluesGary Moore |  play_arrow | A classic blues rock song about the pain of heartbreak |
| 47 | Red HouseJimi Hendrix |  play_arrow | Jimi Hendrix’s classic blues song |
| 48 | Sloe GinJoe Bonamassa |  play_arrow | Bonamassa's iconic blues-rock song |
| 49 | Rock And Roll, Hoochie KooJohnny Winter |  play_arrow | A classic by Johnny Winter. The fiery guitar solo is its charm. |
| 50 | Mojo HandLightning’ Hopkins |  play_arrow | Lightnin' Hopkins' Love Song |
| 51 | Got My Mojo WorkingMuddy Waters |  play_arrow | Muddy Waters' classic Chicago blues song |
| 52 | A Million Miles AwayRory Gallagher |  play_arrow | Introduction to the Life and Signature Songs of Rory Gallagher |
| 53 | Bad CitySHOGUN |  play_arrow | Even people who aren’t familiar with the blues have heard... |
| 54 | 30 yearsSION |  play_arrow | The shin… from Yamaguchi Prefecture whom Masaharu Fukuyama, who deeply admires him, was born… |
| 55 | Oye Como VaSantana |  play_arrow | Santana, a U.S. band formed in 1966 |
| 56 | Double TroubleStevie Ray Vaughan |  play_arrow | Stevie Ray Vaughan’s Classic Blues |
| 57 | Call It Stormy MondayT-Bone Walker |  play_arrow | The Life and Influence of T-Bone Walker |
| 58 | For Those Who Love to LiveTHIN LIZZY |  play_arrow | Thin Lizzy is a rock band. |
| 59 | Going to TryTen Years After |  play_arrow | Ten Years After: British band |
| 60 | The House of the Rising SunThe Animals |  play_arrow | Singing the blues rock classic, The Tragedy of the Rising Sun |
| 61 | Tighten UpThe Black Keys |  play_arrow | Introduction to the appeal of The Black Keys’ “Tighten Up” |
| 62 | CenterfoldThe J. Geils Band |  play_arrow | J. Geils Band’s signature song, Centerfold |
| 63 | ThresholdThe Steve Miller Band |  play_arrow | A rock classic by the Steve Miller Band |
| 64 | Love in the GutterT-junctions |  play_arrow | Various genres such as blues and folk... |
| 65 | bluesUNICORN |  play_arrow | Unicorn’s “Blues” was re... in 1991. |
| 66 | Waitin’ for the BusZZ Top |  play_arrow | ZZ Top is a rock band from Texas. |
| 67 | Weekday Bluesback number |  play_arrow | In the single Watagashi’s coupling track, sa... |
| 68 | OSAKA Rainy Bluesreika |  play_arrow | The sorrow of love sung in Osaka dialect and the Tokyo Bolero |
| 69 | Not-So-Much (Kouta)Urufuruzu |  play_arrow | A funky, laid-back vibe that’s so very Ulfuls… |
| 70 | Yokohama Honky-Tonk BluesEdi Han |  play_arrow | Eddie Pan, known as an actor and vocalist... |
| 71 | Since coming out to OsakaUeda Masaki |  play_arrow | Introduce Masaki Ueda’s blues songs |
| 72 | My Dear MarieKubota Makoto to Yūyake Gakudan |  play_arrow | Breathing new life into Japan’s blues scene… |
| 73 | Big City Woman BluesŌki Tōru Burūsu Bando |  play_arrow | Singing of loneliness and the anguish of love against the backdrop of the city's hustle and bustle... |
| 74 | The Loser’s SongKawatani Takuzō |  play_arrow | The sing… released by Takuzo Kawatani in 1976 |
| 75 | Gray CityMatsuda Yūsaku |  play_arrow | Speaking of classic Japanese blues songs, “The Gray City…” |
| 76 | Crying in the rainYanagi Jōji & Rainīuddo |  play_arrow | A blues band that seems to be based on R&B… |
| 77 | the guy next doorKuwana Masahiro |  play_arrow | Masahiro Kuwana's hit song "The Guy Next Door" |
| 78 | When dawn breaksAsakawa Maki |  play_arrow | The appeal of Maki Asakawa, who sings a withered blues |
| 79 | Rainy Day BluesNAGISA YŪKO |  play_arrow | Shiozaki Yuko released in August 1971... |
| 80 | Woman’s BluesFuji Keiko |  play_arrow | It was Keiko Fuji’s second single, released in February 1970… |
| 81 | FEEL SO BADodoru! disuko muromachi |  play_arrow | A funky track that makes your heart dance! |
| 82 | BOMBER GIRLKondō Fusanosuke & Oda Tetsurō |  play_arrow | B.B. Queens, famous for Odoru Pompokolin, … |
| 83 | Asahi Towerchiaki naomi |  play_arrow | Asahiro is a cover song for women and it's quite difficult. |
| 84 | Are You That Somebody?Aaliyah |  play_arrow | An essential 90s R&B track, a classic by Aaliyah |
| 85 | RespectAretha Franklin |  play_arrow | Aretha Franklin, an icon of music and activism |
| 86 | CrossroadsCream |  play_arrow | Introduction to Cream’s classic song “Crossroads” |
| 87 | Have You Ever Loved A WomanFreddie King |  play_arrow | Freddie King, the Texas-born blues master |
| 88 | Smokestack LightningHowlin’ Wolf |  play_arrow | Howlin' Wolf's classic steam-train blues |
| 89 | SpoonfulIHowlin’ Wolf |  play_arrow | Introducing Howlin’ Wolf’s classic song “Spoonful” |
| 90 | What Do You Want?Rei |  play_arrow | Started playing classical guitar at age 4, and at 17... |
| 91 | YOKOHAMA bluesSEKAI NO OWARI |  play_arrow | A medium number with a refreshing scent of the sea... |
| 92 | Come See About MeTedeschi Trucks Band |  play_arrow | Tedeschi Trucks Band |
| 93 | The eve of revolutionTempalay |  play_arrow | Black music where the throbbing bass steals the show |
| 94 | Love SongTesla |  play_arrow | Tesla’s hit song love song |
| 95 | Statesboro BluesThe Allman Brothers Band |  play_arrow | A blues song was passed down to the guitarist. |
| 96 | PassionUA |  play_arrow | UA's signature song 'Jounetsu' is a captivating track. |
| 97 | Blues of the DawnItsuki Hiroshi |  play_arrow | “Dawn Blues” is a popular song associated with the nightlife district of Matsuyama in Ehime Prefecture... |
| 98 | Two People’s BluesYoshi Ikuzo |  play_arrow | Representative works such as Snow Country and Ora Tokyo sa Iguda… |
| 99 | Farewell BluesAwaya Noriko |  play_arrow | Blue, a pioneer of Japanese chanson... |
| 100 | Street Corner of BetrayalKai Band |  play_arrow | Uragiri no Machikado (The Street Corner of Betrayal) was released in 1975... |