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SEX PISTOLS Popular Song Ranking [2026]

SEX PISTOLS Popular Song Ranking [2026]
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Speaking of the Sex Pistols, they’re the legendary British punk band whose name is known even by people who’ve never heard their songs! They’ve led the punk scene and continue to shine as punk icons.

Here, we’ll introduce a ranking of the Sex Pistols’ most popular songs!

SEX PISTOLS Popular Song Ranking [2026]

Anarchy in the U.K.SEX PISTOLS1rank/position

The Sex Pistols, the British band known as a cornerstone of punk rock, released their debut single in November 1976—a work that laid bare a spirit of rebellion against the established music industry and social order.

Featuring fierce guitar riffs and Johnny Rotten’s distinctive vocals, the track is memorable for its simple three-chord structure that makes it easy for beginners to play, while still carrying a passionate message.

Released by EMI Records, it reached No.

38 on the UK Singles Chart.

It has since been covered by many artists and was included in the video game Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock.

This is an ideal song for those who want to master basic band-playing techniques or practice their instruments while learning about the history of punk rock.

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pretty vacantSEX PISTOLS2rank/position

The punk movement out of London in the ’70s was the most shocking and sensational of its time.

Even in Japan, I imagine many people now in their 50s dressed in punk fashion and spiked up their hair back then.

Among that punk movement, the Pistols were arguably the most iconic presence.

This song is, without a doubt, the classic that gets everyone the most fired up.

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Holidays In The SunSEX PISTOLS3rank/position

Sex Pistols – Holidays In The Sun
Holidays In The SunSEX PISTOLS

Included on the 1977 album “Never Mind the Bollocks, Here’s the Sex Pistols.” A five-piece punk band from London formed in 1975.

The shouted vocals, riding on a rhythm that pounds out a simple, straight beat and an aggressive, hard guitar sound, hit you right between the eyes.

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God Save The QueenSEX PISTOLS4rank/position

Sex Pistols – God Save The Queen
God Save The QueenSEX PISTOLS

The British punk band, the Sex Pistols.

They’ve produced many classic songs with provocative content, but the one considered the most extreme is “God Save the Queen.” It appears to be a song expressing love for Her Majesty, but the lyrics are actually a scathing critique.

While it doesn’t put things completely straight and instead uses somewhat indirect expressions, it still ended up effectively banned from broadcast.

That said, because it also raises social issues, you might discover something if you listen closely.

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