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Apr 29, 2024 · From the rise of the women-empowerment rock tunes of the ’70s to the early 2000s breakup anthems, here is a wide-ranging, spirited compilation of the best female rock songs from your favorite female rockers.
- I Love Rock’ n’ Roll – Joan Jett & the Blackhearts. “I Love Rock ‘n’ Roll” is a song originally recorded by The Arrows in 1975 but popularized by Joan Jett & the Blackhearts in 1982.
- Edge of Seventeen – Stevie Nicks. “Edge of Seventeen” is a classic rock song by Stevie Nicks, originally released in 1981. The song’s title was inspired by a conversation Nicks had with Tom Petty’s wife, who had described the couple’s meeting at the “age of seventeen”.
- Heart of Glass – Blondie. “Heart of Glass” is a classic song by the American band Blondie, released in 1979. The song features a distinctive disco-inspired sound that was a departure from the band’s earlier punk rock style.
- Cherry Bomb – The Runaways. “Cherry Bomb” by The Runaways is a high-energy rock song that features a driving beat, heavy guitar riffs, and the powerful vocals of lead singer Cherie Currie.
May 17, 2024 · From Janis in the '60s to Joan Jett to Ann Wilson belting it out for Heart in the '70s women have been bringing it for a long time now. And from those great ladies leading the way to the great female rockers banging it out today there are some killer tunes...women rock!!...let's start a list...
- Respect – Aretha Franklin. “Respect” by Aretha Franklin tops the list as the greatest rock song by a woman. This soulful anthem was released in 1967 and quickly became an anthem for civil rights and female empowerment.
- Be My Baby – Ronettes. “Be My Baby” by The Ronettes takes the second spot on our list of the Top 100 Greatest Rock Songs By Women. Released in 1963, the song features the signature “wall of sound” production style created by legendary producer Phil Spector.
- I Will Survive – Gloria Gaynor. “I Will Survive” by Gloria Gaynor secures the third spot on our list of the Top 100 Greatest Rock Songs By Women. This disco anthem was released in 1978 and quickly became an empowering anthem for women, especially those who had overcome heartbreak or tough times.
- Where Did Our Love Go – Supremes. “Where Did Our Love Go” by The Supremes takes the fourth spot on our list of the Top 100 Greatest Rock Songs By Women.
- “Dreams” – Fleetwood Mac (1977) Let’s start off with an absolute classic, it’s “Dreams” by Fleetwood Mac, released on their 1977 album Rumours. This song is hugely popular, and Stevie Nick’s sultry lyrics are a great way to get started on our journey of the best female rock songs ever written.
- “Total Eclipse of the Heart” – Bonnie Tyler (1983) Let’s visit the 1980s now with this complete belter from Bonnie Tyler. “Total Eclipse of the Heart” from the album Faster Than the Speed of Night is arguably Tyler’s most recognized song and was certified gold for sales of over 1 million records by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).
- “Zombie” – The Cranberries (1994) Next up is the instantly recognizable “Zombie” by the Irish rock band The Cranberries. “Zombie” was the lead single on the band’s 1994 album No Need To Argue and was written in memory of two young boys that were killed in the 1993 Warrington bombings.
- “Barracuda” – Heart (1977) If you’re a guitar hero fan, you’re bound to know this next one. “Barracuda” by the American band Heart was released on their 1977 album Little Queen.
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There have been many great rock songs performed over the years by female artists, here’s our selection. From the very start of rock music and right up to date, women have been rocking with some of the best rock tunes out there.
