náhled|Obálka časopisu Rolling Stone, vydání č. 963 ze dne 9. prosince 2004, s titulním tématem „500 nejlepších písní všech dob Rolling Stone – 500 nejlepších písní všech dob je žebříček, který vydal časopis Rolling Stone 9. prosince 2004 (číslo 963). Nejvíce skladeb pochází z 60. let, ze kterých je v žebříčku celkem 204 písní.
Statistika Jako nejlepší píseň byla vybrána „Like a Rolling Stone“ amerického písničkáře Boba Dylana. Singl byl zveřejněn 20. června 1965. Seznam je z většiny tvořen písněmi severoamerických a britských interpretů z druhé poloviny 20. století. Dalšími zeměmi, které mají v žebříčku svoje zastoupení jsou Irsko, Kanada, Jamajka, Austrálie a Švédsko. V žebříčku se objevuje pouze jedna píseň zpívaná jiným jazykem než je angličtina – „La Bamba“ Ritchiho Valense. Na seznamu je jedna instrumentální skladba. Je jí „Green Onions“. Počet písní zastupujících desetiletí je v tabulce níže: Dekáda Počet písní Procentuálně 1940–1949 1 0,2 % 1950–1959 72 14,4 % 1960–1969 204 40,8 % 1970–1979 141 28,2 % 1980–1989 57 11,4 % 1990–1999 22 4,4 % 2000– 3 0,6 % Nejvíce písní na seznamu (24) má britská kapela The Beatles. Následují ji The Rolling Stones (14), Bob Dylan (13), Elvis Presley (11), U2 (8), The Beach Boys s The Jimi Hendrix Experience (7), Led Zeppelin, Prince, Sly & The Family Stone, James Brown a Chuck Berry (6). John Lennon je jediným umělcem v žebříčku, který má v top 10 skladeb svou píseň jako člen kapely i jako sólový muzikant. Nejkratší písní je „Summertime Blues“ od Eddieho Cochrana (1:45). Nejdelší písní je „Whipping Post“ od The Allman Brothers Band (22:56).
Prvních 25 Číslo Název Umělec Země Vydáno ŽánrProducentAutor 1 „Like a Rolling Stone“ Bob Dylan USA 1965 Rock, folk rockTom WilsonBob Dylan 2 „(I Can't Get No) Satisfaction“ The Rolling Stones UK 1965 Rock, hard rockAndrew Loog OldhamMick Jagger, Keith Richards 3 „Imagine“ John Lennon UK 1971 RockJohn Lennon, Yoko Ono, Phil SpectorJohn Lennon 4 „What's Going On“ Marvin Gaye USA 1971 SoulMarvin GayeMarvin Gaye, Renaldo Benson, Al Cleveland 5 „Respect“ Aretha Franklin USA 1967 SoulJerry WexlerOtis Redding 6 „Good Vibrations“ The Beach Boys USA 1966 Rock Brian WilsonBrian Wilson, Mike Love 7 „Johnny B. Goode“ Chuck Berry USA 1958 Rock and rollLeonard Chess, Phil ChessChuck Berry 8 „Hey Jude“ The Beatles UK 1968 RockGeorge MartinJohn Lennon, Paul McCartney 9 „Smells Like Teen Spirit“ Nirvana USA 1991 GrungeButch VigKurt Cobain 10 „What'd I Say“ Ray Charles USA 1959 Soul, blues, gospel, rock and roll Ahmed Ertegun, Jerry WexlerRay Charles 11 „My Generation“ The Who UK 1965 Rock, hard rockShel TalmyPete Townshend 12 „A Change Is Gonna Come“ Sam Cooke USA 1964 Soul, gospel, R&BHugo Peretti, Luigi CreatoreSam Cooke 13 „Yesterday“ The Beatles UK 1965 RockGeorge MartinJohn Lennon, Paul McCartney 14 „Blowin' in the Wind“ Bob Dylan USA 1963 Rock, folk rockJohn H. HammondBob Dylan 15 „London Calling“ The Clash UK 1979 Punk rockGuy StevensMick Jones, Joe Strummer 16 „I Want To Hold Your Hand“ The Beatles UK 1963 RockGeorge MartinJohn Lennon, Paul McCartney 17 „Purple Haze“ The Jimi Hendrix Experience USA 1967 Rock, psychedelický rockChas ChandlerJimi Hendrix 18 „Maybellene“ Chuck Berry USA 1955 Rock and rollLeonard Chess, Phil ChessChuck Berry 19 „Hound Dog“ Elvis Presley USA 1956 Rock and roll, blues, countrySteve SholesJerry Leiber, Mike Stoller 20 „Let It Be“ The Beatles UK 1970 RockGeorge MartinJohn Lennon, Paul McCartney21„Born to Run“Bruce SpringsteenUSA1975RockBruce Springsteen, Mike AppelBruce Springsteen22„Be My Baby“The RonettesUSA1963PopPhil SpectorJeff Barry, Ellie Greenwich, Phil Spector23„In My Life“The BeatlesUK1965RockGeorge MartinJohn Lennon, Paul McCartney24„People Get Ready“The ImpressionsUSA1965Soul, Soft rockJohnny PateCurtis Mayfield25„God Only Knows“The Beach BoysUSA1966RockBrian WilsonBrian Wilson, Tony Asher
Další pořadí 26. A Day in the Life, The Beatles
27. Layla, Derek and the Dominos
28. (Sittin on) the Dock of the Bay, Otis Redding
29. Help!, The Beatles
30. I Walk the Line, Johnny Cash
31. Stairway To Heaven, Led Zeppelin
32. Sympathy for the Devil, The Rolling Stones
33. River Deep - Mountain High, Ike a Tina Turnerová
34. You've Lost That Lovin' Feelin, The Righteous Brothers
35. Light My Fire, The Doors
36. One, U2
37. No Woman, No Cry, Bob Marley a The Wailers
38. Gimme Shelter, The Rolling Stones
39. That'll Be the Day, Buddy Holly a The Crickets
40. Dancing in the Street, Martha and the Vandellas
41. The Weight, The Band
42. Waterloo Sunset, The Kinks
43. Tutti-Frutti, Little Richard
44. Georgia on My Mind, Ray Charles
45. Heartbreak Hotel, Elvis Presley
46. Heroes, David Bowie
47. Bridge Over Troubled Water, Simon and Garfunkel
48. All Along the Watchtower, Jimi Hendrix
49. Hotel California, Eagles
50. The Tracks of My Tears, Smokey Robinson and the Miracles
51. The Message, Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five
52. When Doves Cry, Prince
53. Anarchy in the U.K., Sex Pistols
54. When a Man Loves a Woman, Percy Sledge
55. Louie Louie, The Kingsmen
56. Long Tall Sally, Little Richard
57. Whiter Shade of Pale, Procol Harum
58. Billie Jean, Michael Jackson
59. The Times They Are A-Changin', Bob Dylan
60. Let's Stay Together, Al Green
61. Whole Lotta Shakin' Goin On, Jerry Lee Lewis
62. Bo Diddley, Bo Diddley
63. For What It's Worth, Buffalo Springfield
64. She Loves You, The Beatles
65. Sunshine of Your Love, Cream
66. Redemption Song, Bob Marley a The Wailers
67. Jailhouse Rock, Elvis Presley
68. Tangled Up in Blue, Bob Dylan
69. Crying, Roy Orbison
70. Walk On By, Dionne Warwicková
71. California Girls, The Beach Boys
72. Papa's Got a Brand New Bag, James Brown
73. Summertime Blues, Eddie Cochran
74. Superstition, Stevie Wonder
75. Whole Lotta Love, Led Zeppelin
76. Strawberry Fields Forever, The Beatles
77. Mystery Train, Elvis Presley
78. I Got You (I Feel Good), James Brown
79. Mr. Tambourine Man, The Byrds
80. I Heard It Through the Grapevine, Marvin Gaye
81. Blueberry Hill, Fats Domino
82. You Really Got Me, The Kinks
83. Norwegian Wood (This Bird Has Flown), The Beatles
84. Every Breath You Take, The Police
85. Crazy, Patsy Clineová
86. Thunder Road, Bruce Springsteen
87. Ring of Fire, Johnny Cash
88. My Girl, The Temptations
89. California Dreamin', The Mamas and The Papas
90. In the Still of the Nite, The Five Satins
91. Suspicious Minds, Elvis Presley
92. Blitzkrieg Bop, Ramones
93. I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For, U2
94. Good Golly, Miss Molly, Little Richard
95. Blue Suede Shoes, Carl Perkins
96. Great Balls of Fire, Jerry Lee Lewis
97. Roll Over Beethoven, Chuck Berry
98. Love and Happiness, Al Green
99. Fortunate Son, Creedence Clearwater Revival
100. You Can't Always Get What You Want, The Rolling Stones
101. Child (Slight Return), Jimi Hendrix
102. Be-Bop-A-Lula, Gene Vincent and His Blue Caps
103. Hot Stuff, Donna Summerová
104. Living for the City, Stevie Wonder
105. The Boxer, Simon and Garfunkel
106. Mr. Tambourine Man, Bob Dylan
107. Not Fade Away, Buddy Holly a The Crickets
108. Little Red Corvette, Prince
109. Brown Eyed Girl, Van Morrison
110. I've Been Loving You Too Long (to Stop Now), Otis Redding
111. I'm So Lonesome I Could Cry, Hank Williams
112. That's All Right, Elvis Presley
113. Up on the Roof, The Drifters
114. Da Doo Ron Ron (When He Walked Me Home), The Crystals
115. You Send Me, Sam Cooke
116. Honky Tonk Women, The Rolling Stones
117. Take Me to the River, Al Green
118. Shout (Parts 1 and 2)], The Isley Brothers
119. Go Your Own Way, Fleetwood Mac
120. I Want You Back, The Jackson 5
121. Stand By Me, Ben E. King
122. House of the Rising Sun, The Animals
123. It's a Man's Man's Man's World, James Brown
124. Jumpin' Jack Flash, The Rolling Stones
125. Will You Love Me Tomorrow, The Shirelles
126. Shake, Rattle & Roll, Big Joe Turner
127. Changes, David Bowie
128. Rock & Roll Music, Chuck Berry
129. Born to Be Wild, Steppenwolf
130. Maggie May, Rod Stewart
131. With or Without You, U2
132. Who Do You Love, Bo Diddley
133. Won't Get Fooled Again, The Who
134. In the Midnight Hour, Wilson Pickett
135. While My Guitar Gently Weeps, The Beatles
136. Your Song, Elton John
137. Eleanor Rigby, The Beatles
138. Family Affair, Sly and the Family Stone
139. I Saw Her Standing There, The Beatles
140. Kashmir, Led Zeppelin
141. All I Have to Do Is Dream, The Everly Brothers
142. Please, Please, Please, James Brown
143. Purple Rain, Prince
144. I Wanna Be Sedated, Ramones
145. Everyday People, Sly and the Family Stone
146. Rock Lobster, The B-52's
147. Lust for Life, Iggy Pop
148. Me and Bobby McGee, Janis Joplinová
149. Cathy's Clown, The Everly Brothers
150. Eight Miles High, The Byrds
151. Earth Angel, The Penguins
152. Foxey Lady, Jimi Hendrix
153. A Hard Day's Night, The Beatles
154. Rave On, Buddy Holly a The Crickets
155. Proud Mary, Creedence Clearwater Revival
156. The Sounds of Silence, Simon and Garfunkel
157. I Only Have Eyes for You, The Flamingos
158. (We're Gonna) Rock Around the Clock, Bill Haley and His Comets
159. I'm Waiting for the Man, The Velvet Underground
160. Bring the Noise, Public Enemy
161. I Can't Stop Loving You, Ray Charles
162. Nothing Compares 2 U, Sinead O'Connorová
163. Bohemian Rhapsody, Queen
164. Folsom Prison Blues, Johnny Cash
165. Fast Car, Tracy Chapmanová
166. Lose Yourself , Eminem
167. Let's Get It On, Marvin Gaye
168. Papa Was a Rollin' Stone, The Temptations
169. Losing My Religion, R.E.M.
170. Both Sides Now, Joni Mitchellová
171. Dancing Queen, Abba
172. Dream On, Aerosmith
173. God Save the Queen, Sex Pistols
174. Paint It Black, The Rolling Stones
175. I Fought the Law, Bobby Fuller Four
176. Don't Worry Baby, The Beach Boys
177. Free Fallin''', Tom Petty
178. September Gurls, Big Star
179. Love Will Tear Us Apart, Joy Division
180. Hey Ya!, Outkast
181. Green Onions, Booker T. & the M.G.'s
182. Save the Last Dance for Me, The Drifters
183. The Thrill Is Gone, B. B. King
184. Please Please Me, The Beatles
185. Desolation Row, Bob Dylan
186. I Never Loved a Man (The Way I Love You), Aretha Franklinová
187. Back in Black, AC/DC
188. Who'll Stop the Rain, Creedence Clearwater Revival
189. Stayin' Alive, Bee Gees
190. Knocking on Heaven's Door, Bob Dylan
191. Free Bird, Lynyrd Skynyrd
192. Wichita Lineman, Glen Campbell
193. There Goes My Baby, The Drifters
194. Peggy Sue, Buddy Holly
195. Maybe, The Chantels
196. Sweet Child O' Mine, Guns N' Roses
197. Don't Be Cruel, Elvis Presley
198. Hey Joe, Jimi Hendrix
199. Flash Light, Parliament
200. Loser, Beck
201. Bizarre Love Triangle, New Order
202. Come Together, The Beatles
203. Positively 4th Street, Bob Dylan
204. Try a Little Tenderness, Otis Redding
205. Lean On Me, Bill Withers
206. Reach Out, I'll Be There, Four Tops
207. Bye Bye Love, The Everly Brothers
208. Gloria, Them
209. In My Room, The Beach Boys
210. 96 Tears, ? and the Mysterians
211. Caroline, No, The Beach Boys
212. 1999, Prince
213. Your Cheatin' Heart, Hank Williams
214. Rockin' in the Free World, Neil Young
215. Sh-Boom, The Chords
216. Do You Believe in Magic, The Lovin' Spoonful
217. Jolene, Dolly Partonová
218. Boom Boom, John Lee Hooker
219. Spoonful, Howlin' Wolf
220. Walk Away Renee, The Left Banke
221. Walk on the Wild Side, Lou Reed
222. Oh, Pretty Woman, Roy Orbison
223. Dance to the Music, Sly and the Family Stone
224. Good Times, Chic
225. Hoochie Coochie Man, Muddy Waters
226. Moondance, Van Morrison
227. Fire and Rain, James Taylor
228. Should I Stay or Should I Go, The Clash
229. Mannish Boy, Muddy Waters
230. Just Like a Woman, Bob Dylan
231. Sexual Healing, Marvin Gaye
232. Only the Lonely, Roy Orbison
233. We Gotta Get Out of This Place, The Animals
234. I'll Feel a Whole Lot Better, The Byrds
235. I Got a Woman, Ray Charles