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An epic song has a duration longer than the conventional pop recording. While most chart hits run for around 3-4 minutes, some classics far exceed this time. Most feature changes in mood and even genres within the track.

As a general rule, this list focuses on tracks with a duration time of 6+ minutes, with some notable exceptions. Many of these 100 epic songs have become revered timeless recordings:

 

40 FREEBIRD Lynyrd Skynyrd 9:07

39 NOTHING ELSE MATTERS Metallica 6:28

38 HEY JUDE The Beatles 7:11

37 ROCK AND ROLL DREAMS COME THROUGH Jim Steinman 6:27

36 I AM LOVE The Jackson 5 7:27

35 JUNGLELAND Bruce Springsteen 9:36

34 PRIVATE DANCER Tina Turner 7:14

33 THE EVE OF WAR

           Jeff Wayne ftg. Richard Burton & Justin Hayward 9:07

32 SOMEONE SAVED MY LIFE TONIGHT Elton John 6:46

31 KASHMIR Led Zeppelin 8:37

 

30 VENUS AND MARS / ROCK SHOW Wings 6:51

29 TUBULAR BELLS Mike Oldfield 26:01

28 THE LAST RESORT Eagles 7:25

27 YOU CAN’T ALWAYS GET WHAT YOU WANT

          The Rolling Stones 7:29

26 LIGHT MY FIRE The Doors 7:10

25 SUITE: JUDY BLUE EYES Crosby, Stills & Nash 7:24

24 I’D DO ANYTHING FOR LOVE (BUT I WON’T DO THAT)

          Meat Loaf 12:01

23 TONIGHT Elton John 7:52

22 GOODNIGHT SAIGON Billy Joel 7:03

21 INNUENDO Queen 6:33