During the weekend before the turn of the century, a local rock station played down what they considered the top 500 rock songs of all time. I remember listening intently as they got closer and closer to number 1.

And what was the best rock and roll song of all time, according to whomever came up with that list? "Money For Nothin'", by Dire Straits.

Personally, while that is a great song (and maybe one of the best released during the MTV-era), I don't think it's even the greatest rock song by that BAND. That honor goes to "Sultans of Swing".

I've read every post in all 5 pages of this thread, and I've got to say that I dig every tune that you cats have taken the time to post. And I can't even begin to decide what my all time favorite is. But, I can say this: It definitely would be pre-GenX/Y, and probably pre-1990.

And Stairway to Heaven would have to be way near the top.