The 26 best with drum beats songs

Updated at: 20/10/2024

The power of a great drum beat is undeniable. It can set the pace, drive the energy, and even define the soul of a song. From the iconic, anthemic energy of a certain Seattle band to the intricate rhythms of a legendary British rock group, some of the most unforgettable melodies are built upon a foundation of powerful drumming. Whether it's the driving force behind a classic pop tune or the driving pulse of a dance floor anthem, a truly exceptional drum beat can transcend generations and remain etched in our musical memories. In this list, we'll explore some of the most iconic examples of drum beats that have shaped the sound of music, celebrating the art of rhythm and its ability to move us all.

  • Smells Like Teen Spirit
    1

    Smells Like Teen Spirit

    Nirvana

    1991

    Nevermind (Remastered)

  • Bohemian Rhapsody
    2

    Bohemian Rhapsody

    Queen

    1975

    A Night At The Opera (Deluxe Remastered Version)

  • Billie Jean
    3

    Billie Jean

    Michael Jackson

    1982

    Thriller

  • Dancing Queen
    4

    Dancing Queen

    ABBA

    1976

    Arrival

  • Stayin' Alive
    5

    Stayin' Alive

    Bee Gees

    1978

  • Another One Bites The Dust
    6

    Another One Bites The Dust

    Queen

    1980

    The Game (Deluxe Remastered Version)

  • We Will Rock You
    7

    We Will Rock You

    Queen

    1977

    News Of The World (2011 Remaster)

  • One
    8

    One

    Metallica

    1988

    ...And Justice for All (Remastered Deluxe Box Set)

  • In The Air Tonight
    9

    In The Air Tonight

    Phil Collins

    1981

    Face Value (Deluxe Editon)

  • Superstition
    10

    Superstition

    Stevie Wonder

    1972

    Talking Book

  • Rosanna
    11

    Rosanna

    TOTO

    1982

  • Come Together
    12

    Come Together

    The Beatles

    1969

    Abbey Road (Remastered)

  • Walk This Way
    13

    Walk This Way

    Aerosmith,Run–D.M.C.

    1986

    Communards

  • Take Five
    14

    Take Five

    Dave Brubeck Quartet

    1959

  • Tom Sawyer
    15

    Tom Sawyer

    Rush

    1981

    Moving Pictures (2011 Remaster)

  • We're Not Gonna Take It
    16

    We're Not Gonna Take It

    Twisted Sister

    1984

    Stay Hungry

  • Sing, Sing, Sing
    17

    Sing, Sing, Sing

    Benny Goodman

    1937

    The Essential Benny Goodman

  • Crazy Train
    18

    Crazy Train

    Ozzy Osbourne

    1980

    Blizzard Of Ozz (40th Anniversary Expanded Edition)

  • Hot for Teacher
    19

    Hot for Teacher

    Van Halen

    1984

    1984 (Remastered)

  • When the Levee Breaks
    20

    When the Levee Breaks

    Led Zeppelin

    1971

    Led Zeppelin IV (Deluxe Edition)

  • 50 Ways to Leave Your Lover
    21

    50 Ways to Leave Your Lover

    Paul Simon

    1976

    Still Crazy After All These Years

  • My Generation
    22

    My Generation

    The Who

    1965

    My Generation (Stereo Version)

  • Fool in the Rain
    23

    Fool in the Rain

    Led Zeppelin

    1979

    In Through the out Door (Remaster)

  • Wipe Out
    24

    Wipe Out

    The Surfaris

    1963

    The Young Rascals

  • Singin' in the Rain
    25

    Singin' in the Rain

    Gene Kelly

    1952

  • Cissy Strut
    26

    Cissy Strut

    The Meters

    1969

    Funkify Your Life: The Meters Anthology