Top Ten Devotional Rock Songs
Songs about one’s faith make up a powerful and often emotional sub genre of rock and roll subject matter. Whether they are revamped gospel hymns or original odes to their Maker, there is a long history of rock bands singing about God. But belief in a higher power is not a prerequisite to enjoying these tunes; they hold up on their own as just great songs.
The Velvet Underground – “Jesus”
Neutral Milk Hotel – “The King of Carrot Flowers, Pts. 2 & 3”
George Harrison – “My Sweet Lord”
The Rolling Stones – “I Just Want To See His Face”
The Dandy Warhols – “Hard On For Jesus”
Queen – “Jesus”
Spacemen 3 – “Hey Man”
Led Zeppelin – “In My Time Of Dying”
The Black Crowes – “God’s Got It”
The Byrds – “Jesus Is Just Alright”
