8 Iconic Tracks That Were B-Sides
When most of us bought a 45, we did so for the A-Side, but the B-Side could also hold some glorious treasures, too. (One could argue that certain B-Sides were…
When most of us bought a 45, we did so for the A-Side, but the B-Side could also hold some glorious treasures, too.
(One could argue that certain B-Sides were better than their A counterparts, but let's save that topic for another list.)
While 45s might be more of a niche item in the resurgence of vinyl, let's look back at these eight iconic tracks that were B-Sides.
Queen – “We Will Rock You”
Keystone/Getty Images8th September 1976: British rock group Queen at Les Ambassadeurs, where they were presented with silver, gold and platinum discs for sales in excess of one million of their hit single 'Bohemian Rhapsody'. The band are, from left to right, John Deacon, Freddie Mercury (Frederick Bulsara, 1946 - 1991), Roger Taylor and Brian May. (Photo by Keystone/Getty Images)
Beatles – “Revolution”
Keystone Features/Getty Images1968: Three Beatles; from left to right John Lennon (1940 - 1980), George Harrison (1943 - 2001) and Paul McCartney, record voices in a studio for their new cartoon film 'Yellow Submarine'. (Photo by Keystone Features/Getty Images)
Fleetwood Mac – “Silver Springs”
Dia Dipasupil/Getty ImagesNEW YORK, NY - JANUARY 26: (L-R) Honorees Stevie Nicks, John McVie, Christine McVie, Lindsey Buckingham and Mick Fleetwood of Fleetwood Mac seen onstage during MusiCares Person of the Year honoring Fleetwood Mac at Radio City Music Hall on January 26, 2018 in New York City. (Photo by Dia Dipasupil/Getty Images)
The Righteous Brothers – “Unchained Melody”
Frank Micelotta/Getty ImagesNEW YORK - MARCH 10: Musicians Bill Medley (R) and Bobby Hartfield of the Righteous Brothers perform at the 18th Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony at the Waldorf-Astoria hotel March 10, 2003 in New York City. They were inducted along with Elvis Costello and the Attractions, Mo Ostin, The Clash, AC/DC, and The Police. (Photo by Frank Micelotta/Getty Images)
Booker T & The MG’s - “Green Onions”
Kevork Djansezian/Getty ImagesLOS ANGELES, CA - FEBRUARY 10: Musician Booker T. Jones performs onstage during MusiCares Person of the Year honoring Tom Petty at the Los Angeles Convention Center on February 10, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)
Rolling Stones – “You Can’t Always Get What You Want”
J. Wilds/Keystone/Getty Images13th June 1969: 20-year-old Mick Taylor, former lead guitarist of the John Mayall rhythm and blues group replaces Brian Jones as the new member of the Rolling Stones. The group pose in Hyde Park, London - (from left to right) Charlie Watts, Mick Taylor, Mick Jagger, Keith Richards and Bill Wyman. (Photo by J. Wilds/Keystone/Getty Images)
The Beach Boys – “God Only Knows”
Fox Photos/Getty Images17th November 1964: American pop group The Beach Boys in 1964. From left to right, Mike Love, Al Jardine, Brian Wilson, Dennis Wilson (1944 - 1983) and Carl Wilson (1946 - 1998). (Photo by Fox Photos/Getty Images)
David Bowie – “Suffragette City”
Express/Express/Getty Images3rd July 1973: David Bowie performs his final concert as Ziggy Stardust at the Hammersmith Odeon, London. The concert later became known as the Retirement Gig. (Photo by Express/Express/Getty Images)
