12 Of The Shortest Rock Songs To Celebrate The Shortest Day Of The Year

By Dave Basner

December 21, 2018

It's the winter solstice, also known as the shortest day of the year. To mark the occasion, we've compiled a list of 12 of the shortest rock songs.

12. Heart - "Dreamboat Annie" - 2:01:

11. David Bowie - "Breaking Glass" - 1:51:

10. The Kinks - "Gotta Get The First Plane Home" - 1:49:

9. Rolling Stones - "Not Fade Away" - 1:48:

8. Janis Joplin - "Mercedes Benz" - 1:47:

7. Journey - "Good Morning Girl" - 1:44: 

6. Cheap Trick - "Hello There" - 1:40:

5. The Who - "Tommy, Can You Hear Me?" - 1:36:

4. Jethro Tull - "Cheap Day Returns" - 1:23:

3. Queen - "Lazing On A Sunday Afternoon" - 1:07:

2. Pink Floyd - "Stop" - :30:

1. The Beatles - "Her Majesty" - :27:

However you plan to celebrate the winter solstice, here's hoping it's great for you. 

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