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The Epic Track: “Stairway to Heaven”
A moment of mysterious inspiration triggered the creation of one of rock's most enduring songs. A changing radio scene cemented its place.
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A moment of mysterious inspiration triggered the creation of one of rock's most enduring songs. A changing radio scene cemented its place.

The combination of Jim Steinman's song with the unique vocals of Bonnie Tyler created an epic track for the 80s. We dig in.

From the haunting opening notes to the searing dual guitar solo at the end, "Hotel California" holds up as a mysterious, epic track.

With it's haunting lyrics (and yes, all that cowbell) "Don't Fear The Reaper" has made our list of Epic Tracks.

Drugs? Greedy music executives? The inspiration for 'The Low Spark of High Heeled Boys" remains a mystery. We dig into this Epic Track.