One of the most glorious things about the internet is that it has made it easier than ever to get your hands on a not-so-popular B-side from the pre-streaming era of rock music. When it comes to these six best B-sides in rock history, we’re surprised they didn’t get a front-and-center release; they’re just that good.
1. “Silver Springs” by Fleetwood Mac
Ah, the B-side that never should have been a B-side. “Silver Springs” by Fleetwood Mac is one of the biggest and best-aging songs by the folk-rock band. It’s still crazy to think that this song was just used as a B-side to “Go Your Own Way”, rather than the Rumours album. Years later, Stevie Nicks’ iconic song eventually nabbed a Grammy after the band performed it at a reunion concert. And we all remember that reunion concert.
2. “Hey, Hey, What Can I Do” by Led Zeppelin
This stellar B-side supported the A-side track …