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Monday, April 23, 2007 12:00 AM

Rolling Stone hits the big 4-0

The list-loving music magazine picks the 40 songs "that changed the world" as part of its 40th-birthday celebration.

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  • Monday, April 23, 2007 03:32 PM

    three important songs that were missed

    woodie guthrie

    this land is your land

    he was very important in influencing 60s folk music.

    the doors

    light my fire

    one of the most important american bands.

    joy division

    love will tear us apart

    seminal britpop standard

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