3 Classic Rock Songs From the 1970s With Bridges We Adore

When it comes to classic rock music, it’s not all about the verses and the choruses. No, there is another element that songwriters include in the tracks that often helps the compositions to reach new heights. What is that third element? The bridge, of course.

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Here below, we wanted to highlight three songs that boast beautiful bridges. Just when the chorus and the verses are getting a bit repetitive, here come the bridges to save the day and bring a little change to the track. Indeed, these are three classic rock songs from the 1970s with bridges we adore.

“Comfortably Numb” by Pink Floyd from ‘The Wall’ (1979)

The British-born rock band Pink Floyd knew how to compose a song. Their tracks are intricate, intimate, involved, and impressive. That’s especially true when it comes to their 1979 LP, The Wall. The album includes the iconic track “Comfortably Numb”, which includes a bridge around the 4:45-mark. It builds and rises with expertly played lead guitar. We are flying in a universe of music before the lyrics kick back in. It’s a form of bliss, to be sure.

“Changes” by David Bowie from ‘Hunky Dory’ (1972)

Changes—not only is it a subject that David Bowie knows a lot about, but it’s the subject of a song that helped cement the rock artist as both a fashion and music icon. The song itself goes through a bit of a change when the bridge hits at the 2:30 mark. At that point, Bowie switches the vibe and feel of the song, which had already nestled in our hearts. The result is a well-structured hit that will last through the ages.

“Born To Run” by Bruce Springsteen from ‘Born To Run’ (1975)

Bruce Springsteen knows how to infuse energy into your veins. He does it with his guitar, his lyrics, and his passion. Few could do it better throughout the 1970s. And his song “Born To Run” exemplifies that superpower. It also exemplifies a great bridge, which kicks in at around the 2:30 mark after the saxophone solo. The part of the track takes you to another place within the song just before Springsteen comes back in with even more verve and effort.

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