Band http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Golden_Earring
Song http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JeRa3RtBiIU
Why: This is my favorite song hands down the beat and energy is just awesome I've loved it since I heard it when I was a teenager in the late 70's. great classic rock song.
After listening to what everyone else posted they are all pretty good in their own way as well.