Audition-Friendly Rock Songs for Baritones
Last Updated: May 6, 2025
This list includes a curated selection of non-musical theatre rock songs for baritones, organized by decade. Songs are drawn from a range of rock repertoire. Additional song lists are available on the non-musical theatre repertoire page.
1960s Rock Songs for Baritones
“Because” – The Dave Clark Five
“Space Oddity” – David Bowie
“The Sound of Silence” – Simon & Garfunkel
“You’re the Devil in Disguise” – Elvis
1970s Rock Songs for Baritones
“Brandy (You’re a Fine Girl)” – Looking Glass
“Mona Lisas and Mad Hatters” – Elton John
“Piano Man” – Billy Joel
“Rock & Roll” – The Velvet Underground
1980s Rock Songs for Baritones
“Lovesong” – The Cure
“Rebel Yell” – Billy Idol
“Rubber Ring” – The Smiths
“That Joke Isn’t Funny Anymore” – The Smiths
1990s Rock Songs for Baritones
“Blank Page” – The Smashing Pumpkins
“Colorblind” – Counting Crows
“Explorers” – Muse
“Immortality” – Pearl Jam
Contemporary Rock Songs for Baritones
“Holiday in Spain” – Counting Crows
“Clocks” – Coldplay
“Under the Westway” – Blur
“Where Are We Now?” – David Bowie
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Author: Stacy Karyn
Stacy Karyn is the founder of Theatre Trip, the author of The Thespian’s Bucket List➝, and the creator of The Cast Album List➝. Her background includes a BA in Theatre, a TESOL Drama certificate, and professional experience in Broadway and Off-Broadway theaters.
