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 and the author of The Thespian’s Bucket List. She is also 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.
