Best Pot Songs of All Time

Marijuana has inspired many music artists to write original songs. The herb has got appreciation from many famous rock stars like Bob Dylan, Tom Petty, Elvis, Aerosmith and others. They describe it to be an aural enhancer and mood elevator which is an integral part of their creative process. So, smoking cannabis is associated with the lifestyle of many musicians. Many of the songs that were made after lighting up a joint or bong turned to be hit.

Here are some of the weed-inspired songs in the music history

Reefer Head Woman
Aerosmith band mates were indulged in some hard drugs other than the weed. This was certainly a case when the band was recording their album Night in the Ruts in 1979. The members of Aerosmith are pictured high most of the times when they were touring around the world.

Don’t Step On the Grass
Steppenwolf definitely knew about the euphoric effect of weed. The song title ‘Don’t Step on the Grass’ is an expression of his love towards marijuana and its sedatatory effect. This song is very groovy and unveils the pot.

Going to California
Led Zeppelin in their songs gave mild references about pot as their songs mostly involve Viking quality. Going to California has melodies that waver drastically over paranoia and bliss. The song is about the ruthless woman who smoked and drank alcohol.

You Don’t Know How it Feels
70s and 80s were the periods when there were a lot of developments. Tom Petty says ” You don’t know how it feels to be me” He is enjoying the joint and shares the experience with the listeners. And in the chorus, he adds ” let’s roll another joint, turn the radio loud and be alone and proud” which shows the love for weed and its soothing effect when listening to music.

The Joker
This is a pot song that went up on the top of the charts many times in different countries. The song covers the subjects of war, love, anger and marijuana. The best thing about this song is that it is linguistic as well as national. Steve Miller knows the way to giggle with the listeners after smoking weed.

Sweet Leaf
Black Sabbath was the pioneers of heavy metal. This song sweet leaf has references to ganja and the band mates declare their love for pot. Sweet Leaf is from Master of Reality album which is the backbone of stoner rock.