# 3 Classic Rock Songs From 1972 We Hear All the Time in Shopping Malls and Grocery Stores

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/3-classic-rock-songs-from-1972-we-hear-all-the-time-in-shopping-malls-and-grocery-stores/
- Published: 2026-10-31T15:30:00+00:00
- Updated: 2026-10-31T17:36:28+00:00
- Original publisher: American Songwriter
- Original article: https://americansongwriter.com/3-classic-rock-songs-from-1972-we-hear-all-the-time-in-shopping-malls-and-grocery-stores/
- Topics: Art, Culture, Entertainment, Music, Research, Science

## Key points

- Three 1972 rock songs are highlighted as common shop music.
- Alice Cooper’s “School’s Out” evokes the last day of school.
- Neil Young and David Bowie round out the selection.

## Summary

The article highlights three classic rock songs released in 1972 that it says remain familiar fixtures in shopping malls and grocery stores. It presents their lasting appeal as a mix of memorable songwriting and music that can lift or suit the mood of everyday shopping.

The songs are Alice Cooper’s “School’s Out”, Neil Young’s “Heart of Gold” and David Bowie’s “Ziggy Stardust”. The article links Cooper’s song to the shared excitement of the last day of school, describes Young’s acoustic track as relaxed and uplifting, and points to the enduring popularity of Bowie’s music and Ziggy Stardust character.

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