Right-wing US magazine National Review says the unlikely choices all convey a conservative sentiment such as scepticism of government or support for traditional values.
The Who's Won't Get Fooled Again, "an oath that swears off naive idealism once and for all", tops the chart with its lyrical conclusion that nothing really changes.
Writer John Miller said it could be the theme song of disillusioned revolutionaries.
He compiled the list of 50 songs after asking readers to nominate their favourites last year.
At number two and perhaps less surprising is Taxman by The Beatles, while the Stones' Sympathy for the Devil is in third place.
Gloria by U2 comes in sixth, because being about faith and having a chorus in Latin makes it "beautifully reactionary".
Revolution by The Beatles comes next, followed by the Pistols' Bodies for its apparent anti-abortion sensibilities.
Even Bob Dylan features, earning 12th place for Neighbourhood
Bully.
Rock the Casbah by The Clash and David Bowie's Heroes are also in the top 50, together with tracks by The Cranberries and The Proclaimers.