Music video by Scorpions performing Rock You Like A Hurricane. (C) 1984 The Island Def Jam Music Group "Rock You Like a Hurricane" by German rock band Scorpions reached number 25 in the USA Billboard Hot 100, contributing greatly to the success of album Love at First Sting . The song was written by Rudolf Schenker, Klaus Meine, and Herman Rarebell. On November 15, 2010, it was named by Gibson guitar-maker as the number 4 best riff of the '80s -- joining the following in the top ten ... 10. Rush, “Limelight” 9. Guns N’ Roses, “Sweet Child o’ Mine” 8. The Clash, “Should I Stay or Should I Go” 7. Michael Jackson (featuring Steve Lukather), “Beat It” 6. Judas Priest, “Breaking the Law” 5. Def Leppard, “Photograph” 4. Scorpions, “Rock You Like a Hurricane” 3. Ozzy Osbourne (featuring Randy Rhoads), “Crazy Train” 2. The Rolling Stones, “Start Me Up” 1. AC/DC, “Back in Black”