Back on October 3, 2011, a musicologist named Dr. Alison Pawley from The University of London came up with the 10 Catchiest Songs of All-Time.
They were based on four key elements: long and detailed musical phrases, multiple pitch changes in a song’s ‘hook’, male vocalists, and higher male voices making a noticeable vocal effort.
Here are the Top 10:
1. “We Are the Champions,” by Queen, a staple at about every sports tournament.
2. “Y.M.C.A.,” by The Village People. Did you know that stands for Young Men’s’ Christian Association?
3. “Fat Lip,” by Sum 41. If you have ever seen American Pie 2, then you know this track.
4. “The Final Countdown,” by Europe. Having went to number one on music charts in 13 countries back in the 1980’s, this song was inspired by David Bowie’s Space Oddity.
5. “Monster,” by The Automatic
6. “Ruby,” by The Kaiser Chiefs. Yes, you heard this song in the many Ruby Tuesday restaurants commercials to represent their brand.
7. “I’m Always Here,” by Jimi Jamison (Theme song to Baywatch)
8. “Brown Eyed Girl,” by Van Morrison
9. “Teenage Dirtbag,” by Wheatus (Dawson’s Creek soundtrack)
10. “Livin’ on a Prayer,” by Bon Jovi
