Science defines catchy songs????

A Dr Rupert Till, of Huddersfield University, has now written a formula to establish the 10 catchiest songs of all time. In his defense, he does play for a electronica collective, called, Chillage People. (I kid you not.)


Now, the catchiness Quotient, is based on many things- like distance in semi times between the highest and lowest notes in the chorus, number of chords, promotional spend by the record company and number of steps in a dance routine. All very scientific.

I will not even comment further, as to do so will dilute this wonderful scientific thing Rupert has going here.

And here they are...Rupert's results of his wonderful scientific formula....:

1. ‘The Ketchup Song’ – Las Ketchup
2. ‘Macarena’ – Los Del Rio
3. ‘Y Viva Espana’ – Sylvia
4. ‘Holiday’ – Madonna
5. ‘Agadoo’ – Black Lace
6. ‘Boys (Summertime Love)’ – Sabrina
7. ‘The Birdie Song’ – The Tweets
8. ‘Saturday Night’ – Whigfield
9. ‘Paloma Blanca’ – George Baker / ‘Una Paloma Blanca’ – Jonathan King
10. ‘Summer Holiday’ – Cliff Richard