October 3, 2011, Musicologist Dr Alisun Pawley did a study to find out what exactly makes a song memorable. She decided to create a list of the top ten catchiest songs of all time. While conducting research Dr. Pawley found that there are four elements into making a song catchy. Long and detailed musical phrases, multiple pitch changes in a song’s hook, male vocalists, and higher male voices making a noticeable vocal effort. Y.M.C.A. by the Village People, Sum 41’s Fat Lip, and Europe’s The Final Countdown were included on this list.
Queens We are the Champions is scientifically proven to be the catchiest song ever
October 3, 2018
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Robyn Epstein, Co-Editor in Chief
Robyn Epstein is a senior at Colonia High School. She has one older brother who is twenty one and his name is Craig. They both enjoy going to the movies together and playing sports such as baseball and football. Epstein has one dog name Bosco who is an American bulldog mix. They enjoy going for walks together and playing in the backyard. In her free time, she likes to hang out with her friends, listen to music, watch T.V. and her favorite is to sleep. At Colonia High School, Epstein is on the bowling team and in color guard for marching band. Her favorite school subject is history because she loves learning about the presidents and what they did. When Epstein graduates High School her plans are to go to college, graduate and either become a broadcast journalist or a therapist. She also would like to travel the world and visit her dream location of Paris, France. Epstein super excited about being co editor-in-chief this year and can’t wait to see what the future holds.