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What makes a song popular?

Jan 30, 2024
23:05
Snipd AI
Explore the journey of 'Rock Around the Clock' from struggles to success, the influence of the movie 'Blackboard Jungle', and the role of exposure in making songs popular and shaping our perception of popularity.
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Quick takeaways

  • Exposure to influential figures can lead to increased popularity of songs, as demonstrated by the success of 'Royals' and 'Call Me Maybe'.
  • Popularity rankings and exposure significantly shape our tastes and preferences when it comes to music.

Deep dives

The unexpected journey of 'Rock Around the Clock'

Rock Around the Clock by Bill Haley and his comments was initially released to little fanfare and failed to gain popularity despite efforts by the producers to promote it. However, a year later, the song was featured in the movie 'Blackboard Jungle' and captured the attention of a generation of teenagers, catapulting it to the top of charts and cementing its status as a classic.

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