Music is magnetically magical with an occasional distortion that immortalizes some songs and melodies (no matter how bad they are) into the deepest, darkest corners of the human mind. These ten songs are so infectious that once listened to the song or melody will drive you nuts when they get stuck in your head.
There are millions of songs and billions of words woven together to create a mood, express a message, fall in love to and there are some songs that simply will continue to play in your head long after the music has stopped. That is what this article is all about, the ten songs that will drive you nuts as the song or melody replays over and over again in your head.
This list of songs illustrates not only the best music ever recorded, but also the best songs that will drive you crazy. These songs have repetitive lyrics, jazzy tunes or a memorable melody that will have you humming, whistling or singing the song back in your head the entire day.
In 1961, The Tokens recorded a new version of “The Lion Sleeps Tonight” inspired by the original song “Mbube” an African song hit for “The Evening Birds” lead by the song's writer Solomon Linda, in 1939, which went on to conquer South African audiences selling 100,000 copies upon its first release. The combination of its lyrics and melody this song will linger in your head for days, until you just want to strangle the life out of that lion and mount its head over the fireplace mantle.
“Bicycle, Bicycle, I want to ride my bicycle, I want to ride my bike” is just a bit of what makes this song so infectious. The lyrics and the musical arrangement are so addicting that you will want to sing this song for hours.
”We Will Rock You” by Queen is one of those rare songs that not only will have the audience wanting to sing along, but also pounding the tables and walls as feet are stomping and leave the entire house rockin'. Very cool song and one not to be soon forgotten.
Recorded in 1964 by the British singer Petula Clark that wounded up selling 3 million copies in the United States and even more copies around the world. “Downtown” demonstrates the effectiveness of stringing together a memorable melody with catchy lyrics to introduce a song that will be remembered and repeated in your head the whole live long day.
”Don't Worry Be Happy “ Bobby McFerrin performed this catchy Reggae melody in the year that I graduated 1988. The fun lyrics will rattle in your head and put a smile on your face, but it will still eventually drive you crazy after about an hour or so.
”We don't need no education. We don't need no thought control. No dark sarcasm in the classroom. Teachers leave them kids alone. Hey! Teachers! Leave them kids alone!” Great song all around, but it is hard to forget, so be prepared.
Bohemian Rhapsody is just but one of the best songs ever recorded by Queen and one of the longest songs too coming in at 5 minutes and 56 seconds. The lyrics and melody of the song will take its audience on a rollercoaster ride of emotions and one thing to sure you will be singing alone if you can keep up with the lyrics.
Journey released the beautiful and calming song “Lights” on May 01, 1978. Ever since the songs release millions of music fans the world over has been humming this melody as it just sticks in your head like glue.
In 1969, when the United States were in a race to land a man on the moon, David Bowie recorded “Space Oddity” which became an incredibly successful song. This song has all of the right elements to make it easy to remember from the lyrics, melody and of course, the artist who is best known for performing it.
”We are the champions. We are the champions. We are the champions of the world.” Queen performs another fantastic song and Freddie Mercury's vocals are perfect.
What are your favorite most addicting songs ever recorded?
Can't Get You Out of My Head - Kylie Minogue
Barbie Girl - Aqua
...and probably anything by Abba! :-)
Oh dear, I seem to have somewhat betrayed my Eurotrash roots!