22: Why Can't I Stop Singing? (Top Ten Catchiest Songs)
The topic of catchy songs is one of my favorites and something that has been discussed with family and friends for as long as I can remember. This list could have been gigantic but I decided to keep things mainstream and limit artists to one song. My main criteria should be obvious: how memorable a song is and how likely it is to get "stuck" in my head. I gave bonus points to songs that I like singing and songs that have stood the test of time. I included some newer songs in the Honorable Mentions list at the end. I would love to hear your suggestions or comments, here or on FB :) 10. Journey - Any Way You Want It (1980) Having a guitarist/songwriter as talented as Neil Schon guaranteed Journey's success. His driving, mathematically perfect melodies soar across the band's entire catalog. What makes the band one of a kind and true gods of pop rock are Steve Perry's vocals. His performance here, across a layered and varied vocal delivery, is flawless. I think of