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Catchy songs: why some tunes just stick

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It is every music producer's dream to create a real catchy tune. But why do some songs stick in our memory and others don't? An Australian researcher has explored the phenomenon.


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By Barbara Barkhausen

Presented by Julia Grewe

Source: SBS



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It is every music producer's dream to create a real catchy tune. But why do some songs stick in our memory and others don't? An Australian researcher has explored the phenomenon.



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