What Makes A Pop Song Popular?

Soundcheck | May 3, 2010

Are hit songs predictable? Today on Soundcheck, we look at the popularity of pop song and whether science can tell us what will be at the top of the charts. Also, German chanteuse Ute Lemper performs music by everyone from Marlene Dietrich to Tom Waits. Today on Soundcheck, she'll discuss the range of her career, and perform live in the studio.

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