Artificial Intelligence Lacks Dance Ability, Yet Declares Most Popular Tunes Ever Created

In the realm of music, there are certain tunes that never fail to get the crowd moving, no matter the decade. DJs across the globe have witnessed this phenomenon firsthand, and recent studies have attempted to uncover the secrets behind these catchy songs.

DJ Sloan Lee, a veteran in the industry with over a decade under his belt, consistently hears requests for Outkast's "Hey Ya" and Uptown Funk, despite the latter phasing out. He's also seen a surge in popularity for "Pink Pony Club" by Chappell Roan and Bad Bunny's Titi Me Preguntó in recent years. ABBA's "Dancing Queen" and Taylor Swift's "Shake It Off" are also among his list of catchy songs.

DJ Mark Pomeroy, another seasoned DJ, finds himself playing Livin' on a Prayer by Bon Jovi and the legendary line dance Macarena, by Los Del Rio, at his events. Kool & the Gang's "Celebration" and Van Morrison's "Brown-Eyed Girl" are also on his list.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has also ventured into the realm of music, and ChatGPT, an AI chatbot, was asked what makes a song catchy. It responded that catchiness in music is a blend of science, psychology, and cultural context. A 'catchy' song, according to ChatGPT, is one that easily sticks in your head and makes you want to sing, hum, or move along.

In line with this, ChatGPT and another AI, Gemini, agreed on a few catchy songs, including the Spice Girls' "Wannabe" and Pharrell Williams' Happy. However, they differed significantly on other selections, with Gemini aligning more closely with a 2014 study by the Museum of Science and Industry in Manchester, England.

The study, conducted by researchers including Matthew E. Sachs and colleagues, identified the top 10 catchiest songs of all time. Lou Bega's "Mambo No. 5" came in second, while Survivor's "Eye of the Tiger" took third place. The average overall time it took to recognize a clip was a mere 5 seconds.

Microsoft's Copilot AI also weighed in on the catchiest songs, including Ed Sheeran's "Shape of You", Carly Rae Jepsen's "Call Me Maybe", Adele's "Rolling in the Deep", The Killers' "Mr. Brightside", and Backstreet Boys' "I Want It That Way".

Neil Diamond's "Sweet Caroline" and Whitney Houston's "I Wanna Dance with Somebody" are on DJ Sloan Lee's list of consistently requested catchy songs. Fleetwood Mac's "Dreams" had a comeback a few years ago due to TikTok popularity.

In conclusion, the catchiest songs of all time seem to be a blend of timeless classics and modern hits, each with a unique melody, rhythm, and cultural significance that keeps them stuck in our heads. Whether it's the simple yet catchy hook of "Hey Ya" or the iconic chorus of "Dancing Queen", these songs continue to captivate audiences and keep the dance floor packed.

Artificial Intelligence Lacks Dance Ability, Yet Declares Most Popular Tunes Ever Created