Earworms

From: KSLU
Series: Rock School
Length: 59:01

This episode features songs that get stuck in your head all too easily. Read the full description.

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Playing: Earworms
From: KSLU

Rs_logo_small Find out which songs have a higher statistical likelyhood of getting stuck in your head. Everything is covered from those songs you love to those songs you love to hate. The show also includes research on how earworms work.

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Piece Description

Find out which songs have a higher statistical likelyhood of getting stuck in your head. Everything is covered from those songs you love to those songs you love to hate. The show also includes research on how earworms work.

Timing and Cues

Note: Features 1 minute music bed during both breaks.

Floating Break OQ: "Back in a minute - Rock School."

Musical Works

Title	Artist	Album	Label	Year	Length
My Sharona	The Knack	Get the Knack.	Capitol Records	1979	04:55
The Final Countdown	Europe	The Final Countdown.	Epic Records	1986	05:11
Lady Marmalade	Labelle	Nightbirds.	Epic Records	1974	03:56
We Will Rock You	Queen	News of the World.	Elektra Records	1977	02:02
I'm Gonna Be (500 Miles)	The Proclaimers	Sunshine on Leith.	Chrysalis Records	1988	03:39
Chuck E.'s in Love	Rickie Lee Jones	Rickie Lee Jones.	Warner Bros. Records	1979	03:29
Brand New Key	Melanie	Gather Me.	Neighborhood Records	1971	02:26
Hey Jude	The Beatles	Hey Jude (Single).	Apple	1968	04:36