What is the one song that always makes you sing along?
Gordon Graham has a very interesting choice for his
favourite anthem to sing along to...
Music is powerful and can evoke all kinds of emotions.
From sadness to joy, it also helps us remember things.
How often have you listened to a song and it reminded you of a particular time, good or bad or even triggers the memory of someone special?
Interestingly, researchers have found that over the decades songs have become darker and more negative.
A study conducted by Lawrence Technological University of popular music lyrics from the 1950s to 2016 found that there is a clear and statistically significant change in sentiments expressed through the lyrics of popular music, generally towards a more negative tone.
While joy, confidence, and openness were once the main expressions in pop songs, scientists say lyrics now run toward darker expressions of anger, disgust, fear, and sadness.
We all have that one anthem that helps us get up and go or that makes you want to blast the radio as soon as it comes on.
What is your ultimate sing-along song and what memories does it bring back?