Ello Sailor wrote:Jorge raises a good point about simplicity and repetition. A hook that stands alone in a vacuum.
But I still think that ABBA has the best hooks when you introduce context and resolution. Boney M is also a dark horse in this race. Don't you dare @ me.
river of babylon is simply amazing all around
macarena is easily top 3
Re: What is the Catchiest Hook of All Time?
Posted: Mon June 16, 2025 3:14 pm
by LoathedVermin72
i regret to inform you that it might be who let the dogs out
Re: What is the Catchiest Hook of All Time?
Posted: Mon June 16, 2025 3:18 pm
by warehouse
after thinking about it, i think it has to be a michael jackson song. i'll go with 'the way you make me feel'
Re: What is the Catchiest Hook of All Time?
Posted: Mon June 16, 2025 3:47 pm
by Peeps
i might also be pressed to say Ice Ice Baby despite it being a rip off
i feel like more people know the riff from it than under pressure
Re: What is the Catchiest Hook of All Time?
Posted: Mon June 16, 2025 3:59 pm
by Jorge
LoathedVermin72 wrote:i regret to inform you that it might be who let the dogs out
All literally one note, so it for sure fits the simplicity criteria
Re: What is the Catchiest Hook of All Time?
Posted: Mon June 16, 2025 4:17 pm
by Farmer John
Jorge wrote:
LoathedVermin72 wrote:i regret to inform you that it might be who let the dogs out
All literally one note, so it for sure fits the simplicity criteria
But is it enjoyable to listen to? (Also yes)
Re: What is the Catchiest Hook of All Time?
Posted: Mon June 16, 2025 4:43 pm
by Buby
Walk like an Egyptian is pretty much made out of hooks.
Re: What is the Catchiest Hook of All Time?
Posted: Mon June 16, 2025 5:17 pm
by Ello Sailor
LoathedVermin72 wrote:i regret to inform you that it might be who let the dogs out
Uppercut yourself immediately.
Re: What is the Catchiest Hook of All Time?
Posted: Mon June 16, 2025 5:18 pm
by Ello Sailor
Peeps wrote:i might also be pressed to say Ice Ice Baby despite it being a rip off
Wtf
Re: What is the Catchiest Hook of All Time?
Posted: Mon June 16, 2025 5:20 pm
by Ello Sailor
Nah, this is unacceptable.
Re: What is the Catchiest Hook of All Time?
Posted: Mon June 16, 2025 6:27 pm
by Peeps
i didnt say i personally think that, i just think there is a majority out there that know ice ice baby too cold more than know Mmm num ba de
Dum bum ba be Doo buh dum ba beh beh
Re: What is the Catchiest Hook of All Time?
Posted: Mon June 16, 2025 8:19 pm
by VinylGuy
Probably an early Beatles song
Re: What is the Catchiest Hook of All Time?
Posted: Mon June 16, 2025 9:29 pm
by Jorge
Re: What is the Catchiest Hook of All Time?
Posted: Mon June 16, 2025 9:32 pm
by Chris_H_2
come on eileen
take on me
Re: What is the Catchiest Hook of All Time?
Posted: Mon June 16, 2025 11:26 pm
by Farmer John
Jorge wrote:
Combining three of the catchiest hooks of all time, forming what’s called a “Mega Hook”, and becoming more powerful than anyone could have ever imagined.
Re: What is the Catchiest Hook of All Time?
Posted: Tue June 17, 2025 11:25 am
by Peeps
Chris_H_2 wrote:come on eileen
take on me
for take on me have you heard him sing it in a slowed down version. fucking amazing