If we were to have any song play in our head on repeat, it would be one of these three from the 1960s, and it is all because of the melodies.

A new study that reviewed Billboard hits from the past 73 years found a steady simplification of rhythm and pitch. Credit... Supported by By Alexander Nazaryan “Well, we’re all in the mood for a ...

Many contemporary songwriters toiling in pop, rock, and country would likely argue that the most important facet of a song is the melody. While lyrics are incredibly important in their own right, they ...

Even if you’re not a film buff, you know the music. From “Raiders of the Lost Ark” to “The Pink Panther,” “Rocky” to “Superman,” “James Bond” to “Dances With Wolves” — the scores from these films are ...

Paul McCartney said one song from The Beatles’ The White Album has one of his best melodies. Notably, he said another rock star helped him write the song. Despite Paul’s feelings about the track, it’s ...