Science had determined “the greatest song of all time.”

March 13, 2024 Alan Cross 0 Comments 0 min read

We all know that musical taste is extremely subjective and personal, so how is it possible to determine what song is the greatest song of all time? Can we ask science?

Back in 2017, a group of neuroscientists and music fans were quizzed about why certain songs seem to resonate more universally than others. They looked at everything from dopamine secretion (the body’s hormonal reaction when things feel good) and the psychology behind the perception of a song to things like tempo, key, timbre, artistry, and so on.

After sorting through all kinds of human responses to many different songs, they determined that the GOAT of songs is this one. Seriously. You read all about here.

Alan Cross

is an internationally known broadcaster, interviewer, writer, consultant, blogger and speaker. In his 40+ years in the music business, Alan has interviewed the biggest names in rock, from David Bowie and U2 to Pearl Jam and the Foo Fighters. He’s also known as a musicologist and documentarian through programs like The Ongoing History of New Music.

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