This podcast analyzes the common traits and evolving factors that enable songs to reach the #1 spot across musical eras. It explores the consistent musical elements as well as strategic industry planning that combine to create widely resonating chart topping anthems over time. Tracing sounds rising from regional scenes to viral internet trends, it also examines how innovation constantly redefines pop music though certain qualities unite both past and present hits at the peak. Overall the essay clarifies the formula behind crafting songs that intensely seize public imagination despite...