We've only got 2:42 to save the world
A theory is circulating the Internet that 2:42 is the perfect length for a pop song.
Here are some songs I like that are exactly that length:
- “California Dreamin’” by The Mamas & The Papas
- “Ring of Fire” by Johnny Cash
- “Tainted Love” by Soft Cell
- “Teenagers” by My Chemical Romance
- “Have You Ever Seen The Rain?” by Credence Clearwater Revival
- “Me and Julio Down by the Schoolyard” by Paul Simon
If we allow another second on either side, we get some more classics:
- “Crazy” by Patsy Kline
- “I Want You, I Need You, I Love You” by Elvis Presley
- “Hot Rod Lincoln” by Commander Cody
- “I’m On Fire” by Bruce Springsteen
- “Waterloo” by ABBA
- “This Charming Man” by The Smiths
Hmm, there might be something to this.