How Pop Songs Work

Charles Hazlewood uses John Lennon's Imagine to demonstrate what makes a good melody.
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Charles talks about song structure, concentrating on ABBA's "Knowing Me Knowing You"
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Charles discusses lyrics, comparing opera's recitative style to Jamie T's "Salvador"
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Charles talks about performance, and the unique way in which Joni Mitchell uses her voice.
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Producer Steve Levine talks about how production can enhance a song, using Cher's "Believe" as an example.
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