September 24, 2025: The Perfect Tune

What is the perfect pop song?

Someone recently tossed out a contender: Hanson’s “MMMBop.”

That one wasn't even on my short list. But there’s a good argument. Released in 1997, the track climbed to number one and even earned two Grammy nominations, including Record of the Year.

Its unusual chord shifts are far more complex than most bubblegum pop. And there are no wasted bars in its runtime.

Definitely worth a deeper listen.

What's my pick for a masterful tune? So many, but how about Queen’s “Bohemian Rhapsody” or Ambrosia’s “Biggest Part of Me”?

Just throwing a couple out there.