There are various factors that make a song hit such as lyric, background music, voice of singer, rhythm, musical instruments used in the song and backup vocals. However, According to a research study conducted by USC Marshall & USC Thornton School, Back-up singers are main reason behind success of any song. This research study was conducted on more than two thousand hit songs since 1958 Some artists used all elements required in a song perfectly as per the preference of the audience, whereas others fails to do so which makes some artists part of history book and others not (Otani).
John Lennon’s song ‘9 Dream’ is very well crafted and smooth song that all music lovers like to hear again and again. The song was released in year 1974 as a part of the album ‘Walls and Bridges’. The main inspiration behind the song was a dream that Lennon saw. Lennon write this song as per the influence received in his dream. The song was a hit and inspired by the developments of the contemporary society (Lennon).
John Lennon is considered to be an artist who used to express his views on various issues. He expressed his views thoroughly on political and social developments. He always expressed his concerns on issues that affected masses. John Lennon believed in creative and issue based music that did not only entertain people but at the same time, it inspired them to do positive things. His music revolutionized the thoughts of people in a way that people stood up against the odds and injustices of the society. Not only ‘9 Dream’ but all of his music inspire people in similar ways (Cohen).
Works Cited
Cohen, Jonathan. "Original R.E.M. Quartet Covers Lennon For Charity." 12 March 2007. billboard. Electronic. 25 November 2014.
Lennon, John. "#9 Dream." n.d. last.fm. Electronic. 25 November 2014.
Otani, Akane. "Research Explains Why You're Playing T-Swift's Shake It Off on Repeat." 6 October 2014. businessweek. Electronic. 25 November 2014.
