So I’ve had this theory about pop songs for a long time – the best way to create a hit is to come up with a catchy vocal hook that is made up not of words but of sounds. Why? Because people love singalongs.

Probably the best example of this is Hey Jude. But there are zillions of them.

Here’s my top five singalong songs. What are yours?

1. Hey Jude – The Beatles

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aMTqvhV_nDM&feature=fvst

2. The Boxer – Simon & Garfunkel

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AdKjEHfHINQ

3. Shooting Star – Bad Company

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VD2BwwGE9uo

4. Blue Money – Van Morrison

5. Lovin’ Touchin’ Squeezin’ – Journey