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Songs Written in Minutes Hit Number One
12 Jul
Summary
- Many hit songs were surprisingly written in under an hour.
- Fast writing sessions don't guarantee easy recordings.
- Lorde's 'Royals' was written in about half an hour.
Some chart-topping songs began as fleeting ideas, written in mere minutes. Lady Gaga's 'Just Dance,' for instance, was reportedly crafted in about 10 minutes by Lady Gaga and RedOne. Similarly, Lorde penned the lyrics for 'Royals' in approximately half an hour, creating a unique sound that defied typical pop trends.
Fleetwood Mac's 'Dreams' also emerged rapidly, with Stevie Nicks writing the song in about 10 minutes. Rihanna's hit 'Umbrella' and Queen's 'Crazy Little Thing Called Love' were also written very quickly, with Freddie Mercury reportedly taking only five to 10 minutes.
Beyoncé's 'Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It)' was written in about 17 minutes, while the Spice Girls' debut 'Wannabe' was recorded in less than an hour. Meghan Trainor's 'All About That Bass' took approximately 40 to 45 minutes, and Sam Smith's 'Stay with Me' came together in 30 to 40 minutes.
Even deeply resonant tracks like Wiz Khalifa and Charlie Puth's 'See You Again' started with a 10-minute core idea. The blues classic 'Hound Dog' was written by Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller in about 12 to 15 minutes.
