Hit songs written in a matter of hours

It might surprise you to learn that some of pop music's most recognized and elaborate hits were written in a matter of hours, and in some cases just a few minutes! Yes, there are songwriters out there who can turn round a tune on a dime, often by design but sometimes from a dream. And there are examples of memorable songs born simply out of a riff or an off-the-cuff jam session. Whatever way you cut it, there are numerous examples of music made by the minute.

Intrigued? Click through and note these hit songs written in a matter of hours.

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