What makes 'Popular Music' popular ?

[derekpara]

Is it simply exposure ?  I mean, if the music of the 50s or even 30s were given sufficient exposure would it become popular again ?  Or is it  all down to ' here today and gone tommorow' groups who make loads of money for all involved out of fickle young people ?

Also, in my opinion music has not evolved in the sense of getting better - as most other things will, ie cars, communications, travel etc. Or is it that I am just getting old ?

[Haggisdj]

People buy it ??

[OBonio]

The marketing machine of the big record companies has a lot to answer for. Pretty boys, pretty girls sell records. Talent is secondary only to their marketability.

[derekpara]

Thanks, guys. I go along with both those answers and yes, I am getting old. !

[derekpara]

Me again !  Perhaps I should asked ' What makes Popular Music APPEALING'  which would change the thrust of Haggisdj

[derekpara]

What's wrong with this connection ?!  To continue:

.....Haggisdj's answer.  i'm just trying to raise the level of debate from the usual Who Sung What questions. Personally. I'm a melody and rhythm person - and I can't wait for their return.  Thanks.

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