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EPISODE · Aug 17, 2026 · 6 MIN

The theme found in 73% of the top 10 songs over the past 35 years

from 3AW Breakfast with Ross and Russel · host 3AW

Swinburne psychology expert Dr Suzy Miller joined Ross Stevenson and Russel Howcroft to discuss a study spanning a 35-year period of ARIA chart-toppers reveals that human connection is the key driver of pop success, with 73 per cent of top hits built on themes of relatedness and love.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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