Couldn't remember the univ or the name of the study I wanted to cite when typing the above post.

Found it, though.

Quote:
Study proves listeners want hits, not deep cuts. A new study from academia reinforces something successful programmers have known since the advent of top 40 radio in the 1950s: listeners prefer the hits. Conducted by Washington University’s Olin Business School, “The Same Old Song: The Power of Familiarity in Music Choice” finds consumers pick music they’re familiar with — even though they believe they’d prefer less familiar music.


For those interesed, the full .pdf is below:

http://apps.olin.wustl.edu/faculty/goodman/same%20old%20song.pdf


Food for thought that might sway some opinions on the subject but even if not, might cause some thinking about same.


--Mac

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