Summer heat is upon us and so are the jams. Our ears are hooked on Justin Timberlake's "Can't Stop The Feeling." What you may not know is that this song leans on the success of mononymous giants: Pharrell, Michael and Handel. If you think that pop is a modern phenomenon, you may be surprised by medieval references and techniques comped by JT. Join us as we break down the hidden hooks and musical tricks that make this song an ear worm.

Featuring

Justin Timberlake - Can't Stop The Feeling!

Pharrell Williams - Happy

Michael Jackson - Thriller

Michael Jackson - Rock With You

Elvis Costello - Allison

M.C. Hammer - U Can't Touch This

Electric Six - Improper Dancing

Nicki Minaj - Feeling Myself ft. Beyonce

Justin Timberlake - What Goes Around

Justin Timberlake - Cry Me A River

Bernart De Ventadorn - Can Vei La Lauzeta

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