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  • 1982 Hit Named ‘Most Complex Pop Song of All Time’ Released 44 Years Ago Today

    04/14/2026 12:47:26 PM PDT · by nickcarraway · 79 replies
    Parade ^ | Apr 14, 2026 | Andrea Reiher
    A 1982 hit later called ‘the most complex pop song of all time’ is celebrating its anniversary today, thanks to its unusual structure and lasting chart success.Released on April 14, 1982, “Never Gonna Let You Go” by Sérgio Mendes has become one of the most unlikely chart hits of its era—and one of the most musically intricate. The song, written by legendary songwriting duo Cynthia Weil and Barry Mann, was first recorded by Dionne Warwick before Mendes released his now-definitive version in 1983, featuring vocalists Joe Pizzulo and Leeza Miller. It went on to become a major hit, reaching No....
  • The Most COMPLEX Pop Song of All Time

    06/25/2021 2:49:24 PM PDT · by Yardstick · 70 replies
    YouTube ^ | June 23, 2021 | Rick Beato
    In this video, Rick Beato analyzes the song "Never Gonna Let You Go" by Sergio Mendez, pointing out the twists and turns of its super complicated chord progression. The song was released in 1983 and he's using it to illustrate the loss of complexity in modern pop songs, a theme he's been working for the past few months.
  • Rick Beato says “Never Gonna Let You Go” by Sérgio Mendes is “The Most COMPLEX Pop Song of All Time”

    06/24/2021 7:46:31 AM PDT · by grundle · 74 replies
    YouTube ^ | June 23, 2021 | Rick Beato
    Rick's video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZnRxTW8GxT8The song: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GQ_NAXaiI2Q