Some were released decades after they were first written
The hook in 'Young Folks' is the whistling melody of the intro. It's just so memorable!
This 2009 tune has some gentle whistling that works beautifully in the song.
The American composer wrote numerous amazing songs on movie soundtracks. This song, for instance, can be found on the 'Kill Bill Vol. 1 Original Soundtrack,' released in 2003.
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If you're looking for a dreamy folk tune with whistling in it, then 'Wooden Chair' by Angus Stone is your song.
Roy Orbison released this song in 1967. The main melody is whistled by Orbison, and it just sounds so good.
The British comedy troupe has one of the most recognizable whistling songs of all time. Watch 'Life of Brian' (1979) and check out this whistling classic.
'Centerfold' is such a catchy tune. The intro with the harmonica and whistling is just so recognizable. Once you listen to it, you can't help but dance and whistle along.
One of band's more recognizable ballads, 'Patience' combines the strumming of acoustic guitars with a beautiful whistling melody.
This 1942 holidays classic makes us feel all warm and fuzzy. Can you listen to it without whistling along?
This is such a feel-good song. One that will make you want to whistle along. Because, after all, it's something you do when you're in a good mood, right?
Taken from the former Beatle's 1971 album 'Imagine,' this track is just so easy to whistle along the main melody to. And this is exactly what John Lennon did when he recorded the song.
The rock duo have a pretty cool garage bluesy song with whistling in it.
An acoustic guitar and whistling always sound good together, and Jack Johnson does exactly that in this song.
Unlike most songs on this list, this tune by Beck uses whistling acapella, with no other instruments supporting it, to kick-start the song.
'Games Without Frontiers' is taken from Peter Gabriel's third self-titled solo album release in 1980. In true Peter Gabriel style, you'll find crazy electronic sounds, unique melodies, and, of course, whistling.
Released in 1977, 'The Stranger' begins with a smooth piano and whistling part, which then picks up in tempo when the guitars are introduced.
A cool '80's dancey tune with tons of reverb effect on the whistling. We love it!
Like 'Winds of Change,' 'Jimmy Jazz' also starts with whistling. But this is a very different type of song. Found on the band's classic 1979 album 'London Calling,' 'Jimmy Jazz' is a great example of the band's experimentation with different sounds in their songs.
If you like dancing and whistling, there is no better song to do so to than 'Moves Like Jagger.'
Unlike the majority of the songs on this list, this classic ballad by German rockers Scorpions begins with whistling. Not only does it set the tone for the whole track, but it's arguably one of the most recognizable intros of all time.
The songs starts with a rap (yes, really), but it soon progresses into a feel-good tune, with lots of whistling and percussion instruments.
Bowie wrote this disco-funk tune in 1975 for Elvis, but the King didn't record it. Whistling and clapping are pretty cool features of 'Golden Years.'
Okay, this might be one of the most annoying songs of all time (who can be that positive, right?), but the whistling is so catchy that you can't get it out of your head!
This tune can be found on the Fab Four's final studio album, 'Let if Be.' It's a nice acoustic number with a cool whistling section that will make you stomp your foot, clap your hands, and whistle along.
Not only will you whistle along to this massive '80's hit, but you'll also throw your best Egyptian dance moves while you do it!
Many of us have found ourselves whistling along to this seriously addictive song. Indeed, '(Sittin’ On) The Dock of the Bay' is a perfect lazy day song with a catchy whistling melody.
Whistling is a very unique way of making sound, and indeed one that can work incredibly well in the context of songs. So much so that many tunes use whistling as the main hook. Some of these are so catchy that we can't help but whistle along to them!
In this gallery, look back at some of the most memorable whistling songs of all time. Click on for more.
The rapper introduces some unexpected (and pretty cool) whistling in this 2015 track.
Whistling songs you won't be able to get out of your head
These songs are so catchy!
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Whistling is a very unique way of making sound, and indeed one that can work incredibly well in the context of songs. So much so that many tunes use whistling as the main hook. Some of these are so catchy that we can't help but whistle along to them!
In this gallery, look back at some of the most memorable whistling songs of all time. Click on for more.