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'(Sittin’ On) The Dock of the Bay' by Otis Redding
- 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.
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'Moves Like Jagger' by Maroon 5 ft. Christina Aguilera
- If you like dancing and whistling, there is no better song to do so to than 'Moves Like Jagger.'
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'Winds of Change' by Scorpions
- 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.
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'Don’t Worry, Be Happy' by Bobby McFerrin
- 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!
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'Walk Like an Egyptian' by the Bangles
- 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!
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'Love Is a Battlefield' by Pat Benatar
- A cool '80's dancey tune with tons of reverb effect on the whistling. We love it!
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6 / 28 Fotos
'Good Life' by OneRepublic
- This 2009 tune has some gentle whistling that works beautifully in the song.
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'White Christmas' by Bing Crosby
- This 1942 holidays classic makes us feel all warm and fuzzy. Can you listen to it without whistling along?
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'Two of Us' by the Beatles
- 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.
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'Jimmy Jazz' by the Clash
- 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.
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'Golden Years' by David Bowie
- 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.'
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'Always Look on the Bright Side of Life' by Monty Python
- 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.
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'Patience' by Guns N’ Roses
- One of band's more recognizable ballads, 'Patience' combines the strumming of acoustic guitars with a beautiful whistling melody.
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'All Day' by Kanye West
- The rapper introduces some unexpected (and pretty cool) whistling in this 2015 track.
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'Jealous Guy' by John Lennon
- 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.
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'Here Comes the Rain, Baby' by Roy Orbison
- Roy Orbison released this song in 1967. The main melody is whistled by Orbison, and it just sounds so good.
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'Games Without Frontiers' by Peter Gabriel
- '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.
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'Tighten Up' by The Black Keys
- The rock duo have a pretty cool garage bluesy song with whistling in it.
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18 / 28 Fotos
'The Stranger' by Billy Joel
- Released in 1977, 'The Stranger' begins with a smooth piano and whistling part, which then picks up in tempo when the guitars are introduced.
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'Me and Julio Down by the Schoolyard' by Paul Simon
- The songs starts with a rap (yes, really), but it soon progresses into a feel-good tune, with lots of whistling and percussion instruments.
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'Sissyneck' by Beck
- Unlike most songs on this list, this tune by Beck uses whistling acapella, with no other instruments supporting it, to kick-start the song.
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'I Got You' by Jack Johnson
- An acoustic guitar and whistling always sound good together, and Jack Johnson does exactly that in this song.
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'Daydream' by Lovin’ Spoonful
- 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?
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'Young Folks' by Peter Bjorn and John
- The hook in 'Young Folks' is the whistling melody of the intro. It's just so memorable!
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'Wooden Chair' by Angus Stone
- If you're looking for a dreamy folk tune with whistling in it, then 'Wooden Chair' by Angus Stone is your song.
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'Centerfold' by J. Geils Band
- '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.
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'Twisted Nerve' by Bernard Herrmann
- 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. Sources: (Music Grotto) (Gemtracks) See also: Celebrities reveal their favorite songs
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'(Sittin’ On) The Dock of the Bay' by Otis Redding
- 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.
© Getty Images
1 / 28 Fotos
'Moves Like Jagger' by Maroon 5 ft. Christina Aguilera
- If you like dancing and whistling, there is no better song to do so to than 'Moves Like Jagger.'
© Getty Images
2 / 28 Fotos
'Winds of Change' by Scorpions
- 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.
© Getty Images
3 / 28 Fotos
'Don’t Worry, Be Happy' by Bobby McFerrin
- 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!
© Getty Images
4 / 28 Fotos
'Walk Like an Egyptian' by the Bangles
- 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!
© Getty Images
5 / 28 Fotos
'Love Is a Battlefield' by Pat Benatar
- A cool '80's dancey tune with tons of reverb effect on the whistling. We love it!
© Getty Images
6 / 28 Fotos
'Good Life' by OneRepublic
- This 2009 tune has some gentle whistling that works beautifully in the song.
© Getty Images
7 / 28 Fotos
'White Christmas' by Bing Crosby
- This 1942 holidays classic makes us feel all warm and fuzzy. Can you listen to it without whistling along?
© Getty Images
8 / 28 Fotos
'Two of Us' by the Beatles
- 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.
© Getty Images
9 / 28 Fotos
'Jimmy Jazz' by the Clash
- 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.
© Getty Images
10 / 28 Fotos
'Golden Years' by David Bowie
- 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.'
© Getty Images
11 / 28 Fotos
'Always Look on the Bright Side of Life' by Monty Python
- 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.
© Getty Images
12 / 28 Fotos
'Patience' by Guns N’ Roses
- One of band's more recognizable ballads, 'Patience' combines the strumming of acoustic guitars with a beautiful whistling melody.
© Getty Images
13 / 28 Fotos
'All Day' by Kanye West
- The rapper introduces some unexpected (and pretty cool) whistling in this 2015 track.
© Getty Images
14 / 28 Fotos
'Jealous Guy' by John Lennon
- 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.
© Getty Images
15 / 28 Fotos
'Here Comes the Rain, Baby' by Roy Orbison
- Roy Orbison released this song in 1967. The main melody is whistled by Orbison, and it just sounds so good.
© Getty Images
16 / 28 Fotos
'Games Without Frontiers' by Peter Gabriel
- '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.
© Getty Images
17 / 28 Fotos
'Tighten Up' by The Black Keys
- The rock duo have a pretty cool garage bluesy song with whistling in it.
© Getty Images
18 / 28 Fotos
'The Stranger' by Billy Joel
- Released in 1977, 'The Stranger' begins with a smooth piano and whistling part, which then picks up in tempo when the guitars are introduced.
© Getty Images
19 / 28 Fotos
'Me and Julio Down by the Schoolyard' by Paul Simon
- The songs starts with a rap (yes, really), but it soon progresses into a feel-good tune, with lots of whistling and percussion instruments.
© Getty Images
20 / 28 Fotos
'Sissyneck' by Beck
- Unlike most songs on this list, this tune by Beck uses whistling acapella, with no other instruments supporting it, to kick-start the song.
© Getty Images
21 / 28 Fotos
'I Got You' by Jack Johnson
- An acoustic guitar and whistling always sound good together, and Jack Johnson does exactly that in this song.
© Getty Images
22 / 28 Fotos
'Daydream' by Lovin’ Spoonful
- 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?
© Getty Images
23 / 28 Fotos
'Young Folks' by Peter Bjorn and John
- The hook in 'Young Folks' is the whistling melody of the intro. It's just so memorable!
© Getty Images
24 / 28 Fotos
'Wooden Chair' by Angus Stone
- If you're looking for a dreamy folk tune with whistling in it, then 'Wooden Chair' by Angus Stone is your song.
© Getty Images
25 / 28 Fotos
'Centerfold' by J. Geils Band
- '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.
© Getty Images
26 / 28 Fotos
'Twisted Nerve' by Bernard Herrmann
- 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. Sources: (Music Grotto) (Gemtracks) See also: Celebrities reveal their favorite songs
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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.
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