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Hook is a satirical rock single by American band Blues Traveler, released on August 29, 1995, as the second single from their fourth studio album, *Four*. Written by frontman John Popper, the song critiques the formulaic nature of pop music, asserting that a catchy hook can captivate listeners regardless of lyrical depth. Its chord progression mirrors Pachelbel's Canon in D, further emphasizing its commentary on musical clichés. The accompanying music video, directed by David Hogan, features a beauty pageant where contestants lip-sync the lyrics, interspersed with performances by the band and appearances by Milton Berle and Ken Ober. "Hook" achieved commercial success, peaking at number 23 on the US Billboard Hot 100.