Spotify says the 'Star Wars' Cantina Band song is people's #1 sex track

Yes. The Cantina Band song.
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Johnny Lieu
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When you're about to do the thing, you'd want to set the mood right. Maybe get candles out, put some sensual music on for the occasion.

But apparently in Australia, "sensual music" translates to the Cantina Band song from Star Wars. Yep. It's the top song in the country when searching for "sex" on Spotify, according to the streaming service.

How does one even bone to the Cantina Band song? Whatever floats your boat, Australia. No judgement. But seriously, did some gang of Star Wars fiends rig these results for the LOLs?

The other top songs on the list are a little more conventional, with "Birthday Sex" by Jeremih in second place, then "Sex" by Cheat Codes and Kris Kross Amsterdam in third.

Top Sex Songs in Australia according to Spotify:

  1. "Cantina Band" (from the Star Wars: A New Hope Soundtrack) - John Williams

  2. "Birthday Sex" - Jeremih

  3. "Sex" (Cheat Codes X Kris Kross Amsterdam) - Cheat Codes

  4. "Sex With Me" - Rihanna

  5. "Pony" - Ginuwine

  6. "Sex on Fire" - Kings of Leon

  7. "Often" - The Weeknd

  8. "Earned It" (from the Fifty Shades Of Grey Soundtrack) - The Weeknd

  9. "Thinkin Bout You" - Frank Ocean

  10. "Slow Motion" - Trey Songz

For the true romantics, there's plenty of classics in the Valentine's Day and love lists for Australia, which include newish artists like Ed Sheeran and Sam Smith. As well as classics from Marvin Gaye and Seal.

Top Valentine's Day Songs in Australia, according to Spotify:

  1. "Thinking Out Loud" - Ed Sheeran

  2. "All of Me" - John Legend

  3. "Stay With Me" - Sam Smith

  4. "I'm Yours" - Jason Mraz

  5. "Can't Help Falling in Love" - Elvis Presley

  6. "Love Me Like You Do" (from "Fifty Shades Of Grey) - Ellie Goulding

  7. "Kiss From A Rose" - Seal

  8. "She Will Be Loved" - Maroon 5

  9. "Crazy In Love" - Beyoncé

  10. "Your Song" - Elton John

Top Love Songs in Australia, according to Spotify:

  1. "Let's Get It On" - Marvin Gaye

  2. "Fake Love" - Drake

  3. "Let Me Love You" - DJ Snake

  4. "Say You Won't Let Go" - James Arthur

  5. "Thinking Out Loud" - Ed Sheeran

  6. "Love Yourself" - Justin Bieber

  7. "i hate u, i love u" - Gnash feat. Olivia O'brien

  8. "All of Me" - John Legend

  9. "Love Me Now" - John Legend

  10. "In the Name of Love" - Martin Garrix

Still though, the Cantina Band from Star Wars. People.

Topics Star Wars

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Johnny Lieu

Mashable Australia's Web Culture Reporter.Reach out to me on Twitter at @Johnny_Lieu or via email at jlieu [at] mashable.com

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