đ¸ If you thought 2023 was only about new hits, think again! Thanks to the mind-blowing finale of Netflixâs Stranger Things, David Bowieâs legendary 1977 classic âHeroesâ is making waves once moreâthis time in the world of streaming.
The mystical track spiked nearly 500% in streams after serenading fans during the seriesâ end credits that debuted on December 31. Luminate data showed it cruising from 94,000 streams a day to mind-blowing numbers like 470,000 on January 3. Whoa! đ
But here's the coolest part for music nerds and fans alike: this latest Bowie craze ties back to the Stranger Thingsâ connection with all things 1980s. For fans of the show, this isnât the first time weâve heard âHeroesâ; a Peter Gabriel cover graced earlier seasons. The choice to use Bowieâs original was thanks to our man Joe Keery (a.k.a. Steve Harrington), who suggested it as a perfect fit. âJoe Keery pitched the idea and we were all in,â said creator Ross Duffer. âIt felt like the perfect anthem for Stranger Things.â
But waitâJoeâs influence didnât stop there! His music project, Djo, saw its track âEnd of Beginningâ surge to No. 1 on Spotifyâs Global Charts this week, even dethroning Taylor Swift. Talk about a double win! đ
Stranger Things has always had a knack for blending music and story, bringing a fresh audience to classic 80s hits. Remember when Kate Bushâs âRunning Up That Hillâ soared back into charts in 2022? This time, other legends like Prince also got their shining moments. The finale did him justice with âWhen Doves Cryâ plucking at our heartstrings, boosting âPurple Rainâ streams by a staggering 243%.
As the showâs creators revealed, picking the finaleâs soundtrack was a rollercoaster of exciting choices. âWe needed an epic needle drop,â said Ross Duffer. And trust us, nothing screams EPIC quite like Bowie and Prince, right? â¤ď¸âđĽ
Stranger Things is right back at rockinâ our emotionsâand playlists! Whoâs ready to hit play on some Bowie? đś