Bonnie Tyler's Total Eclipse Of The Heart Resurges in Popularity During Solar Eclipse

Across the United States, music fans celebrated the total eclipse of the sun in a unique way, as they streamed a variety of iconic songs related to the celestial event. The 1983 Bonnie Tyler power ballad "Total Eclipse Of The Heart" particularly captured the attention of many, soaring up music charts and reaching No. 2 on the Apple charts during the day.

Streaming Statistics and Popular Tracks

According to Spotify, streams of "Total Eclipse Of The Heart" increased nearly 50% in the U.S. in the week leading up to the eclipse, with the platform expecting an even higher increase after the event. Additionally, the song was the top choice for users' eclipse playlists. Other sun- and moon-themed songs like "Ain't No Sunshine" by Bill Withers, "Here Comes the Sun" by The Beatles, "Eclipse" by Pink Floyd, "Bad Moon Rising" by Creedence Clearwater Revival, and "Black Hole Sun" by Soundgarden were also popular tracks for eclipse playlists.

Searches for the word "eclipse" on Spotify saw a significant increase of 200% over the past week, indicating a strong interest in eclipse-related music during this celestial event.

Video Streaming and Social Media

On YouTube, "Total Eclipse Of The Heart" made its way into the daily top 100 music video chart, currently holding the 84th position. Furthermore, on social media, Bonnie Tyler herself marked the song's resurgence with a clever play on words, stating, "Every now and then it hits the charts."

Reflections on Past Eclipses

Bonnie Tyler also reflected on her experience during the 2017 solar eclipse, during which she performed the song on Royal Caribbean's "Total Eclipse Cruise", accompanied by Joe Jonas' DNCE band. She recalled the song's debut in 1983, when it peaked at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and held the top position for four weeks, spending a total of 29 weeks on the Hot 100.