David Bowie’s ‘Heroes’ Streams Surge Following ‘Stranger Things’ Finale
David Bowie’s 'Heroes' surged to 470,000 streams on Jan 3, a nearly 500% increase after Netflix’s Stranger Things finale used the original track over closing credits.
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Again and again series bring older songs back to the social media and even to the charts. After "Stranger Things" already gave Kate Bush's "Running Up That Hill" a revival, this time it hits a legendary title by David Bowie.
David Bowie's 'Heroes' sees huge streaming surge after 'Stranger Things' finale
David Bowie‘s ‘Heroes’ has enjoyed a huge spike in streams after soundtracking the closing moments of the Stranger Things finale. READ MORE: Every song on the ‘Stranger Things’ season five soundtrack The late icon’s 1977 classic single – from his 12th album of the same name – played out over the credits sequence in the last-ever episode of Netflix‘s hit sci-fi show, which was released on New Year’s Day (January 1). Now, according to new Luminat…
"Heroes" by David Bowie Sees a Huge Boost in Streams Following The Stranger Things Finale
David Bowie's famous song "Heroes" has become much more popular recently because it was played in the last episode of the popular show "Stranger Things." This caught viewers' attention during an exciting part, making them appreciate and listen to the classic song again. It shows how modern pop culture can make old
Why STRANGER THINGS Ends With David Bowie’s “Heroes”
When the final moments of Stranger Things plays out, the choice of music is instantly familiar with David Bowie’s “Heroes.” That song carries the weight of the entire series with it. After five seasons of monsters, loss, and survival, the song becomes the final emotional note, and it lands with strong confidence.“Heroes” has been part of the show’s DNA almost from the start. The series first used Peter Gabriel’s cover of the song in Season 1 dur…
“It was this dreamy, wailing quality, almost crying sound in the background. And we were just flabbergasted.” The secret sound that has David Bowie’s “‘Heroes’” surging on the charts following its ‘Stranger Things’ appearance
Producer Tony Visconti reveals how Robert Fripp’s guitar work made the 1977 song a timeless anthem
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