These Were Spotify's Most-Played Songs During the Solar Eclipse
Spotify said Bonnie Tyler’s 1980s hit nearly doubled in streams as eclipse-themed songs surged across the UK.
- On Wednesday, August 12, 2026, UK streams of Bonnie Tyler's 1983 power ballad "Total Eclipse of the Heart" surged 94% as a major solar eclipse crossed Britain, according to Spotify data.
- The spike occurred just five weeks after Tyler died aged 75 on July 8, 2026, while the 1983 track has cemented its place as a classic power ballad over 43 years.
- As more than 90% of the Sun was obscured across the country, Spotify reported other "celestial anthems" also climbed, with Pink Floyd's "Eclipse" rising 594% during the most significant eclipse in the UK since 1999.
- In Mumbles, where Tyler once lived, musician Mal Pope heard the song playing throughout the village and described the timing as a "fitting treat," noting it felt as though "the sky came out in sympathy."
- Mourners plan to pay their respects during a procession on Saturday, August 15, ahead of Tyler's funeral service at St Mary's Church in Swansea on August 17, with a tribute concert scheduled for Sunday, August 16.
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'Total Eclipse Of The Heart' - Data reveals most popular songs played during this week's solar eclipse
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Bonnie Tyler classic Total Eclipse of the Heart soars during solar eclipse just days ahead of singer's funeral
Bonnie Tyler classic Total Eclipse of the Heart soars during solar eclipse just days ahead of singer's funeral . Bonnie Tyler's iconic 1980s power ballad Total Eclipse of the Heart saw its UK Spotify streams surge by 94 per cent on Wednesday, August 12, as the largest partial solar eclipse in almost three decades captivated the nation
Bonnie Tyler's Classic Hit Surges 94% as Once-In-A-Generation Eclipse Crosses the UK
Bonnie Tyler's 1983 power ballad 'Total Eclipse of the Heart' saw UK streams surge by 94% on 12 August 2026, as a major solar eclipse crossed Britain, according to Spotify data. The spike came just five weeks after the Welsh singer's death, aged 75, on 8 July 2026, and coincided with more than 90% of the Sun being obscured across the country. The song recorded the biggest overall jump in total streams among a group of eclipse-themed tracks descr…
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