The recent solar eclipse that captivated the shielded eyes of Americans also had an impact on our ears. The event helped send Soundgarden's classic 1994 hit, “Black Hole Sun,” to the top of Billboard's Hot Hard Rock Songs chart.
The song's title and lyrics matched the natural phenomenon very well, leading the song to attract 4.2 million official earned streams (up 34%) and 2.5 million radio audiences (up 34%). increase of 19%), in addition to selling 1,000 downloads (an increase of 166%). ) in the United States during the week of April 5-11.
According Billboard“Black Hole Sun” is the first Soundgarden song to top the Hot Hard Rock Songs chart, although that particular chart has only existed since 2020. The song also had an impact on Hot Rock Songs, Hot Alternative Songs, and Hot Rock & Charts. of alternative songs, reaching adolescence in all three.
Other songs that surged onto the Billboard charts thanks to the solar eclipse include Bonnie Tyler's '80s anthem, “Total Eclipse of the Heart”; “Bad Moon Rising” by Creedence Clearwater Revival; “Ain't No Sunshine” by Bill Withers; “Eclipse” by Pink Floyd; and “Here Comes the Sun” by the Beatles.
“Black Hole Sun” is one of several standout tracks from Soundgarden’s multi-platinum album. super unknown, who just turned 30 last month. When first released as a single in 1994, “Black Hole Sun” topped the Mainstream Rock Airplay chart for seven weeks.
Nearly four years ago, in October 2020, late Soundgarden singer Chris Cornell's posthumously released cover of Guns N' Roses' “Patience” topped Billboard's Mainstream Rock Songs chart.
Revisit Soundgarden classic “Black Hole Sun” below.
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