Published on 14/08/2026 – 8:47 GMT+2
This week, more than 90 per cent of the Sun was obscured by the Moon, and in some cases in mainland Europe, was completely obscured in the first total eclipse since 1999.
Spotify listening data shows a surge in streams of eclipse‑ and space‑themed songs during the solar eclipse, with Bonnie Tyler’s music at the forefront.
Comparing eclipse day streams with the 1–11 August daily average, Spotify recorded a 14% worldwide increase for the Welsh singer’s hit ‘Total Eclipse of the Heart’, and a 94% spike in the UK on 12 August.
The 80s power ballad also saw increased streams after 8 July, the day Bonnie Tyler unexpectedly passed away at age 75 in a Portuguese hospital.
Other celestial tracks that gained global momentum during the eclipse included:
- Evolfo – Moon Eclipsed the Sun (+1,251%)
- Chris Staples – Dark Side of the Moon (+405%)
- Pink Floyd – Eclipse (+144%)
- Delta Goodrem – Eclipse (+40%)
- Bill Withers – Ain’t No Sunshine (+3%)
Indeed, three of the six trending songs were featured in Euronews Culture’s curated eclipse playlist.
Shannon Carragher, senior editor at Spotify, noted: “Cultural events such as a solar eclipse naturally bring people together, prompting us to seek the perfect soundtrack for the shared experience.”
She added: “Whether fans return to iconic anthems like ‘Total Eclipse of the Heart’ or discover lesser‑known celestial gems, the sharp streaming spikes demonstrate how deeply music unites us in shared human experiences.”
Bonnie Tyler’s ‘Total Eclipse of the Heart’ was released on 11 February 1983 and appeared on her fifth studio album, ‘Faster Than the Speed of Night’. It reached number one on the UK Singles Chart and was the fifth‑best‑selling single of 1983.
The song has sold more than 13 million copies worldwide, its YouTube video exceeding 1.3 billion views, and has amassed over a billion streams on Spotify.
After her death, the track re‑entered the UK Singles Chart, peaking at number 29.
Tyler’s funeral is scheduled for 17 August at St Mary’s Church in Swansea, Wales.
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