Viral Taylor Swift video sends The Darkness' 'I Believe in a Thing Called Love' to Number 1
Taylor Swift's viral singing of The Darkness' 'I Believe in a Thing Called Love' at the US Open has propelled the song to Number 1 on the iTunes Rock Chart and increased its Spotify streams significantly. The frontman, Justin Hawkins, expressed gratitude towards Swift and her boyfriend Travis Kelce for the renewed popularity of the song, which originally released over 20 years ago. This moment showcases the influence Swift has in reviving interest in older tracks, a phenomenon now termed 'Swiftonomics.'
Published on Tuesday, September 10, 2024 at 8:58 PM
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