Stranger Things star is number one as show's songs shoot up chart
Summary
Joe Keery, known as Djo and also an actor in "Stranger Things," reached number one on the UK charts with his song "End of Beginning." Songs from the 1980s featured in the show's soundtrack have also climbed the chart due to the show's influence and viral trends on TikTok. Keery's song became popular globally with millions of streams, despite not being in the show's soundtrack.Key Facts
- Joe Keery, an actor in "Stranger Things," performs music under the name Djo.
- His song "End of Beginning" became number one on the UK charts.
- The song was not on the "Stranger Things" soundtrack but became popular on TikTok.
- "End of Beginning" reached over 55 million plays worldwide on Spotify within a week.
- 1980s songs featured in the show saw a rise in chart positions, influenced by the show's final season and viral trends.
- Prince's "Purple Rain," Kate Bush's "Running Up That Hill," and The Police's "Every Breath You Take" are in the top 20 UK songs.
- Songs from past decades are trending again due to their exposure in the show and social media influence.
- The Police's song was notably popular, reaching number eight on Spotify's global chart.
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