music
January 28, 2026
TikTok virality gives Jeff Buckley his first US Top 100 hit 29 years after his death
Lover, You Should Have Come Over enters charts at No 97, after becoming popular on social media platform
TL;DR
- Jeff Buckley's song 'Lover, You Should Have Come Over' has entered the US Hot 100 at No 97, 29 years after his death.
- The song's popularity is attributed to its virality on TikTok, introducing Buckley's music to a new audience.
- While TikTok videos don't directly contribute to chart positions, they drive listeners to streaming services.
- 'Lover, You Should Have Come Over' is an acoustic ballad from Buckley's 1994 album 'Grace'.
- Buckley died in 1997; posthumous releases of his work have occurred, including compilations of sketches and cover versions.
- Other 90s artists, like Radiohead, have also seen belated chart success due to TikTok trends.
- TikTok reports indicate a significant number of chart-topping singles in 2025 had a viral moment on the platform first.
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