David Bowie's 'Heroes' Searched by Thousands After 'Stranger Things' Finale
The iconic song "Heroes" by David Bowie has seen an unprecedented surge in streaming following its use as the end-credits track for Netflix show 'Stranger Things' finale. According to recent data, the 1977 classic saw a massive jump of almost 500% on major music streaming platforms.
On average, "Heroes" had been earning around 94,000 digital streams daily over the past five months. However, in the days following its use in the show's final episode, it logged an astonishing 342,000 streams on January 1, 456,000 on January 2, and a staggering 470,000 on January 3.
It was Joe Keery, who plays Steve Harrington in 'Stranger Things,' who suggested using Bowie's "Heroes" to conclude the show during its end-credits segment. The decision also served as a nostalgic nod to earlier seasons, which featured Peter Gabriel's cover of the song.
Ross Duffer told an interview with Netflix's outlet Tudum that the brothers immediately knew it was the right song to use once Joe Keery suggested it, stating, "It is in some ways an anthem for Stranger Things." The classic track is seen as a fitting conclusion to the show due to its themes of heroism and unity.
In addition to the surge in streaming, the actor's artist project Djo also saw a significant boost following the finale. His song "End of Beginning" climbed to number one on Spotify's Global Chart this week, replacing Taylor Swift's hit single.
The success of 'Stranger Things' has been instrumental in reviving 80s culture and music throughout its run, with carefully curated song choices contributing to its popularity. The show's finale featured two classic Prince tracks, "When Doves Cry" and "Purple Rain," as well as Kate Bush's "Running Up That Hill."
The iconic song "Heroes" by David Bowie has seen an unprecedented surge in streaming following its use as the end-credits track for Netflix show 'Stranger Things' finale. According to recent data, the 1977 classic saw a massive jump of almost 500% on major music streaming platforms.
On average, "Heroes" had been earning around 94,000 digital streams daily over the past five months. However, in the days following its use in the show's final episode, it logged an astonishing 342,000 streams on January 1, 456,000 on January 2, and a staggering 470,000 on January 3.
It was Joe Keery, who plays Steve Harrington in 'Stranger Things,' who suggested using Bowie's "Heroes" to conclude the show during its end-credits segment. The decision also served as a nostalgic nod to earlier seasons, which featured Peter Gabriel's cover of the song.
Ross Duffer told an interview with Netflix's outlet Tudum that the brothers immediately knew it was the right song to use once Joe Keery suggested it, stating, "It is in some ways an anthem for Stranger Things." The classic track is seen as a fitting conclusion to the show due to its themes of heroism and unity.
In addition to the surge in streaming, the actor's artist project Djo also saw a significant boost following the finale. His song "End of Beginning" climbed to number one on Spotify's Global Chart this week, replacing Taylor Swift's hit single.
The success of 'Stranger Things' has been instrumental in reviving 80s culture and music throughout its run, with carefully curated song choices contributing to its popularity. The show's finale featured two classic Prince tracks, "When Doves Cry" and "Purple Rain," as well as Kate Bush's "Running Up That Hill."
I was like 10 when David Bowie came out with heroes and it was literally my jam back then! 
now it seems like a whole new gen is discovering his music thanks to stranger things. that's amazing tbh, it just goes to show how timeless his music really is. and i'm loving the fact that joe keery suggested using "heroes" for the finale - he has good taste 
. It's just a temporary fad, though - once the show ends, everyone will be back to listening to whatever is trendy on Spotify right now. The whole thing feels like a marketing ploy to get people to listen to old music again, and I'm sure it'll die out soon. And can we really say that using an iconic song like "Heroes" in a finale actually does justice to Bowie's legacy? It just feels like another attempt to cash in on the artist's reputation. I mean, "End of Beginning" by Djo getting to number one? Please, it's not like anyone was going to take his music seriously before that show premiered... 
it just matches the vibe of the show so well. like the themes of heroism and unity are right there in the song. and can we talk about how great joe keery is for suggesting it? 
i was bawling when that scene played during the finale. btw, who knew djo's "end of beginning" was a hidden gem? 
️ and i gotta give it to joe keery for his genius suggestion 
it just goes to show how powerful music can be in shaping our emotions & experiences 
"Heroes" just resonating with people on a deeper level after being used in 'Stranger Things' finale is like, no surprise to me tho 
. and now we're seeing people discovering his work all over again, which is like, a beautiful thing 
. I think what's really cool is how 'Stranger Things' used the show's finale to pay homage to classic artists like Prince and Kate Bush, it's like they're carrying on this legacy of awesome music that we all love 
I'm not surprised at all that Bowie's 'Heroes' is getting so much love after the 'Stranger Things' finale 
. It's also awesome to see Joe Keery's suggestion paying off in such a big way 
. I'm loving this resurgence of 80s culture - it feels like we're getting back to our roots 
. And let's be real, Prince and Kate Bush are always going to bring the heat 
what a testament to how iconic that song truly is and also huge shoutout to joe keery for suggesting it in the first place 
! I mean, who doesn't love a good '80s throwback?! 
And Stranger Things totally nailed it by using that song in their finale. I was so stoked to see Joe Keery suggest it - genius move, bro! 
. Ross Duffer's right, it is kinda an anthem for the show 
I mean, it's about time someone blew up the internet with some actual talent 
Meanwhile, Ross Duffer's gotta be thrilled that his "artistic vision" was so on point (wink). And seriously, what's next? A 'Twin Peaks' reunion just because the coffee shop song played in an episode? 
and it's not just bowie, the whole 80s vibe from stranger things has been infectious 
- "End of Beginning" is a banger! 
500% more in a week? I guess I'll have to give that song another listen now lol... but has anyone seen the finale? what was everyone's fave scene?