Solar eclipse also affected song listening

The August 12 solar eclipse not only captured the attention of astronomy enthusiasts, but also influenced the music listening habits of listeners around the world. New Spotify data shows that songs related to the Sun, Moon, and space saw a significant increase in listening during the unusual celestial event.

The biggest global jump among the singles was made by Bonnie Tyler's iconic "Total Eclipse Of The Heart." The 1983 hit saw 14 percent more streams worldwide on August 12th compared to its average daily stream count from August 1st to 11th.

The song "Moon Eclipsed The Sun" by the American band Evolfo also recorded a large growth, with global listening increasing by as much as 1.251 percent.

Chris Staples' "Dark Side Of The Moon" saw a 405 percent increase, while Pink Floyd's "Eclipse" saw a 144 percent increase.

Among the songs that attracted more attention was "Eclipse" by Australian singer Delta Goodrem, who represented Australia at Eurovision this year. Her song saw a 40 percent increase in global streams during the eclipse.

Growth was also recorded by Bill Withers' classic "Ain't No Sunshine", whose worldwide ratings increased by 3 percent.

Spotify data compared the number of plays on August 12th with the average daily number of listens during the first 11 days of the month, showing how major cultural and natural events can influence the choice of music people listen to.

The success of the song "Total Eclipse Of The Heart" is particularly symbolic, as it has returned to the spotlight just weeks after Bonnie Tyler's death on July 8. The 14 percent global growth shows that her biggest hit remains inextricably linked to the eclipse phenomenon more than four decades after its release.