Fleetwood Mac’s ‘Landslide’ reaches chart for first time due to Netflix series

The recent surge of Fleetwood Mac’s classic song “Landslide” on the Billboard Hot 100 is attributed to its feature in the Netflix show “Stranger Things” series finale. Despite being released over 50 years ago in 1975, the song has made its debut on the Billboard chart, landing at No. 41 on the Jan. 17-dated list.

According to Billboard, “Landslide” garnered 7 million U.S. streams, marking a 43% increase from the previous week, along with 888,000 radio audience impressions, showing a 10% rise, and 1,000 downloads sold, which spiked by 15% between Jan. 2 and 8. The song’s reentry into the charts can be predominantly attributed to its inclusion in the “Stranger Things” series finale that aired on Dec. 31.

Despite Fleetwood Mac’s “Landslide” originally being part of their self-titled 10th studio album, it was never released as an official single in its original run. However, in 1997, a live version of the song was released as a single, charting on the Hot 100 in July 1998 and reaching its peak at No. 51. The legacy of “Landslide” has also seen various cover versions, including The Chicks’ rendition in 2003 that peaked at No. 7 and the rendition performed by Gwyneth Paltrow on “Glee” in 2011, which reached No. 23 on the charts.

For Fleetwood Mac, this marks their 26th entry on the Hot 100 chart. Remarkably, the iconic band has managed to debut on the Hot 100 in five different decades, spanning from the ’70s to the ’20s. This resurgence is not a standalone incident for Fleetwood Mac, as in 2020, their 1977 hit “Dreams” also re-entered the Hot 100 after a viral TikTok video, reaching a peak at No. 12 on the charts in October of that year.

The unmatched staying power and timeless appeal of Fleetwood Mac’s music have proven to transcend generations, with their songs finding new audiences and achieving chart success decades after their original release. It’s a testament to the enduring impact of their music that continues to resonate with audiences of all ages, despite the passing years.