All of the above songs feature in season five except The Police’s Every Breath You Take, which was in season two, and The Clash’s Should I Stay Or Should I Go, which was in season one.
Most have been propelled by a combination of their exposure on the show and on TikTok, and their revivals fit into a wider trend of older songs reappearing on social media and streaming.
“TikTok has a habit of tapping into nostalgia as a way to engage audiences,” said Sarah Kloboves of music data trackers Chartmetric.
“For older generations, the familiar catalogue hits keep them engaged because they feel sentimental.
“For younger users, though, the release date doesn’t matter because they’re hearing everything for the first time. These older tracks ultimately appeal to a broader audience.”
