Jeff Buckley's 'Lover, You Should've Come Over' Makes Billboard Hot 100 Debut Thanks to TikTok Resurgence

Jeff Buckley's 'Lover, You Should've Come Over' Makes Billboard Hot 100 Debut Thanks to TikTok Resurgence

Jeff Buckley's song "Lover, You Should've Come Over" from his album Grace has made its debut on the Billboard Hot 100 at #97, thanks to a boost from TikTok. This marks Buckley's first appearance on the Hot 100, almost 30 years after his untimely death at the age of 30. Despite being a non-single and released when he was 32, the song has gained popularity on the platform.

While Buckley was known for his cover of Leonard Cohen's "Hallelujah," it never made it onto the Hot 100. The resurgence of "Lover, You Should've Come Over" on TikTok is hard to pinpoint, but the HBO documentary "It’s Never Over, Jeff Buckley" may have contributed to its renewed popularity. The album Grace has also climbed the charts, currently sitting at #156 on the Billboard 200.

Joining the ranks of artists whose older songs have found new life on TikTok, Buckley's success on the Hot 100 puts him in the company of Fleetwood Mac, Coldplay, Imogen Heap, and Radiohead. The song's resurgence showcases the enduring appeal of Buckley's music and its ability to resonate with new audiences.