Tina Turner's music reigns after her death: Unprecedented surges on Amazon, iTunes, and Spotify
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LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Tina Turner died at the age of 83 on Wednesday, May 24. The singer’s representative confirmed that she died at her Kusnacht home near Zurich, Switzerland, following a prolonged illness. The hit song maker delivered numerous hits during her career, which spanned six decades.
The legend may no longer be with us, but her music is already proving its enduring appeal. Following her death, her songs have experienced significant surges in popularity across various streaming platforms.
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Tina Turner's music sales and streams skyrocket since her death
Tina's extensive discography has witnessed remarkable increases in listens and downloads, with her work dominating Amazon's 'Movers & Shakers Singles' Chart. The sales of 'What's Love Got to Do with It' have skyrocketed by 230,575%, 'Private Dancer' has seen a staggering rise of 280,327%, 'We Don't Need Another Hero' has surged by 210,909%, and 'The Best' has climbed by 62,425%, reported TMZ.
In terms of albums on Amazon, there has been a remarkable surge in popularity for Tina's works. Her live album, 'Tina (Live)', has seen an astounding increase of 297,322%, while 'Private Dancer' has soared by 273,528%, and 'Break Every Rule' has experienced a surge of 140,825%. Furthermore, Tina's music is also experiencing significant momentum on iTunes. Singles such as 'What's Love Got to Do with It', 'Proud Mary', and 'Better Be Good to Me' are among the tracks that are rapidly ascending the charts. There are also reports indicating that 'What's Love Got to Do with It' is rapidly gaining momentum on Spotify.
Other artists whose deaths were followed by a rise in their music sales
Chester Bennington
On July 2017, tragedy struck as Chester Bennington, the 41-year-old frontman of Linkin Park, tragically took his own life. In the wake of this heartbreaking event, streaming services witnessed an astounding 7,000% surge in the streaming of the band's music the following day.
David Bowie
Music legend David Bowie tragically died from cancer in January 2016, shortly after the release of his album 'Blackstar'. Remarkably, in the week following his untimely death, 'Blackstar' debuted at the top spot of the Billboard 200 chart, marking Bowie's first-ever No. 1 album in the United States. Despite his illustrious career that spanned several decades, 'Blackstar' achieved an unprecedented feat for Bowie.
Kurt Cobain
Following the tragic suicide of Kurt Cobain in April 1994, Nirvana's original studio albums experienced a notable resurgence on the charts. Their then-latest album, 'In Utero' soared from No. 72 to No. 27 on the charts. The band's breakthrough album, 'Nevermind', witnessed a remarkable sales increase of nearly 200%. Additionally, their debut album from 1989, 'Bleach' made its inaugural appearance on the Top Pop Catalog chart, reaching an impressive No 6 position.
Michael Jackson
The untimely death of Michael Jackson in June 2009, at the age of 50, triggered a significant surge in sales of his music. The King of Pop's passing also prompted Billboard magazine to revise its rules pertaining to older catalog albums, including his iconic 1982 release, 'Thriller', which remains the best-selling album worldwide.
