Viral songs: Revival

6 viral songs: Revival, traced from the first post to the peak with sources. 33% started on TV. Median 137 days from first post to peak.

Cases
6
Median Spread Score
53
Most started on
TV33%
First post to peak
137 days

By mechanic

All85Controversy34Response chain33Sound or audio meme32Challenge22Maker origin12Underdog11Creator relay9Identity badge9Real-world spectacle8Remixable template7Transgression7Revival6Pairing6

Running Up That Hill (2022 revival)

63
Running Up That Hill (2022 revival): cover art

39.8M impressions

Nirvana “Smells Like Teen Spirit”

60
Nirvana “Smells Like Teen Spirit”: cover art

Peaked at #1

Spice Girls “Wannabe”

53
Spice Girls - Wannabe (Official Music Video)

3M sold

Crazy Frog “Axel F”

50
Crazy Frog “Axel F”: cover art

694K sold

Taylor Swift’s Cruel Summer resurgence

46
Taylor Swift’s Cruel Summer resurgence: cover art

80.1M impressions

Juvenile’s Tiny Desk Concert

35
Juvenile: Tiny Desk Concert

5.7M views

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