Two old songs have debuted on the Billboard Hot 100 in recent weeks. That is thanks to viral success on TikTok. As NPR's Stephen Thompson explains, it is never too late for a song to become a hit.
The trend of old songs trending again is hard to miss in 2026. Scroll through Instagram Reels or YouTube Shorts, and you'll hear tracks from the 80s, 90s, and early 2000s playing over viral edits.
People are drinking less these days — trending toward moderation or non-alcoholic alternatives on a night out, according to recent industry reports. But songs about drinking never seem to go out of ...