Michael Jackson's 'Thriller' Resurgence on Billboard Charts for Halloween
Every Halloween, Michael Jackson's iconic song "Thriller" makes a resurgence on the Billboard charts. The track has become synonymous with the holiday and sees a significant increase in streams and sales as Halloween approaches. This year, "Thriller" climbs to the second spot on the R&B/Hip-Hop Streaming Songs chart, just behind Kehlani's "Folded."
"Thriller" also reaches the number one position on the R&B Digital Song Sales chart, marking a new peak after 80 weeks on the ranking. The song's sales doubled in the most recent tracking period, with over 2,800 copies sold in the U.S. The increase in sales propels "Thriller" back into the top 10 on the Digital Song Sales chart, where it settles at number seven.
In addition to its success on the R&B/Hip-Hop Streaming Songs and Digital Song Sales charts, "Thriller" also appears in the top 10 on the R&B Streaming Songs, Hot R&B Songs, and Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs lists. Despite its resurgence on multiple Billboard charts, "Thriller" is expected to fade from the rankings after the Halloween season concludes.
Alongside "Thriller," another Michael Jackson hit, "Billie Jean," re-enters the R&B/Hip-Hop Streaming Songs chart and achieves new peaks on the Billboard Global 200 and Billboard Global Excl. U.S. lists. The enduring popularity of Michael Jackson's music continues to be evident, especially during the Halloween season.