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Jeff Buckley’s Classic Debuts on Billboard Nearly 30 Years Later

1/27/2026

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Jeff Buckley's "Lover, You Should've Come Over" debuted at No. 97 on the Billboard Hot 100 nearly 30 years after his death, aided by 3.8 million U.S. streams and viral TikTok trends.
In April 2025, it appeared on Hot Rock & Alternative Songs chart, peaking at No. 12.
Buckley's album Grace rose to No. 82 on the Billboard 200.
His cover of "Hallelujah" remains a posthumous charting success.

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Story summary

Jeff Buckley's "Lover, You Should've Come Over" debuted at No. 97 on the Billboard Hot 100 nearly 30 years after his death, aided by 3.8 million U.S. streams and viral TikTok trends.
In April 2025, it appeared on Hot Rock & Alternative Songs chart, peaking at No. 12.
Buckley's album Grace rose to No. 82 on the Billboard 200.
His cover of "Hallelujah" remains a posthumous charting success.