Fleetwood Mac’s Landslide has achieved a remarkable chart milestone more than half a century after its first release. The tender acoustic ballad, written by Stevie Nicks and originally featured on the band’s 1975 self‑titled album, debuted at No. 41 on the Billboard Hot 100 this week, marking the first time the original studio recording has appeared on the chart.
This surge in popularity follows the song’s prominent placement in the series finale of the hit Netflix show Stranger Things. The exposure triggered a dramatic increase in streams and radio plays, propelling the decades‑old track into the modern chart landscape.
Although Landslide never entered the Hot 100 during its original run, a live version from Fleetwood Mac’s 1997 album The Dance peaked at No. 51 when released as a single in 1998. With the current chart entry, the band has now placed songs on the Hot 100 in five distinct decades, spanning from the 1970s to the 2020s—an achievement shared by very few artists.
The renewed interest underscores how powerful sync placements on popular television can revive classic recordings for new generations of listeners. Landslide has also become a streaming favorite on social platforms and audio services, illustrating the ongoing cultural resonance of Fleetwood Mac’s music long after its initial release.