Jeff Buckley's 'Lover, You Should've Come Over' Enters Billboard Hot 100 Nearly Three Decades After Release

Jeff Buckley's 1994 song "Lover, You Should've Come Over" has entered the Billboard Hot 100 at No. 97, marking the late artist's first appearance on the chart. This resurgence is largely attributed to the song's popularity on TikTok, where users have incorporated it into numerous videos, leading to increased streaming on platforms that contribute to chart rankings.

Originally featured on Buckley's sole studio album, "Grace," the track is an acoustic ballad reflecting on a past relationship. Despite its initial modest performance, "Grace" eventually achieved platinum status and became influential among listeners.

Buckley passed away in 1997 due to accidental drowning in the Mississippi River. Posthumously, his unfinished works were compiled into releases such as "Sketches for My Sweetheart the Drunk" in 1998 and "You and I" in 2016, which included cover versions of songs by artists like Bob Dylan and Led Zeppelin.

The impact of TikTok on music charts is evident, with other 1990s tracks like Radiohead's "Let Down" also experiencing renewed popularity. In 2025, TikTok reported that eight of the ten U.S. No. 1 singles had viral moments on the platform before topping the charts.