LOS ANGELES — The April 8 total solar eclipse is quickly approaching. Of course, the right way to enjoy this rare cosmic occurrence is with a themed playlist.
While you prepare to hit the road towards the path of total darkness or anticipate hours of traffic coming out of your watch party, you'll need something to listen to. And we've got your back.
From classics like Bonnie Tyler, Billie Holiday, Sun Ra, David Bowie and Bruce Springsteen to contemporary selections spanning reggaetón, K-pop, R&B, soul and Taylor Swift, here's 20 songs to jam out as the moon lines up perfectly between the Earth and the sun.
Listen to the full playlist on Spotify.
Songs included on the playlist
- A classic eclipse song: “Total Eclipse of the Heart” by Bonnie Tyler
- A rockin’ eclipse song: “Blinded by the Light” by Bruce Springsteen
- An eclipse song to dance to: “Blinding Lights” by The Weeknd
- A grounded eclipse song, to remind you of the Earth: “Solar Eclipse” by YoungBoy Never Broke Again
- An eclipse song for the introspective listener: “Moon at the Window” by Joni Mitchell
- A throwback eclipse song: "Blue Moon” by Billie Holiday
- An eclipse song for the arty folk: “Starman” by David Bowie
- An eclipse song for people very much in touch with the universe: “Space is the Place” by Sun Ra
- A righteous eclipse song: “Eclipse” by Earl Sweatshirt
- The “it isn’t an eclipse song, but it also isn’t not an eclipse song” eclipse song: “Moonlight” by Jay-Z
- A sexy eclipse song: “Moonlight” by Kali Uchis
- An eclipse song for the Swiftie in your life: “Seven” by Taylor Swift
- An idyllic eclipse song: “Moonshadow” by Cat Stevens
- A dreamy eclipse song: “The Moon and the Sky” by Sade
- A romantic eclipse song: “Eclipse” by JACE Carrillo and Alyko
- An eclipse song to get the afternoon party started: “La Noche de Anoche” by Bad Bunny and Rosalía
- An R&B-pop bop for the eclipse: “Eclipse” by LOONA’s Kim Lip
- An eclipse song that will immediately inspire a dance lesson: “Eclipse” by GOT 7
- An explosive eclipse song for those who feel lonely when the moon covers the sun: “Eclipse” by MAMAMOO’s Moonbyul
- The eclipse song that has to be present on every eclipse playlist: “Eclipse” by Pink Floyd
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