Paris 2024 Olympics has a grand finale where the renowned French rock ensemble Phoenix, delivered a stunning rendition of the iconic 2010 track “Nightcall”
Paris 2024 Olympics has been a huge driving force for this, while the song may not have topped the charts upon its initial release, its memorable feature in the cult hit movie Drive, prominently associated with Ryan Gosling, thrust it into the limelight in 2011.
This timeless anthem has recently set new benchmarks in the digital music sphere, achieving the highest number of Shazams in a single minute, an accolade confirmed by a representative from Apple to EDM.com.
Furthermore, “Nightcall” now holds the record for the most Shazams in a single day, with France, Mexico, and the United States leading the surge in searches during the Olympics’ climactic ceremony. This surge in popularity even surpassed the interest in Phoenix’s own hits like “Lisztomania” and “If I Ever Feel Better” during the same timeframe.
The record for the most Shazams in a day was previously held by Cerrone’s “Supernature”, which saw a spike during the opening ceremony of the same Olympics on July 26th.
Fans eager to relive the magic can watch the full performance of “Nightcall” by Kavinsky, Phoenix, and Angèle below.
This song’s resurgence underscores its enduring appeal and its unique place in both music and film history.
