In late 2025, Fleetwood Mac scored one of the most surprising chart moments of the year when “Silver Springs,” a song recorded nearly half a century ago, surged in popularity thanks to TikTok. Originally tracked during the band’s Rumours sessions in 1977 but left off the album, the song began appearing in thousands of short-form videos, sparking a wave of discovery that carried it onto major Billboard charts for the first time in its long history.
The sudden rise of “Silver Springs” highlights how social platforms can dramatically reshape the life cycle of classic songs. As TikTok users adopted the track for emotional, reflective and cinematic clips, streams climbed rapidly across digital services. What had long been considered a fan-favorite deep cut transformed into a bona fide modern hit, reaching listeners far removed from the song’s original era.
This isn’t the first time Fleetwood Mac has benefited from viral momentum. In 2020, “Dreams” returned to the cultural spotlight after a viral TikTok clip reignited global interest, sending the 1977 hit back up the charts and introducing it to a new generation. Since then, the band’s catalog has continued to thrive in the streaming age, fueled by renewed curiosity and social sharing.
Music industry analysts point to TikTok’s unique ability to surface older recordings as a major driver of these revivals. The platform’s algorithm rewards engagement rather than release dates, allowing decades-old songs to compete alongside new releases if users connect with them. The result is a growing trend where classic tracks gain fresh relevance — and sometimes commercial success — long after their initial release.
For Fleetwood Mac, the renewed success of “Silver Springs” is another reminder of the lasting emotional pull of their Rumours-era recordings. More than 45 years on, the band’s music continues to resonate, proving that timeless songwriting can find new audiences — even in the fast-moving world of social media.
