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Radiohead’s 1997 ‘Let Down’ Reaches Billboard Hot 100 at No. 91 After TikTok Surge

TikTok edits plus choir covers drove fresh streams, lifting the OK Computer track onto the chart.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 29: (EDITOR'S NOTE: A special effects filter was used in the creation of this image) Thom Yorke performs at Sidney Myer Music Bowl on October 29, 2024 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Naomi Rahim/WireImage)
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Overview

  • The song becomes Radiohead’s fourth appearance on the Hot 100 and their first since 2008.
  • Billboard reported the entry following a viral wave credited with boosting U.S. streams.
  • Creators have paired the track with cinematic clips and choir performances, expanding its reach on TikTok.
  • Listeners are debating whether the song’s tone feels devastating or ultimately hopeful.
  • The renewed attention follows a placement in The Bear’s first season, with separate reporting noting a March business filing that has prompted speculation about future activity.