Lana Del Rey’s Career-Defining Single Reaches A New Peak

Throughout her career, Lana Del Rey has been known more as an albums artist than someone focused on scoring hit singles. The singer-songwriter has charted successful songs before, but unlike other stars in the pop space, her career has not been defined by radio smashes.

One tune does rise above the rest as her most popular track. “Summertime Sadness” became something of a breakout smash thanks to a remix by Cedric Gervais, and it’s still a hit – occasionally – to this day. The composition always ranks among her most popular, but in the summer months, it experiences something of a surge in consumption. As fans in the United Kingdom revisit the seasonal track, it reaches a special position.

“Summertime Sadness” Becomes a Streaming Smash Again

“Summertime Sadness” reenters the Official Streaming chart this week, finding its way back to the ranking of the 100 most-played tracks on Spotify, Apple Music, Tidal, and other platforms. The track breaks back in at No. 75. That marks a new high for the song, as Del Rey previously topped out with the cut at No. 77.

Cedric Gervais Made “Summertime Sadness” a Hit

“Summertime Sadness” was originally released in 2012 from her first major label album, Born to Die. The following year, the Gervais remix made it a surprise hit, but it wasn’t until 2022 that Del Rey’s version reached the Official Streaming chart. Since then, it has spent 31 weeks somewhere on the ranking, and it may continue as an annual favorite, thanks to an uptick in streams each summer.

Born to Die Climbs on Multiple Charts

The increase in plays of “Summertime Sadness” helps Born to Die climb on multiple tallies in the U.K. at the same time that the tune returns. The project enjoys huge leaps on lists like the Official Albums Streaming and Official Albums charts, where the introductory collection rockets more than 20 spaces.

It’s also a bestseller again, as Born to Die finds its way back to the Official Vinyl Albums list at No. 26 and the Official Album Downloads tally at No. 53, while simultaneously returning to the top 40 on both the Official Albums Sales and Official Physical Albums rankings as well.