Stranger Things has propelled a legendary 1980s song to the top of the Spotify charts as Season 5 premieres.
The wait is finally over as fans of the hit Netflix series can finally dive into the first volume of the highly anticipated fifth and final season.
As expected, the supernatural drama has brought suspense, twists, and a haunting atmosphere that continues to grab our attention.
But it’s not just the plot that has people talking; once again, the show’s soundtrack plays a crucial role in setting the mood, and this time, it’s propelling a classic 1980s hit to new heights.
The Power of Music in Stranger Things
The Stranger Things soundtrack has become iconic in its own right. From Wham! to Madonna, Journey to Kate Bush, the series has resurrected the sounds of the '80s in unforgettable ways.
As Season 5 kicks off, the show continues its tradition of incorporating timeless tracks into the storyline, with Diana Ross’s 1980 hit 'Upside Down' taking center stage in the opening episode.
The song is played twice, first when Robin (Maya Hawke) uses it as a coded message to the group, and later during the end credits, leaving fans both nostalgic and thrilled.
The use of Ross’s hit song has sparked a wave of excitement across social media, with one user writing: “OBSESSED with the using of ‘Upside Down’ by Diana Ross in Stranger Things 5. That song being the closing credits after that scene is chef's kiss.”
Another fan tweeted: “Whoever came up with the idea to put Diana Ross 'Upside Down' in the end credits of Stranger Things deserves a raise.”
Others expressed their excitement, with a third user commenting: “Yes, I knew they had to finally play Diana Ross’ 'Upside Down' in Stranger Things. That’s all I needed, tbh.”
A Stellar Soundtrack
In addition to Ross’s infectious hit, the first episode of Season 5 also features other classic songs that fans have come to love.
Michael Jackson’s “Rockin’ Robin,” Psychedelic Furs’ “Pretty in Pink,” and Kate Bush’s legendary “Running Up That Hill” all make appearances.
Season 5: The Final Chapter
As the storyline unfolds, Season 5 picks up where the dark events of the previous season left off.
Vecna, the powerful antagonist from Season 4, may have been dealt a blow, but the Upside Down is far from defeated, as Hawkins is on the brink of total collapse as the parallel dimension merges with the real world.
Our group of heroes, Eleven (Millie Bobby Brown), Will (Noah Schnapp), Mike (Finn Wolfhard), Lucas (Caleb McLaughlin), Dustin (Gaten Matarazzo) and Max (Sadie Sink), along with older teens Nancy (Natalia Dyer), Jonathan (Charlie Heaton), Steve (Joe Keery) and Robin (Maya Hawke), must rally once again to face the supernatural forces threatening to destroy everything.
The next chapters of Season 5, Volume 1 will land just in time for the holidays, with episodes releasing on Christmas Day and New Year’s Eve.