David Bowie Dominates Charts with Nineteen Top 100 Albums Days After His Death

David Bowie has made a huge impact on the music charts, with nineteen albums reaching the top 100 in the UK in the week following his passing. His latest album, “Blackstar,” came out just two days before he died on January 8. It climbed to number one on the charts, selling 150,000 copies in its first week. According to the Official Charts, Bowie was already on track to reach the top spot before he passed away from cancer earlier this week.

Many of Bowie’s previous albums have re-entered the charts as well. Albums like “Hunky Dory,” “The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars,” and “Nothing Has Changed” are among those making a comeback. “Nothing Has Changed,” which is a greatest hits collection, came in at number five.

Increased Popularity and Final Farewell

Bowie’s singles have also gained popularity this week. Songs like “Heroes” reached number 11, “Life On Mars” climbed to number 16, and there are eleven other singles in the UK top 100.

Over his career, Bowie released 27 studio albums, 120 singles, and a variety of compilations and live albums.

Reports indicate that David Bowie was cremated in New York without any friends and family present, which was his wish. He wanted “to go without any fuss,” a source revealed to two UK newspapers. Bowie passed away on Sunday, January 10, after an 18-month battle with cancer. There have been reports suggesting he “died from liver cancer” after enduring “six heart attacks.”

 

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Here’s how Bowie’s albums ranked in the charts after his death:

1. Blackstar
2. Nothing Has Changed
3. The Best of, 1969/1974
4. Hunky Dory
5. The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust
6. Best of Bowie
7. Aladdin Sane
8. The Next Day
9. Low
10. Diamond Dogs
11. Let’s Dance
12. Heroes
13. Station to Station
14. The Best of 1980/1987
15. Young Americans
16. Scary Monsters
17. The Man Who Sold The World
18. Space Oddity
19. Five Years – 1969 – 1973

And his singles have also been popular:

1. Heroes
2. Life On Mars
3. Starman
4. Let’s Dance
5. Space Oddity
6. Under Pressure (with Queen)
7. Lazarus
8. Changes
9. Blackstar
10. Ashes to Ashes
11. Rebel Rebel
12. Ziggy Stardust
13. China Girl

David Bowie was an extraordinary musician whose work continues to influence fans even after his death. His ability to transform both himself and his music made him a standout figure in the music world. Despite his battle with illness, he left behind a rich legacy that remains vibrant and ever-present.