Revived '80s Tune "Hot Together" by The Pointer Sisters Dominating Spotify After "GTA 6" Trailer Drop
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You know those tunes from The Pointer Sisters? Hits like "Jump (For My Love)" or "I'm So Excited"? Well, get ready for a comeback of an older, groovier track - "Hot Together" from 1986. The gaming world has gone wild, turning this nearly-forgotten tune into a streaming sensation thanks to the recent trailer for the hotly-anticipated "Grand Theft Auto 6".
A song initially released decades ago, "Hot Together" is finding new life as it echoes throughout the digital realm of Spotify, with the number of streams skyrocketing faster than a sports car in a chase scene. If you catch the latest YouTube or other streaming platform stats, you'll find views for "Hot Together" have skyrocketed a whopping 182,000%. accordance with The Hollywood Reporter.
IGN commented that the iconic "Grand Theft Auto" series slices through the pop culture scene like none other. Music has long been intertwined with the series, serving as a powerful symbol, so it's just fantastic to witness gamers connecting with this classic track in such a way.
Unfortunately, the original Pointer Sisters members who put their hearts and voices into "Hot Together" can't revel in this renewed success. June Pointer departed in 2006, followed closely by Bonnie and Anita in 2020 and 2022, respectively. Yet, Ruth Pointer, the eldest of the sisters, has continued the band's legacy since 1972. She's been joined by her daughter Issa since 2002 and great-niece Sadako Pointer Johnson since 2009, continuing to parade as The Pointer Sisters.
Trailer's Impact: Millions upon Millions of Gamers Hooked
The latest "GTA 6" trailer, produced by developer studio Rockstar Games, is a viral sensation: over 85 million views on YouTube alone (as of May 8, 12 pm). In case you haven't been counting, that's 85,000,000! According to The Hollywood Reporter, the total views across all platforms have already reached a jaw-dropping 500 million.
The hype around the next installment of the esteemed open-world game series persists, despite, or maybe even because of, the announcement that the release of "GTA 6" will have you waiting until May 26, 2026. That's right, the anticipation has been extended by a full year, with the initial release plan abandoned.
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- The revival of the '80s tune "Hot Together" by The Pointer Sisters is dominating Spotify streams following the drop of the "Grand Theft Auto 6" trailer.
- The "GTA 6" trailer, available on YouTube, has amassed over 85 million views and cumulatively surpassed 500 million views across all platforms, according to The Hollywood Reporter.
- The renewed popularity of "Hot Together" can be attributed to its inclusion in the "Grand Theft Auto" video game series, serving as a powerful symbol in the gaming world.
- Despite the tragic loss of several Pointer Sisters members, the band's legacy continues under the leadership of Ruth Pointer, who is joined by her daughter Issa and great-niece Sadako Pointer Johnson.
