Top 10 Most Played 'Love Story' Soundtrack Songs Revealed

Spotify shares the most streamed tracks from the hit FX and Hulu miniseries.

Mar. 21, 2026 at 12:37pm

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Ahead of the finale of the 'Love Story: John F. Kennedy Jr. & Carolyn Bessette' miniseries, Spotify has compiled a list of the top 10 most streamed songs featured on the soundtrack since the show's premiere last month. A remake of the Tears for Fears hit 'Head over Heels' by Japanese Breakfast topped the list, with a staggering 1800% increase in global listens on the platform. Other standout tracks include Lenny Kravitz's 'It Ain't Over 'til It's Over' and Sixpence None the Richer's 'Kiss Me'.

Why it matters

The resurgence of these '80s and '90s hits on the 'Love Story' soundtrack highlights the enduring popularity of the music from that era, as well as the power of television and film to introduce classic songs to new generations of listeners. The increased streaming numbers also demonstrate the cultural impact of the miniseries, which has captivated audiences with its dramatized portrayal of the relationship between John F. Kennedy Jr. and Carolyn Bessette.

The details

Spotify compiled the top 10 most streamed songs from the 'Love Story' soundtrack, which features a mix of classic alternative, pop, and R&B hits. In addition to the Japanese Breakfast cover of 'Head over Heels,' other top songs include Lenny Kravitz's 'It Ain't Over 'til It's Over,' which is played in a pivotal scene in the first episode, and Sixpence None the Richer's 'Kiss Me.' The list also includes tracks by Primal Scream, Seal, Talk Talk, P.M. Dawn, Sophie B. Hawkins, Divinyls, and Crowded House.

  • The 'Love Story' miniseries premiered on FX and Hulu in February 2026.
  • The finale of the series is scheduled to air on March 26, 2026.

The players

Japanese Breakfast

An indie pop band that recorded a cover of the Tears for Fears song 'Head over Heels' for the 'Love Story' soundtrack, which topped the list of most streamed tracks.

Lenny Kravitz

The soulful singer-songwriter whose hit 'It Ain't Over 'til It's Over' is the second most streamed song from the 'Love Story' soundtrack.

Sixpence None the Richer

The alternative rock band whose 1998 hit 'Kiss Me' came in at number three on the list of most played 'Love Story' soundtrack songs.

Matt Slocum

The lead guitarist of Sixpence None the Richer, who wrote the band's song 'Kiss Me' that was featured in the 'Love Story' miniseries.

Sophie B. Hawkins

The Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter whose 1992 hit 'Damn I Wish I Was Your Lover' experienced a resurgence in popularity after being included in the 'Love Story' soundtrack.

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What they’re saying

“It's a big honor when a song written almost 30 years ago continues to find new life and expression within new films and television shows, especially when the soundtrack contains numerous bands and artists that we've listened to, admired, been influenced and inspired by for decades.”

— Matt Slocum, Lead Guitarist, Sixpence None the Richer

“But I never would have thought it would have given 'Damn' this rebirth again.”

— Sophie B. Hawkins

What’s next

The finale of the 'Love Story: John F. Kennedy Jr. & Carolyn Bessette' miniseries is scheduled to air on March 26, 2026, which may lead to further increases in streaming for the songs featured on the soundtrack.

The takeaway

The resurgence of these classic '80s and '90s hits on the 'Love Story' soundtrack demonstrates the enduring appeal of the music from that era, as well as the power of television and film to introduce beloved songs to new generations of listeners. The increased streaming numbers also highlight the cultural impact of the miniseries, which has captivated audiences with its dramatized portrayal of the relationship between John F. Kennedy Jr. and Carolyn Bessette.