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Billie Eilish's 'What Was I Made For?' Sees Chart Resurgence

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Billie Eilish made headlines at the 94th Annual Academy Awards when she clinched the Best Original Song award for her track 'What Was I Made For?' written for the Barbie movie. Following her win, the song experienced a surge in popularity, climbing up several Billboard charts.

'What Was I Made For?' saw a significant increase in digital song sales, jumping from No. 14 to No. 5 on the Digital Song Sales chart. The track sold 8,817 copies during the tracking week of the Oscars, marking a remarkable 260% surge in purchases compared to the previous period.

Additionally, the song made its presence felt on the Adult Contemporary chart, rising from No. 16 to No. 15. While it narrowly missed reclaiming its peak position at No. 14, the track's resurgence on this chart is noteworthy.

On the Streaming Songs chart, 'What Was I Made For?' re-entered at No. 49, although it fell short of its previous peak at No. 7. The song also maintained its positions on the Hot Alternative Songs (No. 3) and Alternative Digital Song Sales (No. 1) charts, showcasing its enduring appeal.

Despite its success on most charts, the song experienced declines on the Adult Pop Airplay chart, slipping to No. 4, and the Hot 100 chart, dropping from No. 34 to No. 35. The latter can be attributed to Ariana Grande's album 'Eternal Sunshine,' which debuted 11 tracks on the Hot 100, creating stiff competition for 'What Was I Made For?'

Overall, Billie Eilish's award-winning track continues to captivate audiences, demonstrating its resilience and enduring popularity across various music charts.

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