# Harry Styles' First Solo Hit Reaches New Peak Fans propel 'Sign of the Times' to a new record on Billboard charts. - **Source:** [Forbes - Business](https://brifing.si/source/e0310925-a7af-4d4b-80a7-c80d400e49fa) - **Published:** 2026-08-24 - **Topic:** [Business](https://brifing.si/c/business) - **Original article:** - **On Brifing:** https://brifing.si/s/3011c8a6-a20c-48e4-a37f-98db4fe372dc ## New Peak for Harry Styles' First Solo Hit Harry Styles' first solo single 'Sign of the Times' has reached a new peak on the Billboard Global Excl. U.S. chart nearly a decade after its release. The song jumped from No. 47 to No. 38 this week, achieving its highest position ever. It also climbed to No. 47 on the Billboard Global 200, just one spot shy of its all-time high. ## Impact of the New Album Styles' new album 'Kiss All the Time. Disco, Occasionally' debuted at No. 1 earlier this year. However, none of its singles currently appear on the American charts. Despite this, the album's promotion and multiple singles have helped draw listeners back to Styles' older hits. ## Resurgence Thanks to Film Feature 'Sign of the Times' experienced a major resurgence earlier this year after being featured in the action film 'Project Hail Mary.' Its use in the film boosted streaming numbers, contributing to its chart rise. Additionally, the promotion of Styles' new album has increased the song's popularity. ## Difference Between Billboard Charts The Billboard Global 200 ranks the most-consumed songs worldwide based on streaming and sales data. The Billboard Global Excl. U.S. uses the same data but excludes activity from the United States. 'Sign of the Times' has risen on both charts, proving its global success. ## Performance of Other Songs Styles' other songs 'As It Was' and 'American Girls' are also climbing the Billboard charts this week. 'As It Was' rose to No. 60 on the Billboard Global Excl. U.S. and No. 77 on the Billboard Global 200. 'American Girls' reached No. 113 and No. 144, respectively. However, neither came close to their previous No. 1 positions. ## Album's Chart Status 'Kiss All the Time. Disco, Occasionally' currently appears only on the Billboard 200 chart. After several months, the album dropped from No. 118 to No. 127, suggesting it may soon disappear from the charts entirely. ## Comparison Between Old and New Songs 'Sign of the Times' has outperformed 'Season 2 Weight Loss,' a single from Styles' new album, on the Billboard Global Excl. U.S. chart. 'Season 2 Weight Loss' debuted at No. 39 in March but lasted only two weeks on the chart. This shows that Styles' older hits are still preferred by listeners. ## Styles' Global Success Harry Styles has cemented his place in the music industry through both his solo career and his time with One Direction. The continued success of older hits like 'Sign of the Times' demonstrates the sustainability of his music career and the loyalty of his fans. This achievement serves as an important example for other artists planning long-term careers. ## Sources covering this story - https://www.forbes.com/sites/hughmcintyre/2026/08/24/harry-styles-fans-send-his-first-solo-hit-to-a-new-peak/ — --- _Summary written by Brifing from the original reporting. Copyright in the original article belongs to its publisher; read the full piece at the link above._