TEMPLE, Texas — Brace yourselves, Central Texas, the April 8 total solar eclipse is almost here!
There are plenty of events, watch parties and other activities around Central Texas to celebrate the rare event, but many residents may also be watching from home, or on our 6 News broadcast or 6+ app.
The sights of the eclipse are already taken care of, but what about the sounds?
In honor of the total solar eclipse, 6 News put together a playlist of songs we thought would be perfect to help you get in the spirit of the eclipse, put together by suggestions from our entire newsroom.
From The Beatles to The Weeknd to Iron Maiden and beyond, here are our picks for the top eclipse songs, arranged to symbolize the beginning of totality to the end.
And yes, "Total Eclipse of the Heart" is included.
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