The Darkness are having a second because of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce showcasing their love of the band’s hit 2003 single “I Believe in a Thing Called Love” whereas attending the U.S. Open tennis event over the weekend.

Swift and Kelce attended the tennis event in New York when the loud audio system performed the traditional Darkness hit throughout a break within the motion. Cameras panned to Swift who was dancing and air guitaring to the observe whereas singing each phrase. Kelce received in on a number of the enjoyable as nicely, however Swift’s ardour for the tune was visibly evident.

The Darkness’ Justin Hawkins Sheds Light on Taylor Swift Love

Providing just a little extra context, The Darkness’ frontman Justin Hawkins shared some latest interactions with the pop star.

The vocalist revealed that he took his daughter to see Swift at a latest present in Zurich and was proven nice hospitality by the pop star upon attending her live performance. “They put us in a lovely VIP area. I had Chris Rock on one side, Roger Federer on the other side and I was just dad of the year,” mentioned Hawkins in a TikTookay video shared beneath.

“To make matters even more spectacular, Taylor Swift actually sent me a lovely letter which was waiting for me in the VIP section talking about how much she loved the song ‘I Believe in a Thing Called Love,’” shared Hawkins. “I was just dad of the year, maybe dad of the century cause all of that was a big surprise.”

The singer even supplied a photograph of the observe which learn:

Justin,

What a thrill to have you ever at the present! I’m a large fan of yours and assume ‘I Believe in a Thing Called Love’ is without doubt one of the best songs of all time. I hope you and your loved ones have enjoyable at the present. Thanks a lot for coming!!

Love, Taylor

@mrjustinhawkins It was a stunning shock waking as much as a video of @Taylor Swift and @Travis Kelce ♬ unique sound – Justin Hawkins

Justin Hawkins Responds to Taylor Swift’s Viral Darkness Moment

“Speaking of big surprises, I woke up this morning and everyone’s forwarded me some footage of ‘I Believe in a Thing Called Love’ being played at the U.S. Open and Taylor Swift and her partner Travis dancing along to it and really enjoying the music,” says Hawkins. “It was a really heartwarming moment for me and my little girl can’t wait to tell her friends at school. So thanks Taylor. Thanks Travis. Thanks everybody who enjoys tennis. That’s a really lovely start to the day. Nice one, guys.”

The Darkness’ Biggest Hit

The Darkness scored their greatest hit single on their first attempt. “I Believe in a Thing Called Love” arrived in September 2003 because the lead single from the band’s Permission to Land album.

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The tune was a smash hit within the U.Ok. the place it rose to No. 2 on the U.Ok. Singles chart. It peaked out at No. 9 within the U.S. on the Alternative Airplay chart and was a No. 23 Mainstream Rock Single. The risque video, in the meantime, was a heavy rotation smash on MTV at the time as nicely. The tune itself has been licensed as a platinum single within the U.S.

The Darkness, “I Believe in a Thing Called Love”