diff --git a/playlist.js b/playlist.js
index d10a68ba..c91de926 100644
--- a/playlist.js
+++ b/playlist.js
@@ -458,6 +458,7 @@ Playlist.prototype.lead = function(lead) {
         this._leadInterval = false;
     }
     else if(this.leading && !this._leadInterval) {
+        this._lastUpdate = Date.now();
         this._leadInterval = setInterval(function() {
             pl._leadLoop();
         }, 1000);