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"Blinding Lights" by (Abel Tesfaye) is the most successful song in the history of the Billboard Hot 100 and the first track to surpass 5 billion streams on Spotify . Released in November 2019 as the second single from the album After Hours , it became a global cultural touchstone, blending 80s-inspired synth-pop with modern production. 1. Chart Dominance and Records

: On August 31, 2025, "Blinding Lights" became the first song in history to reach 5 billion streams on Spotify. It had previously become the most-streamed song of all time on the platform in early 2023.

"Blinding Lights" has broken nearly every major record for chart longevity and performance: The Weeknd - Blinding Lights

: It was the first song to remain in the Billboard Top 10 for an entire year (52 weeks) and ultimately spent 57 weeks in that tier. Hot 100 Stay : It logged 90 weeks on the Hot 100 chart.

: In November 2021, it surpassed Chubby Checker's "The Twist" to become the #1 song of all time on Billboard's Greatest of All Time Hot 100 chart. Longevity Records : "Blinding Lights" by (Abel Tesfaye) is the most

: The song was a centerpiece of The Weeknd's 2021 Super Bowl Halftime Show .

: Critics noted that the song's uptempo, familiar retro feel provided "comfort and familiarity" during the global uncertainty of the COVID-19 pandemic. Chart Dominance and Records : On August 31,

: The Weeknd described the song as being about "intoxication" and the desperate, "blinded" drive to see a loved one at night due to loneliness. He noted a "dark undertone" while emphasizing it was not meant to promote dangerous behavior. 4. Cultural Impact