This '70s pop band has won over Gen Z (again) with 1 billion Spotify streams.

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It's not 1979, butABBAis bewitching a whole new generation with its disco magic. Theiconic Swedish pop group, beloved for its infectious blend of Europop and danceable grooves, has made Spotify history with its late-'70s hit"Gimme! Gimme! Gimme! (A Man After Midnight)."The song, cowritten and coproduced by members Benny Andersson and Björn Ulvaeus, enteredSpotify's Billions Clubon Sunday, July 20, after surpassing one billion streams on the music platform, Spotify exclusively confirmed to USA TODAY. This isn't the first time ABBA has dominated the streaming universe with its timeless tunes. The band's enduring anthem, "Dancing Queen," entered the Billions Club in July 2023. Released in October 1979 as part of the group's compilation album"Greatest Hits Vol. 2,""Gimme! Gimme! Gimme!" peaked at No. 1 in several territories, including Europe, Denmark, Japan and Switzerland, and cracked the top 20 in ABBA's native Sweden. The song has received a number of revivals over the years thanks to various covers and samples. '80s diva and "Queen of Pop"Madonnafeatured the track's opening synth line in her 2005 song"Hung Up,"which peaked at No. 7 on theBillboard Hot 100. ABBA book revelations:AC/DC connection, the unlikely inspiration for 'Mamma Mia!', more Additionally, the 2008 film"Mamma Mia!"— a musical based on ABBA's hits-heavy catalog — includeda version sung bystarsAmanda Seyfried, Ashley Lilley and Rachel McDowall. More recently, "Gimme!" has enjoyed a digital resurgence with Gen Z, as seen on the social media platform TikTok. Several clips show young fans embracing the song's disco sound withlively, choreographed routines. ABBA's streaming dominance is in part due to the group's sizable Gen Z audience. Globally, Gen Zers have accounted for 50% of ABBA's total streams on Spotify in 2025, according to the streaming service. Additionally, there have been over 11 million ABBA discoveries by Gen Z listeners on Spotify, which makes up half of the band's discoveries from all users worldwide. See the photos:A 'very emotional' ABBA reunites to receive Swedish royal honors The top 10 most-streamed ABBA tracks among Gen Z listeners in 2025 are as follows: Dancing Queen Gimme! Gimme! Gimme! (A Man After Midnight) Lay All Your Love on Me The Winner Takes It All Mamma Mia Slipping Through My Fingers Money, Money, Money Super Trouper Chiquitita Take a Chance on Me This article originally appeared on USA TODAY:ABBA reaches 1 billion Spotify streams with 'Gimme! Gimme! Gimme!'

 

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