This '70s pop band has won over Gen Z (again) with 1 billion Spotify streams.
The iconic 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, entered Spotify's Billions Club on 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" Madonna featured the track's opening synth line in her 2005 song "Hung Up," which peaked at No. 7 on the Billboard 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 — included a version sung by stars Amanda 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 with lively, choreographed routines.
ABBA racks up Gen Z fans by the millions on Spotify
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!'
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
Forbes
26 minutes ago
- Forbes
The ‘Nothing Beats A Jet2 Holiday' TikTok Trend, Explained
Millions of TikTok users in recent weeks have heard—repeatedly—a British woman declare 'nothing beats a Jet2 holiday,' a viral sound stemming from a years-old advertising campaign for British airline Jet2 that has gained new life as users set the sound to videos depicting vacation disasters or other unexpected moments. The "Nothing beats a Jet2 holiday" sound has gone viral on TikTok. (Photo by Joan ... More Valls/Urbanandsport/NurPhoto via Getty Images) NurPhoto via Getty Images For weeks, many TikTok users' For You Pages have been dominated by a familiar sound—a brief audio clip of British singer Jess Glynne's 2015 hit, 'Hold My Hand,' followed by a British woman's declaration that 'nothing beats a Jet2 holiday,' who boasts about the money people can save by booking Jet2 vacations. Jet2, a low-cost British airline that offers vacation packages through subsidiary Jet2holidays, has used Glynne's song in commercials for years, and the viral TikTok sound comes from a 2024 commercial narrated by voice actress Zoe Lister. Despite the audio's upbeat mood, most of the videos that have gone viral depict shocking or disastrous moments, like a person getting knocked over by the splash from a water slide, a woman almost getting hit by a rebounding axe at a throwing range and an elephant grabbing a woman's face with its trunk as she vacations in Thailand. The most-liked video that uses the sound, which has racked up a huge 35 million likes, shows someone opening an expansive curtain in what appears to be a hotel room only to reveal a surprisingly small window. In recent days, social media users have used the sound to accompany videos of various disasters, including videos of flooding in the New York City subway amid heavy rainfall. Following the video of a user revealing a tiny hotel window, the second-most-liked video (14.6 million) using the Jet2 sound depicts a user whose phone is stuck on a ledge, which they attempt to retrieve using a broom and a dustpan—only for the handle of the dustpan to break off after they manage to push the phone into it. Another user racked up 14.3 million likes using the audio set to a video of a man appearing to talk to a wall at a party. The next most-liked video depicts a person getting knocked over by a splash at a water park, which has 12.9 million likes. In the fifth-most-liked TikTok post, with 12 million likes, a woman used the sound in a video of her small dog, which is motionless and appears uncomfortable as it wears a harness that is attached to a hook on a door, several feet off the ground. Big Number 1.4 million. That's how many TikTok videos have been posted using the viral 'Nothing beats a Jet2 holiday' sound. Many of the most popular videos that use the sound have amassed tens of millions of likes. Jet2, as well as the ad's narrator Lister and Glynne, have all capitalized on its newfound success. Jet2 has posted a few videos in recent weeks that use the viral sound, and the company is advertising a vacation package deal on its website, which users can access by using a code that references the viral ad. The ad has rocketed Lister to internet stardom, as she has made numerous media appearances in recent days performing her viral narration. On Monday morning, Lister and Glynne met for the first time on the British radio channel, Capital FM, where they performed the viral sound together. Jet2 also sponsored an LGBTQ pride festival in Leeds over the weekend where drag performers held signs that read, 'Nothing beats a Jet2 holiday,' while Lister performed her narration onstage. Glynne has referenced the viral trend onstage at some of her concerts, according to videos on TikTok. While performing 'Hold My Hand' last week, Glynne teased fans, stating, 'If I see anyone doing that video…' as attendees shouted Lister's narration while Glynne sang. Glynne has also used the trend to promote her own music. To boost her newly released song, 'Back To Me,' the singer posted on Instagram: 'How mad! It's £200 off for a family of 4 when you go listen to BACK TO ME!' In some videos that have gone viral on social media, DJs have played the viral audio at nightclubs. How Did The 'jet2 Holiday' Sound Go Viral? The viral sound stems from an advertising campaign Jet2 launched in 2022, but it didn't become a social media phenomenon until this summer. The company said in a press release in December 2022 it would launch a new slate of commercials using Glynne's song to advertise Jet2 holiday packages. In a commercial the company aired in early 2024, Jet2 boasts a deal for families looking to save money on a vacation, telling them they can save £50 (or roughly $68) per person—or £200 (about $270) for a family of four—if they book through Jet2holidays, the airline's vacation package seller. The commercial now has 2.4 million views on YouTube. It's unclear which video was the first viral 'Jet2 holiday' TikTok, but some videos using the sound had gone viral as early as May, including one in which a woman tumbles down a sand dune, which garnered nearly 10 million likes. Key Background Jet2 has a long history of using Glynne's hit 'Hold My Hand'—which has not always made its passengers happy. In 2018, NME reported some passengers on Jet2 flights had taken to social media to complain the airline was overusing Glynne's hit, both in commercials and on its airplanes. Glynne, in August 2018, addressed the complaints, stating on a British radio show she agreed to let Jet2 use her song but she didn't know they would use the song so frequently, telling listeners she apologizes 'if it annoys you.' At the time, a Jet2 spokesperson told NME: 'Our 'Hold My Hand' concept is very popular with customers, and we receive a huge amount of positive feedback about both the advert and the song.' In March, Glynne celebrated the 10-year anniversary of releasing 'Hold My Hand' in a post on Instagram, stating: 'Here's to another 10 years and here's to Jet2 blasting it in everyone's ears!' Glynne's song was a chart-topping hit in the United Kingdom, and it was a smaller hit in the United States, reaching No. 86 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 2015 and earning a platinum certification by 2018. Further Reading Meet the voice behind the viral ad campaign taking the internet by storm (CNN)
Associated Press
28 minutes ago
- Associated Press
LSET Successfully Hosted 'Meet‑Cute with a Machine' The First Episode of My Better Bot Half Podcast
Podcast discussion on human-AI connection from LSET's My Better Bot Half series. LSET launched the first episode of its podcast series My Better Bot Half on 12 July 2025. Titled 'Meet‑Cute with a Machine', the episode explored emotional and ethical connections between humans and AI. The podcast blends expert insights with imaginative dialogue and aligns closely with LSET's AI and Machine Learning courses. Future episodes will continue to explore human–machine relationships. London, UK - 21 July, 2025 - The London School of Emerging Technology (LSET) launched the premiere episode of its new podcast series, My Better Bot Half, with the debut titled ' Meet‑Cute with a Machine ', now officially available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, and other major platforms. Hosted by Mayur Ramgir, the episode explores the hilariously complex and at times unsettling relationship between humans and their AI assistants. From ELIZA's scripted charm to Alexa's overly attached behaviour, this rom-com-meets-tech-thriller conversation unpacks emotional tech entanglements and the hidden cybersecurity risks that often go unnoticed. Special Guests The episode features two notable guests, both LSET alumni making an impact in the real world: Their combined insights offer a unique blend of legal perspective, academic depth and cybersecurity relevance, with a touch of humour and storytelling throughout the discussion. Available in Audio and Video Formats The episode is accessible in both audio and video formats, available now on: What to Expect Interested in AI and Machine Learning? The topics explored in this episode directly connect with LSET's practical courses in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning. From ethical design to AI risk mitigation, students gain real-world skills aligned with future careers. What's Next? More episodes from My Better Bot Half are in production, each exploring how technology intersects with identity, emotion, ethics and innovation in daily life. To stream the episode or follow upcoming releases, visit: • • For media or guest enquiries, please contact [email protected] Link: Media Contact Company Name: London School of Emerging Technology Contact Person: Jim Cohn Email: Send Email Phone: 02033699909 Address:1 Cornhill City: London Country: United Kingdom Website: Press Release Distributed by To view the original version on ABNewswire visit: LSET Successfully Hosted 'Meet‑Cute with a Machine' The First Episode of My Better Bot Half Podcast
Forbes
an hour ago
- Forbes
Peacock Streaming Service Increasing Subscription Prices This Week
TV remote control is seen with Peacock logo displayed on a screen in this illustration photo taken ... More in Krakow, Poland on February 6, 2022. (Photo by Jakub Porzycki/NurPhoto via Getty Images) NBC Universal's Peacock streaming service is boosting the prices of its monthly and yearly streaming packages this week. Peacock launched on April 15, 2020, and primarily contains content from the NBC Universal library, which includes NBC-TV programming and Universal Pictures releases (Wicked, Nosferatu, etc.) . In addition to library content, Peacock also produces original TV programming and movies, and features sports programming including the NFL's Sunday Night Football, NBA Basketball and the Olympics. Currently, Peacock costs $7.99 per month or $79.99 per month for Peacock Premium, which includes ad-based programming or $13.99 per month or $139.99 per year for Peacock Premium Plus, which has ad-free programming. Peacock recently announced, however, that on Wednesday, July 23, the ad-based tier, which is known as Peacock Premium, will be increased to $10.99 per month to $109.99 per year, while ad-free programming on the Peacock Premium Plus tier will increase to $16.99 per month to $169.99 per year. Depending on when they are billed, some current Peacock subscribers may not see the subscription bill until as late as Aug. 22. With the price increases, Peacock's ad-based and ad-free tiers will be more expensive than its main competitors — Netflix, Disney+, HBO Max and Paramount+ — Variety reported. KANSAS CITY, MO - JANUARY 13: A view of the Peacock logo before an AFC Wild Card playoff game ... More between the Miami Dolphins and Kansas City Chiefs on Jan 13, 2024 at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, MO. (Photo by Scott Winters/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) The Upcoming Peacock Price Increase Is The Third For The Streamer In 5 years When Peacock launched in 2020, the NBC Universal streaming service cost $4.99 per month for the ad-based Peacock Premium tier and $9.99 per month for Peacock Premium Plus. The streaming service maintained the pricing until July 18, 2023, when Peacock increased its monthly subscription pricing to $5.99 monthly and $59.99 yearly for Peacock Premium and $11.99 monthly and $119.99 yearly for Peacock Premium Plus. Then, in July of 2024, Peacock hiked its prices again to $7.99 per month or $79.99 per month for Peacock Premium and $13.99 per month or $139.99 for Peacock Premium Plus. With the new price increases, Peacock will also be offering a cheaper alternative with its Peacock Select tier, which will cost $7.99 per month or $79.99 per year. Per Variety, the tier includes current seasons of NBC-TV and Bravo programming, as well as some library titles. According to Variety, Peacock announced earlier in 2025 that the service has 41 million subscribers, which increased from 36 million subscribers in 2024.
