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

Edward Segarra, USA TODAY July 21, 2025 at 2:28 AM

It's not 1979, but ABBA is bewitching a whole new generation with its disco magic.

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.

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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.

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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

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