ABBA Song Has Surpassed One Billion Spotify Streams
The 1980 hit The Winner Takes It All is now the third track by the Swedish group to reach the milestone.
Updated on Oct. 1, 2026 in Pop
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The Winner Takes It All has officially surpassed one billion streams on Spotify. This achievement marks the third time a song by the group ABBA has reached the billion-stream benchmark.
Why it matters
Reaching this milestone highlights the enduring global popularity of ABBA's catalog decades after their original releases. It underscores how streaming platforms continue to introduce legacy hits to new generations of listeners.
The song joined the exclusive Spotify Billions Club as the third ABBA track to cross the threshold. It was originally released in 1980 as the lead single from the album Super Trouper.
The players
ABBA
This Swedish pop supergroup achieved international fame in the 1970s and remains one of the best-selling music acts in history.
Björn Ulvaeus
He is a Swedish songwriter, musician, and producer who served as a primary creative force in the band ABBA.
Benny Andersson
He is a Swedish musician and composer who co-wrote many of the group's most successful hits.
The details
The song was written in the summer of 1979 by Björn Ulvaeus and Benny Andersson at a cottage on the Swedish island of Viggsö. Benny Andersson later added a distinctive French chanson piano line to the final arrangement.
Timeline
Björn Ulvaeus and Benny Andersson wrote the song during the summer of 1979.
The track was released as a single in 1980.
The song surpassed one billion Spotify streams in October 2026.
Industry Dynamics
The addition of this track to the Spotify Billions Club updates the list of classic songs that have successfully transitioned to the streaming era. This trend reflects a broader shift where streaming platforms preserve the relevance of legacy acts through global access.
Listeners can access this song alongside other catalog hits on all major music streaming platforms. The milestone status ensures that the track remains featured in popular playlists curated by the service.
The takeaway
Legacy artists continue to thrive as digital platforms bridge the gap between historical releases and modern listening habits. Fans looking to explore the group's history can revisit their 1980 album Super Trouper to hear how these hits were originally framed.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by uDiscover Music.
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