Top Song of the Century Revealed: The Weeknd’s ‘Blinding Lights’
“Blinding Lights” by The Weeknd has just been named the top song of the century by Billboard, and it’s no surprise why this track has captured listeners’ hearts.
This catchy tune spent a whopping 57 weeks in the Billboard Hot 100’s top 10 from February 2020 to April 2021, even reaching the number one spot for four weeks. Not only that, but it also logged an impressive 86 weeks in the chart’s top 40.
But what about the competition? Well, here are the top 10 songs of the 21st century so far, based on their chart performances:
1. “Blinding Lights” – The Weeknd
2. “Uptown Funk” – Mark Ronson ft. Bruno Mars
3. “Stay” – The Kid LAROI & Justin Bieber
4. “Party Rock Anthem” – LMFAO ft. Lauren Bennett & GoonRock
5. “I Gotta Feeling” – The Black Eyed Peas
6. “Shape of You” – Ed Sheeran
7. “Last Night” – Morgan Wallen
8. “Closer” – The Chainsmokers ft. Halsey
9. “Levitating” – Dua Lipa
10. “We Belong Together” – Mariah Carey
And if you’re curious about the full list, Billboard has graciously shared the top 100 songs of the century on Instagram. Plus, they also revealed the top artists and albums of the century based on chart performance, with Taylor Swift being named the top artist and Morgan Wallen’s “Dangerous: The Double Album” taking the top album spot.
It’s always exciting to see which songs and artists have made their mark on music history, and “Blinding Lights” has certainly left a lasting impression. Let’s crank up the volume and enjoy the sounds of the century’s top tracks!