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"Blinding Lights" also became producer Max Martin's 23rd Hot 100 number one single as a writer, 21st as producer, and his first in both credits since Justin Timberlake's "Can't Stop the Feeling!" Sometimes it helps me create a new sound and sometimes it's just obvious. [165][166] A lyric video featuring behind-the-scenes footage of the single's photoshoot was released the same day. They sang the chorus of the track back to him, and some members of the audience raised mirrors of their own to flash The Weeknd's glow right back on him. Bewertungen. April 2020 die Chartspitze, an der es sich drei Wochen platzieren konnte.[14]. [150] Starboy meets Sin City for this Anton Tammi–directed bender. From its scale-laddering verses to its tension-filled chorus, the song exhibits the polish and "melodic math" for which Max Martin is renowned, according to Chris Molanphy from Slate. [115][116] "Blinding Lights" topped Radio Songs for a record-breaking 26 weeks, passing Goo Goo Dolls' "Iris", which held the record as the longest-running chart-topper for almost 22 years. The video maintains his mysterious, slightly menacing aura — yet manages to create a cinematic, retro, exhilarating experience that's unlike anything he's done before". [148] HITC columnist Christopher Weston assessed the film as "a burst of neon perfectly complimenting the gorgeous electronic sound. Copied to clipboard. [146], Chase Ichiki from Revolt spoke highly of the music video, sharing "The Weeknd crafts a world fans have eagerly waited for. "Her version is an emotive yet airy rendition. [142] A behind-the-scenes music video for the song was released on February 28, 2020. [126] "Blinding Lights has been certified 9X Platinum by Music Canada for selling 720,000 units. [103] The song also reached number one on R&B Songs chart on March 7, 2020, where it became his seventh number one on the chart, making him the artist with the most number ones on the chart's history and also attaining a record-breaking reign of 45 weeks. AC/DC triumphieren mit „Power Up“. [159] The Weeknd kicked off the 2020 MTV Video Music Awards with "Blinding Lights", described in advance as a “keyed-up, dazzling” showcase. By Victoria Wasylak on February 7, 2021. [127], In the United Kingdom, "Blinding Lights" entered the charts at number 12 in the issue dated December 12, 2019. In den Single-Jahrescharts 2020 landet The Weeknd ganz vorn mit einem Lied, das so klingt, als würde man es schon lange kennen. [1] In Österreich debütierte die Single am 13. 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Dezember 2019 auf Rang 30 der Hitparade und stieg am 28. Jetzt streamen Song kaufen 1,26 € Ihr Amazon Music-Konto ist derzeit nicht mit diesem Land verknüpft. [28] When describing the Weeknd's ode to '80s music, Nick Levine of BBC News named "Blinding Lights" one of the best songs of 2020, “Co-written and co-produced with Swedish songwriting genius Max Martin, it’s synth-pop shimmer manages to feel retro and contemporary at the same time – a tricky thing to pull off. In the clip, the group is seen in their respective homes. No, I can't sleep until I feel your touch. [132][133] According to Official Charts Company data, "Blinding Lights" is the best-selling single of 2020 in the UK with 2.2 million combined sales, including 250 million streams and 195,000 downloads. [15][16] He previously announced a project referred to as Chapter VI in June 2019. 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It spent seven weeks atop the chart, tying "Starboy" as his longest-running chart-topper. Auch in diversen weiteren Ländern wie Australien[15] oder Belgien[16][17] erreichte der Track die Spitzenposition der Singlecharts. [152] The clip was nominated for six MTV Video Music Awards, and won two including Best R&B Video & Video of the Year. It's just that this happened, and I'm down to get in front of the fire, as long as it never happens again. Wieder digital erschien am 31. [101] On the issue dated March 28, 2020, the song rose two places to reach number two. It's not that I can't, but a collaboration is a relationship, it's like a marriage, you've gotta build up to it. The Weeknd - Blinding Lights (Live On The 2020 MTV VMAs) (3:19) Blinding Lights (Medieval Style) (3:32) The Weeknd - Blinding Lights (Chromatics Remix Music Video) (5:47) Releases Kein Release gefunden! [137] The shooting required at least three vehicles driving through the nighttime streets. He bounced around the stage for the lively performance, as thunderbolts and lightning strikes at his back filled the darkness in the venue. 1 on Billboard Hot 100 With 'Toosie Slide, "The Weeknd Returns to No. 1 on Billboard Hot 100, Doja Cat's 'Say So' Enters Top 10", "The Weeknd's 'Blinding Lights' Shines at No. [138] The video was edited by Janne Vartia and Tim Montana, and included VFX by Mathematic, post production surpervision by Alec Ernest, color by Nicke Jacobsson, sound design by Akseli Soini, title design by Aleksi Tammi and 3D effects by Oscar Böckerman. Für alle beteiligten Autoren und Produzenten stellt Blinding Lights ebenfalls die erfolgreichste Veröffentlichung in Deutschland dar. Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. [153] The visual was nominated for four UK Music Video Awards, and won Best Pop Video – International. Bei den Alben triumphieren Altrocker, die sich so anhören wie schon immer. "Blinding Lights" has been certified 6X Platinum by the Australian Recording Industry Association for selling 420,000 units. Via the NFL Twitter Page First, The Weeknd … It also reached the top 10 in Chile, Costa Rica, Ecuador, El Salvador, Honduras, Panama, Puerto Rico and Uruguay, as well as the top 20 in Argentina, Nicaragua, Paraguay and Peru. [27][28][29][30] It was named one of the best songs of 2020 by Billboard and the best song of 2020 by Consequence of Sound; the former highlighted its nostalgic appeal,[31] and the latter praised its "melodic romance waxed over a blockbuster riff". Schau das Video für Blinding Lights von The Weeknd's Now That's What I Call Music! [158], "Blinding Lights" received a special performance during "The Weeknd Experience", an augmented reality, interactive livestream held on TikTok on August 7, 2020. 2/7/2021. September 2020 wurde eine digitale EP veröffentlicht, die neben dem Originallied und dem Major-Lazer-Remix das Instrumental des Liedes, das Video sowie einen zusätzlichen Remix der US-amerikanischen Band Chromatics enthält. The record has come to symbolize strength and triumphing over adversity”. Donning his staple red suit, he showcases his acting abilities in his latest video. [105] The single kept at its peak position the following week, becoming the Weeknd's third multi-week leader after "The Hills", which topped the chart five years earlier. [136][137][138] It was produced by Sarah Parker and executive produced by Saskia Whinney for Somesuch, with production design by Adam William Wilson. The following week, it once again rebounded to number one, and stayed there for another three consecutive weeks. Wir verraten euch, wovon der Songtext wirklich handelt. In the beginning, he moved with them in lock step. [43] Harvey Mason Jr., interim president of the Recording Academy, responded to the backlash by saying: We understand that The Weeknd is disappointed at not being nominated. But as the only peer-voted music award, we will continue to recognize and celebrate excellence in music while shining a light on the many amazing artists that make up our global community. November 2019 als zweite Singleauskopplung seines vierten Studioalbums After Hours. Yeah. Abel Tesfaye himself shows he can slip between genres casually as he does the lovers in his songs, notching up another wedding disco classic”. The Weeknd dazzles with blinding light at Super Bowl halftime show. [17] On November 24, 2019, a Mercedes-Benz commercial first aired on German TV featuring a clip of "Blinding Lights". [137] On May 5, 2020, a music video for the Chromatics remix of the song was released. 1 on Billboard Hot 100, Doja Cat Hits Top 5, Post Malone Ties Top 10 Record", "DaBaby & Roddy Ricch's 'Rockstar' Rules Hot 100 for 2nd Week, Justin Bieber & Quavo's 'Intentions' Hits Top 5", "The Weeknd Earns His First Adult Contemporary No. [12][13][14], After a five-month social media hiatus, the singer returned to Instagram on November 20, 2019 and posted six days later on November 26, 2019. Diese Seite wurde zuletzt am 6. [163] On the field, he was surrounded by hundreds of Weeknd-alike dancers. [178], Credits adapted from the Weeknd's official website and Tidal.[7][8]. Die Gesamtlänge des Videos beträgt 4:22 Minuten. [9][10][11], "Blinding Lights" has three official remixes: one by electronic band Chromatics, one by electronic dance music group Major Lazer, and one featuring singer-songwriter Rosalía. Dezember 2019 auf Position vier in die Charts ein und erreichte am 9. Die Veröffentlichung zählt damit zu den meistverkauften Singles in Deutschland. [170] On July 3, 2020, Christine and the Queens released her studio cover of "Blinding Lights". [111][112][113] On May 18, the song became his first number one on the Adult Pop Songs chart, leading for 20 non-consecutive weeks. Oscar Thomas Holter: Komponist, Liedtexter. I'm just glad the world's into it now. [109] On April 13, the song reached number one on Pop Songs chart, where it led for 6 non-consecutive weeks, as it slid to number two on the Hot 100. By Andrew Unterberger. [144], The visual opens with the Weeknd laughing as blood drips down his face, then jumps back in time to show the mayhem that led to this gruesome end — the pop star speeding around a deserted city, dancing gleefully in the streets. The song was released on the 29th of November 2019. It is his most successful single worldwide to date and currently holds the record for most weeks spent in the top 5 and top 10 of the Billboard Hot 100. Weeknd-Welthit "Blinding Lights" ist der Song des Jahres. Though the Bucs ultimately walked away with the victory, the true champion of the night was arguably The Weeknd, who performed at the Pepsi Halftime Show. ''s, making a magical and much-needed tonic for troubled times". It later managed to reach number one after the release of its parent album on the issue dated April 4, 2020, becoming the Weeknd's fifth number-one single in the country. [3] Für Auszeichnungen des Musikvideos siehe hier. [139] He said that since the Weeknd's previous videos had a dark and gritty vibe, he used generators powering banks of LED lights and a Sony Venice full-frame digital motion picture camera system to try to re-create the look, ending up with the video's vintage, 1980s style. [176] Backstreet Boy AJ McLean and Cheryl Burke danced the jive to the song on the premiere of Dancing with the Stars. A remix of the song featuring Spanish singer and songwriter Rosalía was released on December 4, 2020, six hours after its announcement to celebrate the first year since the release of the solo version of the song, which was named "the best-selling song of the year" by Billboard the day before. It also reached the top 10 in Belarus, Hungary, Malta, North Macedonia, Russia, Romania, Spain and Ukraine. [24], Billboard staff writer Frank DiGiacomo assessed its qualities, "The opening drumbeat is a DeLorean back to Michael Jackson's "Beat It". The week after it fell a place to number two and also stayed at the runner-up spot for another week. [44], The Weeknd later made a statement addressing the snub in January 2021, where he said that that it felt like "an attack", saying "Look, I personally don't care anymore. Olliver Millar served as the director of photography, assisted by Devin "Daddy" Karringten on the second unit, Niels Lindelien on the steadicam operation, Nizzar Najm on the gaffer and Marlow Nunez on the key grip. [134] "Blinding Lights" has been certified 4X platinum by the British Phonographic Industry for selling 2,400,000 units.[135]. [130][131] As a result, "Blinding Lights" dropped a place to number two and remained at number two the following week, behind another charity single, "Times Like These". Vol. [4][35] David Smyth of Evening Standard also praised the song, calling it a "glorious blast of air punching Eighties synth-pop". And isn't that spooky B-movie organ from Rockwell's "Somebody's Watching Me"? [140] The lyric video for "Blinding Lights" was released on December 6, 2019. Januar 2020 die Spitzenposition, an welcher es sich insgesamt zehn Wochen halten konnte. [175] The song is also featured on the dance rhythm game, Just Dance 2021. The 'Blinding Lights' visual accompaniment is one of the most stylish videos we've seen, packed with color, fast cars, nocturnal cityscapes and luxurious locations". [137], On December 2, 2019, a commercial video containing footage from the Weeknd and Mercedes-Benz commercial, and the song's audio video, was released. Es erschien am 29.