In 2018, the official video surpassed 1 billion views on YouTube, a testament to its enduring popularity years after the band’s hiatus.
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The impact of this track was immediate and massive. It debuted at number one on the UK Singles Chart and eventually peaked at number four on the US Billboard Hot 100. In 2018, the official video surpassed 1 billion
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