Calvin Harris & Ellie Goulding ‘Outside’ achieves 1 billion Spotify streams milestone

The electrifying collaboration between Scottish DJ Calvin Harris and English singer Ellie Goulding, titled “Outside,” has officially crossed the coveted 1 billion streams mark on Spotify. Released on October 20, 2014, as the fourth single from Harris’s album “Motion,” the track quickly became a fan favorite, solidifying the duo’s musical chemistry.

“Outside” marked the second collaboration between Harris and Goulding, following their earlier hit “I Need Your Love.” The song entered the UK Singles Chart, peaking at number six and maintaining a strong presence for several weeks, showcasing its sustained popularity.

In the United States, “Outside” made history by becoming Harris’s eighth number-one single on Billboard’s Dance/Mix Show Airplay chart, a feat that surpassed both David Guetta and Madonna. Additionally, it marked Goulding’s third chart-topper on this influential Billboard chart. On the Billboard Hot 100, the song secured a respectable position at number 29, adding to Harris’s impressive track record and Goulding’s growing success.

With their 2023 summer hit, “Miracle,” already amassing 355 million streams, it seems Calvin Harris and Ellie Goulding are on the brink of yet another milestone, poised to hit another billion streams soon. The continued success of “Outside” underscores the enduring appeal of this dynamic musical partnership.