Harry Styles' 'As It Was' Video Hits One Billion YouTube Views
The music video for Harry Styles' 2022 hit 'As It Was' has surpassed one billion views on YouTube, making it his second video to reach that milestone. The song, which led his album 'Harry's House,' spent 15 weeks at number one on the Billboard Hot 100. Styles is currently performing a residency at Madison Square Garden as part of his tour.
The video, directed by Tanu Muino, becomes Styles' second entry into YouTube's billion-view club, following his 2017 solo debut "Sign of the Times." "As It Was" anchored his third album, *Harry's House*, which earned Album of the Year at the 2023 Grammys and topped the Billboard 200 for two weeks. The track also spent 15 weeks atop both the Hot 100 and Global 200 charts.
Styles is currently midway through a 30-night residency at Madison Square Garden supporting his fourth album, *Kiss All the Time. Disco, Occasionally*. He recently extended the tour through August 2027 with additional dates announced in September, telling fans he is excited to discover what comes after that run concludes.
This milestone could reinforce the enduring commercial power of streaming-era pop hits, potentially influencing how labels and artists prioritize visual content as a promotional tool. The billion-view benchmark may also shape industry conversations about longevity and cultural reach, affecting how younger audiences discover older material. For Styles' fanbase, the achievement could deepen engagement with his catalog, while for the broader music business, it may serve as a reference point when evaluating the staying power of future releases.