The Weeknd is the next big name in the music industry, and if he doesn't go down as a legend then I give up with MUSIC.

He was so nervous...

Of course he was scared and nervous, this was his first show. Awwww... He seems a lot more confident and comfortable now. Look at his recent performances. Abel is doing amazing. :) very talented.

Lol at all the BlackBerry's. RIP.

WHY AM I CRYING???? This makes me so emotional Baby Abel hella cute. But Man "look at the kid now" I really wish I was there.

and now he's selling out arenas

Oh are you so different... But I'll always listen.

4:22 how in the world he diid that!!!!??? man....

ncooooh, he was still so shy here. voice still perfect though

Trilogy is unbeatable

He was so nervous here, its actually amazing how much his improved in his recent performances

he killed dat high note

I've searched for covers of this song, but NO ONE can sing his shit better than him...thats the craziest shit

Your a real weeknd fan if you know how iconic this night was and will be

Beautiful part at 4:24 I literally watch this video just to hear that part and just the beginning of this Amazing artist...

He was nervous but he came back. Amazing.

I went to see The Weeknd recently at his Kissland Concert, and his performance was awesome. It is clear in this video he was still in his early stage of singing, he has really come a long way.

We still are listening . Xo

A legend was born that night

You can hear the sorrow in his voice... makes the song so much better

I’m from 9 years in the future The Weeknd Abel Tesfaye made 5 albums 4 Diamond singles 439 award nominations 166 wins Super Bowl halftime show Sold out Global Stadium Tour Most popular song of all time “Blinding Lights” Countless broken records and love for his music from around the world Anything is possible… XO

I would do anything to go back in time and get front row to this concert. So amazing to see his growth.

Best version of this song live. It's sustenance.

He was so nervous for those first 3 minutes .. After that, he went from an artist to a performer 👏🏽

4:22 is powerful wow, goosebumps!!

Is there anyone in 2024 love this song

He is definately talented! What an amazing falcetto. He looked REALLY nervous though, some parts were off key. never the less. great performance

dang cant believe this dude is not using anything to change his voice like most artist he sing like his songs!!

And now in 2020, he's performing in the Superbowl half-time.

The begging of greatness

9 years later, man Abel is the GOAT

Now we need more of these.. OG concerts wish I could be part of it back then , but ya boy was only 10 y/o😂😭

Seeing comments from years ago makes me so happy, I’ll always come back to these videos :,)

10 years ago, so proud of abel i can’t even put it into words xotwod

3:37 sounds Erie as hell. I love it

other than him looking scared and nervous as fuck i think this was his best ever performance, vocally anyway.

He had tears going down his face....

We still here ❤

Who’s on 2019 still loving this?

Moving in so many ways. XO for life.

To those that want to skip to the best part it's 0:00 - 5:07

this makes me so emotionallllll

Hes so adorable i love him so much his music helps me through my toughest moments in life. I really hope he knows how much we appreciate him

GOAT performance.

Six years and now he's not our secret Man look at that kid now I love you Abel we still listen...

SO CUTE 😭💕 he was so young and nervous back then, look at him now! i'm so proud

I know the Weeknd has amazing vocals but 4:15 onwards wow

you can hear the emotion and depth in this song

HE SOUNDS SO AMAZING IS THIS WHAT DYING FEELS LIKE I LOVE HIM SO MUCH

12.31.2019 artist of the decade.

He's so fucking amazing he gives me chills when I listen to him

Tremendous amount of respect for Abel for gaining confidence throughout the years. Look at him now!

The weeknd had a lot of dreams in his bag

had to come back to see how much he’s grown as an artist shits crazy went from homeless artist from free tickets to a super bowl performance with number 1 artist in the world in streaming

imagine being that nervous and killing it that hard. xotwod 🖤

I just fucking love the weekend he has a amazing voices omg I just lovvvvve himmm

And look at THE WEEKND now! Massive respect for this legend! ♥️

I would kill for a voice like Abel's 💜

5 year anniversary today.....xo

we are still listening. XO

omg is this man human ? this is magical :) he puts me in a completely different world !

Love watching these old videos of Abel singing. Such raw talent ❤️

I’ve literally watched this for like 8 years and I’m still DUMBFOUNDED at the number of views it has. This is one of my favorite stages of The Weeknd

Still watching this. Year after year

Actual history right here. Hopefully this video never gets taken down. Just for the date, I know other people have this saved but this was uploaded right after the show. So it is special ya know? 😂

Idk why but I cry when I watch this video. It sends chills through my whole body. It makes me smile and it makes me cry. It's only been 2 and a half years that I've been a Weeknd fan.

This is the weeknd I miss been a true fan for the last 5 years up to his last album he sold himself short big time on that one

i like this better than his new performances, even tho its obvious hes better now

i would die to see this performance

And now on to the Super Bowl

Can't... stop... repeating!

wow.. who is this guy?? he's really talented.. i think this guys is going to blow up and be the best singer in the world in the future

I watch this everyday for the full performance and the HIGH AND LONG NOTE😍

I love it when he just rests on the mic 😂

this actually isnt as bad as his more recent shows. this was his first show and at the time this song was just released. not many knew the words. best live version of this song if you ask me.

this cures me

One of my favorite early vids. Now my man about to be the 🐐

I love this song, his voice omg

Crazy how far you’ve gotten Abel.

still listening

There is something about his voice I love.

3:46 is just amazing

You did become different, but we'll still listen❤ XO

This makes me so emotional. Abel's first performance at the MOD Club, it just makes me so happy from where he started to now. Watching Abel's music and him evolve is so satisfying. It makes me smile.

I wish i was old enough for this era

He showed up on my suggestions..gave it a listen..was hooked..I've been to two concerts so far.

9 years later and look at him now, god damn that’s what you call success

No dislikes, proving people watching this know talent when they see it...

I really cannot stop watching this

Damn I could hear the nervousness in his voice now

Yes you’re different I’ll still listen but I miss it

omg if you watch the music vid for this just look at his eyes and his face ugh its just too perfect

He was super faded I heard in this performance but killed it like the legend he is

and after 8 years, he posted this video! really timeless

Ooh Yeah, yeah, yeah, oh Now you're thinkin' 'bout it Girl, you're thinkin' 'bout it What we got here How we fuckin' got here They recognized They just recognize I'm in a life without a home So this recognition's not enough And I don't care about nobody else 'Cause I've been on these streets for too long Too long, too long Baby, I've been on this too long 'Cause getting faded too long Got me on this rolling stone So I take another hit Kill another serotonin With a hand full of beans And a chest full of weed Got me singing 'bout a bitch While I'm blowing out my steam Yeah, I know I got my issues Why you think I fuckin' flow? And I'ma keep on smoking 'til I can't hit another note Ooh, but until then I got you, ooh Baby, I got you, ooh Until you're used to my face And my mystery fades I got you, ooh So, baby, love me, oh Before they all love me Until you won't love me, oh Because they'll all love me, ooh I'll be different, oh I think I'll be different, ooh I hope I'm not different, oh And I hope you'll still listen But until then Baby, I got you, ooh I got you, oh, ohh Girl, I still got you, oh-woah And I got you, ooh, whoa

Where it all began :) :3

Yes, I still listen 🖤🖤

GIFTED! TRULY GIFTED

This is indeed his best performance ever I felt this shit to my soul OVOXO.

How I wish I was there in the crowd singing along :’) So proud of you and how far you’ve come! Love you, Abel! XOTWOD ♥️