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jueves, 16 de diciembre de 2010

The Nation's Favourite ABBA Song


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Waterloo (1974)
How the Abba story all began, in Brighton at the Eurovision Song Contest – and can you believe us Brits gave their first UK No 1 'nil points'?

Ring Ring (1974)
Re-released after Waterloo, this had been Abba's original Eurovision entry in 1973, a year before their great success.

I Do I Do I Do I Do I Do (1975)
An absolute classic now but it wasn't all plain sailing for Abba with this single which stalled just inside the Top 40.

SOS (1975)
A haunting melody and the song which kick-started Abba's career in the UK after the previous two singles.

Mamma Mia (1975)
This second No 1 in the UK came complete with an iconic pop video as we saw the now famous four faces 'back to back'.

Fernando (1976)
Originally written for Frida's solo career, this song reached Number One in the UK and was a big hit across the pond in the US too.

Dancing Queen (1976)
Probably the only pop song premiered at a royal wedding - which is how false rumours spread that it was about the King of Sweden's new bride.

Money Money Money (1976)
Featuring Frida's dark, sultry vocals, it was said that by 1976 Abba were now Sweden's second biggest export industry after Volvo.

Knowing Me Knowing You (1977)
For the first time Benny & Bjorn were writing about relationship splits in a band made up of two couples who would both eventually divorce.

The Name of The Game
(1977)
The first Abba song to be sampled in the Noughties (by the Fugees) - a tribute which helped lead to the band's second wind in popularity before Mamma Mia.

Take A Chance On Me (1978)
Abba's biggest-selling song in America came to Bjorn while out running – the "tk-a-ch" sound being something he sang while jogging!

Summer Night City (1978)
With a nod to the disco era, this song came complete with a video shot in their hometown of Stockholm.

Chiquitita (1979)
A long run of No 1 hits in the UK came to a temporary end for Abba when this song was kept off the top spot by Blondie's Heart of Glass.

Does Your Mother Know (1979)
The only single with lead vocals from Bjorn, the song became a favourite with (and covered by) REM.

Voulez Vous (1979)
Was this Abba's raunchiest song ever? Certainly it was considered "five minutes of unabashed sex-drenched magic" by the NME at the time.

Gimme Gimme Gimme (A Man After Midnight) (1979)
The intro to this upbeat classic was to fuel Madonna's No 1 hit Hung Up in the years to come.

I Have A Dream (1979)
This was the only single with vocals other than Abba featuring on the track – the Stockholm Children’s Choir take a bow!

The Winner Takes It All (1980)
One of pop's tenderest break up songs ever, with lyrics written by Bjorn for his former wife Agnetha to sing.

Super Trouper (1980)
Abba's ninth and last UK No 1 was about life on tour - a super trouper being a massive spotlight used on stage.

Lay All Your Love On Me (1981)
The first 12-inch single ever to reach the top ten, the song was released just as Benny and Frida's marriage came to an end.

One of Us (1981)
A Christmas hit, the song peaked in the No 2 slot – meaning that tenth UK No 1 would prove just elusive.

Head Over Heels (1982)
Made the Top 30 in spite of Abba producer Michael Tretow having a prolonged attack of hiccups in the studio during recording!

The Day Before You Came (1982)
The last song Abba ever recorded, Agnetha sang her unforgettable lead vocal on this haunting tune in a suitably darkened room.

Under Attack (1982)
Boasting a sound inspired by The Buggles' Video Killed the Radio Star, Abba found a hit sound for the Eighties.

Thank You For The Music (1983)
Now one of Abba's most famous songs it was only released as a single six years after it was recorded – originally forming part of a 'mini musical' on Abba – The Album.


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THE INFO: http://agnethannifrid.blogspot.com/2010/12/great-new-still-from-frida-during_4861.html
Underneath you will find the full list of songs with their position in the final voting:
1. The Winner Takes It All
2. Dancing Queen
3. The Day Before You Came
4. Thank You For The Music
5. Knowing Me, Knowing You
6. Mamma Mia
7. Fernando
8. One Of Us
9. The Name Of The Game
10. Chiquitita
11. Gimme! Gimme! Gimme!
12. Take A Chance On Me
13. I Have A Dream
14. Lay All Your Love On Me
15. SOS
16. Super Trouper
17. Waterloo
18. Summer Night City
19. Does Your Mother Know
20. Voulez-Vous
21. Under Attack
22. Money Money Money
23. I Do, I Do, I Do, I Do, I Do
24. Head Over Heels
25. Ring Ring

viernes, 17 de septiembre de 2010

What Will Be The Nation's Favourite ABBA Song?

The Nation's Favourite Abba Song - Vote

What Will Be The Nation's Favourite ABBA Song?

Vote for your favourite here!

It's time for you to have YOUR say, and decide on The Nation's Favourite ABBA Song. Choose your favourite song from the list below of ABBA's finest tracks and if you can't decide on one, you can vote up to five times per valid email address.

http://www.itv.com/entertainment/thenationsfavouriteabbasongvote/default.html

Björn, Frida and ITV want your ABBA vote!
September 13, 2010

Bjorn and Frida are appealing to fans to vote for their favourite ABBA song as part of an upcoming UK TV tribute - which will see them reveal all about their time in the band.

The pair formed one half of the Swedish supergroup and achieved nine number one hit singles in Britain alone.

They've teamed up to record a series of revealing interviews about their heyday for a forthcoming show on British network ITV - and they also want Abba fans to vote for their most beloved track to form part of a countdown on the programme.

Lyngstad says, "Discussing all of our singles was great fun. There are many fond memories - memories about writing the songs, recording and promoting and performing them."

Ulvaeus adds, "We're all curious and excited to see which songs appear where in the countdown. The British people took us to their hearts, completely... and made us their own, which we are very proud of. It's very nice to come to England because it's like going home."

The show will air in the U.K. later this year (2010). See the ITV link below in order to vote.

Thanks to John T for the news.

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