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ABBA

pop music · 1974–1981

ABBA
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ABBA is a Swedish pop music group known for their catchy melodies and harmonies, blending Europop, Eurodisco, and dance music. The quartet consists of Agnetha Fältskog, Björn Ulvaeus, Benny Andersson, and Anni-Frid Lyngstad. They gained fame in the 1970s with hits like "Dancing Queen," "Waterloo," and "Knowing Me, Knowing You." Their songs often explore themes of love and heartache, wrapped in infectious beats that have kept dance floors alive for decades. With a catalog that includes gems like "Take a Chance On Me," "The Name of the Game," and "The Winner Takes It All," ABBA’s music remains a joyful reminder of pop’s golden age.

The facts

  • Formed 1970
  • Sweden
  • pop music, pop rock, Europop
  • On Polydor, Polar, Atlantic Records
  • Members: Agnetha Fältskog, Björn Ulvaeus, Benny Andersson, Anni-Frid Lyngstad

ABBA in the crate

Waterloo
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Dancing Queen
ABBA1976
Take a Chance On Me
ABBA1976
The Name of the Game
ABBA1976
Knowing Me, Knowing You
ABBA1977
The Winner Takes It All
ABBA1981
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