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The Albums
''The Albums'' is a box set of recordings by the Swedish Pop music, pop group ABBA. It was released on 11 November 2008 through Universal Music. The box set includes nine discs, the first eight are all of the original studio albums the way they were originally released between 1973 and 1981 while the ninth disc features all of the singles that were not released on the band's studio albums along with some of the A-side and B-side, B-sides. It includes a 40-page booklet on ABBA’s history. It does not include rarities or extras. The box set has charted in several countries. Background With ABBA's compilation albums re-charting after the release of the movie ''Mamma Mia!'' and its soundtrack, ''The Albums'' was released, just three years after the 9 CD/2 DVD set ''The Complete Studio Recordings (ABBA album), The Complete Studio Recordings'' (in certain territories available without the DVDs). While the latter comprises 133 tracks on its 9 audio discs, including a host of rarities ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
ABBA
ABBA ( , , formerly named Björn & Benny, Agnetha & Anni-Frid or Björn & Benny, Agnetha & Frida) are a Swedish supergroup formed in Stockholm in 1972 by Agnetha Fältskog, Björn Ulvaeus, Benny Andersson, and Anni-Frid Lyngstad. The group's name is an acronym of the first letters of their first names arranged as a palindrome. One of the most popular and successful musical groups of all time, they became one of the List of best-selling music artists, best-selling music acts in the history of popular music, topping the charts worldwide from 1974 to 1982, and in 2022. In Eurovision Song Contest 1974, 1974, ABBA were Sweden in the Eurovision Song Contest, Sweden's first winner of the Eurovision Song Contest with the song "Waterloo (ABBA song), Waterloo," which in 2005 was chosen as the best song in the competition's history as part of the Congratulations: 50 Years of the Eurovision Song Contest, 50th anniversary celebration of the contest. During the band's main active years, it ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ring Ring (ABBA Song)
"Ring Ring" is a song by Swedish group ABBA, released as the title track of their 1973 debut album. The single gave the group their big break in several European countries (although the rest of Europe, North America and Australia would be introduced to ABBA the following year). The song was written in Swedish by Benny Andersson and Björn Ulvaeus, along with their manager Stig Anderson, with an original title of "Ring Ring (Bara du slog en signal)" ("Ring Ring (If Only You Called)"). Translation into English lyrics was helped by Neil Sedaka and his collaborator Phil Cody. The Swedish version reached No. 1 in the Swedish charts. "Ring Ring" tells of a lover waiting alone by the telephone for the object of her desire to call. History After the success of "People Need Love" in 1972 by Björn & Benny, Agnetha & Anni-Frid (as the group was then known), the group's manager, Stig Anderson, realised the potential of coupling the vocal talents of the women with the writing talents of the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
King Kong Song
"King Kong Song" (working title "Mr. Sex"), written and composed by Benny Andersson and Björn Ulvaeus, is the name of a 1974 recording by Swedish pop group ABBA, included on their album '' Waterloo''. In 1974, the song competed in the Swedish radio chart show ''Tio i topp'', where it stayed in the charts for four shows and peaked at number 4. Also in Sweden, "King Kong Song" was the B-side to "Honey, Honey". In 1975, the song was released as the B-side to the single release of " I've Been Waiting for You" in Australia, where it reached number 49. Charts Weekly charts Cover versions * Alternative rock band Electric Boys recorded a cover of the song for the 1992 Swedish tribute album ''ABBA: The Tribute'', released on the Polar Music label. * Swedish band Moahni Moahna Moahni Moahna is a Swedish band that was created in the early 1990s by guitarist Henrik Flyman (Evil Masquerade, Lacrimosa, Wuthering Heights, ZooL) and guitarist Tommy Rehn. They wrote and performed their own b ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Waterloo (ABBA Song)
"Waterloo" is the first single from the Swedish pop group ABBA's second album of the same name, and their first under the Epic and Atlantic labels. This was also the first single to be credited to the group performing under the name ABBA. The title and lyrics reference the 1815 Battle of Waterloo, and use it as a metaphor for a romantic relationship. The Swedish version of the single was backed with the Swedish version of "Honey, Honey", while the English version featured "Watch Out" on the B-side. "Waterloo" won the Eurovision Song Contest 1974 for Sweden, beginning ABBA's path to worldwide fame. It topped the charts in several countries, and reached the top 10 in the United States. At the 50th anniversary celebration of the Eurovision Song Contest in 2005, it was chosen as the best song in the competition's history. It received the same honour in a 14-country open vote in the run-up to the Eurovision Song Contest 2021, placing first above Sweden's winning songs in 2012 and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Waterloo (album)
''Waterloo'' is the second studio album by the Swedish pop group ABBA, and the first released internationally. It was originally released on 4 March 1974 in Sweden through Polar Music. The album's title track won ABBA the 1974 Eurovision Song Contest and became a global hit, launching the group's career. Overview Recording sessions for ''Waterloo'' began on 24 September 1973 with the track "Dance (While the Music Still Goes On)". This song was unusual in that it is the only ABBA track not to feature member Benny Andersson on keyboards, but instead featured American pianist John Rabbit Bundrick who was in Sweden at the time.Sleeve notes, ''Waterloo'' re-issue, Carl Magnus Palm, 2014 Bundrick, however, was not credited on the album. Three weeks later the next two songs ("Suzy-Hang-Around" and "My Mama Said") went into the studio. A recording sheet from the day credits the artist as "ABBA", the first time the name was ever used in writing, the group until now being called "Björn ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rock'n Roll Band
"Rock'n Roll Band" is a song by Swedish pop group ABBA (then credited as "Björn & Benny with Anna & Frida") from the album '' Ring Ring''. In the US, the song was released in July 1973 as their third single on Playboy Records credited to "Björn & Benny with Anna & Frieda" (with an 'E' added to Frida). The flipside was the previous single "Another Town, Another Train". The '' Ring Ring'' album was not released in the United States until 1995. In the UK, it was released as the B-side to " Ring Ring" when issued in October 1973, and when re-issued in June 1974. As in the US, the ''Ring Ring'' album was not released so these two tracks were the only ones from the album to be released in the UK until more were included on ''Greatest Hits'' in 1976. "Rock'n Roll Band" was not available on an album in the UK until ''Ring Ring'' was eventually released in 1992. In South Africa and Rhodesia, it was released as the B-side to "Another Town, Another Train" on the Sunshine label in Febru ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
She's My Kind Of Girl
"She's My Kind of Girl" is a song written and performed by Benny Andersson and Björn Ulvaeus, who were later famous as members of ABBA. Written for the Swedish movie ''Inga II: The Seduction Of Inga'', the song was recorded in November/December 1969, most likely at Europa Film Studios. The song was originally released in March 1970 as the first Björn and Benny single. Two years later it was released in Japan, hitting #1 and selling half a million copies.Palm, C. M. ''Thank You for the Music''. Polar Music International AB, 1994. Because of that Benny and Björn were invited to perform in the World Popular Song Festival in Tokyo, November 1972 and they brought Frida and Agnetha with them. The song was subsequently put on the B-side of the Swedish issue of ABBA's " Ring Ring" (English Version) single, and on the '' Ring Ring'' album in some other countries (in spite of it having been recorded before ABBA was formed and featuring no contribution from ABBA's other members, Agnetha ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
He Is Your Brother
"He Is Your Brother" is a song recorded in 1972 by Swedish pop group ABBA, at the time known as "Björn & Benny, Agnetha & Anni-Frid". The song continued on the lyrical theme from "People Need Love" about reaching out to your fellow man. It was issued as a single in Scandinavia, and was taken from the group's debut album '' Ring Ring'', which was released in 1973 in Scandinavia and a few European countries, excluding the United Kingdom. The catalogue number for Scandinavian releases on the Polar label is: POS 1168. The catalogue number in New Zealand is FAY 1054 on the Family label, the previous issue on this label being "People Need Love". The catalogue number in the United States is P 50037 on Playboy Records label. Track listings Sweden A. "He Is Your Brother" B. "Santa Rosa" USA A. "He Is Your Brother" B. "I Saw It In The Mirror" USA (Mono / Stereo) A. "He Is Your Brother" B. "He Is Your Brother" History The song was written and composed by Benny Andersson & Bjö ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Me And Bobby And Bobby's Brother
"Me and Bobby and Bobby's Brother" is a song by ABBA, released on their 1973 album ''Ring Ring (album), Ring Ring''. Synopsis The song is about "a woman's reminiscence of her childhood friends". Critical reception ''Abba - Uncensored on the Record'' said, "the strangely-titled 'Me and Bobby and Bobby's Brother' bears the mark of a relatively inexperienced lyricist", adding that, "Björn Ulvaeus, Björn swiftly improved on this". It also said the song was, "another fairly typical early ditty that was not unlike" Me and Bobby McGee' in melody at times", and that it, "was certainly nothing more than filler (media), album filler". Other versions * Norwegian singer Hans Petter Hansen recorded a Norwegian-language version in 1976, titled ''"Gnist og flammer"'' ("Sparks and flames"). While retaining the original structure and music, the rewritten lyrics were about Hansens' former career as a sheet metal worker in the oil industry. References {{authority control 1973 songs ABB ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Love Isn't Easy (But It Sure Is Hard Enough)
"Love Isn't Easy (But It Sure Is Hard Enough)" is a country rock song recorded by Swedish pop group ABBA. It was the fifth single to be released from their album '' Ring Ring'', but unusually, it was not issued in ABBA's home-country of Sweden, but elsewhere in Scandinavia. It was coupled with "I Am Just a Girl" as its B-side upon release in 1973. The song was one of the last songs to be recorded for the album '' Ring Ring''. The song describes the common phenomenon of a quarrel between lovers, and although the song's title seems to be self-contradictory, it's unlikely that it pertains to a sexual double entendre as some have believed it to be.Scott, Robert (2002) 'ABBA: Thank You for the Music – The Stories Behind Every Song', Carlton Books Limited: Great Britain, p. 31 History The song was written and composed by Benny Andersson & Björn Ulvaeus. All four members of the ABBA share the lead vocals. Track listing # "Love Isn't Easy (But It Sure Is Hard Enough)" # "I Am Just a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nina, Pretty Ballerina
"Nina, Pretty Ballerina" is a song recorded in November 1972 by Swedish pop group ABBA, and released on 7" vinyl record in Austria and France in October 1973 as the seventh and final single from the band's debut album '' Ring Ring''. It reached #8 on the singles chart in Austria. The song was also the theme song of Sirius talk-show host Lynn Samuels. Lynn Samuels only played "Nina, Ballerina," as she called it, on Friday, to reward herself for working all week, when she was on Sirius Radio in New York. Track listings Austria # A. "Nina, Pretty Ballerina" # B. "I Am Just a Girl" France # A1. "Nina, Pretty Ballerina" # A2. "He Is Your Brother" Philippines # A1. "Nina, Pretty Ballerina" # A2. " So Long" Kenya # A. "Nina, Pretty Ballerina" # B. "Dance (While the Music Still Goes On)" Cover versions * The song was covered by Hong Kong-born Filipino Filipino may refer to: * Something from or related to the Philippines ** Filipino language, standardized variety of 'Tagalog', the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
I Saw It In The Mirror
"I Saw It in the Mirror" is a song by Swedish pop band ABBA, released on their 1973 album '' Ring Ring''. Production and release The song was recorded in early 1970.Tesch 2008 p.8 The deluxe reissue of the Ring Ring album includes a rare original version of I Saw It in the Mirror - by Billy G-son. Composition Björn and Benny are lead vocalists on this song. The song includes an electric piano and a synth bass. The song has a chord-per-bar pattern that is sometimes broken due to filigree. Critical reception ''Bright Lights Dark Shadows: The Real Story of Abba'' describes it as "dirge A dirge ( la, dirige, naenia) is a somber song or lament expressing mourning or grief, such as would be appropriate for performance at a funeral. Often taking the form of a brief hymn, dirges are typically shorter and less meditative than elegies ...-like", and says it "holds the dubious distinction of being the least-liked Abba track ever among the group's hardcore fans", adding that it is a l ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
