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''Lycka'' is a 1970 album released by folk/rock duo
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Benny Andersson Göran Bror Benny Andersson (; born 16 December 1946) is a Swedish musician, singer, composer and producer best known as a member of the musical group ABBA and co-composer of the musicals '' Chess'', '' Kristina från Duvemåla'', and ''Mamma ...
, who later became the male half of
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. Most of the songs feature lead vocals by Björn. The songs show the influence of
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, " Ticket to Ride"-era Beatles and traditional Swedish folk music. ''Lycka'' was produced by Björn and Benny with Bengt Bernhag and engineered by Michael B. Tretow. Benny and Björn played on the tracks with two Swiss musicians, drummer John Counz and bassist Gus Horn. Sven-Olof Walldoff was responsible for the orchestral arrangements, and on the 2006 re-release a few bonus tracks were added, notably early recordings with the two-girl half of the future group
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' ...
on backing vocals,
Anni-Frid Lyngstad Princess Anni-Frid Synni Reuss, Countess of Plauen (born Anni-Frid Synni Lyngstad on 15 November 1945), also known by her nickname "Frida", is a Norwegian-born Swedish singer, songwriter and environmentalist, who is best known as one of the foun ...
who was engaged to
Benny Andersson Göran Bror Benny Andersson (; born 16 December 1946) is a Swedish musician, singer, composer and producer best known as a member of the musical group ABBA and co-composer of the musicals '' Chess'', '' Kristina från Duvemåla'', and ''Mamma ...
and
Agnetha Fältskog Agneta Åse Fältskog (born 5 April 1950), known as Agnetha Fältskog (), is a Swedish singer, songwriter, and musician. She first achieved success in Sweden with the release of her 1968 self-titled debut album. She later achieved internatio ...
who was married to
Björn Ulvaeus Björn Kristian Ulvaeus (; born 25 April 1945) is a Swedish singer, songwriter, producer, a member of the musical group ABBA, and co-composer of the musicals ''Chess (musical), Chess'', ''Kristina från Duvemåla'', and ''Mamma Mia! (musical), M ...
. Three years later, '' Ring Ring'' became the first proper album release of what would become the most famous Swedish pop band ever (though the original album did not use ABBA as the main name of the group).


Track listing

Note - Björn and Benny's most recent hit "Tänk om jorden vore ung" was added to the start of Side A when the album was reissued in 1972.


Personnel

* Benny Andersson - piano, keyboards, vocals * Björn Ulvaeus - guitars, vocals Additional musicians * Gus Horn - bass guitar * John Cuonz - drums * Agnetha Fältskog -
backing vocals A backing vocalist is a singer who provides vocal harmony with the lead vocalist or other backing vocalists. A backing vocalist may also sing alone as a lead-in to the main vocalist's entry or to sing a counter-melody. Backing vocalists are use ...
* Anni-Frid Lyngstad -
backing vocals A backing vocalist is a singer who provides vocal harmony with the lead vocalist or other backing vocalists. A backing vocalist may also sing alone as a lead-in to the main vocalist's entry or to sing a counter-melody. Backing vocalists are use ...
Production * Benny Andersson, Björn Ulvaeus, Bengt Bernhag - producers * Benny Andersson, Björn Ulvaeus, Sven-Olof Walldoff - arrangements * Michael B. Tretow - engineer


2006 re-issue track listing

The 2006 re-release contained the following additional tracks: #
  • " She's My Kind of Girl" ritten for the Swedish movie ''Inga II: The Seduction of Inga'', 1971# "Inga Theme" rom the motion picture ''Inga II: The Seduction of Inga'', 1971# "Det kan ingen doktor hjälpa" ("It Can't Be Helped by a Doctor") [with
    Agnetha Fältskog Agneta Åse Fältskog (born 5 April 1950), known as Agnetha Fältskog (), is a Swedish singer, songwriter, and musician. She first achieved success in Sweden with the release of her 1968 self-titled debut album. She later achieved internatio ...
    &
    Anni-Frid Lyngstad Princess Anni-Frid Synni Reuss, Countess of Plauen (born Anni-Frid Synni Lyngstad on 15 November 1945), also known by her nickname "Frida", is a Norwegian-born Swedish singer, songwriter and environmentalist, who is best known as one of the foun ...
    backing vocals] # "På bröllop" [with
    Agnetha Fältskog Agneta Åse Fältskog (born 5 April 1950), known as Agnetha Fältskog (), is a Swedish singer, songwriter, and musician. She first achieved success in Sweden with the release of her 1968 self-titled debut album. She later achieved internatio ...
    &
    Anni-Frid Lyngstad Princess Anni-Frid Synni Reuss, Countess of Plauen (born Anni-Frid Synni Lyngstad on 15 November 1945), also known by her nickname "Frida", is a Norwegian-born Swedish singer, songwriter and environmentalist, who is best known as one of the foun ...
    backing vocals] # "Tänk om jorden vore ung" ("If Only We Had The Time") [with
    Agnetha Fältskog Agneta Åse Fältskog (born 5 April 1950), known as Agnetha Fältskog (), is a Swedish singer, songwriter, and musician. She first achieved success in Sweden with the release of her 1968 self-titled debut album. She later achieved internatio ...
    &
    Anni-Frid Lyngstad Princess Anni-Frid Synni Reuss, Countess of Plauen (born Anni-Frid Synni Lyngstad on 15 November 1945), also known by her nickname "Frida", is a Norwegian-born Swedish singer, songwriter and environmentalist, who is best known as one of the foun ...
    backing vocals] # "Träskofolket" ("The Clog People") # "En karusell" ("Merry-Go-Round") [with
    Agnetha Fältskog Agneta Åse Fältskog (born 5 April 1950), known as Agnetha Fältskog (), is a Swedish singer, songwriter, and musician. She first achieved success in Sweden with the release of her 1968 self-titled debut album. She later achieved internatio ...
    &
    Anni-Frid Lyngstad Princess Anni-Frid Synni Reuss, Countess of Plauen (born Anni-Frid Synni Lyngstad on 15 November 1945), also known by her nickname "Frida", is a Norwegian-born Swedish singer, songwriter and environmentalist, who is best known as one of the foun ...
    backing vocals] # "Att finnas till" ("To Exist") # "Hey, Musikant" (German version of "Hej gamle man!") [with
    Agnetha Fältskog Agneta Åse Fältskog (born 5 April 1950), known as Agnetha Fältskog (), is a Swedish singer, songwriter, and musician. She first achieved success in Sweden with the release of her 1968 self-titled debut album. She later achieved internatio ...
    &
    Anni-Frid Lyngstad Princess Anni-Frid Synni Reuss, Countess of Plauen (born Anni-Frid Synni Lyngstad on 15 November 1945), also known by her nickname "Frida", is a Norwegian-born Swedish singer, songwriter and environmentalist, who is best known as one of the foun ...
    backing vocals] # "Was die Liebe sagt" (German version of "Livet går sin gång") # "Love Has Its Ways" # "Rock'n Roll Band, Rock 'n Roll Band" (Björn & Benny's version) # "Merry Go Round" (Björn & Benny's version) [with
    Agnetha Fältskog Agneta Åse Fältskog (born 5 April 1950), known as Agnetha Fältskog (), is a Swedish singer, songwriter, and musician. She first achieved success in Sweden with the release of her 1968 self-titled debut album. She later achieved internatio ...
    &
    Anni-Frid Lyngstad Princess Anni-Frid Synni Reuss, Countess of Plauen (born Anni-Frid Synni Lyngstad on 15 November 1945), also known by her nickname "Frida", is a Norwegian-born Swedish singer, songwriter and environmentalist, who is best known as one of the foun ...
    backing vocals] # "To Live With You" (English version of "Lycka" recorded in 1975 and first released in 2006)


    See also

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    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' ...
    *
    1970 in music List of notable events in music that took place in the year 1970. __TOC__ Specific locations * 1970 in British music * 1970 in Norwegian music Specific genres * 1970 in country music * 1970 in heavy metal music * 1970 in jazz Events *Jan ...
    1970 debut albums Benny Andersson albums Björn Ulvaeus albums Swedish-language albums Polar Music albums {{1970s-rock-album-stub