"So Long" is a song by Swedish pop group ABBA, released as the first single from their album '' ABBA''. "So Long" was written and composed by Björn Ulvaeus & Benny Andersson, with vocals by Agnetha Fältskog and Anni-Frid Lyngstad. The song is musically similar to "

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". The single was backed with " I've Been Waiting for You," another song from the ''ABBA'' album.

Track listings

Personnel

ABBA * Anni-Frid Lyngstad – lead and backing vocals * Agnetha Fältskog – lead and backing vocals * Björn Ulvaeus – backing vocals, rhythm guitar * Benny Andersson – backing vocals, keyboards ;Additional musicians and production staff *

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– lead guitar * Mike Watson – bass *

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– drums

Charts

Cover versions

* Tribute band Gabba recorded a cover of the song, in the style of The Ramones. A sample can be heard on their official website.

References

1974 singles ABBA songs Polar Music singles Songs written by Benny Andersson and Björn Ulvaeus 1974 songs {{1970s-single-stub