"I've Been Waiting for You" is a song recorded in 1974 by Swedish pop group

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, released first as the

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to the single " So Long". It was included on their album ''

'', released April 1975. In Australia, it was released as a single in 1975 with "

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" as its B-side, reaching number 49, and in New Zealand in 1977, where it reached number 8. Fältskog sings the lead vocal on the song with guitars by Janne Schaffer. The cassette version of the album contains an extended version of the song that repeats the third verse and chorus.

''Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again'' version

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'', by Capitol and

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. The song is performed by

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(Sophie),

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(Rosie), and

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(Tanya), and it was produced by Benny Andersson. This version features revised lyrics by Björn Ulvaeus.

Personnel

ABBA *

Agnetha Fältskog Agneta Åse "Agnetha" Fältskog (; born 5 April 1950) is a Swedish singer, songwriter, and a former member of the pop group ABBA. She first achieved success in Sweden with the release of her 1968 Agnetha Fältskog (album), self-titled debut alb ...

–

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lead vocals, harmony vocals *

Anni-Frid Lyngstad Anni-Frid Synni Lyngstad (born 15 November 1945), also known simply as Frida, is a Swedish singer who is best known as one of the founding members and lead singers of the pop band ABBA. Courtesy titles ''Principality of Reuss-Gera, Princess Re ...

– backing vocals *

Björn Ulvaeus Björn Kristian Ulvaeus (; born 25 April 1945) is a Swedish musician, singer, songwriter, and producer best known as a member of the musical group ABBA. He is also the co-composer of the musicals ''Chess (musical), Chess'', ''Kristina från Duve ...

– guitar, backing vocals *

Benny Andersson Göran Bror Benny Andersson (; born 16 December 1946) is a Swedish musician, composer and producer best known as a member of the pop group ABBA and co-composer of the musicals ''Chess (musical), Chess'', ''Kristina från Duvemåla'', and ''Mamm ...

– synthesizers, backing vocals Additional personnel * Roger Palm – drums *

Rutger Gunnarsson Johan Rutger Gunnarsson (12 February 1946 – 30 April 2015) was a Swedish musician, bass guitarist, guitarist, arranger and producer. He was closely associated with the pop group ABBA. Career Gunnarsson grew up in Ledberg parish. His career be ...

– bass * Janne Schaffer, Finn Sjöberg – guitar

Charts

Certifications

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Pictures of the record.
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References

1970s ballads 1974 songs ABBA songs Polar Music singles Pop ballads Songs written by Benny Andersson and Björn Ulvaeus Songs written by Stig Anderson {{1970s-song-stub