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The Story of ABBA

The Swedish pop group ABBA was formed in the early 1970s by two married couples, Agnetha Fältskog and Björn Ulvaeus, and Benny Andersson and Anni-Frid Lyngstad . By the late 1970s, the two couples were having marital problems, which ultimately led to their break-up. It was Andersson and Lyngstad who wrote most of the band's hits. With songs like "Waterloo," "Take a Chance on Me," and "Dancing Queen," ABBA took the world by storm. Ulvaeus also continued to write lyrics for films and stage productions, including Chess and Kristina från Duvemåla.

ABBA’s 15 studio albums and 43 singles have sold close to 400 million records, making them one of the world’s best-selling bands of all time. Music is not even a long-ago memory for the group; they performed live at a 25th anniversary celebration in London earlier this year..

The group revolutionized the music industry, transforming the way people listened to popular music, and they had a huge influence on artists such as Madonna, Britney Spears, Kylie Minogue, Lady Gaga, The Spice Girls, and many others. Tickets for a 50th anniversary tour are expected to be among the most valuable collectibles in music history. The ABBA museum will open on May 18, 2017.

What is the legacy of ABBA in popular culture ?

One of the most iconic bands in pop culture history, ABBA's legacy is that they are the perfect example of how timeless music can be. Their song lyrics are still sung by everyone from karaoke singers to cover bands. The band will always be considered one of the greatest musical acts of all time.

For example, VH1 ranked ABBA as No. 30 on their list of the 100 Greatest Artists of All Time and in 1999, ranked "Waterloo" No. 27 on its list of the 100 Greatest Songs of the 20th Century. The members of ABBA themselves were not listed as individual entries on the list. Their music has transcended decades, entering into an industry that has rapidly changed to incorporate new technology. As a result, when you listen to ABBA's music, it sounds the same today as it did back in 1972, 1979 or 1982 or 2021.

Why did ABBA disband ?

ABBA was a Swedish pop group that had success throughout the 70s and 80s. ABBA disbanded in 1983 after Agnetha Fältskog divorced from Björn Ulvaeus. The following year, Fältskog and Benny Andersson married. Agnetha Fältskog and Björn Ulvaeus — both professionally known as Agnetha & Björn — continued to work together, and have a daughter from their marriage. Benny Andersson has since remarried as well.

What songs are ABBA most known for?

ABBA, known for their infectious pop tunes like "Waterloo" and "Dancing Queen," is one of the most popular Swedish bands ever. They had a major comeback with the release of Mamma Mia! the Musical in 1999.

What were the names of ABBA's songs? Waterloo (1974) ; Take a Chance on Me (1977) ; Mamma Mia (1975) ; Dancing Queen (1976) ; Knowing Me, Knowing You (1977) ; The Name of the Game (1979) ; Chiquitita (1979) ; I Have a Dream (1976) ; Voulez-Vous (1979) ; Gimme! Gimme! (A Man After Midnight) (1979) and many more. ABBA was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2010.

Mamma Mia!