All about ABBA: A Brief History
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Topic: All about ABBA: A Brief History
Posted By: stewbiff
Subject: All about ABBA: A Brief History
Date Posted: August 27 2009 at 09:00
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In the 1970s, there was a group from Sweden and their name was ABBA. The pop group infected the whole world with their infectious melodies and harmonious vocals, and kitsch stage costumes. This is the story of Agnetha, Bjorn, Benny, and Anni-Frid. They started their international fame by competing in the 1974 Eurovision song contest, with a song called “Waterloo.” “Waterloo” was number one in the UK for six weeks, even making it to the US top ten. Many of their biggest hits are instantly recognizable, such as “Fernando,” “SOS,” “Take a Chance on Me,” and their most popular one, “Dancing Queen.” This song was their only number in the US, and it was specially performed at the wedding reception of the King of Sweden. “Dancing Queen” is the most infamous Abba song. Many bands have recorded this classic, including U2 and the A*teens, but no version of the song has ever received success or critical acclaim. No one can remake the original sound and magic that is “Dancing Queen.” They were at their peak of their popularity in the late 1970s, with the release of “Abba: The Movie.” A huge commercial campaign included TV appearances, radio appearances, their own TV specials. They marketed soap, perfume, socks and clothing, and such memorabilia as pins, pens, cardboard displays, posters, and much more. Abba’s success continued until their break up in 1982, when pressures and tensions got worse. Due to the divorces within the group, and the death threats against them, and the kidnapping threats on their children. They disbanded. 94% of the students at ESHS knew who Abba were. 44% said that they like Abba, 27% said they kind of liked Abba, and 27% said they didn’t like Abba. 44% said they didn’t have a favorite band member, 33% said Frida was their favorite, and 22% said they liked Agnetha. 22% said “Dancing Queen” was their favorite Abba song, 33% didn’t know their favorite song, 1% said their favorite was “Fernando,” 1% said “SOS” was their favorite, 1% said “Take a Chance on Me” was their favorite, and 22% said other. ------------- /admin edit: **spam link removed** |
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Posted By: mystic fred
Date Posted: August 27 2009 at 09:06
ABBA.?.....are they a new postrock / psyche/ neo-prog metal band...? 
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Posted By: Blacksword
Date Posted: August 27 2009 at 11:22
The first album I ever recieved as a present was an ABBA album. I was about 5. Cant remember what it was called, but it was a gatefold with a picture of them all sitting on a park bench. It opened with SOS. I've always liked that song... 
I've no gripe with ABBA. As far as 'pop groups' go I think they were pretty good. At least they actually composed and wrote all those songs. They were not industry puppets! The harmonies were great, the melodies strong, without being annoying and choruses memorable. I would probably have paid to see them, back in the day... 
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Posted By: Logan
Date Posted: August 27 2009 at 11:47
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I've always liked ABBA. A fun parody: And Abba really did come out with some proggy-sounding music: ------------- https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXcp9fYc6K4IKuxIZkenfvukL_Y8VBqzK" rel="nofollow - Duos for fave acts |
Posted By: toroddfuglesteg
Date Posted: August 28 2009 at 13:58
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I cannot stand ABBA. Repugnant overblown pop music with no substance besides of making me angry. Their biography is on my must-read list this fall and will probably be read during the week I am in hospital for a heart surgery. The local doctors are fed up with trying to find my (non excisting) puls and they have decided to give me a heart. Maybe I will then like ABBA ? |
Posted By: Logan
Date Posted: August 28 2009 at 14:10
 Careful, the bold part may incite suggestions for this to be included in the archives -- just subtitute the word rock for pop and one can see the strong prog relation. ------------- https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXcp9fYc6K4IKuxIZkenfvukL_Y8VBqzK" rel="nofollow - Duos for fave acts |
toroddfuglesteg wrote:Posted By: Vibrationbaby
Date Posted: August 28 2009 at 14:17
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Well, I wouldn`t kick either Agnetha or Anni- Frid out of bed.
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Posted By: Slartibartfast
Date Posted: August 28 2009 at 14:23
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Can a brief history really be all about ABBA? ABBA? I won't knock them musically, but I was into much better music in their heyday and still am.
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Posted By: Dean
Date Posted: August 28 2009 at 15:42
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tsk!
hey guys....
http://www.rock-forums.com/showthread.php?p=66767 - http://www.rock-forums.com/showthread.php?p=66767
http://www.elsegundousd.com/eshs/bayeagle/features/november/abba.htm - http://www.elsegundousd.com/eshs/bayeagle/features/november/abba.htm
 well, as that worked so well...
Sherlock Holmes and Dr Watson go camping, and pitch their tent under the stars. During the night, Holmes wakes his companion and says: "Watson, look up and tell me what you deduce."
Watson says: "I see millions of galaxies each containing millions of stars, and even if a few of those have planets, it's quite likely there are some planets like Earth, and if there are a few planets like Earth out there, there might also be life, and some of that life may be as intelligent as we, then on one of those planets there may be two lifeforms staring into the night sky and pondering the mysteries and wonders of life and the Universe. Is that what you mean Holmes?" Holmes replies: "No Watson, you idiot. I mean somebody stole our tent." http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eidyrlSdKcE - buy Heinz Beanz
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Posted By: Henry Plainview
Date Posted: August 28 2009 at 18:26
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Take a chance on me! ------------- if you own a sodastream i hate you |
Posted By: Padraic
Date Posted: August 28 2009 at 19:59
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