50 Years of Abba
50 years ago today (October 16, 1973) was the first time the acronymic band name ABBA was put to paper. It stands for the initials of its four members Agnetha Fältskog, Björn Ulvaeus, Benny Andersson, and Anni-Frid Lyngstad. The group was formed from two popular Swedish music duos, each of which was also a married couple. Their formation was largely the work of manager Stig Anderson, who also…
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Eurovision Fact #535:
The members of ABBA participated in Melodifestivalen individually before joining up as a group in 1973.
In 1969, Anni-Frid Lyngstad competed as a solo artist with the song "Härlig Är Vår Jord." She ended up placing fourth overall.
In 1972, Björn Ulvaeus and Benny Andersson competed as a duo of songwriters. The song they wrote, "Säg Det Med En Sång," for Lena Andersson finished third.
Additionally, when the group came together in 1973, they did not go by "ABBA." Instead, they called themselves Björn & Benny, Agnetha & Anni-Frid.
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'Ring Ringing in the year: ABBA's other 50th Eurovision anniversary,' Eurovision.tv.
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What Abba never mentioned is that Dancing Queen is really a figurehead position. All the real power is in the hands of Dancing Parliament.
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(via Frida - I Know There's Something Going On (1982)
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