The ABBA - Music from Sweden
ABBA Music - The Abba are a pop band from Sweden that was actively performing and recording their music from 1972 to 1982. Their songs have remained popular, and are to this day played on the radio.
The members of the band were Benny Andersson, Björn Ulvaeus, Agnetha Fältskog and Anni-Frid "Frida" Lyngstad.
Abba - The history of the Swedish Band
In April 1970 all four of them went on holiday together to the island of Cyprus. They sang for fun on the beach and finally ended up giving an improvised live performance for the United Nations soldiers stationed in Cyprus. This was the future ABBA members first performance together, even thouhg the band Abba did not exist then yet.
The name ABBA was coined much later. According to Wickipedia this is the story how the name was coined:
"ABBA" is an acronym formed from the first letters of each group member's name: Agnetha, Björn, Benny and Anni-Frid (Frida). The first 'B' in the logo version of the name was reversed on the band's promotional material from 1976 onwards and became the group's registered trademark. The first time the name is found written on paper is on a recording session sheet from the Metronome Studio in Stockholm, dated October 16, 1973. It was first written as "Björn, Benny, Agnetha & Frida", but was subsequently crossed out with "ABBA" written in large letters on top.
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ABBA Music on DVD
Abba Gold - Greatest Hits
19 of the Swedish supergroup's numerous videos.
Fans can thrill to these vintage clips, which provide an opportunity to rediscover who was the most natural in front of the camera (Agnetha), who was the best dancer (Anna-Frid, a.k.a. Frida), who was the most demure (Benny), and who was the worst lip-syncher (Bjorn--always Bjorn).
Release Date: 09/09/2003
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ABBA: The Definitive Collection
Two decades after they last recorded together, ABBA remain as one of the most popular music acts of all time. Hits like Waterloo, SOS, Fernando, Dancing Queen, Take a Chance on Me, The Winner Takes It All, and Super Trouper are as loved today as they were when the four Swedes ruled the charts worldwide.
But for all the brilliance of their music, ABBA are remembered as much for their glittery costumes and general 1970s appearance--and perhaps this part of their legacy was never better exposed than in their groundbreaking music videos. Made at a time when MTV didn't exist and very few artists produced "promo clips"--as they were known at the time--ABBA have been hailed as pioneers in this field.
Release Date: 07/30/2002
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ABBA: Number Ones
"ABBA: Number Ones" showcases all of the songs that topped the charts internationally. The DVD includes all the videos to these classic songs and as a bonus, they throw in a live version of "Waterloo", 2 other live performances (which were sung to a backing track) and a Number One scrapbook which lists all the countries the respective singles topped the charts in.
Release Date: 12/05/2006
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ABBA: Arrival (The Worlds Greatest Albums)
This unique DVD is an in-depth look at one of the best-loved and most important albums in popular music. The program enlists the help of a team of respected music industry figures, including ex-Smash Hits editor Emma Jones and Capital Radio DJ Mick Brown. Also on hand to analyze the albums wonderful songs and to deconstruct the unique keyboard playing style of Benny Anderson is gifted session musician Neal McArthur. Also featured are magnificent live performances of some of the key tracks on the Arrival album.
Release Date: 07/17/2007
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Abba - Super Troupers
The dvd is really a nice mixture of videos,concert performances,interviews new and old of the band, and the Mamma Mia performance. If you have ABBA'S other dvds you may find some of Super Troupers content found in their other dvds,but I found this Dvd more enjoyable than their other ones. Its nice how they group talks about their start,success,divorce and their current situation. All the interviews are new, and the finale has 3 of the members getting together to recieve a reward for 30 years of success.
Release Date: 11/23/2004
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ABBA and Sweden - T-Shirts and Sweatshirts
100% SWEDEN Sweatshirt
A simple but cool and conclusive design. You feel 100% Swedish... and you say it in Swedish. On the back you'll find a neat little flag.
Hanes Heavyweight 90/10 cotton/polyester sweatshirt. Thick (but not bulky), for maximum comfort and durability whether you're working out or hanging out.
100% SWEDEN Jr. Spaghetti Tank
A simple but cool and conclusive design. You feel 100% Swedish... and you say it in Swedish. On the back you'll find a neat little flag.
This spaghetti tank from American Apparel will keep you in style year round. Made of soft 100% superfine combed cotton baby rib, this tank provides the perfect silhouette.
Sweden Flag Items Black T-Shirt
This durable, high-quality, pre-shrunk 100% black cotton t-shirt is what to wear when you want to go comfortably casual. Preshrunk, durable and guaranteed.
Waterloo diversity Hooded Sweatshirt
Waterloo - The big hit on your Sweatshirt!
Hanes Ultimate Cotton Pullover Hood. Constructed with a heavyweight 90/10 cotton/polyester blend. Thick (but not bulky), comfortable, durable and guaranteed.
Rare Abba Promo CD's
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- Irenemaria Irenemaria Mar 4, 2008 @ 1:43 pm
- Hej!
Nice lens about good musicians. I was school mate with Frida in Sweden! 5 starts for you. I have a group SWEDEN - do you want to join?
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