Abba: The Winner Takes It All
Abba's song 'The Winner Takes It All' was released in July 1980 and it revitalised ABBA's career at the start of the eighties.
The Winner Takes It All really shows the heartache behind the bands public persona. Agnetha took lead vocals on the song and is said to have cried when she finished singing. She thinks it's the greatest ever ABBA song. I probably would agree with her, and she gave it what I think was her finest vocal performance.
The Winner Takes It All was the first of four successive hits in the UK and stayed as Number One for several weeks.
The Winner Takes It All Song Lyrics
ABBA: Benny Andersson, Bjorn Ulvaeus, Anni-Frid Lyngstad, Agnetha Faltskog
I don't wanna talk
About the things we've gone through
Though it's hurting me
Now it's history
I've played all my cards
And that's what you've done too
Nothing more to say
No more ace to play
The winner takes it all
The loser standing small
Beside the victory
That's her destiny
I was in your arms
Thinking I belonged there
I figured it made sense
Building me a fence
Building me a home
Thinking I'd be strong there
But I was a fool
Playing by the rules
The gods may throw a dice
Their minds as cold as ice
And someone way down here
Loses someone dear
The winner takes it all
The loser has to fall
It's simple and it's plain
Why should I complain.
But tell me does she kiss
Like I used to kiss you?
Does it feel the same
When she calls your name?
Somewhere deep inside
You must know I miss you
But what can I say
Rules must be obeyed
The judges will decide
The likes of me abide
Spectators of the show
Always staying low
The game is on again
A lover or a friend
A big thing or a small
The winner takes it all
I don't wanna talk
If it makes you feel sad
And I understand
You've come to shake my hand
I apologize
If it makes you feel bad
Seeing me so tense
No self-confidence
But you see
The winner takes it all
The winner takes it all...
Agnetha Sang Lead Vocals On The Winner Takes It All
Some facts about the blonde girl from Abba....
Date of birth: April 5th, 1950
- Agnetha Faltskog was born in Jonkoping, Sweden on April 5 1950.
- In 1968 Agnetha met Bjorn Ulvaeus and they married a few years later.
- In 1971 she was given the chance to play Mary Magdalene in the Swedish version of JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR and it was thought she showed acting ability as well as musical talent. 1971 was also the year that Agnetha and Bjorn began to work with Benny and Frida.
- Agnetha released her first English-language solo album, Wrap Your Arms Around Me, in 1983.
- In 1985 Agnetha released Eyes Of A Woman.
- Her last album for many years, Stand Alone, was released in 1987.
- An authorized book on Agnetha's life, As I Am, was published in 1996, but otherwise she remained withdrawn from public life.
- Agnetha released her first album in 17 years In 2004. The album was entitled My Colouring Book.
Listen To Agnetha Singing The Winner Takes It All In This YouTube Music Video
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Abba: The Definitive Collection
Featuring The Winner Takes It All
The Definitive Collection
Amazon Price: $13.97 (as of 07/11/2009)
This double CD retrospective of the Stockholm-formed disco pop act covers their career from the release of 'Ring Ring' in 1973, through to their disbandment in 1981. It includes their eight UK no.1 singles.
Abba The Definitive Collection
Abba on DVD
The Winner Takes It All - The ABBA Story
Amazon Price: $14.97 (as of 07/11/2009)
ABBA The Movie
Amazon Price: $14.97 (as of 07/11/2009)
Abba - In Concert 1979
Amazon Price: $11.97 (as of 07/11/2009)
ABBA: Number Ones
Amazon Price: $13.99 (as of 07/11/2009)
ABBA: The Definitive Collection
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Abba Photos And Posters
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Abba: Bright Lights Dark Shadows
Bright Lights Dark Shadows
Abba: Bright Lights Dark Shadows
Amazon Price: $16.47 (as of 07/11/2009)
Top selling book that for the first time explores all aspects of ABBA members' lives and careers. Amazingly detailed, it examines the group members' family backgrounds, the pre-ABBA days, the legendary Seventies, the marriages, the divorces, the business ups and downs and the post-ABBA solo careers.
Amazon UK customers can also get Bright Lights Dark Shadows
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