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The ABBA story began in June 1966 when Bjorn Ulvaeus (born 1945) met Benny Andersson (born 1946) for the first time. Bjorn was a member of the Hootenanny Singers, a very popular folk music group, while Benny played keyboards in Sweden's biggest pop group of the 1960s, The Hep Stars.
The pair wrote their first song together later that year, and by the end of the decade they had established a regular partnership as composers. By that time, Benny had left The Hep Stars, while the Hootenanny Singers only existed in the recording studio. The Hootenanny Singers released their records on the Polar Music record label, owned by Stig Anderson (1931-1997), who was to become ABBA's manager. Stig also contributed lyrics to many ABBA hits during the first years of the group's career.
In the spring of 1969, Bjorn and Benny met the two women who were to become not only their fiancees but also the other half of ABBA. Agnetha Faltskog (born 1950) had been a successful solo singer since releasing her first single in 1967. She and Bjorn were married in July 1971. Anni-Frid Lyngstad (born 1945), also known as Frida, started her recording career shortly before Agnetha. Frida was of Norwegian origin, but had moved to Sweden at a very early age. Benny and Frida didn't get married until October 1978.
At first, the four members collaborated musically mainly by contributing songs, instrumental backing, production work or backing vocals to the recordings they each made as solo or duo acts. In 1970, the attractive sound of their four voices combined gave them the idea to put together the cabaret act Festfolk (which had the double meaning "engaged couples" and "party people"). This first attempt failed, but in the spring of 1972 they recorded a song called 'People Need Love', garnering a medium-sized hit in Sweden. At this time they called themselves Bjorn & Benny, Agnetha & Anni-Frid.
Encouraged by this success, they entered the 1973 Swedish selections for the Eurovision Song Contest with the song 'Ring Ring'. They finished third, but the single and the album of the same name competed for the top positions on the Swedish chart. 'Ring Ring' also became a hit in several other European countries.
>The group entered the selections again in 1974, this time with 'Waterloo', which took them all the way to the finals in Brighton, England. By this time they had changed their name to ABBA, an acronym of their first names. ABBA was also the name of a Swedish canned fish company, which luckily agreed to lending their name to a pop group. The Eurovision Song Contest on April 6, 1974 turned out to be the most famous moment in ABBA history, when the group won the international juries over with 'Waterloo'.
Songbooks, Arrangements and/or Media
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Various Arrangers : Abba Songs for Female Voices "I Have a Dream" - The movie Mamma Mia! starring Meryl Streep and a star-studded cast enchanted audiences worldwide with an enchanting musical score, scenes of a Mediterranean paradise and the promise of love. SSA choirs will thrill to this delightful 8-minute medley of songs. "Mamma Mia!" - People all around the world have fallen in love with the music of ABBA. "Thank You for the Music" - This pop hit from ABBA is finally available as a single choral arrangement! What a wonderful selection to say thank you to someone special and a joyful number for your inspirational moment. "Dancing Queen" - ABBA is back, so get some dancing shoes for your choir! Upbeat, infectious and fun, this arrangement will bring energy to singers and get audiences dancing in the aisles. Songlist: I Have a Dream, Mamma Mia!, Thank You for the Music, Dancing Queen ![]() Alexander L'Estrange : ABBA - Smash Hits - Vol 1 One of the most successful pop acts of all time, ABBA first shot to fame in 1974 after winning the Eurovision Song Contest with 'Waterloo'. The three songs in this volume are among the best-known of all ABBA's many hits: 'Mamma Mia!' the title song to the popular musical; the poignant 'Super Trouper' with its reflections on some of the trials tribulations of life on the road; and 'Money, money, money' with its chromatic twists and catchy interludes. So dig out your platform shoes, dust down your flares and hit the concert platform with this collection of timeless chart-toppers from ABBA. If you are looking for straightforward and rewarding repertoire for your beginner choir, then you need look no further than Choral Basics - the perfect series for singers of all ages. These simple 2-part choral arrangements for soprano and alto voices make the series perfect for choirs. The rich array of repertoire is bound to be a hit with singers of all ages, and the technical abilities of choirs at this level have been taken into consideration. Straightforward and idiomatic piano accompaniments have been included and are designed to support the vocal lines, without putting pressure on staff with less developed keyboard skills. Choral Basics are great value for money providing a contrasted set of arrangements for any concert. Songlist: Mamma Mia!, Super Trouper, Money, Money, Money ![]() ABBA : Smash Hits - Vol 2 Another three timeless classics from one of the most successful pop acts of all time featuring Thank You For The Music, Fernando and their 1974 smash hit Waterloo. So dig out your platform shoes, dust down your flares and hit the concert platform with this collection of timeless chart-toppers from ABBA. If you are looking for straightforward and rewarding repertoire for your beginner choir, then you need look no further than Choral Basics - the perfect series for singers of all ages. These simple 2-part choral arrangements for soprano and alto voices make the series perfect for choirs. The rich array of repertoire is bound to be a hit with singers of all ages, and the technical abilities of choirs at this level have been taken into consideration.Straightforward and idiomatic piano accompaniments have been included and are designed to support the vocal lines, without putting pressure on staff with less developed keyboard skills. Songlist: Thank You For The Music, Fernando, Waterloo ![]() ABBA : Smash Hits - Vol 1 If you are looking for straightforward and rewarding repertoire for your beginner choir, then you need look no further than Choral Basics the perfect series for singers of all ages. The Simple 3-part choral arrangements for soprano, alto and a combined part for men's voices make the series perfect for choirs with a dearth of males or whose male singers have unstable or changing voices. The rich array of repertoire is bound to be a hit with younger singers and the technical abilities of choirs at this level have been taken into consideration. Straightforward and idiomatic piano accompaniments have been included and are designed to support the vocal lines, without putting pressure on staff with less developed keyboard skills. Dig out your platform shoes, dust down your flares and hit the concert platform with this collection of timeless chart-toppers from ABBA. Songlist: Mamma Mia!, Super Trouper, Money, Money, Money ![]() ABBA : Smash Hits - Vol 2 Another three timeless classics from one of the most successful pop acts of all time featuring Thank You For The Music, Fernando and their 1974 smash hit Waterloo. So dig out your platform shoes, dust down your flares and hit the concert platform with this collection of timeless chart-toppers from ABBA. If you are looking for straightforward and rewarding repertoire for your beginner choir, then you need look no further than Choral Basics - the perfect series for singers of all ages. These simple 2-part choral arrangements for soprano and alto voices make the series perfect for choirs. The rich array of repertoire is bound to be a hit with singers of all ages, and the technical abilities of choirs at this level have been taken into consideration. Straightforward and idiomatic piano accompaniments have been included and are designed to support the vocal lines, without putting pressure on staff with less developed keyboard skills. Songlist: Thank You For The Music, Fernando, Waterloo ![]() Rick Hein : Novello Primary Chorals - Easy ABBA The Novello Primary Chorals series is the perfect way to introduce ensemble singing to your class or choir. This is the perfect book to introduce ensemble singing to class or choir. Seven classic Abba tunes that children love to sing, in simple vocal arrangements including both unison and part singing. Also included is a Piano accompaniment. Songlist: Dancing Queen, I Have A Dream, Mamma Mia, Super Trouper, Thank You For The Music, Waterloo, The Winner Takes It All ![]() Lora Sansun : Novello Youth Chorals - Five ABBA Hits Five classic Abba songs, also featured in the West End hit show Mamma Mia! , have been skilfully arranged for SSA choir with piano accompaniment by Ralph Allwood and Lora Sansun. Songlist: Chiquitita, Dancing Queen, Knowing Me, Knowing You, Mamma Mia, Money, Money, Money ![]() Lora Sansun : Novello Youth Chorals - Five ABBA Hits - Vol 2 A set of five classic songs by successful seventies Swedish superstars, Abba! They have been wonderfully arranged here for SATB choir with Piano accompaniment. This is a terrific set, suitable for youth choirs and more experiencedgroups looking for light material. These perfect pop pieces, by Benny Andersson and Bjorn Ulvaeus, are as popular today as ever and will delight audiences and excite singers making them ideal for performances large and small,formal and informal! Songlist: Mamma Mia, Money, Money, Money, S.O.S., Super Trouper, Thank You for the Music ![]() Lin Marsh : Mamma Mia and Other ABBA Hits No songs conjure up the dazzle and glamour of the swinging 70s better than ABBA's. From sentimental ballads to dance-floor hits, these timeless chart-toppers-including the title tune from the musical Mamma Mia!, The Winner Takes It All and Super-Trouper are guaranteed to get everyone singing along. Titles: Mamma Mia! * Super Trouper * I Have a Dream * Money, Money, Money * The Winner Takes It All. Songlist: Mamma Mia!, The Winner Takes It Al, Super-Trouper, I Have a Dream, Money, Money, Money ![]() Lin Marsh : Mamma Mia and Other ABBA Hits No songs conjure up the dazzle and glamour of the swinging 70s better than ABBA's. From sentimental ballads to dance-floor hits, these timeless chart-toppers-including the title tune from the musical Mamma Mia!, The Winner Takes It All and Super-Trouper are guaranteed to get everyone singing along. Songlist: Mamma Mia!, The Winner Takes It Al, Super-Trouper, I Have a Dream, Money, Money, Money ![]() ABBA : Dancing Queen The Swedish pop supergroup ABBA was an international sensation. The jukebox musical Mamma Mia! introduced a whole new audience to the music of ABBA while those who never left it were re-energized. Here is the smash hit from the show, the group, the movie and more and it is perfect for bringing your audience to its feet. ![]() Mac Huff : I Have a Dream The movie Mamma Mia! starring Meryl Streep and a star-studded cast enchanted audiences worldwide with an enchanting musical score, scenes of a Mediterranean paradise and the promise of love. SSA choirs will thrill to this delightful 8-minute medley of songs including: Dancing Queen, I Have a Dream, Mamma Mia, Thank You For The Music. Available separately: SSA, ShowTrax CD. Duration: ca. 8:00. ![]() Ed Lojeski : Take a Chance on Me From the Broadway and movie hit Mamma Mia!, this enchanting tale of love, laughter and friendship features the exciting sounds of the group ABBA. You'll find this Discovery arrangement energetic and infectious! Available separately: 3-Part Mixed, 2-Part, VoiceTrax CD. Duration: ca. 3:15. ![]() Jerry Estes : Thank You for the Music This pop hit from ABBA is finally available as a single choral arrangement! What a wonderful selection to say thank you to someone special and a joyful number for your inspirational moment. Available separately: SATB, 3-Part Mixed, SSA, StudioTrax CD. Duration: ca. 4:05. ![]() Mac Huff : Mamma Mia! People all around the world have fallen in love with the music in this feel good story of love and friendship. With more productions playing internationally than any other musical, Mamma Mia! is the world's #1 show! Songs include: Dancing Queen, I Have a Dream, Mamma Mia, S.O.S., Take a Chance on Me, Thank You for the Music and Waterloo.Available separately: SATB, SAB, and SSA. I-Pak and Showtrax CD also available. Performance time approx. 15:00. ![]() Andy Beck : Girls Gone ABBA (A Medley) The girls of your choir will stop the show with this fast-paced, energy-filled mini-medley from the mega-hit movie musical, Mamma Mia! Originally made popular by the Swedish music group ABBA. Sensational SSA singing with super-fun "all-girl" lyrics! ![]() David Lawrence : ABBA Forever! This choral medley of ABBA songs from the hit musical Mamma Mia! is sure to make your choir want to get up and dance! ![]() Audrey Snyder : S.O.S. The Goddess of Pop, Cher, after starring in 2018's smash-hit sequel Mamma Mia: Here We Go Again, decided to make an entire cover album of ABBA's best-known hits entitled Dancing Queen, in turn becoming her highest-ranking debut album in the US ever. Snyder captures S.O.S.' signature groove and infuses the arrangement with Cher's powerful vocality! ![]() |
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This choral medley of ABBA songs from the hit musical Mamma Mia! is sure to make your choir want to get up and dance!
Arranger: David Lawrence | Composers: Stig Anderson and Bjorn Ulvaeus Performed By: ABBA | Musical: Mamma Mia!
AABA wrote so many great catchy pop songs and this medley will have your audience singing along. Features Dancing Queen, Take a Chance on Me, and The Winner Takes All. Simply fabulous!
Arranger: Dan Naumann | Composer: Benny Andersson, Bjorn Ulvaeus, Stig Anderson Performed By: ABBA
The Swedish pop supergroup ABBA was an international sensation. The jukebox musical Mamma Mia! introduced a whole new audience to the music of ABBA while those who never left it were re-energized. Here is the smash hit from the show, the group, the movie and more and it is perfect for bringing your audience to its feet.
Arranger: Roger Emerson Performed By: ABBA | Musical: Mamma Mia!
Arranger: Deke Sharon | Composers: Benny Andersson and Bjorn Ulvaeus Performed By: ABBA | Musical: Mamma Mia!
The girls of your choir will stop the show with this fast-paced, energy-filled mini-medley from the mega-hit movie musical, Mamma Mia! Originally made popular by the Swedish music group ABBA. Sensational SSA singing with super-fun "all-girl" lyrics!
Arranger: Andy Beck | Composer: Stig Anderson Performed By: ABBA
The movie Mamma Mia! starring Meryl Streep and a star-studded cast enchanted audiences worldwide with an enchanting musical score, scenes of a Mediterranean paradise and the promise of love. SSA choirs will thrill to this delightful 8-minute medley of songs including: Dancing Queen, I Have a Dream, Mamma Mia, Thank You For The Music. Available separately: SSA, ShowTrax CD. Duration: ca. 8:00.
Arranger: Mac Huff Performed By: ABBA | Musical: Mamma Mia!
The four original members of the Swedish pop sensation ABBA are back after a 40-year hiatus! From their brand new album Voyage, comes this harmonically rich and cozy number that sounds like it was released in both 1977 and in 2022. What a comeback!
Arranger: Mac Huff Performed By: ABBA
People all around the world have fallen in love with the music of ABBA! Songs include: Dancing Queen, I Have a Dream, Mamma Mia, S.O.S., Take a Chance on Me, Thank You for the Music and Waterloo.Available separately: SATB, SAB and SSA. I-Pak and Showtrax CD also available. Performance time approx. 15:00.
Arranger: Mac Huff | Composer: Benny Andersson and Bjorn Ulvaeus Performed By: ABBA | Musical: Mamma Mia!
From the Broadway and movie hit Mamma Mia!, this enchanting tale of love, laughter and friendship features the exciting sounds of the group ABBA. You'll find this Discovery arrangement energetic and infectious! Available separately: 3-Part Mixed, 2-Part, VoiceTrax CD. Duration: ca. 3:15.
Arranger: Ed Lojeski | Composers: Bjorn Ulvaeus and Benny Andersson Performed By: ABBA
This pop hit from ABBA is finally available as a single choral arrangement! What a wonderful selection to say thank you to someone special and a joyful number for your inspirational moment. Available separately: SATB, 3-Part Mixed, SSA, StudioTrax CD. Duration: ca. 4:05.
Arranger: Jerry Estes | Composer: Benny Andersson and Bjorn Ulvaeus Performed By: ABBA | Musical: Mamma Mia!
Considered to be their farewell single, this 1983 ABBA hit gently grooves in this contemporary a cappella setting from Kirby Shaw. A great choice for smaller ensembles or concert groups. "Without a song or a dance, what are we?"
Arranger: Kirby Shaw | Composer: Benny Andersson and Bjorn Ulvaeus Performed By: ABBA | Musical: Mamma Mia!
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