The Stories Behind Every Song ABBA Thank You For The MusicRobert ScottOn April 6th, 1974, Abba stormed the Eurovision stage in cosmopolitan Brighton, a riot of colour, tinsel and innocent yet sexy energy. “Waterloo” was the first ever Swedish winner, and arguably the most memorable moment in Eurovision’sentire history. It locked Abba into the minds of viewers: in terms of costumes, presentation and melodrama they were forced to be larger than life from this point forward.“Waterloo” went on to become a number one hit in Britain, Ireland, West Germany, Belgium and Norway, went top five in countless other countries, and reached number six in America. It was to be the last time anyone needed to explain who Abba were. Our fate was to be with Bjorn, Benny, Agnetha and Frida. Fully illustrated throughout with glorious photographs, forming a sublime gallery of Abba’s most dazzling costumes, Thank You For The Music traces the story of the Swedish supergroup through their songs, from their world-conquering disco beginning, with modern classics such as “Voulez-Vous”, “Chiquitita”, “Does Your Mother Know”, and “Gimme Gimme Gimme” through to the more reflective “Knowing Me, Knowing You” and “Winner Takes It All” – a musical legacy that has often been mimicked but never matched.First published UK 2002. |
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ABBA The Music Still Goes On - Die Story zu Ihren Songs(ABBA The Music Still Goes On - The Story of Their Songs)Robert Scott; translated by Karin Miedler und Ursula PeschGerman edition First published Germany 2002. |
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