ABBA: The Swedish Pop Sensation of the 1970s that Rocked the World

ABBA is a Swedish Europop group that formed in 1972 and became one of the most popular music acts of the 1970s. The group’s name is an acronym of the first letters of the band members’ first names (Agnetha, Benny, Bjorn, and Anni-Frid).

ABBA’s music was characterized by catchy melodies, tight harmonies, and a mix of pop, rock, and disco influences. Their lyrics often dealt with themes of love and relationships. Their breakthrough came in 1974 with their Eurovision Song Contest win for their song “Waterloo”, which helped them gain international fame and success.

After that, they released several hit singles such as “SOS,” “Mamma Mia,” “Dancing Queen,” “Knowing Me, Knowing You,” “Take a Chance on Me,” and “The Winner Takes It All.”

ABBA’s popularity was not limited to Europe. They gained massive success around the world, including in countries like Australia, Canada, and the United States. The band’s success was also helped by their catchy and energetic live performances, as well as music videos, which were relatively new at the time.

ABBA’s influence on pop music continues to be felt today, and their music continues to be popular and has been covered by many artists and featured in movies, TV shows, and musicals. The group disbanded in 1982, but their music continues to be popular and enjoyed by fans around the world.

#1 Frida in Germany 1982

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#2 Frida (Anni-Frid Lyngstad) of Swedish pop band ABBA, Germany 1982

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#3 Frida in Germany, 1982

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#4 Bjorn Ulvaeus (left) and Benny Andersson of Swedish pop group ABBA, 1999.

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#5 Agnetha Fältskog and Anni-Frid Lyngstad of pop group Abba, 1983

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#6 Faltskog of Swedish pop group Abba, 1983

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#7 Bjorn Ulvaeus, Agnetha Faltskog, Anni-Frid Lyngstad and Benny Andersson of the pop group ABBA dance across the Concord Pavilion stage during a rare 1981 concert in Walnut Creek, California.

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#8 Abba (left to right) Bjorn Ulvaeus, Agnetha Faltskog, Anni-Frid Lyngstad and Benny Andersson, in concert, 1979

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#9 Bjorn Ulvaeus, Agnetha Faltskog, Anni-Frid Lyngstad and Benny Andersson of Swedish pop group Abba perform on stage at Wembley Arena in London, England in November 1979

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#10 ABBA on stage at Paramount Theater in Portland, Oregon.

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#11 Abba performing at ‘The Music for UNICEF Concert: A Gift of Song’ benefit concert, held at the United Nations General Assembly in New York City, 9th January 1979.

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#12 ABBA performing on stage, 1979

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#13 ABBA, from left to right: Björn Ulvaeus; Agnetha Fältskog; Anni-Frid Lyngstad and Benny Andersson in front of a 7 high Poster of themselves in Los Angeles, 1978

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#14 ABBA try their luck at a Crockford’s roulette table whilst attending the premiere of their latest film ‘ABBA – The Movie’ in London.

From left to right, they are Bjorn Ulvaeus, Agnetha Faltskog, Anni-Frid Lyngstad and Benny Andersson.

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#15 Björn Ulvaeus, Agnetha Fältskog, Anni-Frid Lyngstad and Benny Andersson during a performance on the German TV show “Amlaufen Band” in February 1978.

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#16 ABBA group posing dockside, in Gamla Stan (Old Town), Stockholm, Sweden, July 1977.

From left, Bjorn Ulvaeus, Agnetha Faltskog, Anni-Frid Lyngstad, and Benny Andersson. At the time, Ulvaeus and Faltskog were married while Lyngstad and Andersson were engaged, they married the following year.

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#17 Björn Ulvaeus and Norwegian-Swedish singer, songwriter, and environmentalist Anni-Frid Lyngstad of pop group ABBA performs on stage at the Royal Albert Hall, London, UK, 15th February 1977.

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#18 Benny Andersson, Bjorn Ulvaeus, Agnetha Faltskog and Anni-Frid Lyngstad performing on stage at the Brondbyhallen on January 31,1977 in Copenhagen, Denmark

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#19 Bjorn Ulvaeus, Agnetha Faltskog, Anni-Frid Lyngstad and Benny Andersson on stage with their backing band in 1977.

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#20 Benny Andersson, Bjorn Ulvaeus, Agnetha Faltskog and Anni-Frid Lyngstad on stage at the Brondbyhallen on January 31,1977 in Copenhagen, Denmark.

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#21 Gammla Stan (‘The Old Town’), Stockholm, Sweden, 1977.

From left, Bjorn Ulvaeus, Agnetha Faltskog, Anni-Frid Lyngstad, and Benny Andersson.

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#22 Abba in Germany

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#23 Abba in London, 1976

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#24 ABBA arrive for a tour of the USA on October 01, 1976 in the USA.

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#25 Abba in Stockholm, April 1976.

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#26 Abba, Stockholm, April 1976.

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#27 Swedish pop group Abba, wearing kimonos, 1976. Left to right: Bjorn Ulvaeus, Agnetha Faltskog, Frida Lyngstad and Benny Andersson.

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#28 Swedish pop group Abba in Sweden, 1976

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#29 Abba in Sweden.

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#30 Abba in Sweden, 1970s

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#31 Benny, Annafrid, Agnetha and Benny in a cobbled street, 1975

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#32 Benny Andersson, Frida Lyngstad, Agnetha Faltskog, Bjorn Ulvaeus), wearing similar white Asian-influenced costumes, perform for the television program Midnight Special with a neon

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#33 Benny Andersson; Anni-Frid Lyngstad; Agnetha Fältskog and Björn Ulvaeus. Photograph. Euro Vision Song Contest 1974 in Brighton

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#34 Benny Andersson, Anni-Frid Lyngstad, Bjorn Ulvaeus, Agnetha Faltskog performing ‘Waterloo’ on Top Of The Pops TV Show, 1974

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#35 Benny Andersson, Anni-Frid Lyngstad, Agnetha Faltskog and Bjorn Ulvaeus of the Swedish pop group ABBA posing at Waterloo railway station, 1974

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#36 Benny Andersson, Anni-Frid Lyngstad, Agnetha Faltskog and Bjorn Ulvaeus of the Swedish pop group ABBA posing at Waterloo railway station, 1974

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#37 Abba, winners of the 1974 Eurovision Song Contest at Brighton, strolling hand in hand amongst the daffodils in Hyde Park, London.

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#38 Swedish pop group Abba at Brighton, strolling hand in hand amongst the daffodils in Hyde Park on April 09, 1974

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#39 Benny Andersson, Anni-Frid Lyngstad, Agnetha Faltskog and Bjorn Ulvaeus, sitting amongst the daffodils in London

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#40 Abba, winners of the 1974 Eurovision Song Contest, pose on the beach on April 08, 1974 in Brighton, England.

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#41 ABBA give the thumbs up after winning the Eurovision Song Contest with their song ‘Waterloo’, Brighton, 7th April 1974.

Left to right: Bjorn Ulvaeus, Agnetha Faltskog, Anni-Frid Lyngstad and Benny Andersson.

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#42 Abba at the Eurovision Song Contest in Brighton in which the won with their song ‘Waterloo’

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#43 Swedish pop group Abba meet a mounted policeman as they relax in Brighton, after their victory in the Eurovision Song Contest.

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#44 Swedish pop group Abba on stage, after winning the Eurovision Song Contest, Brighton, England, April 7th 1974.

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#45 Abba, winners of the 1974 Eurovision Song Contest.

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#46 Pop group ABBA, who won the 1974 Eurovision Song Contest at the Dome, Brighton, Sussex, 1974

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#47 Anni-Frid Lyngstad, Benny Andersson, Bjorn Ulvaeus and Agnetha Faltskog of the Swedish pop group ABBA, 1974

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#48 Benny Andersson, Anni-Frid Lyngstad, Agnetha Faltskog and Bjorn Ulvaeus of the Swedish pop group ABBA, 1974

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#49 Benny Andersson, Anni-Frid Lyngstad, Agnetha Faltskog and Bjorn Ulvaeus of ABBA at Brighton, 1974

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#50 Bjorn Ulvaeus, Anni-Frid Lyngstad and Agnetha Faltskog of ABBA playing live on stage, 1974

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#51 Abba in London, 1974

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#52 ABBA in Brighton, East Sussex, for the Eurovision Song Contest, April 1974.

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#53 Benny Andersson, Anni-Frid Lyngstad, Agnetha Faltskog and Bjorn Ulvaeus of Swedish pop group ABBA pose for a group portrait in a garden in Copenhagen, Denmark in April 1974.

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#54 Anni-Frid Lyngstad and Benny Andersson of the Swedish pop group, ABBA, carrying a bouquet, 1974

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#55 Benny Andersson, Anni-Frid Lyngstad, Agnetha Faltskog and Bjorn Ulvaeus sitting on the bonnet of a sports car, 1974

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#56 Abba with its members in in Stockholm, 1974

(L-R) Benny Andersson, Anni-Frid Lyngstad, Agnetha Faltskog and Bjorn Ulvaeus posing after winning the Swedish branch of the Eurovision Song Contest with their song "Waterloo".

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#57 Abba, performs during the the Eurovision Song Contest 1974 on February 09, 1974 in Brighton with their song Waterloo.

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#58 An actor dressed as Napoleon Bonaparte poses with Swedish pop group Abba to promote their single ‘Waterloo’ in Copenhagen, Denmark in 1974.

Clockwise from left, Anni-Frid Lyngstad, Benny Andersson, Björn Ulvaeus (Bjorn Ulvaeus), Agnetha Fältskog (Agnetha Faltskog), and 'Napoleon'

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#59 Abba promote their single ‘Waterloo’ in Copenhagen, Denmark in 1974.

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#60 Swedish pop group Abba (L-R) Agnetha Faltskog, Benny Andersson, Anni-Frid Lyngstad and Bjorn Ulvaeus, 1974

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#61 Abba (L-R) Agnetha Faltskog, Benny Andersson, Anni-Frid Lyngstad and Bjorn Ulvaeus, play roulette during a visit to London, 1974

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#62 Swedish pop group Abba (L-R) Agnetha Faltskog, Benny Andersson, Anni-Frid Lyngstad and Bjorn Ulvaeus, play roulette during a visit to London in 1974 in London, England.

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#63 Abba arriving at London Airport, 1974

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#64 Abba with the first prize they won with their song Waterloo at the Eurovision Song Contest in Brighton.

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