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What do house cats, Euro pop, and the ingenious tax savvy have in common? Owe Sandström, that’s who. As the flamenco-dancing-zoologist-designer behind the costumes of ABBA, Sandström certainly played his part in helping the Swedish supergroup reach fame in the 1970s – where they have remained ever since. In fact, a deeper dive into the 500-and-something outfits he made for the group isn’t just a glittery walk down memory lane, but key to understanding what was – and remains – the super troopers’ cultural staying power… That one of the girls is a soprano and the other a mezzo-soprano, and that they would make magic when they sing together?’ Top 100 Single-Jahrescharts". GfK Entertainment (in German). offiziellecharts.de . Retrieved 13 August 2021. Scott, Robert (2002) 'ABBA: Thank You for the Music – The Stories Behind Every Song', Carlton Books Limited: Great Britain, p.42 Armed with a song called Waterloo and outrageous costumes, two young couples put Swedish pop music on the map.

Salaverri, Fernando (September 2005). Sólo éxitos: año a año, 1959–2002 (in Spanish) (1sted.). Spain: Fundación Autor-SGAE. ISBN 84-8048-639-2. ABBA has established a huge name in international music business with numerous chart-topping singles, millions of album copies sold and held successful concerts worldwide through the years 1972-1983. The band’s name is an acronym of the group members Agnetha Fältskog, Björn Ulvaeus, Benny Andersson and Anni-Frid Lyngstad. The memorable disco dance group is well-remembered for the songs Dancing Queen, Mamma Mia, Take a Chance Me, Knowing Me Knowing You and Gimme Gimme Gimme (A Man after Midnight). These catchy dance songs are usually played in the disco halls of the 70s where dancers jive and groove to the tune of their lively music. During these times, people were remembered for their shiny and vividly colored disco clothing, shirts with flare-sleeves and bell-bottom pants. If you'd prefer to tell your stories in person, look out for Brighton Dome’s Heritage Stand at Brighton Dome events. So many coincidences form our lives,’ remembers Björn, 32 years after the band quietly embarked on an undeclared but apparently permanent retirement.At 2pm on the day of the final, the engineer announced that he had fixed the problem just in time for their 2pm dress rehearsal on stage. Steffen Hung. "Forum – 1970 (ARIA Charts: Special Occasion Charts)". Australian-charts.com. Archived from the original on 2 June 2016 . Retrieved 10 October 2016.

The dress rehearsal would also be the first time that Abba could display their now world famous Waterloo outfits to a worldwide audience. But what was the reason behind the flamboyant stage costumes? Abba revealed years later that the band's style was influenced in part by laws that allowed the cost of outfits to be deducted against tax – so long as the costumes were so outrageous they could not possibly be worn on the street. Waterloo" was written specifically to be entered into the 1974 Eurovision Song Contest, after the group finished third with " Ring Ring" the previous year in the Swedish pre-selection contest, Melodifestivalen 1973. On the day of the competition, after the votes had been cast, Waterloo had scored 24 points, 6 points clear of the Italian entry Si, and had pushed the Dutch entry - the bookies favourite - into third place. It was the first ever Eurovision win for a Scandinavian country. The UK came in fourth and, incidentally, awarded no points to Sweden. Unlike other Eurovision-winning tunes, the song's appeal transcended Europe: "Waterloo" also reached the Top 10 in Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Rhodesia, and the United States (peaking at No.6, their third highest-charting U.S. hit after No.1 " Dancing Queen" and No.3 " Take a Chance on Me"). The Waterloo album performed similarly well in Europe, although in the US it failed to match the success of the single. British single certifications – Lily James/Hugh Skinner – Waterloo". British Phonographic Industry . Retrieved 14 May 2021.The song's lyrics begin with: "My, my, at Waterloo Napoleon did surrender. Oh yeah, and I have met my destiny in quite a similar way." They describe the feelings of a woman who "surrenders" to a man and promises to love him, using the metaphor of Napoleon's defeat at the Battle of Waterloo, although Napoleon did not actually surrender at Waterloo, he was defeated. In my honest opinion, we looked like nuts in those years. Nobody can have been as badly dresses on stage as we were,” reflected group member Björn Ulvaeus in his book, ABBA: The Official Photo Book. The song is featured in the encore of the musical Mamma Mia!. The song does not have a context or a meaning. It is just performed as a musical number in which members of the audience are encouraged to get up off their seats and sing, dance and clap along.

Given the breadth of their outfit changes, it’s surprising to learn that ABBA only ever spent three months away from home on tour. But as a band that was (famously) made up of two couples with their own burgeoning families, staying close to home was a priority. So while many of these outfits were made for stage, they were also made for promotional shots. Can-Can Outfits Kimono-inspired pieces for Japan RPM Volume 22, No. 19". RPM. Library and Archives Canada. 28 December 1974. Archived from the original on 7 November 2017 . Retrieved 31 August 2013.Kahn, Henry (8 September 1979). "ABBA the World – France". Billboard. p.ABBA-14 . Retrieved 8 May 2022. This totally 70’s disco dancing costume includes a colorful jumpsuit and belt. Disco shoes and Seventies wig are sold separately. Waterloo, Waterloo...yes you've guessed it! Abba's iconic winning Eurovision song entry from 1974. The world famous 70's pop band has a place in everyone's hearts and everyone has their own favourite ABBA song, whether it’s full of boppy rhythms or soulful lyrics but always with those pitch-perfect harmonies! Abba has made such an impact on the world, it was even turned into a musical theatre production called ‘ Mamma Mia!’ and this in turn was made into a film in 2008 with a sequel released 10 years later in 2018!

Billboard Top 100 – 1974". Billboard. Longbored Surfer. 1974. Archived from the original on 25 November 2010 . Retrieved 4 March 2013.Nonetheless, more than 40 years after the band broke up, millennials continue to stream, boogie and replicate ABBA’s expressive and colourful clothing —perhaps courtesy of the films, an appreciation for retro fashion and general chatter on social media. Oh and also the fact that they released new, and groundbreaking, music over the past year. Therefore, it should come as little surprise that ABBA has been nominated for two of the top categories at the 2023 Grammys —Record of the Year category, for ‘Don’t Shut Me Down’ and Album of the Year for Voyages. While they face some stiff (and equally stylish) competition, including Adele, Beyoncé, Harry Styles, Lizzo and more —I certainly think ABBA’s in for a good chance. Please ‘Take A Chance’ on them Recording Academy? While style was strategic to their musical success — it was also a savvy way of cutting costs. Interestingly, frontman Björn Ulvaeus revealed in their documentary ABBA: The Official Photo Book that the group evaded a Swedish tax law, which rendered all work clothes tax deductible if you could prove they were too outrageous to wear in daily life. Although, I beg to differ. Do you remember the Wombles visiting the Pavilion Gardens and their film that was used in the Eurovision interval? Perhaps you took part? In 1969, they met Agnetha Faltskog, a successful solo singer in her own right, and Anni-Freid Lyngstad. Although they weren't initially successful as a pop act, in 1972 the group recorded the single People Need Love which made an impact on the Swedish charts. Encouraged by this success they entered the 1973 Melodifestivalen, the Swedish selection for the Eurovision Song Contest, with the song Ring Ring. They finished third, but the single and the album of the same name were the biggest hits of the year in Sweden and also became a hit in several other European countries. However, Abba were still convinced that they needed to take part in Eurovision to achieve international exposure. Each night is a party night because ABBA music inspires to keep the nightlife alive, and Halloween is no different from this fact. So make certain you’ve got everything required for your outfit. Look through this wide selection of ABBA Halloween costumes and accessories today; we’re confident you won’t be taking any chances.