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THE STORY BEHIND THE SONG: «Knowing Me, Knowing You» by ABBA

23 March 2024 SB 0

From the vantage point of over 50 years later, it may appear as if ABBA ruled the 1970s. Their music still resonates as strongly today […]

THE STORY BEHIND THE SONG: «Chiquitita» by ABBA

17 November 2019 SB 0

Chiquitita is one of ABBA’s most popular, enduring, and beloved songs. It is also one of their biggest hits, and was released in January 1979 […]

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