ABBA 50º: LA CUENTATARÁS A LA VICTORIA / the coundown to victory

AUDIO- "WITNESS HISTORY: 50 YEARS OF ABBA" BBC sounds

TEXAS "WOULD I LIE TO YOU?-SAY WHAT YOU WANT" @ RFM & RTL FRANCE

 Desde hoy disponible "TEXAS THE MUSCLE SHOALS SESSIONS", aquí las versiónes en vivo de "WOULD I LIE TO YOU?-SAY WHAT YOU WANT" en la radio francesa RFM y RTL.

Available from today "TEXAS THE MUSCLE SHOALS SESSIONS", here the live versions of  "WOULD I LIE TO YOU?-SAY WHAT YOU WANT" on French radio RFM & RTL.

Video  "WOULD I LIE TO YOU?-SAY WHAT YOU WANT"+interview, Texas @ RFM:

Video "HALO"+interview, Texas @ RTL:

ILUSTRACIÓN ABBA WATERLOO 50º illustration

 

"THANK YOU FOR THE MUSIC" SVT ABBA TRIBUTE

 La TV sueca ha reunido a destacados artistas suecos para interpretar "THANK YOU FOR THE MUSIC" como tributo a ABBA en su 50º aniversario y también como la capacidad que tiene la música para unir, tocar y crear nuevos recuerdos.

Swedish TV has gathered Sweden's most prominent artists and musicians to perform "THANK YOU FOR THE MUSIC" as a tribute to ABBA in their 50th anniversary and also to the music's ability to unite, touch and create new memories.

Artists: 

Miriam Bryant, Benny Andersson, Sebastian Murphy, Tommy Körberg, Sarah Klang, Darin, Felicia Takman, Victor Leksell, Seinabo Sey, Hooja, Björn Skifs, Ann-Louise Hanson, Malena Ernman, Titiyo, Daniela Rathana, Kikki Danielsson, Stor, Oskar Linnros, Lena Philipsson, John Norum, Mikkey Dee, Pelle Almqvist, Molly Sandén, José González, Siw Malmkvist, Lily Lexfors & Stockholm Studio Orchestra's Erik Arvinder.

Görel Hanser in the audience.

Video "THANK YOU FOR THE MUSIC", SVT:

Video making of:

"ROYAL VASA ORDER" PARA / for ABBA

 El rey de Suecia Carlos Gustavo XVI ha concedido la medalla real de la orden Vasa a los cuatro miembros de ABBA, con motivo del 50º aniversario de su victoria eurovisiva que inició su legendaria carrera musical. Los concede a cada uno de los cuatro miembros del grupo por su sobresaliente esfuerzo en la vida musical sueca e internacional. ¡Enhorabuena a los cuatro!

Swedish king Carl Gustaf XVI has awarded the royal Vasa order medal to the four members of ABBA, due to the 50th anniversary of the Eurovision victory which kicked off their legendary musical career. Each of the four members of the band were awarded for their outstanding efforts in Swedish and international music life. Congratulations to all four!

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ABBA NO PRESENTES EN LAS CELEBRACIONES 50º / won't appear in 50º celebrations

 Según el periódico sueco Aftonbladet de hoy, Göel Hanser ha confirmado oficialmente que los miembros de ABBA han acordado conjuntamente que no aparecerán en ningún evento organizado para su 50º aniversario.

According to Swedish nespaper Aftonbladet today, Görel Hanser has officially confirmed that the ABBA members have jointly decided not to appear on any event organized for their 50th anniversary.

+info: Aftonbladet

Abba won't appear at their own tribute on SVT

"ABBA WORLD" @ MALMÖ

 

Coincidiendo con el festival de Eurovisión, la exposición pop-up "Abba world" estará abierta en Malmö para celebrar el cincuenta aniversario de su victoria. (29 abril-13 mayo).

At the same time the Eurovision song contest is held, the pop-up exhibition "Abba world" will be open in Malmö to celebrate the fiftieth anniversry of their victory. (April 29th-May 13th).

+info:

Malmö calling all ABBA fans around the world!

For two weeks only, 'ABBA World' is opening its doors in the Host City for the Eurovision Song Contest 2024, Malmö.

BBC CELEBRA / celebrates ABBA'S 50º

 

The BBC celebrates ABBA in April 50 years since their Eurovision win in 1974

BBC TO RE-BROADCAST EUROVISION 1974 ON 7 APRIL

Video

 

ABBA CANTA LOS TÍTULOS DE SUS CANCIONES / singing their songs' titles

 Video:

ERIC CARMEN, DEP / RIP

 Ha muerto el cantante y compositor Eric Carmen a los 74 años. Cantante del grupo the Rasberries y en solitario, sus composiciones has sido éxito en voces de otros. ¿Cómo recordáis éstas?

Singer and composer Eric Carmen has died at the age of 74. Singer in the group the Rasberries and alone, his compositions have been hits in voices of others. Do you remember these two?

Video "ALL BY MYSELF", Eric Carmen:

Video "HUNGRY EYES", Eric Carmen:

ABBA "WATERLOO" LP, 50

 

50 years ago today!

Waterloo is ABBA’s second studio album which was released exactly 50 years ago today. The album was produced by Benny Andersson and Björn Ulvaeus. Waterloo was the group’s first album under the name “ABBA”. The title track was the group’s winning entry in the 1974 Eurovision Song Contest held in Brighton, U.K.

Released March 4, 1974

Recorded at Metronome Studio, Stockholm, September 1973-January 1974