"MY LOVE, MY LIFE" ABBA vs MAMMA MIA-2

Contraponemos hoy las versiones de "MY LOVE, MY LIFE" original de Abba y la de la película "Mamma Mia'2", porque las letras son diferentes.

Comparing today the versions of "MY LOVE, MY LIFE" from the Abba original and the one from "Mamma Mia'2", as the lyrics are different.

Audio-lyrics: "MY LOVE, MY LIFE", Abba:

Audio-lyrics: "MY LOVE, MY LIFE", "Mamma Mia!2":

FRIDA @ BODA HIJO DE TOMAS LEDIN's son's wedding

Foto: Olle Sporrong

Foto: abbachat.com

Foto: Frida & Swedish designer Efva Attling. efvaattling instagram.

Foto. Tomas Ledin & Marie Ledin (Anderson) parents, Alexandra Hamilton & Johns Ledin. Expressen.

Foto: Frida & partner Henry Smith. Shutterstock.

En la red fotos de Frida asistiendo hoy a la boda de uno de los hijos de Tomás Ledin en Kristianstad, Suecia. Tomás Ledin, cantante y compositor sueco, casado con Marie Anderson, hija del manager de Abba, Stig Anderson, fue coro del grupo en su gira de 1979 y cantó con Agnetha el dueto "NEVER AGAIN/YA NUNCA MÁS" y compuso "TAKE GOOD CARE OF YOUR CHILDREN" y "I GOT SOMETHING" para los primeros solo-álbumes en inglés de Agnetha y Frida, respectivamente.

On the net photos of Frida attending today the wedding of one of Tomas Ledin's sons in Kristianstad, Sweden. Tomas Ledin, Swedish singer and composer, married to Marie Anderson, Abba's manager Stig Anderson's daughter, had been backing vocalist on Abba's 1979 tour and sang together with Agnetha the duet "NEVER AGAIN" and wrote "TAKE GOOD CARE OF TOUR CHILDREN" and "I GOT SOMETHING" for Agnetha and Frida's first solo-albums in English, respectively.

SAY A LITTLE PRAYER FOR ARETHA FRANKLIN

Como decía su canción, recemos una pequeña oración por Aretha que ha muerto hoy a los 76 años. El lunes se anunciaba que estaba gravemente enferma. DEP.

As her song said, let's say a little prayer for Aretha, who died today at the age of 76. On Monday reports confirmed that she was seriously ill. RIP

The Guardian: A LIFE IN PICTURES / SU VIDA EN FOTOS.

Video "SAY A LITTLE PRAYER", Aretha Franklin:

DOCUMENTAL "ABBA: THE MAMMA MIA STORY" documentary

Rescatamos un documental del canal de TV británico ITV que cuenta la historia detrás del musical "Mamma Mia!".

Recollecting a documentary from British ITV that tells the story behind the "Mamma Mia!" musical.

Video Abba the Mamma Mia story (ITV):

MADONNA, 60

Madonna estrena la década de los 60. Felicidades!

Madonna turns 60, kickin off a new decade. Happy birthday!

Video "FROZEN", Madonna:

"MAMMA MIA!" VS ABBA

Hoy un video comparando las versiones de "Mamma Mia'1" versus Abba.

Today a video comparing "Mamma Mia'1" covers versus Abba.

Video:

"DANCING QUEEN", CHER'S ABBA ALBUM [+"GIMME! GIMME! GIMME! SINGLE]

Ya hay fecha. el 28 de septiembre, fecha de edición de "DANCING QUEEN", el álbum de versiones de Abba que interpreta Cher. 
Como single su versión del "GIMME! GIMME! GIMME". La portada es un homenaje a Agnetha y Frida.

There's already a set day, September 28th, date for release of "DANCING QUEEN", the album with Abba cover versions by Cher.
As first single her cover of "GIMME! GIMME! GIMME!". The album sleeve is a tribute to Agnetha & Frida.

Tracklist:
1. Dancing Queen
2. Gimme! Gimme! Gimme! (A Man After Midnight)
3. The Name Of The Game
4. SOS
5. Waterloo
6. Mamma Mia
7. Chiquitita
8. Fernando
9. The Winner Takes It All
10. One Of Us

Audio "GIMME! GIMME! GIMME!", Cher:

ABBA UK DATA

'THANK YOU FOR THE MUSIC' AN ALL-STAR ABBA TRIBUTE

El homenaje internacional televisivo a ABBA será producido/dirigido por el director sueco Johan Renck, director creativo de videoclips de Madonna (el video de "HUNG UP", por ejemplo), Beyonce y Kylie Minogue, entre otros. Productor ejecutivo es Simon Fuller, creador del concepto televisivo 'Idol' y manager de las Spice Girls. Es Devlin también trabaja como diseñador, conocido por sus trabajos con Adele, Beyonce, Lady Gaga y ceremonias de los juegos olímpicos.

The international ABBA tribute TV broadcast will be produced/directed by Swedish director Johan Renck, creative music video director for Madonna (for example the "HUNG UP" video), Beyonce and Kylie Minogue among others. Executive producer is Simon Fuller, creator of the TV concept ‘Idol’ and manager to the Spice Girls. Es Devlin is onboard as set designer, known for his works with Adele, Beyonce, Lady Gaga and Olympic Games ceremonies.

Video "HUNG UP", Madonna, (Johan Renck):

ABBA ENCABEZA LISTAS DE NUEVO / top charts again.

La música de Abba encabeza de nuevo las listas de éxitos de varios países, la banda sonora de  "Mamma Mia una y otra vez" es nº13 en España, nº1 en Suecia y nº3 con la banda sonora de la primera película y en el Reino Unido, nº1, nº5 con la banda sonora de la primera y nº7 con "Abba Gold" (847 semanas) y nº48 con "Abba Gold/More Gold".  También son n°1 en Australia, Nueva Zelanda y n°3 en EE.UU. ¡Vuelve la Abbamanía!

Abba's music tops the charts again in several countries, "Mamma Mia here we go again" soundtrack is nº13 in Spain, nº1 in Sweden and nº3 with the soundtrack of the first film and in the UK, nº1, nº5 with the soundtrack of the first and nº7 with "Abba Gold" (847 weeks) and nº48 with "Abba Gold/More Gold". They're also n°1 in Australia, New Zealand and n°3 in the U.S.A. Abbamania is back!

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CHER'S ABBA ALBUM

Ya es por todos sabido que Cher ha anunciado un próximo álbum con versiones de temas de Abba, además de su ya conocida versión de "FERNANDO" incluído en la película "Mamma Mia'2". Hace unos días tuiteó el tracklist del album que aquí incluímos. Esperamos a ver...

It's already known by everyone that Cher has announced a forthcoming album with Abba covers, apart from the already known version of "FERNANDO" featured in the film "Mamma Mia'2". A few days ago she twittered the album's tracklist, which we include here. Waiting to see...

CAMBIOS DE LETRAS EN "MAMMA MIA'2" lyric changes

Varias canciones de Abba que se incluyen en "Mamma Mia 2" han sido reescritas para la película. Algunas para ser políticamente más correctas como "WHEN I KISSED THE TEACHER", y otras, que se incluyen hoy aquí, para ajustarse al argumento de la película, como "MY LOVE, MY LIFE" y "I'VE BEEN WAITING FOR YOU".

Several Abba songs included in "Mamma Mia 2" have been rewritten for the film. Some to be politically correct as "WHEN I KISSED THE TEACHER", and others, like the ones included here today, to adjust to the film's plot, as "MY LOVE, MY LIFE" & "I'VE BEEN WAITING FOR YOU".

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"FUERA DE MI", BETO CUEVAS & ANA TORROJA

Nueva colaboración de Ana Torroja, esta vez con Beto Cuevas en "FUERA DE MI". Aquí el video.

A new collaboration by Ana Torroja, this time with Beto Cuevas in "FUERA DE MI". Here's the video.

Video "FUERA DE MI", Beto Cuevas & Ana Torroja:

ESTRENO MUNDIAL DE "MAMMA MIA'2" world premiere @ LONDON

Esta tarde se celebró el estreno mundial de "Mamma Mia'2" en el Eventim Hammersmith Apollo de Londres. Benny y Björn junto con el elenco de la película asistieron. Más info en el enlace inferior.

This evening the world premiere of "Mamma Mia'2" was held at the Eventim Hammersmith Apollo in London. Benny & Björn together with the cast of the film attended. More info in the link below.

Enlace a / Link to VIDEO.

In Pictures: Meryl Streep and Cher lead star-studded Mamma Mia 2 premiere

(Independent.ie)

"MAMMA MIA'2" BEHIND THE SCENES

Incluímos un nuevo video con imágenes del rodaje de "Mamma Mia'2".

Including a new video with footage of "Mamma Mia'2", behind the scenes.

Video:

"MAMMA MIA'2" LONDON PRESS CONFERENCE

Incluímos videos de la rueda de prensa de presentación de "Mamma Mia'2" celebrada hoy en Londres.

Including videos of the press conference presenting "Mamma Mia'2" held today in London.

Videos:

"MAMMA MIA-2" PROMOS

Recopilando videos promocionales de "Mamma Mia'2!".

Compiling promotional videos of "Mamma Mia'2".

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Promo videos:

Video Pierce Brosnan & Amanda Seyfield ITV interview:

Video Amanda Seyfield & Christine Baranski BBC interview:

Video Benny, Björn & Ol Parker:

ESTRENO "MAMMA MIA! HERE WE GO AGAIN!" premiere @ STOCKHOLM

Esta tarde alrededor de las 18:00h está previsto el estreno de "Mamma Mia 2" en el cine Filmstaden Sergel en Hötorget, Estocolmo. Se espera la asistencia de varias estrellas de la peli... Confirmados Benny, Björn y Judy Cramer. Habrá más? Agnetha y Frida? Las fotos superiores son de la conferencia de prensa de esta mañana. 

This evening at about 18:00h, "Mamma Mia 2" premiere will be held at the Filmstaden Sergel at Hötorget, Stockholm. Several stars from the film are expected... Confirmed Benny, Björn & Judy Cramer. Who else? Agnetha & Frida?The photos above are from this morning's press conference.

"MAMMA MIA! HERE WE GO AGAIN!" TRACKLIST

Aquí tenéis el tracklist definitivo de la banda sonora de "Mamma Mia-2".

Here's the definite tracklist of the "Mamma Mia-2" soundtrack.

Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again

1- When I Kissed The Teacher
by Lily James & Jessica Keenan Wynn & Alexa Davies & Celia Imrie

2- I Wonder (Departure)
by Lily James & Jessica Keenan Wynn & Alexa Davies

3- One Of Us
by Amanda Seyfried and Dominic Cooper

4- Waterloo
by Hugh Skinner & Lily James

5- Why Did It Have To Be Me?
by Josh Dylan & Lily James & Hugh Skinner

6- I Have A Dream
by Lily James

7- Kisses Of Fire
by Panos Mouzourakis

8- Andante, Andante
by Lily James

9- The Name Of The Game
by Lily James

10- Knowing Me, Knowing You
by Jeremy Irvine & Lily James & Pierce Brosnan & Amanda Seyfried

11- Angel Eyes
by Christine Baranski & Julie Walters & Amanda Seyfried

12- Mamma Mia
by Lily James & Jessica Keenan Wynn & Alexa Davies

13- Dancing Queen
by Colin Firth & Stellan Skarsgard & Amanda Seyfried & Christine Baranski & Julie Walters & Pierce Brosnan

14- I've Been Waiting For You
by Amanda Seyfried & Christine Baranski & Julie Walters

15- Fernando
by Cher & Andy Garcia

16- My Love, My Life
by Amanda Seyfried & Lily James & Meryl Streep

17- Super Trouper
by Cher & Meryl Streep & Christine Baranski & Julie Walters & Pierce Brosnan & Colin Firth & Stellan Skarsgard & Andy Garcia & Amanda Seyfried & Dominic Cooper & Lily James & Jessica Keenan Wynn & Alexa Davies & Josh Dylan & Jeremy Irvine & Hugh Skinner

18- The Day Before You Came
by Meryl Streep

4/JUL/2008: 10 AÑOS DEL ESTRENO DE "MAMMA MIA" premiere 10 years ago

Hoy se cumplen 10 años del estreno de la película "Mamma Mia" en Estocolmo. El 4 de julio de 2008 en el Hotel Rival de Benny, en Mariatorget, casi diez años después estamos a punto de estrenar y ver la segunda parte... Será en unos días.

It's 10 years today that the "Mamma Mia" film was premiered in Stockholm. On the 4th July 2008 at benny's Rival Hotel in Mariatorget, nearly ten years after we're about to premiere and watch its second part... In a few days' time.

"THE GUARDIAN" CLASIFICA LOS SINGLES BRITÁNICOS DE ABBA's UK-singles ranked

El periódico británico "The Guardian", ante el próximo estreno de "Mamma Mia-2", ha hecho una clasificación de los singles británicos de la banda. Aquí el enlace.

British newspaper "The Guardian", marking the release of "Mamma Mia-2", has made a ranking of Abba's UK singles. Here the link.

The Guardian:

All Abba's UK singles – ranked!

ABBA'S "FERNANDO", CHER & ANDY GARCÍA.

Cuenta atrás para "Mamma Mia-2", aquí la versión de la canción de Abba "FERNANDO" en la voz de Cher y Andy García en la película.

Countdown for "Mamma Mia-2", here's the cover of Abba's "FERNANDO" in Cher's voice with Andy García from the film.

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PAUL McCARTNEY'S CARPOOL KARAOKE

Otro nombre que se apunta al carpool karaoke de James Corden, el legendario Paul McCartney. Mucha nostalgia...

Another name that gets on James Corden's carpool karaoke, legendary Paul McCartney. lots of nostalgia...

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NBC ANUNCIA PROGRAMA TRIBUTO A ABBA's tribute programme announcement

ABOUT THE SHOW

In celebration of one of the best-selling pop groups of all time, this star-studded, once-in-a-lifetime event brings some of the biggest names in music together to perform chart-topping hits from ABBA's sensational decades-spanning career - songs like "Dancing Queen," "Mamma Mia," "The Winner Takes It All" and "Take a Chance on Me." Then, as if that wasn't enough, all four of the original members of the Swedish supergroup will be there to present new songs for the first time in 30 years! So, put on your dancing shoes and get ready, because the magic of ABBA is coming to primetime.

Two-hour special

Executive Producer
Simon Fuller 

[NBC webpage]

La cadena norteamaricana de TV NBC ya anuncia en su web el programa especial tributo a Abba con un reunirá, según dicen, a los más grandes de la música para homenajear su música y en la que ellos estrenarán sus 2 nuevas canciones en 30 años.

American TV channel NBC is already announcing in their web Abba's tribute special programme that will cast the biggest names in the music business to pay tribute to their music and during which they'll premiere their 2 new songs in 30 years!

"MAMMA MIA-2": CANCIONES / Songs

Foto: Icethsite

One Of Us, 
When I Kissed The Teacher, 
Angeleyes, 
Waterloo, 
Fernando, 
I’ve Been Waiting For You, 
Why Did It Have To Be Me?, 
Kisses Of Fire,  
My Love, My Life

...éstas son las canciones que figuran en la banda sonora de "Mamma Mia, here we go again!". Benny estuvo en Los Ángeles poniendo los toques finales a la banda sonora de la película.

...these are the songs that feature on the "Mamma Mia, here we go again!" soundtrack. Benny has been in Los Angeles giving the final touches to the sound mix of the film.

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SHARLEEN SPITERI: OPERADA DE URGENCIA / Emergency surgery

Se supo primero que Sharleen Spiteri había tenido que cancelar unos conciertos por encontrarse enferma, pero ahora se ha sabido que ha sido operada de urgencia de una lesión en la columna. Más información en el enlace inferior. Tendrá que suspender varios de sus próximos conciertos en Escandinavia. Pronto estaría en España. 

First we knew that Sharleen Spiteri had had to cancel some concerts because of feeling ill, but know it's known that she has had an emergency surgery due to a spinal injury. More info in the link below. She'll have to put off several forthcoming concerts in Scandinavia. Soon she would be in Spain.

- SHARLEEN SPITERI'S EMERGENCY SURGERY OF SPINAL INJURY (The Scottish Sun)

ABBA @ STOCKHOLM STUDIO 2017

Hoy se han difundido las primeras fotos de los cuatro miembros de Abba de regreso en el estudio RMW de Estocolmo, 37 años después... Fotos de Gorel Hanser.

The first photos of the four Abba members in the RMW studio in Stockholm recording 37 years after have been shown. Fotos by Gorel Hanser.

EFECTO MARIPOSA: VOLANDO DESDE HOY / Flying since today

Hoy se edita el nuevo álbum de Efecto Mariposa "VUELA", os dejamos el tracklist.

Today Efecto Mariposa's new album "VUELA" is released, here's the tracklist.

Tracklist:

- "Vuela"

- "¿Qué más quieres de mi?"

- "¿Qué me está pasando?"

- "Fue tan bonito"

- "Mágico"

- "Porqué"

- "No me quieras tanto"

- "No elegimos"

- "Caminante"

- "Ya no tengo miedo"

Bonus track: "¿Qué me está pasando?"+Dani Martín