6/4/24

ABBA "WATERLOO": 50º ANIVERSARIO DE SU VICTORIA / their victory's 50th anniversary + MENSAJE DE ABBA's message

Abba ensayos / rehearsal @ Brighton

Audio SverigesRadio:

'Waterloo' turns 50 — but why did Abba get so much hate in Sweden?

Tranvía en Estocolmo Abba "WATERLOO 50" Stockholm tram:

Reyes de Suecia / Swedish King & Queen @ "En fest ABBA" 6/4/24

5/4/24

FELICES / Happy 74, AGNETHA!

4/4/24

PLACA DE ABBA 50º plaque @ BRIGHTON DOME

Hoy la alcaldesa de Brighton ha inaugurado una placa conmemorativa del 50º aniversario de la victoria de Abba con "WATERLOO" en el Brighton Dome, lugar donde se celebró el festival de Eurovisión en 1974.

Today the majoress of Brighton opened up the 50th anniversary plaque for Abba's victory of "WATERLOO" at the Brighton Dome, where the Eurovision song contest was held in 1974.

3/4/24

ABBA VOYAGE @ LAS VEGAS & +

En esta semana de aniversario hay anuncios de novedades en el ámbito de ABBA Voyage. Parece que hay planes con mucho dinero para llevar el espectáculo de avatares a Las Vegas en los EE.UU., Gorel Hanser menciona también Australia, quieren seguir en Londres y hablan de cambios de canciones de la lista...

On this anniversary week there are announcements of new things in the ABBA Voyage scene. It seems there are a multimillionaire plan to take the avatar show to Las Vegas in the USA, Gorel Hanser also mentions Australia, they want to continue in London and talk about changes in the songs setlist...

+info:

Retropop

ABBA Voyage ‘set for Las Vegas debut with multi-million dollar deal’

Music news

ABBA land 'multi-million-dollar' deal to bring avatar show to Las Vegas

NME

ABBA reportedly strike “multi-million-dollar” deal to take ‘Voyage’ show to Las Vegas

2/4/24

ABBA: SELLOS SUECOS DEL CINCUENTENARIO / Swedish stamps for the 50th anniversary

1/4/24

SHARLEEN SPITERI ENTREVISTA VIRGIN RADIO UK interview & "HALO" VIDEO

Video "HALO 2024", Texas:

29/3/24

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:

28/3/24

ILUSTRACIÓN ABBA WATERLOO 50º illustration

25/3/24

"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:

22/3/24

"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!

Video:

21/3/24

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

19/3/24

"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.

17/3/24

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

Video:

12/3/24

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:

4/3/24

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

29/2/24

CYNDI LAUPER ANUNCIA PROYECTOS CON / announces projects with BJÖRN'S POPHOUSE

Cyndi Lauper ha anunciado hoy que va a trabajar conjuntamente en proyectos con la empresa de Björn Ulvaeus "Pophouse" en la creación de contenidos.

Cyndi Lauper has announced today that she'll be working together in projects with Björn Ulvaeus company "Pophouse" in the creation of content.

Cyndi Lauper talks to Björn Ulvaeus (singer, songwriter, producer and Pophouse co-founder) about teaming up to evolve her iconic pop music catalogue with the entertainment company behind the world-renowned ABBA Voyage, as founding investors, and the force behind immortalizing the rock band KISS as avatars.

Video Cyndi Lauper & Björn Ulvaeus conversation:

20/2/24

DOCUMENTAL ABBA 50 YEARS SINCE EUROVISION documentary

Video documental / documentary

18/2/24

FRIDA DE NUEVO / back @ "ABBA VOYAGE"

Photo: Abba Voyage

Photo: Chris Fern

Frida ha vuelto a estar en Abba Voyage este sábado 17 de febrero. Es su quinta visita al concierto. Acudió con su compañero Henry Smith, vizconde de Hambleden, Baillie Walsh, director de Abba Voyage y Svana Gisla, la productora.

Frida was back at Abba Voyage this Saturday, February 17th. It's her fifth visit to the concert. She came with her partner Henry Smith, viscount of Hambleden, Baillie Walsh, Abba Voyage director & Svana Gisla, producer.

Video FRIDA @ ABBA VOYAGE 17/2/24:

14/2/24

TEXAS & SPOONER OLDHAM: "THE MUSCLE SHOALS SESSIONS"

Texas anuncian nuevo álbum con el pianista estadounidense Spooner Oldham "THE MUSCLE SHOAL SESSIONS". Este disco celebra los grandes éxitos del grupo reinventados al piano y la voz de Sharleen. Grabado en los Fame Recording Studio en Alabama revisita 12 grandes éxitos de Texas y dos versiones inéditas: "WOULD I LIE TO YOU?" y "SAVE THE LAST DANCE".

Texas announce new album with American pianist Spooner Oldham "THE MUSCLE SHOAL SESSIONS". this record celebrates the group's greatest hits reinvented on the piano and Sharleen's voice. Recorded at the Fame Recording Studio in Alabama revists 12 Texas' greatest hits and two brand new covers: "WOULD I LIE TO YOU?" & "SAVE THE LAST DANCE".

+ info: [de ¡Mússica!]

TEXAS Y SPOONER OLDHAM: LA UNIÓN TRANSATLÁNTICA PARA “THE MUSCLE SHOALS SESSIONS”

Video "SAY WHAT YOU WANT", Texas & Spooner Oldham:

Audio "WOULD I LIE TO YOU?", Texas & Spooner Oldham:

+ info: SHARLEEN PERSONAL BEST

10/2/24

"ALL OF US STRANGERS"

9/2/24

"WATERLOO" ELEGIDA HOY HACE 50 AÑOS / chosen today 50 years ago

Photo by: Leif R Jansson

Hoy hace 50 años que "WATERLOO" fue elegida en el Melodifestivalen'74 como representante sueco en la Eurovisión de ese año, lo que vino después ya es historia y leyenda de la música pop... ¡Qué tiempos!

50 years ago today, "WATERLOO" was chosen as Swedish contest for Eurovision Song Contest 1974 at the Melodifestavlen of that year, what came after is already history and legend of pop music... What a time!

Video "WATERLOO", Abba @ Melodifestivalen'74: