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I either didn't know or had completely forgotten about the Abba guys' collaboration with Tim Rice on "Chess." I still have the LP! It didn't become a theatrical success (at least on Broadway, I think it fared better in London) but one song crossed over into mainstream music--"One Night in Bangkok"--and I remember playing one ballad over and over..."I Know Him So Well." Think I may have to get that LP out to reminisce...
Still, there's a difference between "appreciating" musical artists and actually liking their music. And I really don't like ABBA music, even if some of their lyrics are imprinted in my brain by their ubiquitous play over many years (and yes, catchy lyrics--I'll give them that for sure, but there are LOTS of catchy lyrics I don't want trampling around my psyche all day long!). I can't control background elevator or restaurant or movie send-ups, but I do change the radio station if ABBA comes on.
No criticism intended of ABBA fans. To each his own! I like so many different types of music, including some pop stuff to which many people would say UGH!, but ABBA just never did it for me.
