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Knowing me, knowing ABBA

How did a cheesy Scandinavian pop group in jumpsuits and blue eye shadow become as seriously beloved as the Beatles?
By Mary Elizabeth Williams

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  • Sunday, July 20, 2008 08:37 AM

    Hey Sunspot, you've just inspired another thread!

    OK Fleetwood Mac fans - who was the "gal sex symbol" of the band? Stevie or Christine?

    Something tells me we could get a real Mary Ann vs. Ginger controversy going here!

    —gayle Read gayle's other letters

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