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Friday, July 18, 2008 12:00 AM

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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  • Saturday, July 19, 2008 04:21 PM

    The Mamas & The Papas

    Had never occurred to me that ABBA carried on the vocal traditions of The Mamas & The Papas, but you're right - there are a lot of similarities there.

    I'd argue that Fleetwood Mac were The Mamas & The Papas of the 1970's though, right down to practically everyone in the band sleeping with each other. It's just that with Mac, the gal with the big voice was also the band's sex symbol.

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