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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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  • Friday, July 18, 2008 01:33 PM

    Hey, folkens--

    Here's another reason to love ABBA--John McCain wanted to use "Take a Chance on Me" for his campaign, but ABBA members raised holy hell and said no way! I guess he could have anyway, but ABBA would go on the attack--and more people love them than love McSenile. John Mellencamp didn't want him using his song, either; and neither did Chuck Berry! I'm sure McInsane is wishing Sinatra was still around---Frank would support him. Hey! Maybe he can get Frank Sinatra Jr.? Or Toby Keith, who sings about putting boots in people's asses? Any other ideas out there?

    —Sally the Werewolf Read Sally the Werewolf's other letters

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