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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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  • Thursday, July 17, 2008 08:42 PM

    I'll admit to having ABBA on my iPod

    for all the same reasons the author says. But also, it's damn good workout music. All I'm really looking for in a workout is something happy to keep me moving. ABBA qualifies, hands down. Happy, upbeat, fast, I can sing along in my head. All good.

    —froggy Read froggy's other letters

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