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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?

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  • Thursday, July 17, 2008 07:36 PM

    It's the music...

    .. though the music is not that great. Abba were very much a staple on the radio in the 70's, so they are good to listen to for nostalgia, though when I did buy an album of their greatest hits a few years ago, I found that it was nice to hear the old songs and sing along a bit, but that musically they really didn't stand up to being listened to more than once or twice. I guess Dancing Queen is probably about the best of their songs.

    No matter how sophisticated the productions are, which I have no doubt of, they tend to appeal more to the musically unsophisticated who want a good tune, words you can understand, and songs that tell a story--and there's nothing wrong with that, even if it is not really my cup of tea.

    That is why this cheesy group is so beloved.

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