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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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  • Friday, July 18, 2008 08:07 AM

    High, high, I'm a bird in the sky

    Mmmm, "Eagle", one of the great lost psychedelic pop gems!

    Kudos also extended to "When All is Said and Done", "Why Did It Have to Be Me", and "Cassandra". I never cared for "Dancing Queen", but love many of the lesser-known ABBA songs.

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