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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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  • Friday, July 18, 2008 11:30 AM

    ABBA's influence

    Mary Beth wrote in the comments section:

    "I had meant to mention the influence and impact ABBA has on contemporary artists, and dance and techno today. Oopsie."

    I would enjoy reading something like that. I have always noticed a similarity between the choruses in ABBA's songs and the choruses even in songs by rock groups such as Boston, Van Halen, and Journey. I'm just an ignorant yokel, but would the critics agree?

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