Mama Mia and ABBA Costumes
In the beginning, the upcoming Swedish band called themselves Bjorn and Benny, Agnetha and Anni-Frid, and their first collaborated cabaret act Festfolk in 1970 failed. Then in the spring of 1972, their song ‘people need love’ became a medium-sized hit in Sweden. Encouraged by this, they went on to participating in the Eurovision song contest with the song ‘Ring Ring’, though they stood third, the song became a hit in several European nations and competed for the top slot in Sweden. By the time they entered again in 1974, they were calling themselves ABBA and their song ‘waterloo’ became a hit taking them to the finals in England. From their it was a roller coaster ride with songs like ‘SOS’, ‘Mamma Mia’, ‘Fernando’ and ‘Dancing Queen’ becoming a rage with the disco world. From 1976 to 1982, they belted out hits after hits; songs and albums and tours of Europe, Japan and USA. Despite the couples getting divorced in 1979 and 1981, the ABBAs were perceived as happy couples making music together and they continued working together till 1982 when they decided to take a break.
Though the ABBAs have not had a very long career together, just over a decade, Disco would have not been the same without them. Even today if you ask the DJ for a disco number, he is sure to play you ‘Take a chance on me’ or the ‘dancing queen’. Disco just cannot be imagined without the melodious voice of the ABBA.