Was Abba inspired by the Beatles?

Bjorn Ulvaeus reveals that the Beatles were the “biggest inspiration“ behind ABBA’s 1974 hit “Waterloo.” During an upcoming appearance on Apple Music 1’s Deep Hidden Meaning Radio with host Nile Rodgers, the ABBA co-founder revisited the track’s creation.

What music influenced ABBA?

Benny, you’ve always been very influenced by traditional Swedish music. Back when Abba toured, you used a tune arranged by Oskar Lindberg, a composer who also edited hymns for the Church of Sweden. BA: Yes, it was the first thing that played before we got on stage. It was folk music.

Who is bigger Beatles or Abba?

ABBA are at Number 3 with a combined sales total of 11.3 million copies. The Swedish group, who disbanded in 1982, enjoyed 25 Top 40 hits (including nine Number 1s)….

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ARTIST	BEATLES
COMBINED SALES TOTAL	22.1 MILLION
BIGGEST SELLING SINGLE	SHE LOVES YOU

Who is bigger Beatles or ABBA?

Why did ABBA break-up?

Despite going their separate ways, the band claim they never officially broke up. Björn said: “We ended, and for creative reasons. We ended because we felt the energy was running out in the studio, because we didn’t have as much fun in the studio as we did this time. “And that’s why we said, ‘Let’s go on a break’.

Is Abba the greatest band of all time?

Not only is ABBA one of the most legendary pop bands of all time, but the quartet are also the most popular act to ever get their break on Eurovision! The band, who performed their smash-hit Waterloo at the Eurovision Song Contest 1974, is undoubtedly the most successful Eurovision winner of all time!

What did the Beatles say about ABBA?

John Lennon said “SOS” by ABBA was one of his favorite songs. Paul McCartney said “They deserve all the success they have had, and a lot more besides. It is far from easy for a foreign group to make it big in the States. But I am quite confident that ABBA will be successful.”

Are ABBA still friends?

We are still good friends, but we are not married anymore.” Their divorce reportedly came quickly, after Benny told Frida that he had met someone else. That person was TV producer Mona Norklit, whom he married later in 1981.

Did ABBA ever date each other?

But with so much success, why did ABBA break up in the first place? ABBA comprises two sets of couples — Agnetha Faltskog was married to Bjorn Ulvaeus and Benny Andersson to Anni-Frid Lyngstad. At the height of the group’s fame both couples divorced, one in 1980 and the other a year later.

Did the Queen ever meet the Beatles?

The Beatles’ first big moment with the Queen came in Nov. 1963 — three months prior to their legendary first trip to New York — when they performed at one of Britain’s most prestigious entertainment events.