Kahn, Henry (8 September 1979). "ABBA the World – France". Billboard. p.ABBA-14 . Retrieved 8 May 2022. Offiziellecharts.de – ABBA – Waterloo" (in German). GfK Entertainment charts. Retrieved 31 August 2013. At the 50th anniversary celebration of the Eurovision Song Contest in 2005, it was chosen as the best song in the competition's history. [6] It received the same honour in a 14-country open vote in the run-up to the Eurovision Song Contest 2021, placing first above Sweden's winning songs in 2012 and 2015, Loreen's " Euphoria" and Måns Zelmerlöw's " Heroes", respectively. [7] Writing, recording and meaning [ edit ]

The song is featured in the encore of the musical Mamma Mia!. The song does not have a context or a meaning. It is just performed as a musical number in which members of the audience are encouraged to get up off their seats and sing, dance and clap along. Each night is a party night because ABBA music inspires to keep the nightlife alive, and Halloween is no different from this fact. So make certain you’ve got everything required for your outfit. Look through this wide selection of ABBA Halloween costumes and accessories today; we’re confident you won’t be taking any chances. In 1974 when ABBA walked on stage, on the Eurovision Song Contest, people at the time couldn't believe how hip they looked and Europe's leading fashion designers were bowled over by how forward in trend they appeared.Weinstein, Josh (2005). The Simpsons season 7 DVD commentary for the episode "Mother Simpson" (DVD). 20th Century Fox.

While style was strategic to their musical success — it was also a savvy way of cutting costs. Interestingly, frontman Björn Ulvaeus revealed in their documentary ABBA: The Official Photo Book that the group evaded a Swedish tax law, which rendered all work clothes tax deductible if you could prove they were too outrageous to wear in daily life. Although, I beg to differ.

British single certifications – ABBA – Waterloo". British Phonographic Industry . Retrieved 14 April 2023. The song shot to No.1 in the UK and stayed there for two weeks, becoming the first of the band's nine UK No.1's, and the 16th biggest selling single of the year in the UK. [11]

In my honest opinion, we looked like nuts in those years. Nobody can have been as badly dresses on stage as we were,” reflected group member Björn Ulvaeus in his book, ABBA: The Official Photo Book. Sava, Oliver (20 February 2018). "Legends Of Tomorrow channels "Hedgehog Day" for an excellent time loop story". The A.V. Club . Retrieved 26 February 2018. Billboard Top 100 – 1974". Billboard. Longbored Surfer. 1974. Archived from the original on 25 November 2010 . Retrieved 4 March 2013. You can use hot styling tools such as irons or curlers but temperature must be below 180°C / 356°F.Whatever your ABBA memories, please send them to us to include in our archive and audio bank. We're very proud of our ABBA story and hope you are too! How can you get involved? Waterloo named best ever Eurovision song". Manchester Evening News. 19 May 2005 . Retrieved 2 August 2012. ABBA performed the song at Melodifestivalen 1974 in February, singing it in Swedish. The song won, and therefore advanced to Eurovision. Step into the spotlight and transform into a bona fide 'Super Trooper' when you take center stage as the 'Dancing Queen' at any 70's themed soirée!