But if bombastic outfits and bubblegum hooks had been the only gear ABBA gave to LGBTQ culture, its gay appeal would’ve plummeted after the lifesaving arrival of antiviral cocktails. Beneath the sheen of satin and sequins, ABBA has always layered conflicts and contrasts to rival those of ...
The Official Photo Book was published in early 2014 to mark the 40-year anniversary of the band's Eurovision victory. The book reveals that part of the reason for the band's outrageous costumes were the Swedish tax laws at the time that allowed the cost of brazen outfits that were not su...
I Have A Dreamis probably the most sickly sweet song ABBA ever recorded. It’s also the only ABBA track to feature vocalists from outside the band, when a children’s choir from the International School Of Stockholm join in for the final chorus. As 1979 was UNICEF’s Year Of The...
Arrival from Sweden seized the stage in replicas of some of ABBA’s memorably flashy 1970s outfits, and with the help of a capable backing band and singers, the quartet sounded strikingly similar to the actual lineup. The real fun came… ...
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In others, men wear special hats or turbans. And in many places, people have traditional outfits that they wear for special occasions. It's really fascinating to see all the different styles and colors. But cultural differences go beyond just the obvious things like food, language, and ...
s requirement for songs to be performed in each countries’ native language had recently been lifted, enabling ABBA to perform Sweden’s entry in English. Held in Brighton, Eurovision 1974 was the first time ABBA went to town visually, with glittery outfits designed by Inger Svenneke. Arranger...