Carl Magnus Palm Books

Fifty years of ABBA: the legends of pop history from A to Z. When ABBA competed with "Waterloo" at the Eurovision Song Contest in 1974, the four Swedes had no idea they were embarking on one of the most remarkable careers in music history. Their victory catapulted them into the ranks of music legends, and their hits from the 70s and 80s captivated millions of fans worldwide—the ABBA mania continues to this day. In celebration of the 50th anniversary, Carl Magnus Palm has created a comprehensive tribute to the Swedish cult band. Over 240 pages, he offers unique insights into the band's history, from their striking stage outfits and unforgettable concerts to the backgrounds of their famous songs. The book combines a biography and discography, illuminating the stories behind hits like "Dancing Queen," "Mamma Mia," "Voulez-Vous," and "Chiquitita." It narrates the complete story of the band, including their successes, separation, and revival. ABBA's musical achievements are closely intertwined with the personal lives of Agnetha, Anni-Frid, Björn, and Benny. While they celebrated successes on stage with "Super Trouper," "I Have A Dream," or "Fernando," they faced crises behind the scenes. What led to their separation and the surprising revival in 2021? This unique compendium is a must-have for any fan library!

With their irresistible brand of pop, ABBA was the band that made dancing queens groove, the group that never met its Waterloo, the winner that took it all. They outsold and outperformed all their rivals throughout the 1970s, inspired a hit show that's run for decades, and served as the soundtrack for beloved movies. This magnificent tribute, written by the director of the ABBA Museum in Stockholm, takes an intimate, humorous look at the iconic quartet. In addition to brand-new interviews with all four members and backstage staff who have rarely if ever spoken about their work, it features never-before-seen images and removable facsimile memorabilia--including diaries, lyrics, a handwritten set list, and more. Every fan will treasure this unique volume

Abba were one of the biggest global pop phenomena of the 1970s. Their 1974 Eurovision win led to a string of hits around the world, and in recent years their music has enjoyed a huge revival. But despite their global fame and the continuing fascination with all things ABBA, the group have never before given their blessing to an official book - until now.

The definitive portrait of one of the world's all-time great pop groups. Covers all aspects of the ABBA members' lives and careers: the pre-ABBA days, the amazing success story of the 70s and beyond, the marriages and divorces, the business empire and the solo careers after the breakup. A major biography skillfully set in the context of Swedish culture and global fame.

Die umfassende Analyse der Band ABBA beleuchtet ihre beeindruckende Karriere und den kulturellen Einfluss, den sie auf die Musikgeschichte hatte. Das Buch bietet Einblicke in die Entstehung ihrer bekanntesten Hits, die Dynamik zwischen den Bandmitgliedern und ihre einzigartigen Stilrichtungen. Zudem werden die Hintergründe ihrer Texte und Melodien sowie die Reaktionen des Publikums thematisiert. Fans und Musikliebhaber finden hier spannende Anekdoten und eine detaillierte Betrachtung der Erfolge und Herausforderungen, die ABBA geprägt haben.

Nejobsáhlejší biografie skupiny, jejíž písničky poslouchá už několikátá generace, z pera předního švédského hudebního publicisty, seznámí čtenáře nejen s profesní kariérou všech členů populárního kvarteta, ale i s nejedním překvapivým tajemstvím z jejich minulosti.