Agnetha Fältskog – A
Three songs have emerged as favourites for me, as I’ve listened “properly” to the new album by Agnetha Fältskog over the last couple of weeks.
The first single, “When you … Read the rest “Agnetha Fältskog – A”
ABBA
The pop group I’ve loved since childhood.
ABBA Museum Opening
It’s late Monday night, my final night in Sweden (sadly), and I’ve just arrived home from the music, fireworks and celebrity-spotting of the official opening of the long-awaited ABBA Museum.… Read the rest “ABBA Museum Opening”
Life Is Good As An ABBA Song
“I always smile when I hear an ABBA song played at a bar in Sweden. There’s absolutely no sense of hipster irony in playing ABBA in Sweden. Just pure affection…” … Read the rest “Life Is Good As An ABBA Song”
International ABBA Day – The Main Day
“If you’re in the ABBA Museum and you’re standing near the Ring Ring exhibit, you should answer the phone, as it’s probably going to be Frida” we were told by … Read the rest “International ABBA Day – The Main Day”
International ABBA Day – The First Night
I’ll be the first to admit I can sometimes be a little bit socially awkward. In a group of four or five people I’m fine, but in a large room … Read the rest “International ABBA Day – The First Night”
The Dutch Train System – Part Two
The only two words of the Dutch language I know are “alstublieft” and “bedankt” (please and thankyou). So the following translation of the accompanying hand-written note is only a guestimation … Read the rest “The Dutch Train System – Part Two”