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The 10 best ABBA songs according to UachateC

Based on charts, reviews and popularity, we have selected what we consider to be the 10 best ABBA songs. Here we present them to you:

ABBA is one of the most popular and successful groups in music history. With their catchy melodies, their harmonious voices and their extravagant outfits, they have conquered the world since their Eurovision triumph in 1974 with Waterloo.

Since then, they have sold more than 400 million records and have inspired musicals, movies, and tributes. Their songs are generational anthems that continue to play on the radio, at parties, and in the hearts of millions of fans.

But what are the best ABBA songs? This is a difficult question to answer, since everyone has their personal preferences and tastes. This is our choice:




The 10 best ABBA songs according to UachateC

1.Dancing Queen

It is perhaps ABBA’s most iconic and recognizable song. It was released in 1976 as part of the Arrival album and became a worldwide hit, reaching number one in more than 15 countries. It is a happy and festive song that invites you to dance and feel young and free. Its chorus is one of the most popular and memorable in pop music.



Best ABBA songs


2. The Winner Takes It All

It is one of ABBA’s most emotional and dramatic songs. It was released in 1980 as part of the Super Trouper album and reflects the pain and breakdown of a love relationship. It is said that it is inspired by the divorce of Björn Ulvaeus and Agnetha Fältskog, although they have denied this. It is a song that shows the maturity and depth of ABBA as songwriters and performers.

Best ABBA songs


3. Mamma Mia

It is another of ABBA’s most famous and fun songs. It was released in 1975 as part of the ABBA album and became an international hit, especially in Europe and Australia. It is a song that talks about the confusion and desire of a woman who cannot resist her ex-partner, despite her deceit. Its title has been used to name the hit musical and movies based on ABBA’s songs.

Best ABBA songs


4. Petite

It is one of ABBA’s most tender and supportive songs. It was released in 1979 as part of the Voulez-Vous album and became a global hit, especially in Latin America, where a Spanish version was recorded. It is a song that talks about friendship and comfort in the face of life’s difficulties. Part of the proceeds from its sale went to UNICEF.



Best ABBA songs


5. Gimme! Gimme! Gimme! (A Man After Midnight)

It is one of ABBA’s most danceable and energetic songs. It was released in 1979 as an independent single and became a disco hit, especially in Europe. It is a song that speaks of the desire and loneliness of a woman looking for male company after midnight. Its riff has been used as the basis for other songs, such as Madonna’s Hung Up.

Best ABBA songs


6.Waterloo

It is the song with which ABBA became known to the world and won the Eurovision Song Contest in 1974. It was released as part of the Waterloo album and became an instant success, reaching number one in several countries. It is a happy and light-hearted song that compares love with a historical battle. His glam rock style marked the initial image of ABBA.

Best ABBA songs


7. Take A Chance On Me

It is one of ABBA’s most upbeat and romantic songs. It was released in 1978 as part of The Album and became a worldwide hit, especially in the United States and the United Kingdom. It is a song that talks about the persistence and hope of a person who wants to conquer another who is undecided. Its rhythm and chorus are contagious and joyful.


8.SOS

It is one of ABBA’s most intense and passionate songs. It was released in 1975 as part of the ABBA album and became an international hit, especially in the United States and Australia. It is a song that speaks of the suffering and regret of a person who has lost her great love and asks for help to recover it. Its melody and lyrics are emotional and powerful.


9. Voulez-Vous

It is one of ABBA’s most rhythmic and sensual songs. It was released in 1979 as part of the Voulez-Vous album and became a disco hit, especially in Europe and Canada. It is a song that talks about the attraction and temptation of a night of passion with a stranger. Its title is a French phrase that means «Do you want?»


10. Super Trouper

It is one of ABBA’s most luminous and melodic songs. It was released in 1980 as part of the Super Trouper album and became a worldwide hit, especially in Europe. It is a song that talks about happiness and the reunion of a couple who love each other despite distance and fame. Its title refers to a type of reflector used on stage.

The 10 best ABBA songs according to UachateC


The 10 best ABBA songs according to UachateC
Best ABBA songs


These are, in our opinion, the top 10 ABBA songs. But there are many more that could be on this list, such as Fernando, Money Money Money, Knowing Me Knowing You, Thank You For The Music or Happy New Year. What are your favourites? Do you agree with our selection?

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Alberto Pérez Velázquez

Director y Co-fundador de grupo UachateC
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