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I’ve always wondered why “Andante, Andante” isn’t one of ABBA’s more popular songs.

I understand why people are drawn to the big catchy pop hits like “Dancing Queen,” “Mamma Mia,” or “Gimme! Gimme! Gimme!”, those songs are immediate and iconic. But for me, “Andante, Andante” is actually the song that made me fall in love with ABBA.

The first time I heard it was in Mamma Mia: Here We Go Again, and I liked it instantly. But later I listened to the original version with Frida singing, and something about it completely captivated me. That was around 10 years ago.

Over the years I listened to ABBA on and off, but recently I visited the ABBA The Museum in Stockholm, and they were playing “Andante, Andante” in the costume section. Hearing it there reminded me of how beautiful the song is, and since then I honestly haven’t been able to stop listening to it. It’s been on repeat for weeks, and it basically restarted my whole obsession with ABBA.

There’s just something incredibly intimate and warm about the song… Frida’s vocals, the melody, the atmosphere, everything feels so gentle and sincere.

So I’m curious: what are your thoughts on “Andante, Andante”? Why do you think it never became one of ABBA’s more widely loved or talked-about songs?

I recently stumbled upon this one, where they talk about the new album Voulez Vous. However, my favourite part is around the timestamp 18:15 where Frida says “Oh, I have my own money” after the interview makes a sexist comment.

What are your favourite moments from interviews? Please share the links if you have them.😊

“Belle” was released in 1983 for the French TV musical ABBAcadabra. It is based on ABBA’s instrumental track “Arrival” from the 1976 album Arrival.

For this version, French lyrics were added by Alain and Daniel Boublil, and the song was performed as a duet by Frida and Daniel Balavoine.

Frida singing in French is just melting my heart😍🥹

Another version:
https://youtu.be/pMHBqkfOiBc?is=EB6HV46tH_1wcDiH

Hi everyone,

I’ve been going through a lot of ABBA material recently (especially thanks to abbaontv.com), and I’ve started to notice some interesting dynamics between the two couples that I wanted to share and get your thoughts on.

To me, Benny and Frida seemed to have a very natural chemistry and warmth. There’s a lot of visible affection between them, both on stage and off. They often come across as playful and physically close, singing to each other, joking around, and generally looking very comfortable together. There’s a kind of spark there that feels quite genuine. For example, Benny is always hugging Frida and holding her by her waist.

In contrast, Björn and Agnetha (in the pre-divorce era, obviously I am not gonna compare a married vs. divorced couple), often seem a bit more reserved. Not in a bad way, just different. Their dynamic sometimes feels more like close friends or professional partners rather than overtly affectionate. Again, this is just based on public appearances, so it’s obviously a limited perspective.

I’ve also seen people say that Benny could come across as a bit dismissive or mean toward Frida in interviews, but I personally read it more as dry or sarcastic humor. He jokes about Björn in a similar way, and to me it feels more like a sign of familiarity than anything negative. Plus, there are plenty of moments where he clearly praises Frida: her talent, her contributions, even things like costume ideas.

Of course, we’re all just interpreting what we see publicly, but I’m curious if others have picked up on similar vibes or if you see it completely differently.

What do you think?