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ABBA - 50th Anniversary

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silverlining48 Sun 07-Apr-24 17:03:22

I went to Abba voyage a couple of Sunday ago, midday, so assumed it wouldn't be that busy. Tickets for dance floor, looking forward to a bit of a dance. Ha!
Had a fabulous time though a word to anyone with dance floor tickets, we were crammed in like sardines. Use the free cloakroom unless you have seats.
Afterwards we went onto to a bar next door where the party just carried on. It was a great day.

Hellogirl1 Sun 07-Apr-24 15:21:42

Did anyone watch the 5 hours of Abba last night on BBC2? It was my best night`s viewing in a long time, loved it!

Michael12 Sun 07-Apr-24 05:51:40

I brought a single whilst in West Germany in 1973 , as it was called Ring , Ring on a Polydor label by a group using names Bjorn, Benny , Anna and Freda , the song was being played allot on BFBS in Koln .
Followed them in away and went to see Voyage in London in Hologram form .
Mick

Marydoll Sun 07-Apr-24 00:19:55

DH has always been a Genisis fan. Newly married, I went under protest to a Genisis concert with him. I sat with my face tripping me the whole time.
A few years ago, I once again accompanied him to a Genesis concert and enjoyed every moment!
The same thing happened with Fleetwood Mac and Mike Oldfield.
My taste in music has totally changed.

Clawdy Sat 06-Apr-24 23:07:58

Yes, I thought ABBA were so uncool, and couldn't believe my neighbours were off to one of their concerts! Now I really enjoy their music, and love the film Mamma Mia.

Dinahmo Sat 06-Apr-24 22:50:13

This year is the 50th anniversary of ABBA winning Eurovision. I remember being quite snooty about the group, thinking that they were just pop stars. At that time I was into a wide range of music but not pop.

Some years later I changed my mind. I'm not quite sure why. Now however, I think that their songs are clever, if not to say brilliant.

Have any of you had a change of heart about the music of your younger years?