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Originally Posted by phenomshel

Y'all are just scary....

Why? Some people like the music of ABBA, some are fanatics, and others don't like or hate ABBA. I like ABBA, they are my second or third favorite group, with the Carpenters first and either ABBA and Gilbert O'Sullivan taking the second place depending on my mood.

That is why I'm thankful for this thread. It gives us ABBA fans a place to discuss a group that we like. It also gives us a chance to find some songs that we may not be aware of (and there is still a potential 10th ABBA album).

ABBA may not be considered a cool group by many, but like many other "uncool" groups/acts (Barry Manilow, Gilbert O'Sullivan, Gene Cotton, Rupert Holmes, The Monkees, the Partridge Family, Edward Bear, Valdy, and The Captain and Tennille are just a few that come to mind) they did release some great music. As ABBA matured, they released many songs that were far more emotional and mature than their earlier songs. As an example, I'd put ABBA's "The Winner Takes It All" against any song when it comes to sheer emotional power.

Thanks for reading.