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ABBA in fact performed in at least five languages (Swedish, English, Spanish, French and German) and had number one hits in at least three of them, which may be unprecedented. But most of their work was in English, presumably because the pop/rock form was dominated by English-language recordings and they wanted to succeed in the international market.
The group ABBA did speak Swedish as a first language but as is true of many European countries English is taught and spoken from a young age. Benny and Bjorn spoke and understood English well enough to write songs. Agnetha's English was not as strong as the other members of the group. But it is safe to say that they did understand the words they were singing in English.
In many European countries English is taught as a second language. It is taught in school.
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What did ABBA base their style on?
American folk singers, the Beatles and Elvis Presley.
Was ABBA able to sing in English?
ABBA is a Swedish band from the 70s and 80s that speak English. The name comes from the initials of the four members of the band:Agnetha FältskogBjörn UlvaeusBenny AnderssonAnni-Frid "Frida" Lyngstad
What were the nemes of the 4 singers in ABBA?
Anni-Frid Lyngstad, Agnetha Faltskog, Benny Andersson, and Bjorn Ulvaeus.
What are the last names of the ABBA singers?
If you're talking about only the women, they're Fältskog and Lyngstad. But if you add the males, they're Ulvaeus and Andersson.
Who sang chiquitita first ABBA or menudo?
Abba sang it first in English, then spanish. Menudo sang it after them in spanish.
Does Anni-Frid Lyngstad speak English?
Yes, she and all the members of ABBA speak fluent English.
Who are the Waterloo singers?
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What did ABBA base their style on?
American folk singers, the Beatles and Elvis Presley.
Was ABBA able to sing in English?
ABBA is a Swedish band from the 70s and 80s that speak English. The name comes from the initials of the four members of the band:Agnetha FältskogBjörn UlvaeusBenny AnderssonAnni-Frid "Frida" Lyngstad
What were the names of the foar singers in ABBA?
Anni-Frid Lyngstad Björn Ulvaeus Benny Andersson Agnetha Fältskog If you read the first letter in each name it reads ABBA:)
What is Sweden's ABBA?
They were a group of singers that consitered of 4 members. They began in 1970 and split up in 1983.
What were the nemes of the 4 singers in ABBA?
Anni-Frid Lyngstad, Agnetha Faltskog, Benny Andersson, and Bjorn Ulvaeus.
Is that agnetha faltskog speak french?
Agnetha did not speak French, but she did sing it with ABBA in a version of, “Waterloo” in 1974.
How are the female singers of ABBA paid when the men own the rights to the groups songs and they are played on radio etc?
Good question. No they don't. The men of course get their royalties from all the music that they wrote and recorded. I'm not sure on ABBA merchandise such as T-shirts with the ABBA name. The women may get a percentage of that.
What is ABBA in yiddish?
abba is not an English word. If you mean the Hebrew word for father "aba" (אבא), the Yiddish word is tata (טאַטע)
What are the last names of the ABBA singers?
If you're talking about only the women, they're Fältskog and Lyngstad. But if you add the males, they're Ulvaeus and Andersson.
