Winner Takes It All
ABBA
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11 facts about this song
Song Background"The Winner Takes It All" was released in 1980 by the Swedish group ABBA from their "Super Trouper" album.
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Song CompositionThe song was composed by two members of the band, Benny Andersson and Björn Ulvaeus.
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VocalsAnni-Frid Lyngstad, also known as Frida, is the lead vocalist for this song, while the other band members provided the backing vocals.
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Chart SuccessIt was a major hit for ABBA and reached number 1 in the UK, Ireland, the Netherlands, and Belgium, while peaking at number 8 on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart.
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InterpretationsMany followers of the band believe the song reflects the end of the marriage between band members Björn Ulvaeus and Agnetha Fältskog. But Ulvaeus denies that the song is about their own personal experiences.
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Music VideoThe music video was filmed in Marstrand, a seaside resort on the Swedish west coast. The video reflected a more sombre mood compared to their previous colourful and upbeat videos.
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Critical AcclaimThe song has been praised for its lyrical content and Frida's emotionally charged, stellar vocal performance.
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Cover Versions"The Winner Takes It All" has been covered by numerous artists, including Meryl Streep in the movie musical adaptation of ABBA's songs, "Mamma Mia!".
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Live PerformancesDespite its popularity, the song was only performed live once by ABBA during a television broadcast.
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British PollIn a 1999 poll conducted by Channel 5, a British television network, "The Winner Takes It All" was voted Britain's favorite ABBA song.
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Song DurationWith a duration of approximately 4 minutes and 55 seconds, it is one of the longest songs recorded by ABBA.
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