As Good as New

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About As Good as New

"As Good as New" is a song recorded in 1979 by Swedish group ABBA, and was used as the opening track on their Voulez-Vous album. The lead vocals are by Agnetha Fältskog. The song was released as a single in Mexico as a double A-side with "I Have a Dream", where it became ABBA's ninth (and final) number-one hit. "As Good as New" was also released in Argentina and in Bolivia.


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1979
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I'll never know why I had to go
Why I had to put up such a lousy rotten show
Boy, I was tough, packing all my stuff
Saying I don't need you anymore, I've had enough
And now, look at me standing here again 'cause I found out that
Ma ma ma ma ma ma ma ma ma ma ma ma ma ma ma ma my life is here
Gotta have you near

As good as new, my love for you
And keeping it that way is my intention
As good as new and growing too
Yes, I think it's taking on a new dimension
It's as good as new, my love for you
Just like it used to be and even better
As good as new, thank God it's true
Darling, we were always meant to stay together

Feel like a creep, never felt so cheap
Never had a notion that my love could be so deep
How could I make such a dumb mistake
Now I know I'm not entitled to another break
But please, baby, I beg you to forgive 'cause I found out that
Ma ma ma ma ma ma ma ma ma ma ma ma ma ma ma ma my life is here
Gotta get you near

I thought that our love was at an end but here I am again

As good as new, my love for you
And keeping it that way is my intention
As good as new and growing too
Yes, I think it's taking on a new dimension
It's as good as new, my love for you
Just like it used to be and even better
As good as new, thank God it's true
Darling, we were always meant to stay together

Yes the love I have for you feels as good as new
Darling, we were always meant to stay together

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ABBA

ABBA was a Swedish pop group formed in Stockholm in 1972, comprising Agnetha Fältskog, Benny Andersson, Björn Ulvaeus and Anni-Frid Lyngstad. ABBA is an acronym of the first letters of the band members' first names and is sometimes stylized as the registered trademark ᗅᗺᗷᗅ. They became one of the most commercially successful acts in the history of pop music, topping the charts worldwide from 1972 to 1982. They are also known for winning the 1974 Eurovision Song Contest, giving Sweden its first victory in the history of the contest and being the most successful group ever to take part in the contest. more »

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Written by: BENNY ANDERSSON, BJOERN K ULVAEUS, BJORN ULVAEUS

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12 facts about this song

Music Genre
"As Good As New" is a pop song known for its unique, classic ABBA sound, although it also features elements of disco music which was popular during the time of its release.
Album Release
It is the opening track on ABBA's 1979 album, "Voulez-Vous." This album marked a more distinct shift towards disco compared to their previous records.
Chart Performance
"As Good As New" was not released as a single in many countries, essentially limiting its chart performance. However, it was a top 20 hit in Belgium and also reached number 4 on the singles chart in Mexico.
Songwriting
Like most of ABBA's discography, "As Good As New" was written by Benny Andersson and Björn Ulvaeus, two of the group's members. The song's lyrics were written by their manager and collaborator, Stig Anderson.
Notable Features
The song features a prominent intro played by a full string section, which is quite unique within ABBA's discography.
Critical Reception
Critics often praise "As Good As New" for its classic ABBA sound, catchy melody and the strong vocal performances from lead singers Agnetha Fältskog and Anni-Frid Lyngstad.
Live Performances
"As Good As New" was regularly included in the setlist of ABBA's 1979 tour, often as the opening number.
Music Production
The song was recorded at the Polar Music Studio, the same recording studio where a significant majority of ABBA's songs were recorded.
Cover Versions
The Carpenters, a famous duo from the USA, were planning on doing a cover of "As Good As New," but unfortunately, their plans did not materialize due to Karen Carpenter's untimely death.
Song Length
The song has a running time of 3 minutes and 24 seconds, making it one of the shorter pieces in ABBA's discography.
Re-Release
In 1992, "As Good As New" was re-released on the compilation album "More ABBA Gold: More ABBA Hits," reflecting the track's continued popularity.
Music Video
There is no official music video for "As Good As New," but there are several live performances of the song available.

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