I've Been Waiting for You
ABBA
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I, I've been in love before I thought I would no more Manage to hit the ceiling Still, strange as it seems to me You brought it back to me That old feeling I, I don't know what you do You make me think that you Possibly could release me I think you'll be able to Make all my dreams come true And you ease me You thrill me, you delight me You please me, you excite me You're something I'd been pleading for I love you, I adore you I lay my life before you I'll have you want me more and more And finally it seems my lonely days are through I've been waiting for you I, I'm gonna make you mine You're gonna feel so fine You'll never want to leave me I feel you belong to me Someday you will agree Please, believe me You thrill me, you delight me You please me, you excite me You're something I'd been pleading for I love you, I adore you I lay my life before you I'll have you want me more and more And finally it seems my lonely days are through I've been waiting for you Oh, I've been waiting for you
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Written by: Stig Erik Leopold Anderson, Benny Goran Bror Andersson, Bjoern K. Ulvaeus
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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15 facts about this song
Song Inspiration"I've Been Waiting For You" was inspired by the 1960s "wall of sound" style of Phil Spector, a renowned record producer.
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Album ReleaseThe song is featured on the 1975 "ABBA" album, the group's third studio album.
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Songwriters"I've Been Waiting for You" was composed by Benny Andersson and Bjorn Ulvaeus, core members of ABBA. Lyricist Stig Anderson, often considered as the fifth member of ABBA, also contributed to the song's lyrics.
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Lead VocalsThe lead vocals were done by the iconic ABBA member, Agnetha Faltskog.
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Chart PerformanceAlthough not released as a single, the song gained significant popularity, especially in Australia where it reached No. 1 on the hit parade chart.
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LegacyA cover of "I've Been Waiting for You" is performed in the 2018 jukebox musical film "Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again," showcasing the timeless appeal of ABBA's music.
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Unique FeatureThe song has a unique arrangement, including a dramatic opening as well as a lengthy instrumental break that takes up a significant amount of the song's running time.
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Live Performance"I've Been Waiting for You" was performed only for a limited number of concerts and was usually paired with another ABBA ballad "Disillusion".
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Fanbase"I’ve Been Waiting for You" is consistently rated as a fan favourite even after several decades of its release.
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Cover VersionsVarious artists such as Amanda Seyfried and Cher have covered the song, proof of its enduring popularity.
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Emotional DepthThe song showcases an emotional depth not often seen in pop music during the 70s, with lyrics expressing longing and anticipation.
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Musical StyleMuch like ABBA’s other works, "I've Been Waiting for You" is highly melodic with a powerful chorus. It is considered a prime example of their combination of pop and classic melodic structures.
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BackgroundThe song was ATCO Records’ choice for the B-side of the “Mamma Mia” single in the US, adding to the song’s popularity.
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Notable MentionThe song was included in ABBA's "Thank You for the Music" box set released in 1994 highlighting iconic hits and fan favourites.
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Music VideoIn 2020, a previously unseen video for "I've Been Waiting for You" was released featuring vintage footage from the 70s.
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