That's Me

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About That's Me

"That's Me", originally "Coachman's Farm", is a song recorded by the Swedish pop group ABBA in 1976. It was released as a single in Japan the following year (with "Money, Money, Money" as the B-side) to promote the band's Arrival album, and reached number 75 on the official Japanese charts. Elsewhere, "That's Me" was used as the B-side to ABBA's hit single, "Dancing Queen". A music video, filmed during the making of 1976 TV special ABBA-dabba-doo!, was made for the song to promote it, which combined original footage, as well as clips and outtakes from previous ABBA "promo videos", and had its debut seventeen years after being actually filmed, as part of the More ABBA Gold video compilation in 1993. A greatest hits compilation by Agnetha released internationally in 1998 was named after this song (see That's Me), one of her favorite ABBA songs. 


Year:
1995
3:16
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Are you sure you want to hear more
What if I ain't worth the while
Not the style you'd be looking for
If I'm sweet tonight
Things look different in the morning light
I'm jealous and I'm proud
If you hurt my feelings I'll cry out loud
I'm Carrie not-the-kind-of-girl-you'd-marry
That's me

Are you sure you want to hear more
Would I be the one you seek
Mild and meek like the girl next door
Don't you realize
I may be an angel in disguise
It's lonely to be free
But I'm not a man's toy, I'll never be
I'm Carrie not-the-kind-of-girl-you'd-marry
That's me

I don't believe in fairy-tales
Sweet nothings in my ear
But I do believe in sympathy
That's me, you see

Are you sure you want to hear more
Won't you have a drink with me
Just to see you're not really sore
I can't help my ways
I'm just not the girl to hide my face
I'm Carrie not-the-kind-of-girl-you'd-marry
That's me

There's a special love
Like an eagle flying with a dove
I'll find it in the end
If I keep on searching, but until then
I'm Carrie not-the-kind-of-girl-you'd-marry
That's me

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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: Bjoern K. Ulvaeus, Stig Erik Leopold Anderson, Benny Goran Bror Andersson

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15 facts about this song

Creation
"That's Me" by ABBA was written by Benny Andersson, Björn Ulvaeus, and their manager Stig Anderson. These three were behind most of ABBA's hit songs.
Release
The song was originally released in May 1977 as the B-side to the group's single "Dancing Queen."
Contribution
"That's Me" is one of the many ABBA songs in which band member Agnetha Fältskog takes lead vocals.
Chart Success
Despite being released as a B-side, "That's Me" achieved chart success in its own right. It reached number 75 in the UK singles chart and number 9 in Belgium.
Presentation
"That's Me" showcases ABBA's distinctive harmony sound, with Fältskog and Anni-Frid Lyngstad's voices blending seamlessly together.
Relevance
The song was included in the compilation album "ABBA's Greatest Hits Vol. 2" indicating its popularity among fans and curated critics alike.
Solo Performance
Agnetha Fältskog chose "That's Me" as her solo in the 1977 ABBA television special, contributing to its popularity.
Theme
The song explores the theme of self-confidence and self-love, resonating with audiences worldwide.
Versions
"That's Me" has been covered by artists such as Czech singer Helena Vondráčková and Polish singer Maryla Rodowicz, underlining its international appeal.
Influence
The song "That's Me" is reflective of the late 70s pop style, and ABBA's influence in shaping the music of the decade.
Global Popularity
It was chosen as ABBA's representative track for the band's promotional activities in Japan, where it ended up becoming a significant hit.
Music Video
The music video for "That's Me" includes shots from ABBA's photo sessions and concerts, providing a glimpse into the band's life during its 1970s heyday.
Certification
"That's Me" was certified gold in Japan, indicating that it sold more than 100,000 copies in the country.
Lyrics
The song's lyrics emphasising self-assurance and individuality resonate with the ethos that ABBA often conveyed, of embracing and celebrating one's uniqueness.
US Version
In the United States, "That's Me" was included on the version of the "Greatest Hits" album packaged with "Dancing Queen", reflecting its popularity even in the US market.

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