Ring Ring

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About Ring Ring

"Ring Ring" is a 1973 single by ABBA, which gave the group their big break in several European countries (although the rest of Europe, North America and Australia would be introduced to ABBA the following year). The song was written in Swedish by Benny Andersson and Björn Ulvaeus, along with their manager Stig Anderson, with an original title of "Ring Ring (Bara Du Slog En Signal)" ("Ring Ring (If Only You Called)"). Translation into English lyrics was helped by Neil Sedaka and Phil Cody. The Swedish version reached No. 1 in the Swedish charts. "Ring Ring" tells of a lover waiting all alone by the telephone for the object of her desire to call.  


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1993
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I was sitting by the phone
I was waiting all alone
Baby by myself I sit and wait and wonder about you
It's a dark and dreary night
Seems like nothing's going right
Won't you tell me honey how can I go on here without you?

Yes I'm down and feeling blue
And I don't know what to do, oh-oh

Ring, ring, why don't you give me a call?
Ring, ring, the happiest sound of them all
Ring, ring, I stare at the phone on the wall
And I sit all alone impatiently
Won't you please understand the need in me
So, ring, ring, why don't you give me a call?
So, ring, ring, why don't you give me a call?

You were here and now you're gone
Hey did I do something wrong?
I just can't believe that I could be so badly mistaken
Was it me or was it you?
Tell me, are we really through?
Won't you hear me cry and you will know that my heart is breaking

Please forgive and then forget
Or maybe darling better yet, oh-oh

Ring, ring, why don't you give me a call?
Ring, ring, the happiest sound of them all
Ring, ring, I stare at the phone on the wall
And I sit all alone impatiently
Won't you please understand the need in me
So, ring, ring, why don't you give me a call?
So, ring, ring, why don't you give me a call?
Oh-oh, ring, ring, why don't you give me a call?
So, ring, ring, why don't you give me a call?

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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: EDGAR HOEFLER, KENNETH D. LEWIS, MARTE ANDERSON

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

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12 facts about this song

Song Origins
"Ring Ring" is a song by ABBA, a Swedish pop group, which was written in 1973.
Composers
The song was written by Björn Ulvaeus, Benny Andersson, their manager Stig Anderson and Neil Sedaka.
Chart Performance
"Ring Ring" had significant commercial success in Europe, reaching number one in Belgium and the top five in The Netherlands and Norway.
Eurovision Song Contest
Originally, "Ring Ring" was intended as ABBA's entry to the 1973 Eurovision Song Contest, but it was not selected.
Multiple Versions
There are several versions of the song. It was first recorded and released in Swedish and then in English. There's also a Spanish version titled "Ring Ring (Dame, Dame)".
Album
"Ring Ring" is the title track for ABBA's debut album, which was released in 1973.
First Major Hit
Although it didn't make it into Eurovision, "Ring Ring" became ABBA's first major hit, paving the way for their future success.
Telstar TV Appearance
The band performed "Ring Ring" on Dutch television program 'TopPop', marking their first appearance on the show.
ABBA's Evolution
Despite not winning Eurovision or cracking the UK or US markets, "Ring Ring" showed an evolution in ABBA's music, with a more polished sound compared to their earlier songs.
Music Video
The official music video for "Ring Ring" was filmed at the Alexandra Disco in Stockholm, Sweden.
Song Meaning
The song is a humorous take on the disappointment and impatience experienced when waiting for a phone call from a romantic interest.
Legacy
Despite its relative modest success compared to their later hits, "Ring Ring" is still appreciated as a classic ABBA song.

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