Two for the Price of One
ABBA
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He had what you might call a trivial occupation He cleaned the platforms of the local railway station With no romance in his life Sometimes he wished he had a wife He read the matrimonial advertising pages The cries for help from different people, different ages But they had nothing to say At least not until the day When something special he read This is what it said If you dream of the girl for you Then call us and get two for the price of one We're the answer if you feel blue So call us and get two for the price of one If you dream of the girl for you Then call us and get two for the price of one We're the answer if you feel blue So call us and get two for the price of one He called the number and a voice said: "Alice Whiting" The voice was husky and it sounded quite exciting He was amazed at his luck The purest streak of gold he'd struck He said: "I read your ad, it sounded rather thrilling I think a meeting could be mutually fulfilling Why don't we meet for a chat The three of us in my flat" I can't forget what I read This is what it said If you dream of the girl for you Then call us and get two for the price of one We're the answer if you feel blue So call us and get two for the price of one If you dream of the girl for you Then call us and get two for the price of one We're the answer if you feel blue So call us and get two for the price of one She said: "I'm sure we must be perfect for each other And if you doubt it, you'll be certain when you meet my mother"
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Written by: BENNY GORAN BROR ANDERSSON, BJOERN K. ULVAEUS
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13 facts about this song
Song Composition"Two for the Price of One" by ABBA is written and composed by two members of the band, Benny Andersson and Bjorn Ulvaeus.
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Album ContributionThe song is featured on ABBA’s highly successful eighth and final studio album, "The Visitors" which was released on November 30, 1981.
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Unique FeatureIt is the only track on the album that features a lead vocal by Bjorn Ulvaeus.
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Lyrical Theme"Two for the Price of One" is a story song and is considered to be unusual for ABBA, given that its lyrics detail a man responding to a personal advertisement in a newspaper.
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Musical StyleThe song is noted for its complex musical arrangement and its blending of pop and jazz influences.
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Song DurationThis song has a length of 3 minutes and 36 seconds.
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Rare Performance"Two for the Price of One" is a song ABBA never performed in its entirety live on stage.
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Varied Critical ReceptionThe song has received mixed reviews, often noted for its narrative storytelling element which was a deviation from the group’s traditional love song structure.
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Album PopularityDespite the mixed reviews of the song, the album "The Visitors" is ABBA's highest-charting album in the UK, peaking at number 1.
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Innovational Value"The Visitors" (album containing "Two for the Price of One") is known as the first album in the world to be digitally mixed and mastered.
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Track List Position"Two for the Price of One" is the seventh track on the album.
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Remastered VersionsSince the original release, the song has appeared in remastered form on several ABBA compilations, including "The Complete Studio Recordings."
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Limited Radio PlayDespite ABBA's immense popularity, "Two for the Price of One" did not receive as much radio airplay compared to other songs in their catalog.
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