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ABBA scores first top 10 single in 40 years

ABBA scores first top 10 single in 40 years

The group recently reunited to release their first new music since 1982.
Updated 11 Sep, 2021

ABBA on Friday scored their first top 10 single in the UK for almost 40 years after thrilling fans with the announcement of a new album and a virtual concert.

One of two new songs released by the legendary Swedish pop band this month, 'Don’t Shut Me Down', reached number nine in the Official Singles Chart, which is based on sales and streaming.

ABBA last appeared in the British singles charts with a song called 'One Of Us' in January 1982, according to the chart company.

Now in their 70s, the quartet have just released their first new music since 1982, ahead of an album release in November.

The group’s second single, 'I Still Have Faith In You,' entered the British charts at number 14.

The comeback also sparked a return to the album charts for their greatest hits compilation from 1992, ABBA Gold, which appeared at number five.

The group has premiered new material while publicising a virtual show called “ABBA Voyage”, which aims to recreate a concert by the band in their heyday in 1979.

The show, to be staged at a purpose-built theatre in London from next May, will see the group perform as digital avatars alongside live performers, using sophisticated hologram technology.

Originally published in Dawn, September 11th, 2021

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N K Ali Sep 11, 2021 12:36pm
ABBA is one group of pop singers that will live on forever. Their music had rhythm, beat and words to bring joy to the heart. ABBA's songs are very much alive and heard the world over and in our home. Viva ABBA. Salams (Peace).
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Khaled Sep 11, 2021 01:23pm
Great.
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Dr. Salaria, Aamir Ahmad Sep 11, 2021 01:39pm
Welcome back after four decades. As always, keep it up and hang on tough.
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Zak Sep 11, 2021 03:16pm
ABBA always will remain great even when they are in their 100s.
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Samsam Sep 11, 2021 03:47pm
So excited! Cant wait to hear them. Musicians and singers of today have a lot to learn from them.
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Chrís Dăn Sep 11, 2021 03:57pm
What a kool news.
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Saif Zulfiqar Sep 11, 2021 06:59pm
ABBA were liked by every music lover of the world. I myself liked their hit song "Dancing Queen "
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well-wisher Sep 11, 2021 07:17pm
@N K Ali Well said Ali. The singers have left an indelible mark on music.
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Florence Sep 11, 2021 09:34pm
They all age seventies, too late, they wasted 40 years of singing remained unsung. They are heading towards nursing homes.
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Majeed Vayani Sep 12, 2021 02:30am
My listening to music have a full stop after 90’s. I keep listening old songs, now with this ABBA new venture I feel young again.
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Tanweer Sep 12, 2021 06:37am
Oh’ I missed them so dearly!! Current gen would not understand their music.
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Tanweer Sep 12, 2021 06:39am
Oh’ I missed them so dearly!!
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Samsam Sep 14, 2021 09:30pm
@Florence it is never too late. Lata is 91 years, living legend and evergreen Melody Queen!
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