ABBA – Unplugged
ABBA – Unplugged by Karl French, published by Little, Brown on November 24, 2005, is a new edition that delves into the remarkable journey of the iconic Swedish band ABBA. Spanning their rise to fame from their Eurovision Song Contest victory in 1974 with “Waterloo” to their enduring legacy, this book offers an insightful overview of the band’s evolution and impact on music. With 304 pages, this edition presents a detailed narrative that captures the essence of ABBA’s career and cultural significance.
Readers will find a comprehensive exploration of ABBA’s history, including their impressive record sales and the influence of their music on popular culture, such as the successful musical inspired by their songs. Karl French, a journalist with a deep understanding of the social and political context surrounding ABBA’s emergence, provides a unique perspective on the band’s story. This work not only chronicles their musical achievements but also reflects on the broader genres and styles within the rock music landscape.
Official synopsis Publisher
In April 1974, 500 million television viewers across Europe witnessed the bizarrely thrilling sight of four garishly-dressed unknowns from Sweden storm their way to victory in the Eurovision Song Contest. The song was ‘Waterloo’. Abba had arrived.Over the next three decades, the band moved on through an almost unbroken succession of hit albums and singles. Abba have sold some 400 million records around the world, and their songs inspired a musical which since opening in October 2001 has been seen by more than 10 million people. In Abba: Unplugged, Karl French, a journalist and author specialising in popular culture, brings his inimitable wry perception to bear on the band’s whole story. Born in Sweden, and raised in England, he comes to the subject as someone with first-hand knowledge of the very particular social and political climate from which Abba emerged. He has been a fan – although not necessarily an uncritical one – for three decades.
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