Waterloo

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About Waterloo

"Waterloo" is the first single from the Swedish pop group ABBA's second album, Waterloo and their first under the Epic and Atlantic labels. This was also the first single to be credited to the group performing under the name ABBA. On 6 April 1974 the song was the winning entry for Sweden in the 1974 Eurovision Song Contest. The victory began ABBA's path to worldwide fame. The Swedish version of the single was a double A-side with "Honey, Honey" (Swedish version), while the English version usually featured "Watch Out" on the B-side. The single became a No. 1 hit in several countries. It reached the U. S. Top 10 and went on to sell nearly six million copies, making it one of the best-selling singles in history. At the 50th anniversary celebration of the Eurovision Song Contest in 2005, it was chosen as the best song in the competition's history. 


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1993
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My my
At Waterloo Napoleon did surrender
Oh yeah
And I have met my destiny in quite a similar way
The history book on the shelf
Is always repeating itself
Waterloo I was defeated, you won the war
Waterloo promise to love you for ever more
Waterloo couldn't escape if I wanted to
Waterloo knowing my fate is to be with you
Waterloo finally facing my Waterloo

My my
I tried to hold you back, but you were stronger
Oh yeah
And now it seems my only chance is giving up the fight
And how could I ever refuse
I feel like I win when I lose
Waterloo I was defeated, you won the war
Waterloo promise to love you for ever more
Waterloo couldn't escape if I wanted to
Waterloo knowing my fate is to be with you
Oh, oh Waterloo finally facing my Waterloo

So how could I ever refuse
I feel like I win when I lose
Waterloo couldn't escape if I wanted to
Waterloo knowing my fate is to be with you
Waterloo finally facing my Waterloo
Waterloo knowing my fate is to be with you
Oh, oh Waterloo finally facing my Waterloo
Waterloo knowing my fate is to be with you

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

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13 facts about this song

Song Description
"Waterloo" is one of the most famous songs by the Swedish pop group ABBA.
Release
The song was released in 1974 in two versions: English and Swedish.
Eurovision Song Contest
ABBA won the Eurovision Song Contest held in Brighton, United Kingdom, in 1974 with the song "Waterloo", marking Sweden's first win in the contest.
Songwriters
The song was written by Benny Andersson and Björn Ulvaeus, who were members of ABBA, along with their manager Stig Anderson.
Popularity
After winning Eurovision, the song reached number one on the UK Single Chart and went on to become a global hit, peaking in the top 10 in several countries.
Album
"Waterloo" is also the title track of ABBA's second album, which was released in 1974.
Historical Reference
The song's title "Waterloo" refers to the Battle of Waterloo in 1815, where Napoleon Bonaparte was defeated. The lyrics use it as a metaphor for a person surrendering to love as Napoleon surrendered at Waterloo.
Cultural Impact
In a BBC poll in 2005, "Waterloo" was voted the best song in the history of the Eurovision Song Contest.
Critical Acclaim
In 2001, "Waterloo" was honored as the best song of the last 50 years at the 50th anniversary celebration of the Eurovision Song Contest.
Influence
"Waterloo" has served as an inspiration for numerous covers by other artists over the years and continues to be a staple at parties, weddings, and karaoke nights.
The "Waterloo" Battle Site
The actual Waterloo battle site, located in Belgium, has become a tourist attraction due a panoramic painting of the battlefield, a visitor centre and several monuments commemorating the battle.
ABBA's Breakthrough.
"Waterloo" is often considered as ABBA's international breakthrough, as the success of the song introduced the group to audiences worldwide.
Film Usage
The song has been used in several films and TV shows over the years, including the 2008 film "Mamma Mia!" which is based on the music of ABBA. 14. Visual Style - The performance of "Waterloo" in Eurovision is also memorable for the bright, colorful costumes worn by the band members, which became a trademark of ABBA's style. 15. Waterloo in the UK - Waterloo station is a central London railway terminus and a London Underground complex. It is Britain's busiest railway station by passenger usage.

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