Nina, Pretty Ballerina

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About Nina, Pretty Ballerina

"Nina, Pretty Ballerina" is a song recorded in November 1972 by Swedish pop group ABBA, and released in 1973. It was issued on 7" vinyl record in Austria and France to promote the band's debut album Ring Ring, and later in the Philippines (probably to promote the LP The Best of ABBA) and Kenya. It reached #8 on the singles chart in Austria. The song was also the theme song of Sirius talk-show host Lynn Samuels. Lynn Samuels only played "Nina, Ballerina," as she called it, on Friday, to reward herself for working all week, when she was on Sirius Radio in New York.  


Year:
1976
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Every day in the morning on her way to the office 
You can see as she catches a train 
Just a face among a million faces 
Just another woman with no name 
Not the girl you'd remember but she's still something special 
If you knew her I am sure you'd agree 
'Cause I know she's got a little secret 
Friday evening she turns out to be
 
Nina, pretty ballerina, now she is the queen of the dancing floor 
This is the moment she's waited for 
Just like Cinderella, just like Cinderella 
Nina, pretty ballerina, who would ever think she could be this way 
This is the part that she likes to play 
But she knows the fun would go away 
If she would play it every day 
 
So she's back every morning to her work at the office 
And another week to live in a dream 
And another row of early mornings 
In an almost never-ending stream 
Doesn't talk very often, kind of shy and uncertain 
Everybody seems to think she's a bore 
But they wouldn't know her little secret 
What her Friday night would have in store
 
Nina, pretty ballerina, now she is the queen of the dancing floor 
This is the moment she's waited for 
Just like Cinderella, just like Cinderella 
Nina, pretty ballerina, who would ever think she could be this way 
This is the part that she likes to play 
She would like to play it every day 
 
Nina, pretty ballerina, now she is the queen of the dancing floor 
This is the moment she's waited for 
Just like Cinderella, just like Cinderella 
Nina, pretty ballerina, who would ever think she could be this way 
This is the part that she likes to play

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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 BROR ANDERSSON, BJOERN K. ULVAEUS

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12 facts about this song

Release Information
"Nina, Pretty Ballerina" was released by ABBA in 1973 as part of their second studio album, "Ring Ring".
Charts Success
The song was a Top 10 hit in Austria and peaked at number 8 on the Austrian charts.
Lyrical Theme
The song tells the story of a woman, Nina, who is an ordinary secretary during the week but turns into a pretty dancer on the stage every Friday night.
Song Writers
"Nina, Pretty Ballerina" was written by Benny Andersson and Björn Ulvaeus, two members of ABBA.
Official Video
Although there is no official video for the song, live performances can be found, such as the one at the ABBA in Concert 1979 on BBC television.
Lead Vocals
The lead vocals on "Nina, Pretty Ballerina" were provided by Anni-Frid Lyngstad.
Compilation Album
The song has also appeared on several compilation albums, including "The Best of ABBA" (1975) and "ABBA Gold: Complete Edition" (2008).
Single Release
Despite its success in Austria, "Nina, Pretty Ballerina" was not released as a standalone single in most countries, including ABBA's home country Sweden.
Cover Songs
The song has been covered by artists in various genres, showing its wide-reaching impact and influence.
Live Performances
ABBA performed "Nina, Pretty Ballerina" in concerts during tours in Europe and Australia in the 1970s.
Pop Influence
This song is considered one of the iconic collection of ABBA's early pop sound, showcasing their songwriting strengths and vocal harmonies.
ABBA's Status
At the time of this song’s release, ABBA was not yet the global phenomenon they would later become. The song, however, contributed to their growing success.

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