Bang-A-Boomerang

ABBA

About Bang-A-Boomerang

"Bang-A-Boomerang" is a song by ABBA, first released by Svenne & Lotta (both Swedish and English-language versions). The track was first recorded as a demo with English lyrics (but without any recorded vocals) in September 1974 by the ABBA musicians for their forthcoming eponymous album ABBA. The song was written by Benny Andersson, Björn Ulvaeus and Stig Anderson and at one point had the working title "Stop and Listen to Your Heart". The lyrics compare the "message of love" with the returning boomerangs which the Australian Aborigines developed. In late 1974 Andersson, Ulvaeus and Anderson were invited by Sveriges Television as composers to submit a song to the 1975 melodifestivalen. Since ABBA themselves did not want to compete in the contest again, just one year after having won, they instead gave the opportunity and the song to Polar Music labelmates Svenne & Lotta. "Bang-A-Boomerang" was given new Swedish lyrics by Stig Anderson and retitled "Bang en Boomerang" and the duo subsequently made a vocal recording of the track in November 1974 - produced by Björn & Benny - with a different arrangement, most noticeably slightly shorter (2:50) than the original demo, to fit the Eurovision three-minute rule. The song finished 3rd in the Swedish preselections in February 1975, became one of Svenne & Lotta's biggest hits and spent 7 weeks on the Svensktoppen radio chart during the period 9 March-11 May 1975, with a 2nd place as best result. Svenne & Lotta also recorded the song with the original English lyrics, both versions were included on their 1975 album Svenne & Lotta 2/Bang-A-Boomerang (Polar POLS 259). The English version was also released as a single in Denmark and became a big seller there, from a Scandinavian perspective the track is therefore still primarily seen as a hit single and Melodifestivalen classic by Svenne & Lotta. Under the name of "Sven & Charlotte", their original English version was also released in most European countries, and in Oceania, charting in several. ABBA then re-recorded their English-language version of the song in the Spring of 1975, using the Svenne & Lotta backing track - reputedly to the surprise of the duo, included it on their ABBA album and later also released it as a single in France on 21 April 1975, with "SOS" as B-side, where it was a minor hit. Although the track was included on the band's first Greatest Hits album, released on 17 November 1975, the ABBA version was in fact never issued as a single in Scandinavia. 


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1976
2:50
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Making somebody happy is a question of give and take
You can learn how to show it so come on, give yourself a break
Every smile and every little touch
Don't you know that they mean so much
Sweet sweet kisses so tender
Always will return to sender

Like a bang, a boom-a-boomerang
Dumb-be-dumb-dumb be-dumb-be-dumb-dumb
Oh bang, a boom-a-boomerang
Love is a tune you hum-de-hum-hum
By giving away, I think you'll learn
You'll get love in return
So bang, a boom-a-boomerang is love
A boom-a-boomerang is love

Love is always around and you can look for it anywhere
When you feel that you've found it my advice is to take good care
Never use it as a selfish tool
Never ever be such a fool
Every feeling you're showing
Is a boomerang you're throwing

Yes a bang, a boom-a-boomerang
Dumb-be-dumb-dumb be-dumb-be-dumb-dumb
Oh bang, a boom-a-boomerang
Love is a tune you hum-de-hum-hum
By giving away, I think you'll learn
You'll get love in return
So bang, a boom-a-boomerang is love

And if you're warm and tender
I'll kiss you, return to sender
Please surrender

Bang, a boom-a-boomerang
Dumb-be-dumb-dumb be-dumb-be-dumb-dumb
Oh bang, a boom-a-boomerang is love
A boom-a-boomerang is love

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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: STIG ANDERSON, BENNY ANDERSSON, BJOERN K ULVAEUS

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12 facts about this song

Song Origin
"Bang-A-Boomerang" is a song by the Swedish pop group ABBA, first released in 1975.
Album
It initially appeared on the band's third album, "ABBA" which was released in 1975.
Genre
As a pop song, "Bang-A-Boomerang" showcases ABBA's iconic dance-pop style, combining catchy melodies with a strong rhythm.
Songwriters
This song was written and produced by Benny Andersson and Björn Ulvaeus, the two male members of ABBA.
Lyrics
"Bang-A-Boomerang" was co-written by Stig Anderson, who also co-wrote the lyrics to many of ABBA's biggest hits, including "Mamma Mia" and "Dancing Queen".
Concept
The song's title comes from the boomerang, an Australian throwing weapon that returns to the thrower. It is used metaphorically to express the idea that "love is a tune you hum-de-hum-hum," or that what you give out in love, you'll get back.
Original Release
Although this track appears on ABBA's 1975 album, it was not initially released as a single in most countries.
Sweden Release
In Sweden, however, "Bang-A-Boomerang" was released as a single in 1975, but didn't top the chart.
Australia Release
The song got special attention in Australia, where it became well known, even though it was never officially released as a single. This was likely due to the reference to the boomerang, an icon of Australian culture.
Cover Version
In 1975, an English version of "Bang-A-Boomerang" was covered by Svenne & Lotta, whose version reached the top five in both Sweden and Norway.
Music Video
A music video for "Bang-A-Boomerang" was produced by Lasse Hallström, who directed many of ABBA's videos.
Live Performances
Even though "Bang-A-Boomerang" was never a big hit for ABBA, it has been performed live on several occasions, including during their 1975 tour of Australia and New Zealand.

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