Name of the Game
ABBA
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10 facts about this song
Music Composition"Name of the Game" by ABBA is renowned for its unique blend of pop and soft rock with a streak of futuristic synthesizer sounds, showcasing the creativity in the band's musical approach in the late 70's.
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OriginsThe song was officially released in 1977, as part of their fifth studio album, titled ABBA: The Album.
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Composition TeamThe song was co-written by ABBA members Björn Ulvaeus and Benny Andersson, along with their manager Stig Anderson.
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Chart PerformanceUpon its release, “Name of the Game” was a commercial success, reaching number one in the UK Singles Chart and top 10 in several other countries, testifying to the song's global appeal.
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Award RecorderRecord Industry Association of America certified this song as gold, which signifies the recognition of over 500,000 copies sold in the United States alone.
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Film AppearancesThe song was featured in the 1998 film "The Wedding Singer" and the 2008 film "Mamma Mia!", introducing it to a new generation of audiences.
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Group Harmony"Name of the Game" is particularly famous for the harmonious interplay between the vocal parts by female singers Agnetha Fältskog and Anni-Frid Lyngstad.
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Music VideoThe promotional video for the song was directed by renowned Swedish director Lasse Hallström, who also directed many of ABBA's iconic music videos.
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Unusual Song StructureUnlike most pop songs of the time, "Name of the Game" does not include a chorus. Instead, it features different melodic sections that alternate throughout the song, demonstrating ABBA's innovation with song structure.
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LegacyToday, the song is often remembered as one of ABBA's most iconic tracks, continuing to be played on classic pop and rock radio stations worldwide.
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