Dancing Queen

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About Dancing Queen

"Dancing Queen" is a Europop song by the Swedish group ABBA, and the lead single from their fourth studio album, Arrival. It was written by Benny Andersson, Björn Ulvaeus and Stig Anderson. Andersson and Ulvaeus also produced the song. "Dancing Queen" was released as a single in Sweden on 15 August 1976, followed by a UK release and the rest of Europe a few days later. It was a worldwide hit. It became ABBA's only number one hit in the United States, and topped the charts in Australia, Canada, the Netherlands, Belgium, Ireland, Mexico, New Zealand, Norway, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, the United Kingdom, Germany and Zimbabwe. "Dancing Queen" also reached the top five in many other countries. Musically, "Dancing Queen" is a Europop version of American disco music. As disco music dominated the US charts, the group decided to follow the trend, replicating Phil Spector's Wall of Sound arrangements. The song alternates between "languid yet seductive verses" and a "dramatic chorus that ascends to heart-tugging high notes." It features keyboard lines by Andersson, which accentuate the melody's sophistication and classical complexity, while Ulvaeus and Andersson interlace many instrumental hooks in and out of the mix. Anni-Frid Lyngstad and Agnetha Fältskog's layered vocals have been noted for their dynamism, "[negotiating] the melody's many turns flawlessly." Lyrically, the song concerns a visit to the discotheèque, but approaches the subject from the joy of dancing itself. The music video on YouTube has over 397 million views as of January 2020, and has become ABBA's most recognisable and popular song. In 2015, the song was inducted into the Grammy Hall Of Fame. 


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Ooh
You can dance
You can jive
Having the time of your life
Ooh, see that girl
Watch that scene
Dig in the dancing queen

Friday night and the lights are low
Looking out for a place to go
Where they play the right music
Getting in the swing
You come to look for a king
Anybody could be that guy
Night is young and the music's high
With a bit of rock music
Everything is fine
You're in the mood for a dance
And when you get the chance

You are the dancing queen
Young and sweet
Only seventeen
Dancing queen
Feel the beat from the tambourine, oh yeah
You can dance
You can jive
Having the time of your life
Ooh, see that girl
Watch that scene
Dig in the dancing queen

You're a teaser, you turn 'em on
Leave 'em burning and then you're gone
Looking out for another
Anyone will do
You're in the mood for a dance
And when you get the chance

You are the dancing queen
Young and sweet
Only seventeen
Dancing queen
Feel the beat from the tambourine, oh yeah
You can dance
You can jive
Having the time of your life
Ooh, see that girl
Watch that scene
Dig in the dancing queen
Dig in the dancing queen

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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, Stig Erik Leopold Anderson

Lyrics © CONSALAD CO., Ltd., Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC

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15 facts about this song

Release Date
"Dancing Queen" was released on 16th August 1976.
Chart Success
The song topped the charts in over 15 countries and is ABBA's only number one hit in the United States.
Song Inspiration
It was primarily inspired by George McCrae's disco hit "Rock Your Baby," and the drum rhythm was influenced by Dr. John's album, "Desitively Bonnaroo."
Performed for a Royal Birthday
The first time the song was performed by ABBA was at a television tribute for Swedish King Carl XVI Gustaf on his 30th Birthday.
Members Contribution
Most of ABBA's songs were written by two members of the band, Benny Andersson and Björn Ulvaeus, and "Dancing Queen" was no exception.
Vocal Lead
Although ABBA songs usually have shared lead vocals, "Dancing Queen" features Agnetha Fältskog as the main vocalist.
Cultural Impact
The song has become a staple in the LGBTQ+ community and is often played at pride parades and drag performances.
Notable Rankings
Rolling Stone magazine placed it at number 174 in their "500 Greatest Songs of All Time" in 2020.
First Video Appearance
ABBA performed the song in its video form for the first time on Swedish TV show 'Seems Like Old Times.'
Film and TV Appearances
The song has been used in popular films and TV shows such as "Muriel's Wedding," "Slumdog Millionaire," and even "The Simpsons."
First ABBA song in South Korea
"Dancing Queen" was the first ABBA song to be allowed on South Korean radio stations.
Part of a Famous Broadway Musical
The song is one of the featured numbers in the musical "Mamma Mia!" which was later adapted into a successful film.
Famous Concert Performance
ABBA performed "Dancing Queen" at the gala concert of Queen Elizabeth's Silver Jubilee in June 1977.
Unique Recording Technique
The song features a multi-layered sound that is a result of ABBA’s distinctive recording technique. The band often recorded the same part multiple times, creating a dense, layered sound.
Royalty Performance
ABBA performed Dancing Queen at the pre-wedding gala of the Swedish King to Silvia Sommerlath in 1976, a day before it was officially released.

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