Nina, Pretty Ballerina
ABBA
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Every day in the morning on her way to the office You can see her 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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Written by: BENNY GORAN BROR ANDERSSON, BJOERN K. ULVAEUS
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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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".
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Charts SuccessThe song was a Top 10 hit in Austria and peaked at number 8 on the Austrian charts.
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Lyrical ThemeThe 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.
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Song Writers"Nina, Pretty Ballerina" was written by Benny Andersson and Björn Ulvaeus, two members of ABBA.
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Official VideoAlthough 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.
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Lead VocalsThe lead vocals on "Nina, Pretty Ballerina" were provided by Anni-Frid Lyngstad.
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Compilation AlbumThe song has also appeared on several compilation albums, including "The Best of ABBA" (1975) and "ABBA Gold: Complete Edition" (2008).
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Single ReleaseDespite its success in Austria, "Nina, Pretty Ballerina" was not released as a standalone single in most countries, including ABBA's home country Sweden.
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Cover SongsThe song has been covered by artists in various genres, showing its wide-reaching impact and influence.
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Live PerformancesABBA performed "Nina, Pretty Ballerina" in concerts during tours in Europe and Australia in the 1970s.
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Pop InfluenceThis song is considered one of the iconic collection of ABBA's early pop sound, showcasing their songwriting strengths and vocal harmonies.
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ABBA's StatusAt 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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