The Name of the Game
ABBA
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I've seen you twice, in a short time Only a week since we started It seems to me, for every time I'm getting more open-hearted I was an impossible case No-one ever could reach me But I think I can see in your face There's a lot you can teach me So I wanna know What's the name of the game? Does it mean anything to you? What's the name of the game? Can you feel it the way I do? Tell me please, 'cause I have to know I'm a bashful child, beginning to grow And you make me talk And you make me feel And you make me show What I'm trying to conceal If I trust in you, would you let me down? Would you laugh at me, if I said I care for you? Could you feel the same way too? I wanna know The name of the game I have no friends, no-one to see And I am never invited Now I am here, talking to you No wonder I get excited Your smile, and the sound of your voice And the way you see through me Got a feeling, you give me no choice But it means a lot to me So I wanna know What's the name of the game? (Your smile and the sound of your voice) Does it mean anything to you? (Got a feeling you give me no choice) (But it means a lot) What's the name of the game? (Your smile and the sound of your voice) Can you feel it the way I do? Tell me please, 'cause I have to know I'm a bashful child, beginning to grow And you make me talk And you make me feel And you make me show What I'm trying to conceal If I trust in you, would you let me down? Would you laugh at me, if I said I care for you? Could you feel the same way too? I wanna know Oh yes I wanna know The name of the game (I was an impossible case) Does it mean anything to you? (But I think I can see in your face) (That it means a lot) What's the name of the game? (Your smile and the sound of your voice) Can you feel it the way I do? (Got a feeling you give me no choice) (But it means a lot) What's the name of the game? (I was an impossible case) Does it mean anything to you? (But I think I can see in your face) (That it means a lot)
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Written by: Benny Goran Bror Andersson, Bjoern K Ulvaeus, Stig Erik Leopold Anderson
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13 facts about this song
Song's Origin"The Name of the Game" was first released in 1977 and was part of ABBA's fifth studio album "ABBA: The Album".
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PopularityThe song topped the UK Singles Chart, making it the sixth UK number-one hit for ABBA.
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Song LyricsThe lyrics of "The Name of the Game" convey a feeling of romantic uncertainty, fitting into ABBA's common themes of love and relationships.
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Production ProcessThe song underwent many revisions during its recording process. Originally, it was named "A Bit of Myself".
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Record Label"The Name of the Game" was released under the Polar Music record label, which was co-founded by ABBA members Benny Andersson and Björn Ulvaeus.
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Musical StyleThe song explores elements of pop, disco, and rock, showcasing ABBA's versatile musical style.
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Music VideoThe music video for "The Name of the Game" was directed by Lasse Hallström, who also directed most of ABBA's other music videos.
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CollaborationsAmerican music group 'The A*Teens' covered "The Name of the Game" amongst other tracks for their tribute album "The ABBA Generation" in 1999.
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AwardsAlthough "The Name of the Game" did not receive any awards, its album "ABBA: The Album" won the Swedish Grammis Award for Pop/Rock in 1977.
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Cultural Impact"The Name of the Game" continues to be a popular song to cover and has been used in many films, TV shows, and commercials over the years. For example, it was featured prominently in the sequel to the musical film "Mamma Mia!," called "Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again," released in 2018.
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Song StructureThe song features a complex structure, with changes in tempo and melody throughout and extensive use of multi-layered harmonies.
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Live PerformancesDespite its popularity, "The Name of the Game" was rarely performed live by ABBA during their concert tours.
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SongwritersThe song was written by Benny Andersson, Björn Ulvaeus, and Stig Anderson. Stig Anderson contributed to the lyrics, and his role in the band's creative process was often likened to that of a fifth member of ABBA.
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