So Long
ABBA
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You think you're gonna make me softer with your fancy car But I can tell you all your tricks ain't gonna get you far They say, 'That money's got a magic touch' But not to me, it doesn't mean that much You won't have me tonight All right, all right, all right, all right So long, see you honey You can't buy me with your money Tracy, Daisy, they may be crazy But I'll never be your girl So long, see you honey You can't buy me with your money You know it's not worth trying So long, so long, so long You didn't have to send me flowers like you did today I wouldn't keep a thing from you, I gave them all away The girls might fall for everything you've got But I'm not one of them, you know I'm not You won't have me tonight All right, all right, all right, all right So long, see you honey You can't buy me with your money Tracy, Daisy, they may be crazy But I'll never be your girl So long, see you honey You can't buy me with your money You know it's not worth trying So long, so long, so long So long, see you honey You can't buy me with your money You know it's not worth trying So long, so long, so long So long, so long, so long So long, so long, so long
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Written by: Benny Andersson, Bjoern K Ulvaeus
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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15 facts about this song
Release Information"So Long" is a song by Swedish pop group ABBA, released as the first single from their album "ABBA."
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Writer and ProducerThe song was written by Benny Andersson and Björn Ulvaeus, while production was handled by Andersson, Ulvaeus, and Stig Anderson.
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Song Theme"So Long" is a pop tune about saying goodbye or breaking up, where the girl is telling her lover that she is better off without him.
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Album PlacementThe song was the second track on their self-titled album "ABBA."
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Release DateIt was released in 1974, a year that saw the band gain international recognition following their Eurovision victory with "Waterloo."
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PerformanceDespite being relatively unknown in the USA and UK, "So Long" was a success in some countries, including Belgium and Austria.
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Music VideoIn the music video, the band members are seen performing the song in front of an illuminated 'ABBA' sign.
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Song DurationThe running time of "So Long" is 3:06 minutes.
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Song Style"So Long" is known for its fast tempo, strong beat, and catchy chorus, which made it a regular feature at ABBA's early concerts.
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Live PerformancesThe song was included in the setlist during their 1974 and 1975 tours.
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Chart PerformanceDespite its popularity in some regions, "So Long" did not make a significant impact on major music charts.
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Cover VersionsA few artists have performed cover versions of "So Long". One notable example is the version by Swedish dansband Ingmar Nordströms on their 1975 album "Saxparty 4."
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Song Background"So Long" displayed the changes in ABBA's musical style as the band moved forward from their Eurovision win and began to experiment with their sound.
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Critics ReviewCritics have described "So Long" as a straightforward pop song and a promising follow-up to ABBA's past hit songs.
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Visual PromotionPromotional films for "So Long" were shot, which helped in its promotion and increased its visibility amongst different audiences.
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