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  Studio Album · No. 3

ABBA Songwriting Credits by ABBA

1975 Polar Music 11 tracks 36 min

Produced by Benny Andersson, Björn Ulvaeus  ·  Engineered by Michael B. Tretow

Polar Music PopEuropop
100%
Authorship
Complete Artist

Holds writing credit on 11 of 11 tracks

Authorship Breakdown 11 / 11 documented

Who wrote the songs?

Scored across the 11 tracks with documented writers, by whether ABBA carries a lyricist or composer credit.

100%
11 trackswritten by ABBA 0 tracksoutside writers
ABBA's roles on this album

Share of the 11 tracks where a band member is credited, by role.

Lyricist91%
Composer100%
Producer100%
Performer100%

By the Numbers

11
Tracks
3
Lyricists
2
Producers
1
No.1 Single
1975
Released
Data Insight

ABBA was the group's third studio album, written by Benny Andersson and Bjorn Ulvaeus with several songs co-credited to manager Stig Anderson and produced by Andersson and Ulvaeus. It marked the point where the band moved past their Eurovision win and settled into a confident pop sound, anchored by "SOS," "Mamma Mia," and "I Do, I Do, I Do, I Do, I Do." "SOS" returned the group to the international charts and "Mamma Mia" went on to top the UK Singles Chart in early 1976. The record reached number one in Sweden, Australia, and Norway, establishing ABBA as a lasting pop act rather than a one-off contest winner.

ABBA is the group's third studio album, released in April 1975, and the first to reflect their growing international profile. The record produced three major hits: 'Mamma Mia,' 'SOS,' and 'I Do, I Do, I Do, I Do, I Do,' establishing ABBA's signature style of layered vocal harmonies over melodic pop. Stig Anderson co-wrote six of the eleven tracks, while Andersson and Ulvaeus composed the remaining five as a duo. The instrumental 'Intermezzo No. 1' showcases Benny Andersson's classical keyboard influences and is the only non-vocal piece in the group's original catalog. The album also features an early experiment in reggae-influenced pop with 'Tropical Loveland.'

Track Listing & Credits 11 tracks

Written by the artist Written by outside writers
#TitleLyricist(s)Composer(s)Producer(s)Performers
1
Mamma Mia #1
Björn UlvaeusBenny AnderssonStig Anderson Benny AnderssonBjörn UlvaeusStig Anderson Benny AnderssonBjörn Ulvaeus Agnetha Fältskog (Lead Vocals)Anni-Frid Lyngstad (Lead Vocals)
2
Hey, Hey Helen
Björn UlvaeusBenny Andersson Benny AnderssonBjörn Ulvaeus Benny AnderssonBjörn Ulvaeus Agnetha Fältskog (Lead Vocals)Anni-Frid Lyngstad (Lead Vocals)
3
Tropical Loveland
Björn UlvaeusBenny AnderssonStig Anderson Benny AnderssonBjörn UlvaeusStig Anderson Benny AnderssonBjörn Ulvaeus Agnetha Fältskog (Lead Vocals)Anni-Frid Lyngstad (Lead Vocals)
4
SOS #6
Björn UlvaeusBenny AnderssonStig Anderson Benny AnderssonBjörn UlvaeusStig Anderson Benny AnderssonBjörn Ulvaeus Agnetha Fältskog (Lead Vocals)Anni-Frid Lyngstad (Lead Vocals)
5
Man in the Middle
Björn UlvaeusBenny Andersson Benny AnderssonBjörn Ulvaeus Benny AnderssonBjörn Ulvaeus Agnetha Fältskog (Lead Vocals)Anni-Frid Lyngstad (Lead Vocals)
6
Bang-A-Boomerang
Björn UlvaeusBenny AnderssonStig Anderson Benny AnderssonBjörn UlvaeusStig Anderson Benny AnderssonBjörn Ulvaeus Agnetha Fältskog (Lead Vocals)Anni-Frid Lyngstad (Lead Vocals)
7
I Do, I Do, I Do, I Do, I Do #38
Björn UlvaeusBenny AnderssonStig Anderson Benny AnderssonBjörn UlvaeusStig Anderson Benny AnderssonBjörn Ulvaeus Agnetha Fältskog (Lead Vocals)Anni-Frid Lyngstad (Lead Vocals)
8
Rock Me
Björn UlvaeusBenny Andersson Benny AnderssonBjörn Ulvaeus Benny AnderssonBjörn Ulvaeus Agnetha Fältskog (Lead Vocals)Anni-Frid Lyngstad (Lead Vocals)
9
Intermezzo No. 1
Not documented Benny AnderssonBjörn Ulvaeus Benny AnderssonBjörn Ulvaeus -
10
I've Been Waiting for You
Björn UlvaeusBenny AnderssonStig Anderson Benny AnderssonBjörn UlvaeusStig Anderson Benny AnderssonBjörn Ulvaeus Agnetha Fältskog (Lead Vocals)Anni-Frid Lyngstad (Lead Vocals)
11
So Long
Björn UlvaeusBenny Andersson Benny AnderssonBjörn Ulvaeus Benny AnderssonBjörn Ulvaeus Agnetha Fältskog (Lead Vocals)Anni-Frid Lyngstad (Lead Vocals)

Songwriter & Credit Spotlight 5 contributors

BA
Benny Andersson
Writer · Producer
On this album11 written
BU
Björn Ulvaeus
Writer · Producer
On this album11 written
SA
Stig Anderson
Writer
On this album6 written
AF
Agnetha Fältskog
Vocals
On this albumGuest
AL
Anni-Frid Lyngstad
Vocals
On this albumGuest

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Frequently Asked Questions ABBA

Who wrote Mamma Mia?
"Mamma Mia" was written by Benny Andersson, Bjorn Ulvaeus, and ABBA's manager Stig Anderson. Andersson and Ulvaeus composed the music while Anderson contributed to the lyrics. The song was released as a single in 1975 and reached number one on the UK Singles Chart in January 1976.
Who wrote the songs on ABBA?
Most of the album was written by Benny Andersson and Bjorn Ulvaeus, with manager Stig Anderson co-credited on several tracks including "Mamma Mia," "SOS," "Tropical Loveland," "Bang-A-Boomerang," "I Do, I Do, I Do, I Do, I Do," and the instrumental "Intermezzo No. 1." Andersson and Ulvaeus wrote "Hey, Hey Helen," "Man in the Middle," "Rock Me," and "So Long" on their own.
What were the hit singles from the ABBA album?
The album's biggest hits were "SOS," "Mamma Mia," and "I Do, I Do, I Do, I Do, I Do." "SOS" reached number six on the UK Singles Chart and number 15 on the US Billboard Hot 100, while "Mamma Mia" topped the UK chart in early 1976. "Bang-A-Boomerang," "So Long," and "I've Been Waiting for You" were also issued as singles in various territories.
How high did SOS chart?
"SOS" reached number six on the UK Singles Chart and number 15 on the US Billboard Hot 100, becoming the group's second Top 20 hit in the United States. It helped re-establish ABBA internationally after their 1974 Eurovision win with "Waterloo."
Is Intermezzo No. 1 an instrumental?
Yes. "Intermezzo No. 1" is an instrumental track and the only one on the album, built around Benny Andersson's keyboard playing. It runs about three minutes and forty seconds and showcases the classical leanings in Andersson's writing.
When was the ABBA album released?
ABBA was released on 21 April 1975 by Polar Music in Sweden. It was the group's third studio album, recorded between August 1974 and March 1975 at studios in Stockholm.
Did the ABBA album reach number one?
Yes. The album reached number one in Sweden, Australia, and Norway. It peaked at number 13 in the UK, where its singles performed strongly and "Mamma Mia" later topped the singles chart.

Sources

Wikipedia: ABBA (album) Wikipedia: Intermezzo No. 1 (ABBA song) Wikipedia: SOS (ABBA song) Wikipedia: Mamma Mia (ABBA song) Wikipedia: I Do, I Do, I Do, I Do, I Do MusicBrainz: ABBA release-group Cover Art Archive: ABBA front cover Cover Art Archive: ABBA by ABBA