ABBA Following the success of the
feature film "Mamma Mia!" which opened in theatres this past weekend, "ABBA
Gold: Greatest Hits," the compilation CD released by Swedish pop group ABBA
in 1992 has hit #1 on the national catalog chart. The announcement was made
today by Bruce Resnikoff, President and Chief Executive Officer, Universal
Music Enterprises (UMe).
The hit songs on "ABBA Gold" were recorded between 1973 - 1981, and the
album has long been the best seller of all ABBA releases. Currently, it is
one of the Top 40 best selling albums of all time worldwide, with sales
topping 26 million. The album contains popular ABBA hits such as "Dancing
Queen," "Mamma Mia," "The Winner Takes It All," "S.O.S.," "Fernando,"
"Voulez-Vous," and "Waterloo."
"ABBA Gold's #1 chart position this week speaks to the everlasting
popularity of the group and their music," stated Resnikoff. "This
resurgence in interest shows that their music can stand the test of time
over and over."
Video: ABBA - Mamma Mia
SOURCE Universal Music Enterprises
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