Added: Nov 18, 2008
From: 7ABBA7
Duration: 3:30
"SOS" was written by Benny Andersson, Björn Ulvaeus and Stig Anderson. The title itself was coined by Stig, though the lyrics he provided were rewritten by Ulvaeus. "SOS" was among the first three songs recorded for the group's upcoming 1975 album, ABBA.Despite the song's catchiness, it was passed over as the lead single from the album; the track "So Long" was chosen instead. "So Long" was chosen primarily because it had the same uptempo beat as their 1974 hit single, "Waterloo."The descending chords and ominous synthesizer melody line of the introduction set the tone for Faltskog's vocals, sounding almost as if she were breaking down in tears."SOS" was the song that put the group back on the worldwide charts. It was their UK comeback, peaking at No.6, and a U.S. Top 20 hit. It continued the craze of "Abba-mania" in Australia, where it, along with other singles, "I Do, I Do, I Do, I Do, I Do" and "Mamma Mia," occupied the top spot for record weeks at the time. "SOS" also topped the charts in New Zealand, Mexico, South Africa, Belgium and West Germany, and reached the Top Five in Italy, Austria, the Netherlands, Norway, Zimbabwe (then Rhodesia), Switzerland and Ireland. The track was also the group's first charting single in Canada, peaking at No.9. From this point on, ABBA were guaranteed recognition as a force in 1970s popular music and were no longer regarded as Eurovision one-hit wonders."SOS" has a number of musical fans: John Lennon and Pete Townshend had both declared that it was one of their favourite pop songs. Pretty credible endorsement if you ask me. ABBA Rocks and I Love them with all my heart. Hope you do also. Click on my username 7ABBA7 or subscribe for access to all my ABBA vids. 973 million coming. :P Peace ABBA Fans! :)
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Rating: 4.89 (2080 ratings) Views: 1283767' favoriteCount='4965 Comments: 25
litenet2012 Says:
Nov 18, 2008 - god bless abba!
boeing765 Says:
Nov 18, 2008 - Can't have enough of ABBA.
borgduck Says:
Nov 18, 2008 - Me & my girl we love each other.
Bluestone365 Says:
Nov 18, 2008 - The BEST Abba song :)
nec2nv Says:
Nov 18, 2008 - i love all abba songs
gideonMorrison Says:
Nov 18, 2008 - my favorite song by ABBA!
IAMKM14 Says:
Nov 18, 2008 - I love ABBA
Jessica1988Sunshine Says:
Nov 18, 2008 - Abba is the reason i'm proud of being swedish <3
superdancer121 Says:
Nov 18, 2008 - i love this song soooooo much
hoover321f Says:
Nov 18, 2008 - john lennon said this was "one of the best pop songs ever written".
socomono50 Says:
Nov 18, 2008 - ich schliesse mich an, abba ist die beste gruppe, die ich je gehört habe. @ danke!!
smoot0420 Says:
Nov 18, 2008 - i used to do strokers looking at the cover of my parents 8-track abba tape. good times.
kaisariani Says:
Nov 18, 2008 - all abba songs are awesome but this i can say that is one of their best
patrick31031976 Says:
Nov 18, 2008 - Great video
amnm4ever Says:
Nov 18, 2008 - this is a awsome song i love it soooo much as well as money money money
cynamon93 Says:
Nov 18, 2008 - Love this song.beautiful. really...
xPortugueseGirlx Says:
Nov 18, 2008 - Amo os ABBA...**
nsm0123 Says:
Nov 18, 2008 - vao cs tudo a merda.....
VisualRokk Says:
Nov 18, 2008 - I im going to play guitar to that song :P
MauricioMalone Says:
Nov 18, 2008 - abba es un super grupazo
anitaybea Says:
Nov 18, 2008 - eccelente sigan asi siempre
saoceana Says:
Nov 18, 2008 - i fucking love abba. :]]
dettigs Says:
Nov 18, 2008 - you have good taste......so many great songs!
pokemonlove111 Says:
Nov 18, 2008 - GO SWEDENS KINGS AND QUEENS!!! ABBA!!
assman1991 Says:
Nov 18, 2008 - why is everyone hating on Mama Mia! the movie it was well performed with great songs by ABBA of course. So much love and happiness in the movie