The Story of ABBA: Melancholy Undercover

Jan Gradvall's coveted biography on the most well-known but secretive band of all time: ABBA

Agnetha Fältskog, Björn Ulvaeus, Benny Andersson, and Anni-Frid Lyngstad: ABBA. Formed in Stockholm in 1972 and disbanded in 1982, ABBA's music has never been off the airwaves. International music journalist Jan Gradvall became the first person to interview all four members of the band since their breakup. In The Story of ABBA: Melancholy Undercover, we get the up close and personal story of ABBA as the band's members talk openly about their upbringing, their early careers, how they all met and what happened during and after their famous breakup.

In The Story of ABBA, Gradval shares a deeper understanding of the emotions underpinning their songs as he seriously considers their music, their lives and the times in which they worked together as a way truly to understand the phenomenon of their fans' unwavering commitment. In this page-turning slice of pop music history, Gradvall places ABBA at the center of the musical universe, showing through his deep knowledge of music history what affected and shaped the band, as well as their immeasurable impact on music history. Mama, Mia! The Story of ABBA is a book that all ABBA fans will love.

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The Story of ABBA: Melancholy Undercover

Jan Gradvall's coveted biography on the most well-known but secretive band of all time: ABBA

Agnetha Fältskog, Björn Ulvaeus, Benny Andersson, and Anni-Frid Lyngstad: ABBA. Formed in Stockholm in 1972 and disbanded in 1982, ABBA's music has never been off the airwaves. International music journalist Jan Gradvall became the first person to interview all four members of the band since their breakup. In The Story of ABBA: Melancholy Undercover, we get the up close and personal story of ABBA as the band's members talk openly about their upbringing, their early careers, how they all met and what happened during and after their famous breakup.

In The Story of ABBA, Gradval shares a deeper understanding of the emotions underpinning their songs as he seriously considers their music, their lives and the times in which they worked together as a way truly to understand the phenomenon of their fans' unwavering commitment. In this page-turning slice of pop music history, Gradvall places ABBA at the center of the musical universe, showing through his deep knowledge of music history what affected and shaped the band, as well as their immeasurable impact on music history. Mama, Mia! The Story of ABBA is a book that all ABBA fans will love.

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The Story of ABBA: Melancholy Undercover

The Story of ABBA: Melancholy Undercover

by Jan Gradvall

Narrated by Ian Hallard

Unabridged

The Story of ABBA: Melancholy Undercover

The Story of ABBA: Melancholy Undercover

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Jan Gradvall's coveted biography on the most well-known but secretive band of all time: ABBA

Agnetha Fältskog, Björn Ulvaeus, Benny Andersson, and Anni-Frid Lyngstad: ABBA. Formed in Stockholm in 1972 and disbanded in 1982, ABBA's music has never been off the airwaves. International music journalist Jan Gradvall became the first person to interview all four members of the band since their breakup. In The Story of ABBA: Melancholy Undercover, we get the up close and personal story of ABBA as the band's members talk openly about their upbringing, their early careers, how they all met and what happened during and after their famous breakup.

In The Story of ABBA, Gradval shares a deeper understanding of the emotions underpinning their songs as he seriously considers their music, their lives and the times in which they worked together as a way truly to understand the phenomenon of their fans' unwavering commitment. In this page-turning slice of pop music history, Gradvall places ABBA at the center of the musical universe, showing through his deep knowledge of music history what affected and shaped the band, as well as their immeasurable impact on music history. Mama, Mia! The Story of ABBA is a book that all ABBA fans will love.


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BN ID: 2940191213392
Publisher: Macmillan Audio
Publication date: 06/17/2025
Edition description: Unabridged
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