Introduction
The video explores ABBA’s history, focusing on the band’s relationships, breakups, and recent reunion. Formed in 1972, ABBA became one of Europe’s best-selling acts and the third best-selling singles artist in UK history. Their legacy continues today, especially with the announcement of their long-awaited digital concert in Stratford, London.
The group consisted of two couples: Agnetha Fältskog and Björn Ulvaeus, and Benny Andersson and Anni-Frid Lyngstad (Frida). Their marriages and divorces had a major impact on the band. Agnetha and Björn married in 1971, had two children, but divorced in 1979. Agnetha was emotionally affected by the split, which inspired the hit song “The Winner Takes It All”, written by Björn and sung by Agnetha.
Frida and Benny married in 1978 but divorced in 1981. Their separation was less dramatic, with both agreeing they had grown apart and had different goals in life. Despite the breakup, they remained friends and continued working together professionally for the sake of the band.
After ABBA disbanded in 1982, the members went on with their personal lives. Björn remarried and stayed with his second wife for over 40 years before parting ways in 2022. Agnetha married again briefly in the 1990s. Benny also remarried and has children, while Frida was married to Prince Heinrich Ruzzo Reuss until his death in 1999. Since 2007, she has been in a relationship with British aristocrat Henry Smith.
The video concludes by inviting viewers to share their favorite ABBA songs and stay tuned for more updates about the band’s new ventures.