Barry Philips Discos

Published by Barry Philips · 47 mins · 

THE 1000 BEST SONGS IN THE WORLD EVER.
44-ABBA-Dancing Queen.
1976-Number 1 single.
Best Bit-At 0.01.What is Pop Music’s infatuation with the age of 17? You can probably think of a song right now that sings about someone of that age, and if you listen closely to song lyrics you will become aware how often 17 is mentioned. I personally don’t think there is any hidden meanings or any great mystery, it is simply that singing ‘seventeen’ fits in so much easier to a beat and lyrics than any other number.Mystery solved.
‘Dancing Queen’ was co-written by the male ABBA group members Benny Anderson and Bjorn Ulvaeus, songwriting credit is also given to ABBA’s manager Stig Anderson(no relation,) for his lyrical input.The song was inspired by Phil Spector’s ‘Wall of Sound’ arrangements and the 1974 Disco hit ‘Rock Your Baby'(see also best songs 64.) Other inspirations cited are the drumming on Dr. John’s 1972 Album ‘Dr. John’s Gumbo,’ and the songs intro echoes ‘Sing my way Home,’ which is a 1971 song from the American duo Delaney & Bonnie.
The lyrics tell of a young girl realising her potential, she goes to the discotheque to have a good time, knowing that she could make any man she wants hers, but she is in charge and they will play by her rules.
‘Dancing Queen’ gave ABBA there only Billboard Number 1 single,while in the UK it is one of their nine chart toppers.
‘You’re a teaser,you turn ’em on,leave ’em burning, and then you’re gone.’
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This is the highest placed ABBA song on this countdown.YOUTUBE.COMAbba – Dancing Queen (Official Video)Listen to ABBA: https://play.lnk.to/ABBA Follow ABBA Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ABBA/ Instagram:…