ABBATHE 40 MOST IMPORTANT SONGS

20 SLIPPING THROUGH MY FINGERS

Writers: Benny Andersson / Bjorn Ulvaeus

By the time ABBA was recording 'The Visitors' album, Bjorn's lyrics had developed to such an extent that he created songs dealing with serious issues. "Slipping Through My Fingers" is one of his best. Inspired by his daughter Linda's growing up, the song will resonate with many parents. ABBA attracted much derision for some of their silly songs, but this ballad perfectly sung by Agnetha, silences those critics. This is a long way from songs such as "Dum Dum Diddle"! The track also shows that ABBA possessed plenty of potential and would be more relevant had the group not split up.

21 TAKE A CHANCE ON ME

22 I AM THE CITY

23 ONE OF US

24 SHE'S MY KIND OF GIRL

25 UNDER ATTACK

26 THE NAME OF THE GAME

27 VOULEZ-VOUS

28 HASTA MANANA

29 DOES YOUR MOTHER KNOW

30 I'VE BEEN WAITING FOR YOU

31 SUPER TROUPER

32 THANK YOU FOR THE MUSIC

33 GONNA SING YOU MY LOVESONG

34 LOVE ISN'T EASY (BUT IT SURE IS HARD ENOUGH)

35 SUMMER NIGHT CITY

36 DISILLUSION

37 ROCK ME

38 MERRY-GO-ROUND

39 WHEN ALL IS SAID AND DONE

40 SANTA ROSA 

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