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« It may be expected that the “ABBAmania” will turn the public’s head again - on 18. July the spectacle ABBA GOLD is going to present to the public 23 all-time-classics of that legendary Swedish group at the Olympia-Hall in Paris.
On last Monday evening, aproximately 3000 invited guests were able to see Björn, Benny, Agnetha and Anni-Frid, who seemed even more authentical than the real members of the group, which was discovered in 1974 during the Eurovision Song Contest, performing “Waterloo”.
The setting, which didn’t lack of a certain kitsch, brought back to the public a choreography that included certain elements of the traditional scandinavian culture. Everything was a copy of the original setting, and, from “SOS” to “Fernando”, including “Dancing Queen” or “Super Trooper”, ABBA’s whole repertoire was introduced to the public. The vibes were very good at that evening and the spectacle took place not only on stage.
In 2000, an inquiry discovered that ABBA had sold more than 320 million albums all over the world, hence, the music group is the third most successful band, right after the Beatles and Elvis Prestley. »
Paris (AP) - 25.05.2006


« ABBA GOLD Guest in Flavie Flament’s TV Show – “One No. 1-Hit after another“ By Partcie Gascoin
Flavie Flament: “The history of the group ABBA is just mysterious…”
Toninght, on TF-1, national French television channel, flare trousers and mirror-balls are returning on stage. Flavie Flament dedicates today’s show to the age of disco and especially to a mythic music group that was once founded in Stockholm: ABBA.
Q: In 2006, disco-music has got its 30th anniversary – what are you thinking about, when you hear ‘disco’?
A: I remember images of extravagant costumes and of incredible looks. But I also have to think of the great success of that phenomenon at that time. Especially considering the global triumph of ABBA. The history of the group ABBA is just mysterious… What happened to the members of the group after they split?
Q: Is ABBA the incarnation of disco?
A: Yes, because today people are still remembering ABBA, this group has kept fixed in the public memory. I think their success can be compared to the success of Elvis or the Beatles. I am really happy that I have now the possibility to present this TV-show, mainly focussing on ABBA and his history. How could we ever forget hits like “Mamma Mia”, “Gimme! Gimme! Gimme!” or “Dancing Queen”. The last time that they performed together was in 1986.
Q: Who is going to be your guest on stage?
A: On my side, you will see the official crew of ABBA GOLD, a show that is now internationally on the top performing a spectacle that reunites ABBA’s greatest hits. I will also be accompanied by the biggest stars of the disco era such like Gloria Gaynor, Grace Jones, the Pointer Sisters or Michael Sembello. Also the new generation is joining our disco-party: you will also see Amel Bent, Nâdiya and Gage). I promise you, it will be a colourful evening. Spectators will see and hear one No.1 hit after another and do not forget all the filmlets and images that will allow us to discover or rediscover the history of this group, it’s look, it’s hits and the numerous remakes of it’s music.
Q: Are you also going to sing?
A: Well, but I only know one song (she laughs). It seems to me that compared to these wonderful artists, my talent is rather small. »
L’Indépendant, Paris, 6. April 2006


« Even more original than the original »
Süddeutsche Zeitung, Germany

« A glamourous reuptake »
TIP Berlin, Germany

« Actually, they transformed the hall into a disco from the seventies...» Cellische Zeitung, Germany