Abba: All The Songs (the Story Behind Every Track)

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By (author) Benoît Clerc

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The latest book in the best-selling All The Songs series, this definitive tome uncovers the full story behind every track that ABBA released.

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THE DEFINITIVE RECORDING HISTORY OF SWEDISH SUPERSTARS, ABBA, TOLD ALBUM-BY-ALBUM AND SONG-BY-SONG.

Filled with fascinating photography (some rarely seen) and sensational behind-the-scenes details.

Discover
the untold stories behind
ABBA”s greatest hits, including the iconic ”
Waterloo”, ”
Mamma Mia” and ”
Dancing Queen” in this loving and thorough dissection of every album and song released by the pop megastars. From their first single in 1972, all the way up to their Grammy-nominated studio album, Voyage, and their revolutionary virtual tour, this definitive tome uncovers the full story behind every track that ABBA released.

In over 500 pages, no stone is left unturned. Drawing upon decades of research, expert author Benoît Clerc recounts the circumstances that led to the composition of every song – detailing the inspiration behind the lyrics, the recording process and the instruments that shaped ABBA”s distinctive sound.

Featuring hundreds of photographs, including rare publicity stills, images of the instruments used by the band, and shots of the musicians on-stage and in-studio, Abba: All the Songs is the perfect gift for any fan of pop.

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Full of brilliant stories

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Excellent quality, great price, was bought as a gift, was very pleased with book.

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Totally comprehensive! A great piece of work and beautifully presented.

Biographical note:
Benoît Clerc is an author, composer and professional musician. He has written three books in the bestselling All the Songs series on Queen, Metallica and David Bowie.

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Full of brilliant stories – Customer reviewExcellent quality, great price, was bought as a gift, was very pleased with book. – Customer reviewTotally comprehensive! A great piece of work and beautifully presented. – Customer review