{"id":637,"date":"2025-08-21T20:22:40","date_gmt":"2025-08-21T20:22:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/abbaradio.com\/?post_type=shows&#038;p=637"},"modified":"2025-09-27T13:40:17","modified_gmt":"2025-09-27T13:40:17","slug":"we-want-abba","status":"publish","type":"shows","link":"https:\/\/abbaradio.com\/index.php\/shows\/we-want-abba\/","title":{"rendered":"We Want ABBA"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><b>We Want ABBA \u2013 All Day, Every Day<\/b><\/p>\n<p>From the first note of <i>Waterloo<\/i> to the last chord of <i>I Still Have Faith in You<\/i>, ABBA\u2019s music has travelled across generations, cultures, and emotions. At ABBAradio.com, we believe you can never have too much ABBA. That\u2019s why every weekday, from <b>midnight until 20:59<\/b>, we bring you <b>We Want ABBA<\/b> \u2013 a programme that fills your day with the band\u2019s hits, album tracks, live recordings, rare gems, and solo projects.<\/p>\n<p>This is not just a radio show \u2013 it\u2019s a celebration of everything ABBA, designed for lifelong fans and future fans alike. For nearly 21 hours a day, <i>We Want ABBA<\/i> ensures the band\u2019s magic is always within reach.<\/p>\n<p><b>A Celebration for Every Kind of Listener<\/b><\/p>\n<p>ABBA\u2019s music means different things to different people. For some, it\u2019s pure nostalgia \u2013 a reminder of dancing to <i>Dancing Queen<\/i> as teenagers. For others, it\u2019s a recent discovery \u2013 perhaps through <i>Mamma Mia!<\/i> or the groundbreaking <i>ABBA Voyage<\/i> concert in London. And for many, it\u2019s both: a timeless soundtrack that grows with you.<\/p>\n<p><i>We Want ABBA<\/i> caters to all of these listeners. The devoted fans will delight in the rarities and deep cuts; casual listeners will find themselves humming along to the big hits; and newcomers will discover a treasure trove of songs beyond the familiar singles.<\/p>\n<p><b>The Hits That Made History<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Of course, you\u2019ll hear the songs that turned ABBA into a global phenomenon:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b><\/b><b>\u201cWaterloo\u201d<\/b> \u2013 The song that won Eurovision in 1974 and launched their international career.<\/li>\n<li><b><\/b><b>\u201cMamma Mia\u201d<\/b> \u2013 A playful, irresistible anthem that gave its name to musicals and films decades later.<\/li>\n<li><b><\/b><b>\u201cDancing Queen\u201d<\/b> \u2013 Perhaps the greatest pop song ever written, topping charts around the world.<\/li>\n<li><b><\/b><b>\u201cTake a Chance on Me\u201d<\/b> \u2013 A masterpiece of layered vocals and joyful rhythm.<\/li>\n<li><b><\/b><b>\u201cThe Winner Takes It All\u201d<\/b> \u2013 A ballad of heartbreak that became one of their most critically acclaimed tracks.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>These songs are woven into the fabric of modern music, and in <i>We Want ABBA<\/i>, they play alongside the lesser-known jewels that deserve just as much love.<\/p>\n<p><b>Beyond the Singles \u2013 Album Tracks<\/b><\/p>\n<p>One of the great joys of ABBA\u2019s discography lies in the <b>album tracks<\/b>. These songs reveal sides of the group that casual fans may never have encountered. <i>We Want ABBA<\/i> dives into these treasures daily.<\/p>\n<p>Highlights include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b><\/b><b>\u201cEagle\u201d<\/b> from <i>ABBA: The Album<\/i> \u2013 A soaring, progressive rock-inspired track that demonstrates the band\u2019s ambition.<\/li>\n<li><b><\/b><b>\u201cMy Love, My Life\u201d<\/b> from <i>Arrival<\/i> \u2013 A tender ballad showcasing Agnetha\u2019s pure, emotional vocals.<\/li>\n<li><b><\/b><b>\u201cTiger\u201d<\/b> from <i>Arrival<\/i> \u2013 A dark, theatrical piece that bursts with energy.<\/li>\n<li><b><\/b><b>\u201cLovers (Live a Little Longer)\u201d<\/b> from <i>Voulez-Vous<\/i> \u2013 A disco-infused track brimming with chemistry.<\/li>\n<li><b><\/b><b>\u201cHey, Hey Helen\u201d<\/b> from <i>ABBA<\/i> \u2013 One of their boldest experiments, tackling social themes in a rock style.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Album tracks show that ABBA were more than hit-makers: they were explorers, testing sounds and emotions far beyond the charts.<\/p>\n<p><b>ABBA Live \u2013 Energy on Stage<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Though ABBA were known for their studio perfection, their <b>live shows<\/b> carried a unique energy. <i>We Want ABBA<\/i> includes live recordings from their tours of the 1970s and early 1980s, bringing you closer to the concert experience.<\/p>\n<p>Expect extended versions of <i>Does Your Mother Know<\/i>, powerful renditions of <i>Summer Night City<\/i>, and electrifying medleys that prove ABBA were more than just polished pop. These moments capture the excitement of ABBA as performers \u2013 a side too often forgotten.<\/p>\n<p><b>Rare and Hard-to-Get ABBA<\/b><\/p>\n<p>For many fans, the most exciting moments come with the rarities. <i>We Want ABBA<\/i> makes space for these <b>hard-to-get tracks<\/b> that are rarely heard anywhere else.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b><\/b><b>\u201cPut On Your White Sombrero\u201d<\/b> \u2013 Recorded during the <i>Super Trouper<\/i> sessions, released years later.<\/li>\n<li><b><\/b><b>\u201cDream World\u201d<\/b> \u2013 An outtake from the <i>Voulez-Vous<\/i> album, offering a glimpse into ABBA\u2019s creative process.<\/li>\n<li><b><\/b><b>\u201cHappy Hawaii\u201d<\/b> \u2013 A playful early version of <i>Why Did It Have to Be Me<\/i>.<\/li>\n<li>Alternate mixes, B-sides, and unreleased tracks that tell the hidden story of ABBA\u2019s career.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>For die-hard fans, these tracks are gold dust. For new listeners, they reveal just how much more there is to discover.<\/p>\n<p><b>Solo Work \u2013 Before and After ABBA<\/b><\/p>\n<p><i>We Want ABBA<\/i> doesn\u2019t stop at the group. The show also includes solo material from each member, spanning their careers before, during, and after ABBA.<\/p>\n<p><b>Agnetha F\u00e4ltskog<\/b><\/p>\n<p>From her Swedish-language teenage hits (<i>Jag var s\u00e5 k\u00e4r<\/i>) to her international albums (<i>Wrap Your Arms Around Me<\/i>, <i>A<\/i>), Agnetha\u2019s music shows why she is one of the most beloved voices in pop.<\/p>\n<p><b>Anni-Frid Lyngstad (Frida)<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Frida\u2019s career stretched from her early Swedish recordings (<i>Min egen stad<\/i>) to her global hits like <i>I Know There\u2019s Something Going On<\/i> (produced by Phil Collins). Her solo albums reveal a dramatic, soulful artist in her own right.<\/p>\n<p><b>Benny Andersson<\/b><\/p>\n<p>From his time with The Hep Stars (<i>Sunny Girl<\/i>) to his folk and orchestral projects with the Benny Andersson Orkester and solo <i>Piano<\/i> album, Benny has remained one of Sweden\u2019s most important composers.<\/p>\n<p><b>Bj\u00f6rn Ulvaeus<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Bj\u00f6rn\u2019s early work with the Hootenanny Singers laid the foundation for his songwriting career. His collaborations with Benny on musicals like <i>Chess<\/i>, <i>Kristina fr\u00e5n Duvem\u00e5la<\/i>, and <i>Mamma Mia!<\/i> prove his talent as a lyricist and visionary.<\/p>\n<p><b>A Universe of ABBA<\/b><\/p>\n<p>What makes <i>We Want ABBA<\/i> unique is the way it <b>connects all these threads<\/b>. The show doesn\u2019t just play ABBA songs \u2013 it paints a complete picture of the ABBA universe.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The <b>hits<\/b> you know by heart.<\/li>\n<li>The <b>album tracks<\/b> that reveal hidden layers.<\/li>\n<li>The <b>live performances<\/b> that capture their stage magic.<\/li>\n<li>The <b>rarities<\/b> that surprise and delight.<\/li>\n<li>The <b>solo work<\/b> that shows the members as individual artists.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>This is why the programme is the ultimate show for ABBA fans \u2013 and a perfect entry point for those who are just discovering the band.<\/p>\n<p><b>Why ABBA Still Matter<\/b><\/p>\n<p>ABBA\u2019s music endures because it is both universal and personal. Their songs touch on love, heartbreak, joy, and resilience \u2013 feelings we all recognise. At the same time, their melodies are crafted with such precision that they remain as fresh today as when they were first released.<\/p>\n<p>Whether you are dancing to <i>Voulez-Vous<\/i>, crying to <i>Slipping Through My Fingers<\/i>, or smiling at <i>Thank You for the Music<\/i>, ABBA meets you where you are. That timeless appeal is why their fanbase continues to grow across generations.<\/p>\n<p><b>Tune in Every Day<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Join ABBAradio.com every <b>day from midnight until 20:59<\/b> for <i>We Want ABBA<\/i>:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>21 hours of nonstop ABBA magic<\/li>\n<li>Hits, album tracks, live performances, rarities, and solo projects<\/li>\n<li>A show for devoted fans, casual listeners, and future ABBA lovers<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>At ABBAradio.com, we know there\u2019s no such thing as \u201ctoo much ABBA.\u201d That\u2019s why <i>We Want ABBA<\/i> is here to fill your day with the joy, emotion, and brilliance of one of the greatest bands in music history.<\/p>\n<p>So, wherever you are, whatever you\u2019re doing \u2013 tune in, sing along, and remember: <b>we don\u2019t just like ABBA\u2026 We Want ABBA.<\/b><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We Want ABBA \u2013 All Day, Every Day From the first note of Waterloo to the last chord of I Still Have Faith in You, ABBA\u2019s music has travelled across generations, cultures, and emotions. 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