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18 Hits

ABBA · 2005

68 min · 18 tracks · pop rock · disco · glam rock

A vibrant collection of disco-infused pop anthems that capture joy, heartbreak, and the essence of the 70s and 80s.

Why this album works

This album serves as a definitive anthology of ABBA's most beloved songs, contributing to their continued commercial success with chart placements across various countries. Its release coincided with a renewed cultural interest in ABBA, leading to increased sales and streams, especially following the success of 'Mamma Mia!'.
Best for
sing-along anthems for gatherings nostalgic vibes of past decades uplifting tracks for celebrations
Context
Released in 2005, '18 Hits' marked a resurgence in ABBA's popularity, coinciding with the global success of the musical 'Mamma Mia!' which revived interest in their catalog. This compilation came after decades of relative silence from the group, highlighting their enduring legacy as pop icons since their initial rise to fame in the 1970s.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 The Winner Takes It All Standout 4:56
  • 2 Super Trouper 4:14
  • 3 Waterloo Standout 2:47
  • 4 Gimme! Gimme! Gimme! (A Man After Midnight) Standout 4:51
  • 5 The Name of the Game 4:52
  • 6 Ring Ring 3:04
  • 7 I Do, I Do, I Do, I Do, I Do 3:17
  • 8 SOS 3:21
  • 9 Fernando 4:13
  • 10 Hasta mañana 3:08
  • 11 Mamma Mia 3:33
  • 12 Lay All Your Love on Me 4:36
  • 13 Thank You for the Music 3:50
  • 14 Happy New Year 4:24
  • 15 Honey Honey (Swedish version) 2:58
  • 16 Waterloo (French version) 2:41
  • 17 Ring Ring (German version) 3:10
  • 18 ¡Dame! ¡Dame! ¡Dame! (Spanish version of Gimme! Gimme! Gimme! (A Man After Midnight)) 4:52

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