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Björn Ulvaeus

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Björn Ulvaeus

Björn Kristian Ulvaeus (Swedish: [ˈbjœːɳ ɵlˈvěːɵs] ; born 25 April 1945) is a Swedish musician, singer, songwriter, and producer best known as a member of the musical group ABBA. He is also the co-composer of the musicals Chess, Kristina från Duvemåla, and Mamma Mia! He co-produced the films Mamma Mia! and Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again with fellow ABBA member and close friend Benny Andersson. He is the oldest member of the group.

Infobox

Born
Björn Kristian Ulvaeus (1945-04-25) 25 April 1945 (age 80)Gothenburg, Sweden
Occupations
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Years active
1963–present
Spouses
mw- Agnetha Fältskog (m. 1971; div. 1980) Lena Källersjö (m. 1981; div. 2022) Christina Sas (m. 2024)
Children
4, including Linda
Genres
Europop folk rock Swedish folk rock Euro disco schlager
Instruments
Guitar vocals
Labels
Polar Music RCA Victor Atlantic Epic Polydor PolyGram Universal Music
Formerly of
Hootenanny Singers, ABBA

Tables

· Discography › Björn and Benny singles
Title
Year
Peak chart positions
Sales
Album
SWE
SWE (Svensktoppen)
JAP
"She's My Kind of Girl"
1970
6
Japan: 188,000+
Ring Ring
"Hej gamle man"
5
1
Lycka
"Livet går sin gång"
14
"Hey, Musikant" (Germany only)
1971
Lycka (2006 reissue)
"Det kan ingen doktor hjälpa"
9
"På bröllop"
9
"Tänk om jorden vore ung"
1
Lycka (1972 reissue)
"Love Has It’s Ways" (Japan only)
1972
Lycka (2006 reissue)
"En karusell"
12
"Att finnas till"
6
"—" denotes the single failed to chart or was not released.
· External links
Preceded by Anne-Marie Davidwith "Tu te reconnaîtras"
Preceded by Anne-Marie Davidwith "Tu te reconnaîtras"
Awards and achievements
Preceded by Anne-Marie Davidwith "Tu te reconnaîtras"
Awards and achievements
Winner of the Eurovision Song Contest 1974(as part of ABBA)
Awards and achievements
Succeeded by Teach-Inwith "Ding-A-Dong"
Preceded byNovawith "You're Summer"
Preceded byNovawith "You're Summer"
Awards and achievements
Preceded byNovawith "You're Summer"
Awards and achievements
Sweden in the Eurovision Song Contest 1974(as part of ABBA)
Awards and achievements
Succeeded byLars Berghagen with "Jennie, Jennie"
Awards and achievements
Preceded by Anne-Marie Davidwith "Tu te reconnaîtras"
Winner of the Eurovision Song Contest 1974(as part of ABBA)
Succeeded by Teach-Inwith "Ding-A-Dong"
Preceded byNovawith "You're Summer"
Sweden in the Eurovision Song Contest 1974(as part of ABBA)
Succeeded byLars Berghagen with "Jennie, Jennie"

References

  1. Recorded without Anni-Frid and Agnetha. Originally released in 1970 in Sweden and France. Later released in Japan in 197
  2. Featuring all ABBA members
  3. This song was an album track, but charted in the Toppentipset. (Svensktoppen charts)
  4. Featuring all ABBA members. B-Side of "Det kan ingen doktor hjälpa".
  5. The B-side is an early version of "Rock N Roll Band".
  6. Featuring all ABBA members. Released in Sweden and Japan. The Japanese single (titled "En Carousel" contains an alternat
  7. Come out and vote! on YouTube, Ulvaeus pronounces his name at 0:08. Retrieved 31 May 2017
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uYAwAfYnjPw
  8. natgeotraveller.in
    https://natgeotraveller.in/gothenburg-a-city-built-on-rock-n-roll/
  9. Mix
    http://abbaarticles.blogspot.com/2011/02/mix-1977-how-first-performance-by.html
  10. The Sydney Morning Herald
    http://www.smh.com.au/articles/2002/07/05/1025667057155.html
  11. "Abba's Eurovision win in Brighton remembered 40 years on"
    https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-sussex-26901044
  12. "The Government's Music Export Prize for 2008 goes to..." Archived 14 March 2012 at the Wayback Machine. Sweden.gov.se (
    http://www.sweden.gov.se/sb/d/11367/a/118215
  13. EBU
    http://www.eurovision.tv/page/news?id=abbas_benny_bjoern_and_aviccii_to_write_eurovision_anthem
  14. Billboard
    https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/virtual-abba-simon-fuller-universal-7556837/
  15. Entertainment Weekly
    https://ew.com/article/2016/10/26/abba-digital-experience-simon-fuller/
  16. Bloomberg.com
    https://www.bloomberg.com/news/newsletters/2023-09-04/-abba-voyage-tour-makes-2-million-a-week-with-an-avatar-band
  17. NME
    https://www.nme.com/news/music/a-virtual-abba-tour-is-set-to-take-place-in-2019-2139797
  18. BBC News
    https://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-43924609
  19. Nordisk Film & TV Fond
    http://www.nordiskfilmogtvfond.com/news/stories/abba-touch-to-musical-comedy-a-piece-of-my-heart
  20. Björn Ulvaeus elected as the next President of CISAC
    https://www.cisac.org/Newsroom/News-Releases/Bjoern-Ulvaeus-elected-as-the-next-President-of-CISAC
  21. NME
    https://www.nme.com/news/film/abbas-bjorn-ulvaeus-knit-christmas-jumpers-sir-ian-mckellen-3103040
  22. NME
    https://www.nme.com/news/music/ian-mckellen-and-abbas-bjorn-ulvaeus-return-in-new-festive-knitting-video-3359823
  23. NME
    https://www.nme.com/news/music/watch-famous-knitting-brothers-ian-mckellen-and-abbas-bjorn-ulvaeus-agree-to-knit-stagewear-for-kylie-minogue-3548811
  24. ThisIsTheCoast
    https://www.thisisthecoast.co.uk/news/local-news/abba-legend-for-bridlington-business-day/
  25. Kungl. Maj:ts Orden
    https://kungligmajestatsorden.se/nyhetsarkiv/nyheter/2024-03-21-ordnar-till-tretton-exceptionella-svenskar
  26. The Independent
    https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/music/news/bjorn-ulvaeus-abba-wife-lena-split-b2022127.html
  27. Noise11
    https://www.noise11.com/news/bjorn-ulvaeus-marries-christina-sas-in-copenhagen-20240922
  28. "Noteheads.com – Corporate"
    https://web.archive.org/web/20110928005121/http://www.noteheads.com/noteheads/noteheads.html
  29. International Humanist
    https://web.archive.org/web/20120207141100/http://www.iheu.org/node/2298
  30. Metro
    https://metro.co.uk/2009/09/02/bjorn-abba-will-never-reunite-375934/
  31. Björn Ulvaeus Interview (English Subtitles) | ABBA | Skavlan
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IePHjAdNtmw
  32. The Guardian
    https://www.theguardian.com/world/2014/nov/11/welcome-sweden-electronic-money-not-so-funny
  33. ABBA the Museum
    https://web.archive.org/web/20141129030222/http://www.abbathemuseum.com/en/cashless-EN
  34. The Sydney Morning Herald
    http://www.smh.com.au/news/entertainment/music/abba-star-bjorn-wins-17m-tax-case/2008/10/15/1223750070878.html
  35. "Sweden's Taxman After ABBA's Ulvaeus Again", E!. (4 January 2007). Retrieved 22 July 2013.
    http://www.eonline.com/uberblog/b54103_swedens_taxman_after_abbas_ulvaeus_again.html
  36. "Abba's Björn accused of 87 m kronor tax fiddle" Archived 9 March 2009 at the Wayback Machine, The Local. Retrieved 22 J
    http://www.thelocal.se/3672/20060428/
  37. BBC News
    http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/entertainment/6233761.stm
  38. Digital Music News
    https://www.digitalmusicnews.com/2016/09/12/music-rights-awareness/?utm_source=chatgpt.com
  39. Music Rights Awareness Foundation
    https://news.cision.com/music-rights-awareness-foundation/Index/web/
  40. Creative House
    https://creativehouse.se/foretag/music-rights-awareness-foundation/
  41. WIPO
    https://www.wipo.int/pressroom/en/articles/2020/article_0016.html
  42. Music Rights Awareness Foundation
    https://musicrightsawareness.org/projects/wipo-for-creators/
  43. WIPO
    https://www.wipo.int/en/web/wipo-for-creators
  44. Kungl. Maj:ts Orden
    https://kungligmajestatsorden.se/nyhetsarkiv/nyheter/2024-03-21-ordnar-till-tretton-exceptionella-svenskar
  45. Oldham, A, Calder, T & Irvin, C (1995) ABBA: The Name of the Game, Sidgwick & Jackson, p. 226, ISBN 0283062320
  46. www.hitsallertijden.nl
    http://www.hitsallertijden.nl/charts/swedish%20charts/SwedishCharts%200872-0875.pdf
  47. hitsallertijden.nl
    https://www.hitsallertijden.nl/charts/swedish%20charts/SwedishCharts%200969-0872.pdf
  48. Single Chart Book: Complete Edition 1968–2010
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