HOT 102.7FM HOT 1027 Classic Countdown: Backstory

How ABBA Took over the world - without even trying

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It was the end of summer in 1974 — and the start of something truly special. ABBA had just performed Dancing Queen, and the world was about to fall head over heels for four Swedes who never imagined how big things would get.
17 Sep 2025 English South Africa Music History · Entertainment News

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