ABBA

Were they a Swedish SuperTeam or something else entirely? They were certainly superstars in the `70's and one of them, was a certifiable pop-genius. Really? Yup. With nothing but records to work from, one of the members of ABBA was sharp enough to reverse engineer and then recreate a "Wall of Sound" with a kick. The genius would double Frida and Agnetha's voices, but right behind the beat instead of right on it, coupled with really creative counterpuntal lyric lines from the guys, it was just an amazing harmonic mix. He also dropped in tons of those piano triplets that Elvis Costello loved so. Anyway, do you know who it was? The picture will tell you, if you're sharp: it's the guy in the ascot, of course, Benny Andersson. Here's a look back at the sound;)http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cjt7eU88xUA

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SuB8xWeA59I

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hskKIsf-PAg

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wKDdaVRNGwE

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7GFpMb0sOaw

BTW, Mama Mia was not a huge hit in the US, but it was #1 for about a decade in Australia. I think it may be their best tune. That or Waterloo.