Take A Chance On Me...

ABBA has two songs that they begin by harmonizing alone.  No big, sweeping instrumental introduction, just Agnetha, Anni-Frid aka Frida, Benny, and Bjorn using their combined voices.  "Super Trouper" and my song of the day "Take A Chance On Me."

"Take A Chance On Me" was originally released on "The Album" in 1978.  It hit number 3 on the Billboard Hot 100 later that year.  Amazingly, it outsold "Dancing Queen" in the United States.  DQ is the only ABBA song to hit number one in the U.S. 

This song was released on several other ABBA albums over the years.  The most recent one is "ABBA Gold: Greatest Hits."  My personal favorite album it was included on is 'The Magic of ABBA."  My tape of this one is nearly worn out, as is the 8 track.  The vinyl version of it still sounds great!  I appreciate the digital sound too, but nothing is as good as vinyl.  :)