Abba Date - 16th January 1979

On the 16th January 1979 Abba released their latest single "Chiquitita" in Sweden - the single was released in the UK 10 days later on the 26th January where it reached number 2 during w/c 10th February when the top 5 was as follows -

1. Blondie - "Heart Of Glass"
2. Abba - "Chiquitita"
3. Three Degrees - "Woman In Love"
4. Ian Dury And The Blockheads - "Hit Me With Your Rhythm Stick"
5. Shadows - "Don't Cry For Me Argentina"

"Chiquitita" spent a further week at number 2 (whilst "Heart Of Glass" was still number 1) and eventually became the 16th biggest selling single of 1979 in the UK.

 

The single was a huge hit around the world reaching the top of the charts in 10 countries including Belgium, Ireland, New Zealand and Spain. The table below shows the various chart positions by country -

 

 

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Abba Museum Cups

I took this picture in the shop at the Abba Museum...

 

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Abba Museum Abba Dolls

Here is another picture I took during my visit to the Abba Museum - a full set of the Abba dolls this time...

 

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Abba Museum Agnetha Dolls

I took this picture during my visit to the Abba Museum - multiple Agnetha dolls...

 

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Collection - Frida 12" Singles

Here are some pictures of four Frida 12" singles from my collection -

• 2 x "I Know There's Something Going On"
• Heart Of The Country
• Shine

 

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Abba The Album Advert #2

Here is another advert for Abba The Album...

 

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Abba The Album Advert #1

Here is an advert for Abba The Album....

 

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