Before ABBA – “Frida“ (1971)

Frida’s first album is mesmerizing, and deeply sad. Where is that sadness coming from? Today, I want to talk about the album, and also explore what our four heroes were up to before, during and right after the album. It all paved the way for ABBA to become ABBA. Let’s dive into the history and legacy of “Frida“, the songs track-by-track, and the fateful ways of how four Swedes realized: “we should become ABBA“. 0:00 Intro 1:03 Frida – An Overview 1:26 The Road To “Frida“ 2:48 Overall Impressions 3:40 Track-By-Track – Side A 6:44 Track-By-Track – Side B 9:37 Related Songs & Outtakes 11:11 Release & Reception 12:18 Sadness 13:04 Aftermath – The Road To ABBA 16:27 Legacy ——— Written, narrated, recorded & edited by Bobby’s Brother. Music by Europaweite Aussichten: Bobby’s Brother on Instagram: #abba #voyage #frida