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ABBA · 1974

ABBA

Historical music event in the Radio Music History database.

August 6, 1974Chart⭐⭐⭐

Description

ABBA scored their first U.S. Top 10 hit with “Waterloo,” which reached No. 6. The song also reached No. 1 in the UK, Norway, the Netherlands, Germany and Ireland.

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