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Carl Magnus Palm @carlmagnuspalm.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

What are the differences between my books ABBA – The Complete Recording Sessions 1972–1982 and ABBA On Record? I've found that quite a few people think that they are more or less identical, but that's far from true. Read more: bit.ly/4yhgdF5

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Carl Magnus Palm @carlmagnuspalm.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Next year marks the 50th anniversary of ABBA – The Album. To highlight this anniversary, on Saturday 29 May 2027 Tours For Fans and I will celebrate the album at the very studio where most of it was recorded: Marcus Music. Read more: bit.ly/4yWRZQh

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Carl Magnus Palm @carlmagnuspalm.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

This week 25 years ago I was in London plugging my book Bright Lights Dark Shadows – The Definitive Biography Of ABBA. In case you missed it, Ian Cole of ABBA Omnibus recently published an interview with me on the occasion of the book's 25th anniversary: bit.ly/4hvo4ZA

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Carl Magnus Palm @carlmagnuspalm.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Sources and Notes documents, relating to ABBA – The Complete Recording Sessions 1972–1982, are now available. So if you want to find out when Frida told me that Knowing Me, Knowing You was “a very, very good song that I sing well!", just go here: carlmagnuspalm.com/abba/abba-bo...

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ABBA Omnibus @abbaomnibus.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

New blog post: Bright Lights Dark Shadows: 25 years on. I talk with author Carl Magnus Palm about the creation of his acclaimed ABBA biography, the book launch in Australia, and updating the book that has remained in print for quarter of a century. abbaomnibus.wordpress.com/2026/09/01/b...

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Bright Lights Dark Shadows: 25 years on

Carl Magnus Palm’s acclaimed biography Bright Lights Dark Shadows: The Real Story of ABBA was first published 25 years ago this month. Over the past quarter of a century the book has become a fan f…

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Carl Magnus Palm @carlmagnuspalm.bsky.social · 29/08/2026

What is there to look forward to in Stockholm in December? Well, I'm really looking forward to taking ABBA fans on a guided tour of the group's early years on Saturday the 5th: the People Need Love to Waterloo era, if you will. Read more: carlmagnuspalm.com/news/exploring-abbas-suburbia-in-december

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Carl Magnus Palm @carlmagnuspalm.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

Some of my own favourite sections in ABBA – The Complete Recording Sessions 1972–1982 are the five essays tracing the development of a typical ABBA song from the writing up until the mixing. Read excerpts here: carlmagnuspalm.com/blogs/abba-blog/five-essays-in-abba--the-complete-recording-sessio

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Carl Magnus Palm @carlmagnuspalm.bsky.social · 22/08/2026

Following on from his 2022 book Frida Beyond ABBA, author Remko van Drongelen – pictured here doing research in my kitchen – has just completed Agnetha Beyond ABBA, scheduled for publication in mid-November. Read more: carlmagnuspalm.com/news/agnetha-beyond-abba--new-book-in-november

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Carl Magnus Palm @carlmagnuspalm.bsky.social · 16/08/2026

It was issued a little earlier in a number of countries, but 16 August 1976 was the release date for Dancing Queen by Polar Music in ABBA's home country of Sweden. 50 years ago today. All rise for the Dancing Queen!

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Carl Magnus Palm @carlmagnuspalm.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

More Dancing Queen: I will be on Norwegian radio today, sometime between 13:00 and 14:00, to discuss this most classic of ABBA hits on its 50th anniversary. The show is called Dagens. radio.nrk.no/serie/dagens...

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Carl Magnus Palm @carlmagnuspalm.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

The Dancing Queen 50th anniversary celebrations continue. Tomorrow, Thursday 13th, on the exact 50th anniversary of its single release in the UK, I'll be talking to a number of BBC local radio stations. The schedule is on my website: carlmagnuspalm.com/news/bbc-local-radio-celebrates-dancing-queen

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Carl Magnus Palm @carlmagnuspalm.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

Thrilled to be quoted in this Dancing Queen piece: newsreel.com.au/article/arts/dancing-queen-turns-50-but-never-gets-old The full story of that fab song is in ABBA – The Complete Recording Sessions 1972–1982: carlmagnuspalm.com/abba/abba-books/abba--the-complete-recording-sessions-order-your-copy

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Dancing Queen turns 50 but never gets old - Newsreel

Anybody who has been on a dance floor in the past five decades would have boogied to the beat of ABBA song Dancing Queen | Newsreel

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Carl Magnus Palm @carlmagnuspalm.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

I was just reminded that today it's 54 years since I saw Wings in concert at Gröna Lund in Stockholm and took this very blurry picture. I was seven years old so this must have been my first proper rock concert.

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Ian Cole @theiancole.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

It has arrived! #thankyouforthemusic #abba

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Carl Magnus Palm @carlmagnuspalm.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

If you're curious about the contents of ABBA – The Complete Recording Sessions, please enjoy this extract covering the first few months of 1981: Stig Anderson's 50th birthday song and initial sessions for The Visitors. carlmagnuspalm.com/news/book-extract-abba--the-complete-recording-sessions

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Carl Magnus Palm @carlmagnuspalm.bsky.social · 11/07/2026

Want to hear the full story of Dancing Queen, celebrating its 50th anniversary this year, while sipping champagne? Well, then come to Atlantis Studio in Stockholm (where the recording was put together) on 1 August. Read more: carlmagnuspalm.com/news/dancing-queen-and-champagne-in-stockholm-on-1-augu

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Carl Magnus Palm @carlmagnuspalm.bsky.social · 04/07/2026

A memorial plaque for Michael B. Tretow will be unveiled on 14 August. After being turned down by the city, Christer Öjring has seen to it that a plaque will be placed where Michael's childhood home used to be. Read more: carlmagnuspalm.com/news/memorial-plaque-for-michael-b.-tretow-to-be-unveil

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Carl Magnus Palm @carlmagnuspalm.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

Is this what exhausted but happy looks like? Today I completed the signing of ABBA - The Complete Recording Sessions 1972-1982 for those who pre-ordered no later than 30 April. You can still order the book at carlmagnuspalm.com/abba/abba-books/abba--the-complete-recording-sessions-order-your-copy

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Carl Magnus Palm @carlmagnuspalm.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

Yesterday, I began the signing of about 1,100 pre-ordered copies of ABBA - The Complete Recording Sessions 1972-1982. carlmagnuspalm.com/news/the-book-signing-has-begun

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Carl Magnus Palm @carlmagnuspalm.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

Dancing Queen at 50! The Swedish weekly Kvällsstunden interviewed me about the song, and on August I'll be telling its story at an event in the very studio where it was recorded: Atlantis (formerly Metronome). Tickets and more info: tickster.com/se/en/events/97vmen3zg5cjbdw/2026-08-01/dancing-queen

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Carl Magnus Palm @carlmagnuspalm.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

50 years ago today since this monumental performance of Dancing Queen at the Royal Swedish Opera. www.youtube.com/watch?v=UpWe...

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Carl Magnus Palm @carlmagnuspalm.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

Just a couple of days ago, we received the sad news that ABBA's long-time friend and representative, Görel Hanser, has passed away. I wrote a personal memory of my contact with her over the years. carlmagnuspalm.com/blogs/abba-blog/gorel-hanser

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Carl Magnus Palm @carlmagnuspalm.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

The first copy of ABBA – The Complete Recording Sessions 1972–1982 is here! You can still order your copy at carlmagnuspalm.com/abba/abba-books/abba--the-complete-recording-sessions-order-your-copy

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Carl Magnus Palm @carlmagnuspalm.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

I put together a page summarising the basic facts about ABBA – The Complete Recording Sessions: carlmagnuspalm.com/blogs/abba-blog/abba--the-complete-recording-sessions--the-basic-f Pre-order your copy here: carlmagnuspalm.com/abba/abba-books/abba--the-complete-recording-sessions-order-your-copy

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Carl Magnus Palm @carlmagnuspalm.bsky.social · 08/05/2026

I have created a new pre-order page for ABBA – The Complete Recording Sessions 1972–1982 on my website: carlmagnuspalm.com/abba/abba-books/abba--the-complete-recording-sessions-order-your-copy. As of today, I am no longer accepting orders through Kickstarter.

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Carl Magnus Palm @carlmagnuspalm.bsky.social · 30/04/2026

Deadline today! Order now to secure your author-signed copy of ABBA – The Complete Recording Sessions 1972–1982. No copies ordered after 30 April will be signed. www.kickstarter.com/projects/183...

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Carl Magnus Palm @carlmagnuspalm.bsky.social · 28/04/2026

★ Only two days left! 30 April deadline to get an author-signed copy of ABBA – The Complete Recording Sessions: kickstarter.com/projects/1832368278/abba-the-complete-recording-sessions-19721982 Books ordered after 30 April will not be signed.

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ABBA – The Complete Recording Sessions 1972–1982

Second revised and expanded edition of the award-winning and critically acclaimed book.

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Carl Magnus Palm @carlmagnuspalm.bsky.social · 23/04/2026

Ian Cole of ABBA Omnibus has just interviewed me about ABBA – The Complete Recording Sessions 1972–1982. And don't forget: 30 April is the deadline if you want a signed copy: kickstarter.com/.../abba-the....

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Carl Magnus Palm @carlmagnuspalm.bsky.social · 14/04/2026

★ ABBA – The Complete Recording Sessions will be published late June 2026 – if you haven't already placed your order, do so no later than 30 April if you want a signed copy. More info: carlmagnuspalm.com/news/abba--the-complete-recording-sessions-will-be-published-late-june-2026

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Fred Bronson @fredbronson.bsky.social · 06/04/2026

Today is the greatest day in Swedish music history. On April 6, 1974, #ABBA won the #Eurovision Song Contest and Blue Swede became the first Swedish act to top the #Billboard Hot 100, with "Hooked on a Feeling." www.billboard.com/music/pop/ab...

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45 Years Ago Today, ABBA Started Its Global Conquest With Eurovision Win for ‘Waterloo’

April 6, 1974 was a very good day for Swedish music.

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Carl Magnus Palm @carlmagnuspalm.bsky.social · 04/04/2026

★ 30 April deadline: pre-order now to get a signed copy of ABBA – The Complete Recording Sessions 1972–1982. Read more here: carlmagnuspalm.com/news/pre-order-now-to-get-a-signed-copy-of-abba--the-complete-recording-sessions-19721982

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Carl Magnus Palm @carlmagnuspalm.bsky.social · 28/02/2026

DEADLINE TODAY: Today, Saturday 28 February, is the deadline to place your order for ABBA – The Complete Recording Sessions 1972–1982 if you want your name printed in the book as a crowdfunding contributor. www.kickstarter.com/projects/183...

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ABBA – The Complete Recording Sessions 1972–1982

Second revised and expanded edition of the award-winning and critically acclaimed book.

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Carl Magnus Palm @carlmagnuspalm.bsky.social · 26/02/2026

Only 2 days left if you want to be listed as a crowdfunding contributor: Saturday 28 February is the deadline to place your order for ABBA – The Complete Recording Sessions 1972–1982 if you want your name printed in the book (if you already placed your order, you will be listed automatically).

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Carl Magnus Palm @carlmagnuspalm.bsky.social · 26/02/2026

PROMOTION I simply can't wait for our next guided tour of ABBA's Stockholm on the weekend of 25–26 April. Come along and see more than 30 places where ABBA lived and worked, and hear my stories about them all. Tickets and more info at toursforfans.com/abba/

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Carl Magnus Palm @carlmagnuspalm.bsky.social · 23/02/2026

Saturday 28 February marks the deadline to place a pre-order of ABBA – The Complete Recording Sessions 1972–1982 if you want your name listed in the book as a crowdfunding contributor. Place your order at kickstarter.com/projects/1832368278/abba-the-complete-recording-sessions-19721982

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Carl Magnus Palm @carlmagnuspalm.bsky.social · 10/02/2026

★ Last chance to get your name included as a crowdfunding contributor in the updated edition of ABBA – The Complete Recording Sessions 1972–1982. Read more: carlmagnuspalm.com/news/last-chance-to-get-your-name-included-as-a-crowdfunding-contributor-in-abba--the-complete-recording-sessions

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Carl Magnus Palm @carlmagnuspalm.bsky.social · 10/02/2026

Well, what's that to the right in this photo from a Vietnamese bookshop? Only the local edition of my ABBA biography. Spotted last week by an ABBA fan at Alphabooks in Ho Chi Minh City Book Street. carlmagnuspalm.com/news/abba-biography-published-in-vietnam

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Carl Magnus Palm @carlmagnuspalm.bsky.social · 25/01/2026

★ Nearing the end of a fab ABBA project • A milestone reached as the Visitors sessions have been updated for the new edition of ABBA – The Complete Recording Sessions. Read the blog post: carlmagnuspalm.com/blogs/abba-blog/nearing-the-end-of-a-fab-abba-project

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Carl Magnus Palm @carlmagnuspalm.bsky.social · 23/01/2026

PROMOTION What are you doing on the weekend of 25–26 April? Why not join us for two days of exploring ABBA's Stockholm. See the places where Agnetha, Björn, Benny and Frida lived and worked! Meet guitarist Finn Sjöberg at the classic Atlantis Studios! More info and tickets: toursforfans.com/abba/

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Carl Magnus Palm @carlmagnuspalm.bsky.social · 14/01/2026

Chuffed that my ABBA biography, Bright Lights Dark Shadows – The Definitive Biography Of ABBA, is just about to be published in Vietnamese, by Alpha Books (fahasa.com/hao-quang-bong-toi-the-real-story-of-abba.html). Its fifth language, after English, German and Croatian.

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Carl Magnus Palm @carlmagnuspalm.bsky.social · 30/12/2025

★ Bringing it together in ABBA – The Complete Recording Sessions ● Those Tretow tapes and how they're enhancing the new edition of the book about ABBA's music: carlmagnuspalm.com/blogs/abba-blog/bringing-it-together-in-abba--the-complete-recording-sessions

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Carl Magnus Palm @carlmagnuspalm.bsky.social · 28/11/2025

Everybody else is talking about The Beatles Anthology, so why shouldn't I? News agency story published in a number of Swedish papers today.

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Carl Magnus Palm @carlmagnuspalm.bsky.social · 21/11/2025

Agnetha & Frida in ABBA – The Complete Recording Sessions: new blog post. carlmagnuspalm.com/blogs/abba-blog/agnetha--frida-in-abba--the-complete-recording-sessions

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Carl Magnus Palm @carlmagnuspalm.bsky.social · 31/10/2025

Joe Matera's fab book about the 1975 ABBA album, for which I wrote the foreword, is now available in the UK, Sweden, France and perhaps elsewhere as well. More info and convenient ordering links here: bit.ly/43Nw9Bx

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Carl Magnus Palm @carlmagnuspalm.bsky.social · 15/10/2025

★ ABBA – The Complete Recording Sessions: new discoveries • Adding more to the book than I thought I would. New blog post: bit.ly/3KOV8Ol

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Carl Magnus Palm @carlmagnuspalm.bsky.social · 02/10/2025

Last week I was interviewed on Swedish radio station P4 Sjuhärad, in conjunction with an ABBA lecture I gave in the town of Kinna. The interview starts at circa 02:15:10 and ends, somewhat unusually, with the French version of Waterloo! sverigesradio.se/avsnitt/2659566

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