Anni-Frid Lyngstad Isn’t Swedish
Most people think the entire band is Swedish. Mostly, but not Anni-Frid Lyngstad. She was actually born in Norway and her father is German.
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Eurovision
Winning Eurovision launched the band to superstar status. Many don’t know this but their debut album was actually released before Eurovision. It is entitled “Ring Ring” and was released in 1973. They won Eurovision with the song “Waterloo” in 1974.