from Oannes *

Κρίμα που δεν ‘αντιπροσωπεύει’ την αληθινή αξία του γκρουπ. Από την άλλη, πώς θα μπορούσε; το Dancing Queen είναι όχι μόνο ό,τι καλύτερο έχουν κυκλοφορήσει οι Abba, αλλά και ένα από τα πιο όμορφα ποπ τραγούδια που έχoυν γραφτεί ποτέ. Για μένα, και τόσους άλλους, αυτή είναι η Μελωδία της Ευτυχίας.

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Pity this doesn’t ‘represent’ the band’s actual value. On the other hand, how could it? Dancing Queen is not only the best thing Abba have ever released, but also one of the most beautiful pop songs ever written. To me, and so many others, this is the Melody of Happiness.

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❝ Ooh
You can dance
You can jive
Having the time of your life
Ooh, see that girl
Watch that scene
Digging the dancing queen
Friday night and the lights are low
Looking out for a place to go
Where they play the right music
Getting in the swing
You come to look for a king
Anybody could be that guy
Night is young and the music’s high
With a bit of rock music
Everything is fine
You’re in the mood for a dance
And when you get the chance
You are the dancing queen
Young and sweet
Only seventeen
Dancing queen
Feel the beat from the tambourine, oh yeah
You can dance
You can jive
Having the time of your life
Ooh, see that girl
Watch that scene
Digging the dancing queen
You’re a teaser, you turn ’em on
Leave ’em burning and then you’re gone
Looking out for another
Anyone will do
You’re in the mood for a dance
And when you get the chance
You are the dancing queen
Young and sweet
Only seventeen
Dancing queen
Feel the beat from the tambourine, oh yeah
You can dance
You can jive
Having the time of your life
Ooh, see that girl
Watch that scene
Digging the dancing queen
Digging the dancing queen ❞

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Enjoy!

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As always, I’m happy to hear your thoughts, however I’d highly recommend a direct dialogue with the …’source’ [why comments are closed here], so please visit Oannes’ page where you can also listen to the song!

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* For my friends who didn’t know, or first timers here, Oannes [aka Socratis Papahatzis] is my husband, partner in life and music and the one with my undying admiration. Together we have a band MK-O [the music of Marina Kanavaki & Oannes]. So, it’s my pleasure to share with you his [and sometimes mine] musical selections. • Do visit his site. He has my highest recommendation!