Ladies and gents, we all know ABBA: the Swedish pop sensations of the Seventies. And we all know the reputation that they have. Everything comes back around in hipness one of these days, but ABBA’s not even close. Me, I make no secret of my deep appreciation for their music. No, really. This isn’t some sort of hipster irony; I love ABBA. Ask anyone. But most people I mention this to can’t seem to understand. I told a friend tonight of my love for them, and she cringed. And then she told me that I share this love with a well-respected presidential hopeful:
During a campaign bus swing through South Carolina today, Sen. John McCain demonstrated his love of hot dogs and declared his love of ABBA. The comments about the Swedish group came up on the bus as he talked about what’s on his iPod.
“Dare I say ABBA. Everybody says, ‘Ehhh, ABBA.’ Why is that? ABBA was the largest selling (recording act ever). Nobody likes them but they sold more records than anybody in the history of the world, including the Beatles. But everybody hates them. (But) you’re a no-class guy if you like ABBA. Why does everybody go see ‘Mamma Mia?’ Hypocrisy! Rank hypocrisy! I’m not embarassed to say I like ABBA, ‘Dancing Queen.’”
More from McCain. If elected, “the background music would be ABBA in the elevators all over the White House.”
And even more.
“‘Take a Chance on Me.’ Maybe that’s what we should have as our (campaign) theme song. That would be good.”
And this, fellow Superstarcastians, may be what it takes to bring ABBA back to where they belong! So let’s do this, America! Embrace the pop genius! It’s okay! In fact, it feels damn good!
I mean, I’m not voting Mccain. But at least the fella’s got taste.
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Everybody loves ABBA. Welcom to the official ABBA the Museum that will open here in Stockholm in spring 2009. We are recieving mail from fans all over the world everyday, so ABBA lives forever.
Ewa
abba or no abba, i definitely think musical preference should be one of the main deciders in choosing a candidate, don’t you?
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Comment by Max — October 28, 2007 @ 6:20 am
Well, here a lot of people do like ABBA. In The Netherlands (and most other European countries) ABBA was, and stll is, very popular. Next year the movie Mamma Mia! will be in the cinema. Can’t wait to hear Meryl Streep singing all the ABBA classics.