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Thank You For The Music at New Wimbledon Theatre on Saturday 14th October 2023.
Calling all Dancing Queens, this is your night to say, Thank you for the Music!
This international smash-hit tribute show brings all ABBA’s number-one hits to the stage in a production like no other. The hugely popular show, now in its 20th year, with a brand-new show for 2023 combines the unmistakable harmonies, colourful costumes, and dazzling performances by our all-star cast.
Join us for a spectacular celebration of Abba as we bring you all the hits, including Waterloo, Dancing Queen, Super Trouper, Mamma Mia, Knowing Me, Knowing You, Gimme, Gimme, Gimme, The Winner Takes It All and many many more!
Thank you for the Music! For without a song or a dance, what are we! Touring the nation.
This is a tribute show and is in no way affiliated with any original artists/estates/management companies or similar shows. The promoter reserves the right to alter the programme.
Book tickets for Thank You For The Music at New Wimbledon Theatre on Saturday 14th October 2023.
Running Time: 2 hours incl. interval
Sat at 19:30
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93 The Broadway, Wimbledon, London SW19 1QG, UK
Thank You For the Music
“Thank You for the Music” is a song by the Swedish pop group ABBA. It was originally featured on the group’s fifth studio album, The Album (1977), and was released as a double-A sided single with “Eagle” in May 1978 in limited territories, namely Belgium, the Netherlands, Germany, France, Austria, Switzerland and Australia. In South Africa where it peaked at number 2 in August 1978 and became the eighteenth best-selling single of that year.
The song was written by Benny Andersson and Björn Ulvaeus, and was inspired by the group’s own experiences as musicians. The lyrics express gratitude for the joy that music can bring, and the song has been interpreted as a celebration of the power of music to bring people together.
“Thank You for the Music” is a classic ABBA song, with its catchy melody, upbeat tempo, and soaring harmonies. The song has been covered by many artists, including Celine Dion, Olivia Newton-John, and Josh Groban. It has also been featured in several films and television shows, including “The Simpsons” and “Glee.”
In 2008, “Thank You for the Music” was ranked number 16 on the list of the “Top 100 Songs of All Time” by Billboard magazine. It has also been certified platinum in the United States and gold in the United Kingdom.
The song is a timeless classic that continues to be enjoyed by people of all ages. It is a reminder of the power of music to bring joy and happiness to the world.
Here are some of the reasons why ABBA songs are so good:
- They have catchy melodies and singable lyrics.
- The harmonies are beautiful and complex.
- The production is lush and polished.
- The songs are often about love, loss, and relationships, which are universal themes that resonate with people of all ages.
- The band’s members have great chemistry and their live performances are electric.
“Thank You for the Music” is a perfect example of an ABBA song that has all of these qualities. It is a timeless classic that will continue to be enjoyed for generations to come.
