On 20 August 1982, ABBA recorded "The Day Before You Came". It was their final song for 35 years. In a way, it will always be that swan song, which ended those first ten years. It captured ABBA’s artistic and personal lives at that specific point in time in an uncanny, haunting and mysterious way. What is it, that draws us to this unique song? Let’s explore its origins, story, and meaning.

0:00 Intro
0:39 Haunting origins
1:35 Developing a masterpiece
4:34 "No exception to the rule" – Crafting the lyrics
7:45 A tale of tension – Variations & twists
11:04 Atmosphere in the studio
11:59 ABBA’s secret hero – Celebrating Michael B. Tretow
14:26 The ultimate blending – Concluding a legacy
16:39 Outro

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Written, narrated, recorded & edited by Bobby’s Brother.

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