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Discussion: The ABBA Rate | Winner Revealed!
Member Since: 8/24/2010
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Ok, where do I even begin? The Winner Takes It All is THE anthem of breakup ballads. Those lyrics. 
I don't wanna talk
If it makes you feel sad
And I understand
You've come to shake my hand
I apologize
If it makes you feel bad
Seeing me so tense
No self-confidence
But you see
The winner takes it all
The winner takes it all
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Member Since: 9/15/2011
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The suspense for that #1 spot. 
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Member Since: 12/3/2011
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Member Since: 8/24/2010
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Come on now, Dancing Queen. Pull through.
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Member Since: 12/3/2011
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It all comes down to this.
By just four points (300 vs 296 total), our winner is...
1. Dancing Queen
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HIGHEST: 10
(itsAllen, True Skarlet, Gagasm, B2R4D, briannaisboss, Mikal, Brando, Ace Reject, Flashing Lights, like2throw, Rolland, Skyian, SupremeGoddess , Mastamaind, ethan, Evun, annashaus, supaspaz, superben, aosorio19, BoyOnBoy Wonder, Xorev, YSL)
LOWEST: 4
(madonnas)
AVERAGE: 9.38
There are few songs that can capture this kind of moment and joy in such a pure way. One of a kind. 10 |
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And the fantastic runner up:
2. Mamma Mia
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HIGHEST: 10
(madonnas, Rolland, ClassicMainstream, Skyian, SupremeGoddess, Mastamaind, ethan, Evun, annashaus, supaspaz, superben, aosorio19, BoyOnBoy Wonder, Xorev, YSL)
LOWEST: 7
(itsAllen, Stevie)
AVERAGE: 9.25
Iconic, legendary, influential (and that's just the music video!). 10 |
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omg omg omg omg omg
omg
YESS!!!!!
Take that Madonnas!!!
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Member Since: 9/15/2011
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Mamma Mia feels cheated , oh well, though Dancing Queen was the predictable winner, I guess it shows it really is their most iconic song. 
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Member Since: 3/16/2012
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Ah, well. Congrats "Dancing Queen"! I can't deny it's a great and genius song; I just didn't want a redundant winner.
And thank you for the this lovely rate, Evun! You were such a classy host. Bravo!
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Member Since: 12/3/2011
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A big THANK YOU to everyone who participated, especially those that came out and commented. I had a ton of fun hosting this. I hope you all enjoyed celebrating the fantastic work of one of the most talented and accomplished pop acts ever as much as I did.
Much appreciated.
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Member Since: 9/15/2011
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RANDOM FACT: Our Top 20 is pretty much is the same as the 19 tracks on ABBA's Greatest Hits Gold. Only 'I Have A Dream' did not make it in our Top 20 while it is on the disc. The only surprising tracks in our Top 20 seem to be Honey, Honey and When All Is Said And Done, considering those aren't on ABBA Gold.
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Member Since: 8/24/2010
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YOU CAN DANCE
YOU CAN JIVE
HAVING THE TIME OF YOUR LIFE
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Member Since: 2/17/2012
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OMG ugh why did Dancing Queen have to win?? Something about it just irritates me.
Either way great job doing this!
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Member Since: 9/15/2011
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Quote:
Originally posted by Eric.
And thank you for the this lovely rate, Evun! You were such a classy host. Bravo! |
Yeah! Wonderful rate Evun, thanks! I enjoyed participating.
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ATRL Moderator
Member Since: 3/18/2009
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The top four is perfection! And I can't argue with "Dancing Queen" as the winner, even if I slightly prefer "Mamma Mia." I absolutely love these final results. Good job, everyone!
And thank you, Evun, for a hosting job well done! You were totally on top of it, despite the server madness.
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Member Since: 8/24/2010
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23 10's vs. 15 10's
It's only fair.
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ATRL Moderator
Member Since: 3/18/2009
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Quote:
Originally posted by madonnas
OMG ugh why did Dancing Queen have to win?? Something about it just irritates me.
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Try therapy.
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Member Since: 6/23/2012
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Dancing Queen is a worthy winner  thanks for the great rate Evun and thanks for intodrucing me to more ABBA songs that I will play forver (Ring, Ring, King Kong Song) :heart:
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Member Since: 12/3/2011
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According to ATRL's judgement of their singles, their best full length album is Arrival, with an average of 8.25.
Super Trouper is second with 7.87.
Voulez-Vous is third with 7.76.
Their worst is Ring Ring, with 6.29.
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Member Since: 3/22/2011
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Bah. Dancing Queen.
Great job with the rate, Evun. 
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