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About The Name of the Game
"The Name of the Game" is a 1977 song by Swedish pop group ABBA, and was released as the first single from the group's fifth studio album, ABBA: The Album. It became a UK number one, topping the UK Singles Chart for four weeks in November 1977.
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I've seen you twice, in a short timeOnly a week since we startedIt seems to me, for every timeI'm getting more open-heartedI was an impossible caseNo-one ever could reach meBut I think I can see in your faceThere's a lot you can teach meSo I wanna knowWhat's the name of the game?Does it mean anything to you?What's the name of the game?Can you feel it the way I do?Tell me please, 'cause I have to knowI'm a bashful child, beginning to growAnd you make me talkAnd you make me feelAnd you make me showWhat I'm trying to concealIf I trust in you, would you let me down?Would you laugh at me, if I said I care for you?Could you feel the same way too?I wanna knowThe name of the gameI have no friends, no-one to seeAnd I am never invitedNow I am here, talking to youNo wonder I get excitedYour smile, and the sound of your voiceAnd the way you see through meGot a feeling, you give me no choiceBut it means a lot to meSo I wanna knowWhat's the name of the game? (Your smile and the sound of your voice)Does it mean anything to you? (Got a feeling you give me no choice)(But it means a lot)What's the name of the game? (Your smile and the sound of your voice)Can you feel it the way I do?Tell me please, 'cause I have to knowI'm a bashful child, beginning to growAnd you make me talkAnd you make me feelAnd you make me showWhat I'm trying to concealIf I trust in you, would you let me down?Would you laugh at me, if I said I care for you?Could you feel the same way too?I wanna knowOh yes I wanna knowThe name of the game (I was an impossible case)Does it mean anything to you? (But I think I can see in your face)(That it means a lot)What's the name of the game? (Your smile and the sound of your voice)Can you feel it the way I do? (Got a feeling you give me no choice)(But it means a lot)What's the name of the game? (I was an impossible case)Does it mean anything to you? (But I think I can see in your face)(That it means a lot)
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ABBA
ABBA was a Swedish pop group formed in Stockholm in 1972, comprising Agnetha Fältskog, Benny Andersson, Björn Ulvaeus and Anni-Frid Lyngstad. ABBA is an acronym of the first letters of the band members' first names and is sometimes stylized as the registered trademark ᗅᗺᗷᗅ. They became one of the most commercially successful acts in the history of pop music, topping the charts worldwide from 1972 to 1982. They are also known for winning the 1974 Eurovision Song Contest, giving Sweden its first victory in the history of the contest and being the most successful group ever to take part in the contest. more »
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Written by: Benny Goran Bror Andersson, Bjoern K Ulvaeus, Stig Erik Leopold Anderson
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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13 facts about this song
Song's Origin"The Name of the Game" was first released in 1977 and was part of ABBA's fifth studio album "ABBA: The Album". |
PopularityThe song topped the UK Singles Chart, making it the sixth UK number-one hit for ABBA. |
Song LyricsThe lyrics of "The Name of the Game" convey a feeling of romantic uncertainty, fitting into ABBA's common themes of love and relationships. |
Production ProcessThe song underwent many revisions during its recording process. Originally, it was named "A Bit of Myself". |
Record Label"The Name of the Game" was released under the Polar Music record label, which was co-founded by ABBA members Benny Andersson and Björn Ulvaeus. |
Musical StyleThe song explores elements of pop, disco, and rock, showcasing ABBA's versatile musical style. |
Music VideoThe music video for "The Name of the Game" was directed by Lasse Hallström, who also directed most of ABBA's other music videos. |
CollaborationsAmerican music group 'The A*Teens' covered "The Name of the Game" amongst other tracks for their tribute album "The ABBA Generation" in 1999. |
AwardsAlthough "The Name of the Game" did not receive any awards, its album "ABBA: The Album" won the Swedish Grammis Award for Pop/Rock in 1977. |
Cultural Impact"The Name of the Game" continues to be a popular song to cover and has been used in many films, TV shows, and commercials over the years. For example, it was featured prominently in the sequel to the musical film "Mamma Mia!," called "Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again," released in 2018. |
Song StructureThe song features a complex structure, with changes in tempo and melody throughout and extensive use of multi-layered harmonies. |
Live PerformancesDespite its popularity, "The Name of the Game" was rarely performed live by ABBA during their concert tours. |
SongwritersThe song was written by Benny Andersson, Björn Ulvaeus, and Stig Anderson. Stig Anderson contributed to the lyrics, and his role in the band's creative process was often likened to that of a fifth member of ABBA. |
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