ABBA releases "The Visitors" 1981

Swedish super-group ABBA released their 8th and final album, The Visitors, November 30, 1981.  Many consider this to be their most complex and mature effort, getting away from the lighter pop music they had previously recorded.

Of course, it might have to do with both couples getting divorced the previous year and recording sessions became tense.  The Visitors peaked at #29 on the US Billboard 200 but went to #1 in other countries.

Happy birthday, Bjorn!

Bjorn Ulvaeus, born April 25, 1945, is probably best known for the Swedish 70's super-group ABBA.  He began his music career with the Hootenanny Singers.  Later he met Benny Anderson and soon the two formed ABBA.  The band lasted about 10 years but made history in such a short time with hits like Dancing Queen, Waterloo and Take a Chance on Me.

After ABBA, Bjorn has continued to collaborate with best friend Benny, writing musicals such as Chess and producing the movie Mamma Mia!