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ABBA In Japan (1978)

ABBA In Japan (1978)

Music
Release Date: 1978, December 31
Directors: Katsuhiko Fujii
Countries: Japan
Cast: Benny Andersson, Björn Ulvaeus, Agnetha Fältskog, Anni-Frid Lyngstad

Overview:

In November 1978, ABBA travelled to Japan for a 10-day promotional trip, the purpose of which was to "break" the group in a country which had so far resisted ABBA's charms, with the exception of the occasional medium-charting hit. In addition to gazillions of press and radio interviews, and television appearances, the main event of the visit was the taping of a television special devoted entirely to ABBA. The special featured ABBA performing no less than 14 songs, three of which were performed live with a full orchestra backing, resulting in unique arrangements never used before or since. The television special, simply entitled ABBA Special, was subsequently released on VHS and laser-disc.