Richard Ward

The night pop changed forever.

In April 1974, four Swedes stepped onto the Brighton Dome stage dressed in glittering glam-rock costumes and sang their way into history. With Waterloo, ABBA didn’t just win Eurovision they rewrote the rules of pop music and set the stage for global superstardom.

Iconic Albums: ABBA – Waterloo by Richard Ward tells the full

story of this landmark record across 35 in-depth chapters. From the quirky deep cuts and recording sessions at Polar Studios to the unforgettable Eurovision triumph, this book captures the drama, the spectacle, and the music that made Waterloo a turning point in ABBA’s career.

Discover how Waterloo:

Turned ABBA from Swedish hopefuls into an international brand.

Broke into the UK charts – and even cracked America.

Inspired generations of Eurovision performers.

Evolved through reissues, remasters, and pop culture appearances.

More than just a hit single, Waterloo was the first step to superstardom. This is the definitive story of the album that made ABBA legends.

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First published 28 August 2025