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{{Infobox song
{{Infobox song
| name = Andante, Andante
| name = Andante, Andante
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| album = [[Super Trouper (album)|Super Trouper]]
| album = [[Super Trouper (album)|Super Trouper]]
| B-side = [[The Piper (ABBA song)|The Piper]]
| B-side = [[The Piper (ABBA song)|The Piper]]
| released = 1981
| released = February 1981
| format = [[Single (music)|7" single]]
| recorded = 9 April 1980
| recorded = April 9, 1980 at KMH Studios
| studio =
| studio =
| venue =
| venue =
| genre = [[Europop]], [[Pop music|pop]], [[Swedish pop]]
| genre = [[Europop]], [[Pop music|pop]], [[Swedish pop]]
| length = 4:40
| length = 4:40
| label = [[RCA Records]]
| label = [[RCA Records|RCA]]
| writer = [[Benny Andersson]]<br />[[Björn Ulvaeus]]
| writer = [[Benny Andersson]], [[Björn Ulvaeus]]
| producer = Benny Andersson<br />Björn Ulvaeus<br />[[Michael B. Tretow]]
| producer = Benny Andersson, Björn Ulvaeus, [[Michael B. Tretow]]
| prev_title = [[Happy New Year (song)|Happy New Year]]
| prev_title = [[Happy New Year (song)|Happy New Year]]
| prev_year = 1980
| prev_year = 1980
| next_title = [[Slipping Through My Fingers]]
| next_title = [[Lay All Your Love on Me]]
| next_year = 1981
| next_year = 1981
| misc = {{External music video|header=Audio|{{YouTube|CS-30pO94lo|"Andante, Andante"}}|type=song}}
}}
}}


"'''Andante, Andante'''" is a song recorded by [[Swedish pop]] group [[ABBA]] for the album, [[Super Trouper (album)|Super Trouper]]. It was released as a single in only two countries: [[El Salvador]] and [[Argentina]]. It was written by [[Benny Andersson|Benny]] and [[Björn Ulvaeus|Björn]] on April 9, 1980, at [[Polar Music]] studios. At the beginning, this song was called "Hold Me Close". [[Anni-Frid Lyngstad]] handles the lead vocals.
"'''Andante, Andante'''" (Spanish for ''Walker, Walker'') is a song recorded by [[Swedish pop]] group [[ABBA]] for the album ''[[Super Trouper (album)|Super Trouper]]''. It was released as a single in only two countries, [[El Salvador]] and [[Argentina]]. It was written by members [[Benny Andersson]] and [[Björn Ulvaeus]] on 9 April 1980 at [[Polar Music]] studios. Initially, this song was called "Hold Me Close". [[Anni-Frid Lyngstad]] handles the lead vocals.


==Background==
The lyrics were translated into Spanish by Buddy and Mary McCluskey and recorded in October 1980 at [[Polar Music]] studios. This song was released for the first time in the album [[Super Trouper (album)|Super Trouper]] - [[Latin America]] version as track number 4 and it was reused in the album [[ABBA Oro]] as track number 12.
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"Andante, Andante" is a love song, and the repeated musical term of the title means "gently," "slowly" or "at a walking pace" in [[Italian language|Italian]]."<ref>{{Cite book | url = https://books.google.com/books?id=-hkbqflhfKoC&q=%22andante+andante%22+abba&pg=PT73 | title = Abba - Uncensored on the Record | isbn = 9781908538239 | last1 = Tobler | first1 = John | date = 2012-01-04| publisher = Coda Books }}</ref> The lyrics were translated into [[Spanish language|Spanish]] by Buddy and Mary McCluskey and recorded in October 1980 at [[Polar Music]] studios.


The song was first released on the album ''[[Super Trouper (album)|Super Trouper]]'', with the Spanish version included on later reissues of the album, as well as the 1999 reissue of the compilation ''[[Oro: Grandes Éxitos]]''. The ABBA tribute choir Andante Andante, founded by Allison Pyke in 2004, takes its name from this song.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.smh.com.au/news/entertainment/music/eurovision-marches-to-a-distant-drum/2009/05/15/1242335879524.html |title=Eurovision marches to a distant drum - Music - Entertainment |website=Smh.com.au |date=16 May 2009 |access-date=2016-10-16}}</ref> ''[[The Herald (Glasgow)|The Herald]]'' describes "Andante, Andante" as having an "Italian" flavour.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.proquest.com/docview/333087437 |title=My, my, how can we resist you? Swede dreams are made of this . . . the big-screen version of Abba musical Mamma Mia! celebrates a band that became a phenomenon, says Marisa Duffy |website=Pqasb.pqarchiver.com |access-date=2016-10-16}}</ref>
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''Abba - Uncensored on the Record'' explains "Andante Andante is a love song, and the repeated musical term of the title means gently, slowly or at a walking pace in Italian."<ref>{{Cite journal | url = https://books.google.com/books?id=-hkbqflhfKoC&pg=PT73&dq=%22andante+andante%22+abba#v=onepage&q=%22andante%20andante%22%20abba&f=false | title = Abba - Uncensored on the Record | isbn = 9781908538239 | author1 = Tobler | first1 = John | date = 2012-01-04}}</ref>


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==Other recordings==
This song was never released as a single (only as the B side of "[[Happy New Year (song)|Happy New Year]]") in [[Portugal]
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* [[Thorleifs]] recorded an [[instrumental music|instrumental]] version on their 1992 album ''[[Med dej vill jag leva]]''.<ref>[http://smdb.kb.se/catalog/id/001503877 Information] at [[Svensk mediedatabas]]</ref>

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* Lyngstad recorded a solo version of the song in Spanish in 2017 with Cuban-American trumpeter [[Arturo Sandoval]]. This version was released as part of Sandoval's album ''[[Ultimate Duets]]'' in 2018.
The Abba tribute choir "Andante Andante" takes its name from this song.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.smh.com.au/news/entertainment/music/eurovision-marches-to-a-distant-drum/2009/05/15/1242335879524.html |title=Eurovision marches to a distant drum - Music - Entertainment |website=Smh.com.au |date= |accessdate=2016-10-16}}</ref>

The Herald describes Andante, Andante as having an "Italian" flavour.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://pqasb.pqarchiver.com/smgpubs/doc/333087437.html?FMT=ABS&FMTS=ABS:FT&type=current&date=Jul%203,%202008&author=Marisa%20Duffy&pub=The%20Herald&edition=&startpage=&desc=My,%20my,%20how%20can%20we%20resist%20you?%20Swede%20dreams%20are%20made%20of%20this%20.%20.%20.%20the%20big-screen%20version%20of%20Abba%20musical%20Mamma%20Mia!%20celebrates%20a%20band%20that%20became%20a%20phenomenon,%20says%20Marisa%20Duffy |title=My, my, how can we resist you? Swede dreams are made of this . . . the big-screen version of Abba musical Mamma Mia! celebrates a band that became a phenomenon, says Marisa Duffy |website=Pqasb.pqarchiver.com |accessdate=2016-10-16}}</ref>


==Charts==
==Charts==
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!Peak<br />position
!Peak<br />position
|-
|-
{{single chart|Scotland|81|date=20180727|rowheader=true|accessdate=27 July 2018}}
{{single chart|Scotland|81|date=20180727|rowheader=true|access-date=27 July 2018}}
|}
|}


==''Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again'' version==
==''Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again'' version==
[[Lily James]] (Young Donna) recorded "Andante, Andante" for the soundtrack of ''[[Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again]]''. Her version was released on July 13, 2018 alongside the rest of the soundtrack, by [[Capitol Records|Capitol]] and [[Polydor Records]]. It was produced by Benny Andersson.
[[Lily James]] (Young Donna) recorded "Andante, Andante" for the soundtrack of ''[[Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again]]''. Her version was released on 13 July 2018, alongside the rest of the soundtrack, by [[Capitol Records|Capitol]] and [[Polydor Records]]. It was produced by Benny Andersson.


===Charts===
===Charts===
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!Peak<br />position
!Peak<br />position
|-
|-
! scope="row"| New Zealand Hot Singles ([[Recorded Music NZ|RMNZ]])<ref>{{cite web|url=https://nztop40.co.nz/chart/hotsingles?chart=4506|title=NZ Hot Singles Chart|publisher=[[Recorded Music NZ]]|date=July 30, 2018|accessdate=7 August 2018}}</ref>
! scope="row"| New Zealand Hot Singles ([[Recorded Music NZ|RMNZ]])<ref>{{cite web|url=https://aotearoamusiccharts.co.nz/archive/hot-singles/2018-07-27|title=NZ Hot Singles Chart|publisher=[[Recorded Music NZ]]|date=July 30, 2018|access-date=7 August 2018}}</ref>
| 22
| 22
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|-
{{single chart|Scotland|36|date=20180803|rowheader=true|accessdate=7 August 2018|refname="ScotlandMamaMia"}}
{{single chart|Scotland|36|date=20180803|rowheader=true|access-date=7 August 2018|refname="ScotlandMamaMia"}}
|-
|-
{{single chart|UK|61|date=20180803|rowheader=true|accessdate=7 August 2018}}
{{single chart|UK|61|date=20180803|rowheader=true|access-date=7 August 2018}}
|}
|}


===Certifications===
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==Other recordings==
{{Certification Table Top}}
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* [[Thorleifs]] recorded an [[instrumental music|instrumental]] version on their 1992 album ''[[Med dej vill jag leva]]''.<ref>[http://smdb.kb.se/catalog/id/001503877 Information at [[Svensk mediedatabas]]]</ref>
{{Certification Table Entry|region=United Kingdom|type=single|artist=Lily James|title=Andante Andante|award=Silver|relyear=2018|certyear=2021|id=17266-5621-1|access-date=28 May 2021}}
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* Anni-Frid Lyngstad recorded a solo version of the song in Spanish in 2017 with Cuban-American trumpeter [[Arturo Sandoval]]. This version was released as part of Sandoval's album [[Ultimate Duets]] in 2018.
{{Certification Table Bottom|nosales=true|noshipments=true|streaming=true}}


==References==
==References==
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[[Category:Songs written by Benny Andersson and Björn Ulvaeus]]

Latest revision as of 02:51, 20 November 2024

"Andante, Andante"
Single by ABBA
from the album Super Trouper
B-side"The Piper"
ReleasedFebruary 1981
Recorded9 April 1980
GenreEuropop, pop, Swedish pop
Length4:40
LabelRCA
Songwriter(s)Benny Andersson, Björn Ulvaeus
Producer(s)Benny Andersson, Björn Ulvaeus, Michael B. Tretow
ABBA singles chronology
"Happy New Year"
(1980) 		"Andante, Andante"
(1981) 		"Lay All Your Love on Me"
(1981)
Audio
"Andante, Andante" on YouTube

"Andante, Andante" (Spanish for Walker, Walker) is a song recorded by Swedish pop group ABBA for the album Super Trouper. It was released as a single in only two countries, El Salvador and Argentina. It was written by members Benny Andersson and Björn Ulvaeus on 9 April 1980 at Polar Music studios. Initially, this song was called "Hold Me Close". Anni-Frid Lyngstad handles the lead vocals.

Background

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"Andante, Andante" is a love song, and the repeated musical term of the title means "gently," "slowly" or "at a walking pace" in Italian."[1] The lyrics were translated into Spanish by Buddy and Mary McCluskey and recorded in October 1980 at Polar Music studios.

The song was first released on the album Super Trouper, with the Spanish version included on later reissues of the album, as well as the 1999 reissue of the compilation Oro: Grandes Éxitos. The ABBA tribute choir Andante Andante, founded by Allison Pyke in 2004, takes its name from this song.[2] The Herald describes "Andante, Andante" as having an "Italian" flavour.[3]

Other recordings

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Charts

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Chart (2018) Peak
position
Scotland (OCC)[5] 81

Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again version

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Lily James (Young Donna) recorded "Andante, Andante" for the soundtrack of Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again. Her version was released on 13 July 2018, alongside the rest of the soundtrack, by Capitol and Polydor Records. It was produced by Benny Andersson.

Charts

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Chart (2018) Peak
position
New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ)[6] 22
Scotland (OCC)[7] 36
UK Singles (OCC)[8] 61

Certifications

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Region Certification Certified units/sales
United Kingdom (BPI)[9] Silver 200,000‡

‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

References

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  1. ^ Tobler, John (2012-01-04). Abba - Uncensored on the Record. Coda Books. ISBN 9781908538239.
  2. ^ "Eurovision marches to a distant drum - Music - Entertainment". Smh.com.au. 16 May 2009. Retrieved 2016-10-16.
  3. ^ "My, my, how can we resist you? Swede dreams are made of this . . . the big-screen version of Abba musical Mamma Mia! celebrates a band that became a phenomenon, says Marisa Duffy". Pqasb.pqarchiver.com. Retrieved 2016-10-16.
  4. ^ Information at Svensk mediedatabas
  5. ^ "Official Scottish Singles Sales Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 27 July 2018.
  6. ^ "NZ Hot Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. July 30, 2018. Retrieved 7 August 2018.
  7. ^ "Official Scottish Singles Sales Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 7 August 2018.
  8. ^ "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 7 August 2018.
  9. ^ "British single certifications – Lily James – Andante Andante". British Phonographic Industry. Retrieved 28 May 2021.
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