Frida gave “Fernando” its first heartbeat — before ABBA took it to the stars In 1975, Anni-Frid Lyngstad — the unmistakable voice of ABBA — stepped into the spotlight on her own. Her solo album Frida Ensam, produced by Benny Andersson, became a huge success in Scandinavia and reached No. 1 on the Swedish charts. The lead single “Fernando” stayed at the top for nine weeks, long before ABBA’s English version was even released. With songs she couldn’t sing within ABBA, Frida revealed her emotional

Frida - artist of the week Radio 88 Radio 88 celebrates Frida’s 80th birthday This week, Swedish Radio 88 names Anni-Frid Lyngstad “Artist of the Week” in honour of her 80th birthday on November 15. Few voices have carried such grace, depth and presence through the decades — from early solo records and folk park stages to ABBA’s global triumphs. Frida remains a symbol of artistry, elegance and emotional truth in music. Tune in to Radio 88 this week for a special tribute: https://radio88.se/ Spec

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