FREE! Click here to Join FunTrivia. Thousands of games, quizzes, and lots more!

Quiz about More ABBA Trivia Odds and Ends

More ABBA Trivia: Odds and Ends Quiz

Hello ABBA fans...this quiz includes random odds and ends about the members themselves and the band. =) Good Luck!

A multiple-choice quiz by Agnetha27. Estimated time: 6 mins.

Home
»
Quizzes
»
Music Trivia
»
Music A-C
»
ABBA

Author
Agnetha27

Time
6 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
97,080

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
15

Difficulty
Difficult

Avg Score
8 / 15

Plays
1587

Last 3 plays: Guest 174 (15/15), Guest 86 (8/15), Guest 90 (12/15).

This quiz has 2 formats: you can play it as a or as shown below.
Scroll down to the bottom for the answer key.

1. Which member had a role in the Swedish version of "Jesus Christ Superstar"? Hint

Frida

Bjorn

Benny

Agnetha

NEXT>

2. Benny wrote a song with the Hep Stars that he really felt a connection to. He later said that it was the success of this song that made him realize he could write more great songs. What is the name of this song? Hint

"Hej Gamle Man"

"Here Comes Rubie Jamie"

"Sunny Girl"

"Hey Hey Helen"

NEXT>

3. The song "Rock Me" began its journey onto the album "ABBA " after undergoing major lyric changes. What was the song's original working title? Hint

"Just A Notion"

"Today"

"Baby"

"Love Me"

NEXT>

4. Complete this lyric: "We're still striving for the sky, no taste for..."

Answer: (2 words)

NEXT>

5. At what time does Agnetha claim to go to bed in "The Day Before You Came"? Hint

Half past eleven

Nine sharp

Eight o'clock or so

A quarter after ten

NEXT>

6. What is unique about the guitar Bjorn plays in the "Waterloo" video and at Eurovision? Hint

It has the band members painted on it.

It is silver and star-shaped.

It has Bjorn's name on it.

It is covered in sequins.

NEXT>

7. Which song is playing during Ashley's dream sequence in "ABBA -The Movie"? Hint

"Move On"

"Dancing Queen"

"Name of the Game"

"I've Been Waiting For You"

NEXT>

8. Among all of ABBA 's albums, there is one single song that Agnetha co-wrote. What is the name of this song? Hint

"My Love, My Life"

"That's Me"

"Disillusion"

"People Need Love"

NEXT>

9. The song "Eagle" is a beautiful tribute to the majestic bird, and it turns out to be one of several ABBA songs with references to birds. Which of these songs does NOT have a reference to birds of any kind? Hint

"When All Is Said and Done"

"Dance (While the Music Still Goes On)"

"I Am the City"

"Summer Night City"

NEXT>

10. In which song does Frida mention a pair of striped pajamas? Hint

"Should I Laugh Or Cry"

"Like An Angel Passing Through My Room"

"You Owe Me One"

"Our Last Summer"

NEXT>

11. What is the name of the girlfriend's brother in the song "Crazy World"? Hint

Stig

Harry

Joe

Sam

NEXT>

12. In "One Of Us", ABBA sings they're "staring at the ceiling". What are they staring at in "If It Wasn't For The nights"? Hint

the sky

a mirror

the sunset

the wall

NEXT>

13. Who sings lead vocals in "Arrival"? Hint

Agnetha

Frida and Agnetha

"Arrival" is an instrumental piece

Frida and Bjorn

NEXT>

14. Why was it so fitting that Frida sang the lead "When All Is Said And Done"? Hint

Because she helped write the lyrics.

Because the lyrics are about her divorce from Benny.

Because Agnetha really didn't even like the song.

Because it was dedicated to her Father.

NEXT>

15. What does Benny say he likes in the song "I am an A"? Hint

early nights

wine and food

eating dessert first

his piano

(Optional) Create a Free FunTrivia ID to save the points you are about to earn:

Select a User ID:

Choose a Password:

Your Email:

Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Which member had a role in the Swedish version of "Jesus Christ Superstar"?

Answer: Agnetha

Agnetha played the role of Mary Magdalene.

Answer: "Sunny Girl"

There is a clip of "Sunny Girl" on the video "The Winner Takes It All".

3. The song "Rock Me" began its journey onto the album "ABBA " after undergoing major lyric changes. What was the song's original working title?

Answer: "Baby"

A clip of the band working on "Baby" is included in "ABBA Undeleted", which can be found in the box set.

4. Complete this lyric: "We're still striving for the sky, no taste for..."

Answer: humble pie

This line is from "When All Is Said and Done".

5. At what time does Agnetha claim to go to bed in "The Day Before You Came"?

Answer: A quarter after ten

"The Day Before You Came" video is worth checking out if you haven't done so=)

6. What is unique about the guitar Bjorn plays in the "Waterloo" video and at Eurovision?

Answer: It is silver and star-shaped.

"Finally facing my Waterloo...."

7. Which song is playing during Ashley's dream sequence in "ABBA -The Movie"?

Answer: "Name of the Game"

Ashley dreams that he is very good friends with the band, which unfortunately couldn't be further from the truth.

8. Among all of ABBA 's albums, there is one single song that Agnetha co-wrote. What is the name of this song?

Answer: "Disillusion"

I was very surprised when I saw a picture of Agnetha playing the piano! I had no idea she played until I bought "Ring Ring". Agnetha also wrote the music for a song called "I'm Alive", but the song was never recorded...it was performed on stage only.

Answer: "I Am the City"

1."When All is Said and Done"-('Birds of passage, you and me') 2."Dance(While the Music Still Goes On)"-('Our love is a snowbird, it's flying away..."') 3."Summer Night City"- ('and the first birds start to sing')

10. In which song does Frida mention a pair of striped pajamas?

Answer: "Should I Laugh Or Cry"

"Should I Laugh Or Cry" was not released on an album, but was the b-side to the "One Of Us" Single.

11. What is the name of the girlfriend's brother in the song "Crazy World"?

Answer: Joe

Bjorn sings lead vocals on "Crazy World".

12. In "One Of Us", ABBA sings they're "staring at the ceiling". What are they staring at in "If It Wasn't For The nights"?

Answer: the wall

"How I fear the time when shadows start to fall...Sitting here alone and staring at the wall..."

13. Who sings lead vocals in "Arrival"?

Answer: "Arrival" is an instrumental piece

"Arrival" is also the name of the album.

14. Why was it so fitting that Frida sang the lead "When All Is Said And Done"?

Answer: Because the lyrics are about her divorce from Benny.

"Here's to us, one more toast, and then we'll pay the bill..."

15. What does Benny say he likes in the song "I am an A"?

Answer: wine and food

"I am an A" is a funny autobiographical song that was only performed live=)

Source: Author Agnetha27

This quiz was reviewed by FunTrivia editor Bruyere before going online.
Any errors found in FunTrivia content are routinely corrected through our feedback system.

Most Recent Scores

Jun 05 2023 : Guest 174: 15/15
May 23 2023 : Guest 86: 8/15
May 14 2023 : Guest 90: 12/15
May 04 2023 : Abbagustina: 14/15
Apr 28 2023 : Guest 193: 12/15
Apr 24 2023 : Guest 88: 7/15
Apr 17 2023 : Guest 101: 10/15

Score Distribution