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Benny Andersson interview: ABBA's Rock Hall induction won't be a reunion
Fri, 12 Mar 2010 16:42:07 GMT
ABBA fans can stop holding their breath: The fab four of Swedish pop, who haven't played together since 1982, will not reunite Monday night, when the group is inducted — finally — into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame...
New Benny Andersson Billboard interview
Thu, 11 Mar 2010 22:24:12 GMT
Benny may play some ABBA at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony, if asked and he plans to record another Benny Anderssons Orkester album this year. It's a pity Agnetha is referred to, in the article by Gary Graff for Billboard magazine, as Benny's "ex-wife" but overall it's a pretty good read.
Benny and Björn in UK newspaper
Thu, 11 Mar 2010 06:30:15 GMT
The Telegraph features a new B&B interview to help promote the upcoming Kristina concert at the Albert Hall.
ABBAWorld publicises Björn's book
Thu, 04 Mar 2010 16:11:18 GMT
If you have been to ABBAWorld in London, you'll probably know that Björn has made his debut as a fictional author, with the release of the fairy tale titled The Little White Piano.
Benny and Björn on the BBC (Updated with iPlayer link)
Thu, 04 Mar 2010 07:24:43 GMT
BBC Radio 4's Front Row programme will tonight feature an interview with Benny and Björn.
Björn in new radio interview over two parts
Tue, 02 Mar 2010 15:53:22 GMT
Following on from Benny's interview which became available yesterday, there is now a two part interview with Björn available on CelebrityRadio.co.uk.
ABBA's Voulez-Vous Deluxe Edition on the way (updated with CD and DVD tracklist)
Tue, 02 Mar 2010 13:39:53 GMT
The Official ABBA site has announced that the long-awaited release with "bonus tracks, as well as a DVD featuring television performances and interviews related to Voulez-Vous" is to be released on 31 May.
Benny in new 40-minute radio interview
Mon, 01 Mar 2010 22:42:21 GMT
CelebrityRadio.co.uk has a new interview with Benny Andersson, recorded at Mono Music. Benny answers questions posed by Alex Belfield for UK local radio, thankfully mainly about music and the creative process and draws comment on Eurovision, The Beatles, Mamma Mia!, and Kristina, and includes really nice mentions for Michael Tretow, Agnetha and Frida.
Kristina at Carnegie Hall 2CD available for pre-order (Update)
Thu, 25 Feb 2010 16:34:13 GMT
Benny & Björn's 'Kristina At Carnegie Hall' CD - out 12 April in the UK
Story Of A Heart to be released in the USA
Wed, 17 Feb 2010 20:51:17 GMT
Decca will release Benny Andersson Band's English album Story Of A Heart on 2 March in the USA.
CHESS UK Tour to open in Newcastle (Updated)
Mon, 01 Feb 2010 15:06:06 GMT
Newcastle's Theatre Royal will host CHESS from Friday 27 August to Saturday 11 September 2010 prior to the show embarking on a national tour!
Björn and Frida open ABBAWorld - Pictures
Tue, 26 Jan 2010 23:37:47 GMT
Tonight at Earl's Court, ABBAWorld was officially opened by Björn and Frida. See pictures below from the exclusive event.
ABBAWorld - I Was There
Fri, 22 Jan 2010 06:33:05 GMT
It's time for another 'I Was There' thread on icethesite! Please do share your thoughts on ABBAWorld AFTER you've been.
Björn and Frida to attend ABBAWorld London opening on 26 January
Thu, 21 Jan 2010 17:55:38 GMT
Press release: ABBA Mania will hit London next week with the highly anticipated 'Arrival' of ABBAWORLD at Earls Court. To add to the excitement, band members and living legends, Anni-Frid Lyngstad and Björn Ulvaeus will start the celebrations off in style as they step onto the red carpet and into ABBAWORLD, at the world premiere, Earls Court, Tuesday 26 January 2010.
Benny Andersson and Björn Ulvaeus' Kristina, Royal Albert Hall tickets on sale from today
Thu, 21 Jan 2010 09:00:00 GMT
Another celebrity ABBA fan surfaces
Mon, 18 Jan 2010 06:33:50 GMT
An original member of Roxy Music, the inventor of 'ambient', Bowie's muse, the brain in Talking Heads and U2's 'fifth man', Brian Eno talks briefly about ABBA with The Guardian...
First journalist to be taken around ABBAWorld shares his thoughts with icethesite (Updated)
Tue, 12 Jan 2010 21:39:05 GMT
Daily Telegraph journalist Paul Clements has given me a short sneak preview of his thoughts on the ABBAWorld exhibition running from 27 January at Earls Court, London.
Helen Sjöholm sings Kristina songs in English on SVT (Updated)
Sun, 10 Jan 2010 20:42:24 GMT
In this year's Trettondagskonserten broadcast on SVT, Helen Sjöholm sang two songs in English from Kristina.
Torchwood, Benny and Björn
Wed, 06 Jan 2010 16:43:48 GMT
Thanks to everyone who has written to me with this story from the BBC regarding "the ABBA men" and the broadcaster's Doctor Who television series' spin-off.
icethesite voted ABBA site of the year 2009
Sun, 03 Jan 2010 18:29:39 GMT
Vote now for ABBA Site of the Year (2009)
Sun, 27 Dec 2009 10:36:51 GMT
Voting opened on Christmas Day, with the winner to be announced on January 1, 2010. If you've found icethesite a useful resource during the past year, I'd really appreciate your vote.
Benny Andersson takes delivery of a new musical instrument
Sat, 26 Dec 2009 13:34:05 GMT
Svenska Dagbladet picks up on a story originally reported in Upsala Nya Tidning that Benny took delivery of a nyckelharpa a few days before Christmas.
Benny and Björn's Kristina confirmed for 14 April, Royal Albert Hall
Thu, 24 Dec 2009 16:08:00 GMT
icethesite broke the news it was probably happening and now it's confirmed.
English article about Kristina från Duvemala's move to Helsinki
Tue, 15 Dec 2009 20:18:38 GMT
From the English version of Finland's Helsigin Sanomat comes a report on the Kristina news conference (in English): A jealously-guarded and long prepared secret was revealed on Wednesday. Svenska Teatern, Helsinki’s Swedish theatre, is to open its doors after a renovation with the musical Kristina Från Duvemåla in February of 2012.
ABBA to be inducted into Rock and Roll Hall of Fame (Updated)
Wed, 09 Dec 2009 18:24:04 GMT
Yes, finally it's true! ABBA will be honoured at the ceremony on 15 March, 2010 at the Waldorf Astoria in New York City.
Kristina från Duvemåla, Helsinki, 2012 (Updated)
Wed, 09 Dec 2009 12:21:09 GMT
Svenska Teatern will present Kristina från Duvemåla in Helsinki during the early Spring of 2012.
icethesite is delighted to bring you a very special (and funny!) Christmas greeting from Stockholm
Tue, 08 Dec 2009 20:15:27 GMT
"Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year" from Benny Andersson, Björn Ulvaeus and icethesite... (turn on your speakers!).
2009 - what a year for Benny, Björn and ABBA fans?!
Tue, 08 Dec 2009 18:42:28 GMT
A year to remember in the life of icethesite and ABBA fans everywhere, for sure! It's been the busiest ever on the site, with no less than 195 news articles (so far!), prompting...wait for it...2,356 comments! Thanks to everyone who has submitted a story or commented - it really helps keep the site alive!
Win a signed copy of ABBA in Japan DVD
Tue, 08 Dec 2009 18:07:54 GMT
ABBA made their first visit to Japan in November 1978. Ten days later, the Japanese could hardly get enough. Now you have the chance to win a signed version of the DVD that uncovers the story of ABBA in Japan. The deadline for the competition is 15 December 12.00 PM Central European Time.
Benny Anderssons Orkester nominated for Swedish Grammy
Fri, 04 Dec 2009 18:33:43 GMT
BAO are nominated in the Grammis in the Best Dansband category.
Two new ABBA books on their way
Thu, 03 Dec 2009 16:48:44 GMT
Premium Publishing are issuing two new books about ABBA. One is a revised and expanded version of Carl Magnus Palm's phenomenal From ABBA To Mamma Mia! and the other is ABBA In America, a pictorial record of some of ABBA's very last live performances as a group.
Benny Andersson with Ane Brun at No More Lullabies (Updated)
Tue, 01 Dec 2009 20:54:56 GMT
Three YouTube clips from Benny's appearance at No More Lullabies in Stockholm
ABBAWORLD to premiere at Earls Court...(Updated)
Mon, 30 Nov 2009 11:01:54 GMT
Fully approved and supported by ABBA, ABBAWorld will make its stunning, sequin spangled, world debut in London at Earls Court on 27 January 2010.
Kristina headed for The Royal Albert Hall in April 2010?
Wed, 25 Nov 2009 17:49:25 GMT
Missed out on seeing Kristina at Carnegie Hall in New York? Or saw it and can't wait to witness it again? Then fear not, you may soon have another opportunity and this time, if you live in Europe, it may be far closer to home...
See Mamma Mia! at The O2 Arena in London
Wed, 25 Nov 2009 17:22:49 GMT
On Saturday 24 January The O2 Arena will host the biggest screening ever of Mamma Mia!.
Benny plays at Dalarna museum
Mon, 23 Nov 2009 19:15:28 GMT
As well as donating artworks to the Dalarna Museum, Benny also got together with the Orsa fiddlers at the museum's inauguration of its new permanent exhibitions.
Benny and Björn plan new musical
Tue, 17 Nov 2009 18:30:15 GMT
In an interview with the Danish media, Benny and Björn reveal that plans for writing a new musical are in their early stages...
Benny's film music featured in the top two...
Mon, 02 Nov 2009 18:06:47 GMT
of the top ten Swedish films of the decade as voted for by a number of influential Swedish film critics.
Mamma Mia! Drive-In competition winners
Mon, 02 Nov 2009 06:59:15 GMT
Congratulations go to...
ABBA in Japan DVD competition in the Daily Star
Tue, 27 Oct 2009 07:24:21 GMT
The question is simply: 'Which member of ABBA is not Swedish?'
Amanda Seyfried says Mamma Mia! 2 with ABBA songs being discussed
Fri, 23 Oct 2009 17:14:09 GMT
She told BBC Newsbeat: "I've been talking to some insiders and it's not something that they haven't been working on. I don't actually know anything other than that. I know it's still going to be Abba music, because what else would it be? Come on, I wouldn't do Mamma Mia 2 without Benny and Bjorn."
Benny Andersson to help raise awareness of International Day of Climate Action
Wed, 21 Oct 2009 17:20:33 GMT
Twenty-five Swedish artists will go onstage one after another for a total of 350 minutes on October 24th 2009 at Södra Teatern, Stockholm. The appearances will alternate with minute-long short films with climate change and the individual as a common theme.
ABBA in Japan DVD promotional site
Mon, 19 Oct 2009 17:15:37 GMT
Check out Universal Music's promotional website!
ABBA in Japan DVD promo site
Mamma Mia! celebrates 8 years on Broadway
Fri, 16 Oct 2009 19:22:08 GMT
Mamma Mia! is now the 13th longest-running show in Broadway history, having surpassed the record breaking runs of legendary musicals such as Fiddler on the Roof, Hello, Dolly!, Annie, My Fair Lady and the original run of Cabaret. Isn't that an absolutely wonderful achievement?
Win tickets to the Mamma Mia! Drive-In experience!!
Thu, 15 Oct 2009 17:04:01 GMT
Pinewood Studios have teamed up with icethesite to offer free tickets to two lucky winners of a brand new competition.
Benny's music picks feature on new CD
Wed, 14 Oct 2009 17:48:04 GMT
Songlines magazine's October issue has a cover CD that features five song selections from Benny.
Benny and Björn on the creative process - video interview
Mon, 12 Oct 2009 20:02:52 GMT
Interesting but short interview excerpt from Sirius XM posted to YouTube by the channel. The video was recorded during the recent visit to New York to oversee the Kristina concerts at Carnegie Hall.
ABBA in Japan - links to order via Amazon (Updated)
Mon, 12 Oct 2009 17:56:06 GMT
Here are a roundup of Amazon links to get hold of ABBA in Japan on DVD as soon as it is released. The list now includes links for Amazon.co.uk complete with prices for both versions.
Mamma Mia! screening at Pinewood's Drive-In
Mon, 12 Oct 2009 17:09:22 GMT
Pinewood Studios in the UK is hosting its first ever series of public drive-in screenings including two showings of Mamma Mia!.
Björn's property saga drags on
Mon, 12 Oct 2009 16:36:03 GMT
The ongoing dispute has now returned to Sweden’s Environmental Court of Appeal who will decide the fate of Ulvaeus’ proposal to build a house and studio on Furillen, an island off Gotland reports The Local.
Kristina CD - Carnegie Hall recording
Wed, 07 Oct 2009 18:01:48 GMT
Early indications suggest a 2010 release for the CD recorded at Carnegie Hall of the Kristina concerts, probably in February or March (UPDATE: CD out 12 April).
Kristina in concert - Quick links and memories
Tue, 06 Oct 2009 18:24:25 GMT
Here's a complete round up of links left in the "Kristina at Carnegie Hall - I Was There" thread. My heartfelt thanks go to each and every visitor that took the time to record their thoughts and/or provided links to videos, radio interviews and reviews of the two amazingly special nights in New York. It really helped keep the site current and alive, whilst I was on a break. Also, see below for some of my memories in the form of images...
Kristina has landed in America...and I was there!
Mon, 21 Sep 2009 19:46:38 GMT
Twenty years after work first started on a new musical and fourteen years after opening in Sweden, Benny Andersson and Björn Ulvaeus's musical epic Kristina från Duvemåla has finally arrived in America.
Benny and Björn to guest as DJs
Mon, 21 Sep 2009 15:12:51 GMT
Sirius XM has Benny and Björn picking songs from other artists on a show coming up this Wednesday.
Kristina's no Dancing Queen, say ABBA kings Benny & Björn
Sat, 19 Sep 2009 08:10:44 GMT
Broadway.com have added video to their coverage - and they even use my 'mock-up' poster design for the Kristina concerts right at the beginning of the video!
Kristina: Benny & Björn on US TV & radio
Fri, 18 Sep 2009 22:14:34 GMT
Benny and Björn will be featured on television and radio this weekend in advance of the two-night only Carnegie Hall concert presentation of their musical Kristina.
Kristina: Excellent new Benny, Björn and cast video
Fri, 18 Sep 2009 20:07:33 GMT
Benny, Björn, Louise Pitre, Helen Sjöholm and Kevin Odekirk appear on camera to talk about Kristina at Carnegie Hall to Broadway.tv. Video takes a little while to load please be patient!
Kristina: Benny & Björn video interview
Fri, 18 Sep 2009 16:05:50 GMT
Benny & Björn video interview
More photos from the Kristina press call
Fri, 18 Sep 2009 08:55:14 GMT
Broadway.com also has pictures taken from the recent New York press event to spread word about Benny Andersson and Björn Ulvaeus' Kristina.
Kristina - two Swedish press articles
Fri, 18 Sep 2009 06:35:59 GMT
Naturally there will be a lot of interest at home in Sweden as the most succesful Swedish musical of all time heads towards the USA. Aftonbladet has two articles about Kristina in New York:
New York Kristina press call - text and photos
Thu, 17 Sep 2009 16:44:15 GMT
Kristina cast press gathering in New York - Photos: Peter James Zielinski
Hyde Park concert to be released on BBC DVD
Thu, 17 Sep 2009 08:40:43 GMT
Early reports are surfacing that suggest the Radio 2 - Thank You For The Music ABBA celebration in Hyde Park on 13 September will be released on DVD.
Mamma Mia! - new 'Special Edition'/'After Party edition' 2-disc set
Wed, 16 Sep 2009 18:49:41 GMT
Details are scant but both amazon.co.uk and play.com are showing a new product in the Mamma Mia! DVD line-up.
ABBA In Japan DVD - international release date and more details...
Mon, 14 Sep 2009 22:40:48 GMT
The date for release is October 26, 2009. This from ABBAsite.com:
I Was There...Thank You For The Music ABBA! (Updated)
Mon, 14 Sep 2009 17:32:08 GMT
It gives me great pleasure to set up another "I Was There" thread! This time, for all those attending the BBC's Thank You For The Music ABBA celebration in London's Hyde Park on Sunday. So, please share your thoughts, experiences and links to photos and videos so that everyone can get a flavour of this huge concert.
I am as proud of 'Kristina' as I am of my work with ABBA - Benny Andersson
Sun, 13 Sep 2009 11:34:16 GMT
New interview with Benny in today's Telegraph.
The Stage's Benny Andersson interview
Fri, 11 Sep 2009 17:10:07 GMT
The Stage is a weekly British newspaper and online publication. It covers all areas of the entertainment industry but focused primarily on theatre. It contains news, reviews, opinion, features and other items of interest, mainly to those who work within the industry. This week's edition features a lengthy interview with Benny.
ABBAWORLD set for world premiere in London
Fri, 11 Sep 2009 15:26:16 GMT
Press release: ABBAWORLD will make its world premiere in London this autumn. The highly anticipated multi-media experience and exhibition will debut for a limited run in the heart of London.
Louise Pitre talks Kristina in great new interview
Tue, 08 Sep 2009 20:44:55 GMT
Playbill has a great new interview with Louise Pitre and manages to ask all the right questions. Aldrig and Ett Herrans Underverk look like they survive for the concert version!
The Stage's glowing review of the CHESS in Concert cinema experience
Tue, 08 Sep 2009 17:33:43 GMT
"In the high-definition pictures and sound, every performance resonates far larger than it did when viewed from the other side of the Royal Albert Hall." says Mark Shenton.
New Benny Andersson interview appears on ABC news online
Tue, 08 Sep 2009 17:31:45 GMT
Benny speaks about the ABBA tribute concert in Hyde Park, the Kristina concerts, donating to the Feministiskt initiativ party, complaining to the McCain campaign about their use of ABBA songs, and the search inside for new music.
ABBAWORLD museum clip on YouTube via CNN
Tue, 08 Sep 2009 06:49:10 GMT
CNN's Neil Curry has an exclusive look at plans for the first official museum devoted to Swedish supergroup ABBA.
Benny talks about the Hyde Park ABBA celebration on Radio 2
Sun, 06 Sep 2009 10:32:55 GMT
On Friday evening, Radio 2 presenter Claudia Winkleman broadcast a new interview with Benny in which he reveals what he's most looking forward to in the ABBA celebration. For the next 5 days, you can hear it via the BBC's iPlayer.
No Voulez-Vous deluxe edition?
Sat, 05 Sep 2009 08:39:14 GMT
Ian Cole has news at ABBA World and has all the details available right now. Please see link.
Benny Andersson: CHESS Broadway revival on the cards
Thu, 03 Sep 2009 18:23:38 GMT
According to The Stage newspaper online quoting Benny Andersson "I think it [CHESS] will happen". The article reveals that in the next printed edition, the full interview with Benny will be published.
"Benny hasn’t said he’s jealous but I bet he is!" - another Björn interview
Wed, 02 Sep 2009 21:45:56 GMT
This light-hearted interview with Björn is from metro.co.uk and is again tied into his stint as 'travel presenter' with CNN on the channel's My City_My Life series.
Björn Ulvaeus interview including the My City_My Life show from CNN
Wed, 02 Sep 2009 19:35:12 GMT
CNN: Bjorn Ulvaeus was one half of the songwriting genius behind Swedish pop legend ABBA. After the band split up in 1982 Ulvaeus turned his talents to writing musicals, including "Mamma Mia," now a blockbuster movie. Bjorn Ulvaeus on the ABBA phenomenon: "I'm amazed how this could happen. I'm just grateful and humble."
Björn discusses Mamma Mia!, ABBA, Stockholm and more
Wed, 02 Sep 2009 06:34:04 GMT
Björn Ulvaeus
DVD - ABBA Live in Japan - Hot News!
Sun, 30 Aug 2009 15:37:03 GMT
The long (and eagerly) awaited ABBA - Live in Japan DVD is on the way, and soon!
Benny Andersson and Tommy Körberg perform in Trosa
Sat, 29 Aug 2009 14:29:59 GMT
Although just 'promising' the wonderful Drömmen om Elin ahead of the event, Benny and Tommy ended up playing five songs at Kulturfnatt 2009 in Trosa.
Benny Andersson and Tommy Körberg at Kulturfnatt in Trosa
Björn shows CNN around Stockholm - view the trailer
Thu, 27 Aug 2009 17:11:54 GMT
A preview of the CNN show My City_My Life is now available via this CNN online trailer.
New CHESS in Concert competition!! (Now closed, winner announced)
Thu, 27 Aug 2009 16:29:12 GMT
More acts announced for BBC's ABBA celebration (Kylie Minogue and Jamie Cullum added)
Wed, 26 Aug 2009 18:47:12 GMT
Updated 26 August, 2009 - The Benny Andersson Band, Kylie Minogue and Jamie Cullum are confirmed additions to the cast list. BBC Radio 2 website: Radio 2 today confirms the glittering artists who will perform at the ‘Thank You For The Music: A Celebration Of The Music of Abba’ concert in London’s Hyde Park on Sunday 13 September 2009.
Thank You For The Music - a celebration of the music of ABBA in Hyde Park
Complete casting for Kristina at Carnegie Hall
Tue, 18 Aug 2009 19:31:31 GMT
Kevin Odekirk is lined up to play Robert in Benny and Björn's Kristina concerts in New York on 23 and 24 September. The rest of the company is now also announced.
Björn Ulvaeus takes part in new CNN show
Thu, 06 Aug 2009 20:55:15 GMT
CNN's series My City, My Life in which celebrities show off their home town is on www.cnn.com and You Tube. Björn is featured speaking of his personal Stockholm highlights.
Louise Pitre to appear in Kristina at Carnegie Hall
Thu, 06 Aug 2009 19:48:41 GMT
Louise Pitre, who played Donna in Mamma Mia! on Broadway is now scheduled to appear in Benny and Björn's Kristina in concert on September 23 and 24.
ABBA - The Albums available for just £15
Thu, 06 Aug 2009 11:51:10 GMT
ABBA The Albums box set - now just £15 incl. p&p at HMV
Björn leaves music company Noteheads
Thu, 06 Aug 2009 09:51:13 GMT
The essence of this story has been discredited.
Hyde Park ABBA celebration line-up starts to take shape (Updated)
Wed, 05 Aug 2009 16:43:28 GMT
On Radio 2 earlier today, there was an announcement regarding artists that have been confirmed for the Thank You For The Music event in Hyde Park on 13 September.
Benny featured in Dagens Nyheter article
Wed, 29 Jul 2009 18:00:28 GMT
Benny speaks about his influences and the fact that now everyone asks him about Mamma Mia! instead of about the other music he is making.
Benny Andersson - Photo: Elis Hoffman (Dagens Nyheter)
Jonas Åkerlund to make ABBAWORLD intro movie (Updated)
Tue, 28 Jul 2009 16:42:10 GMT
In a press release issued today, the people behind 'ABBAWORLD' describe Jonas Åkerlund's involvement in the exhibition. (See update below)
Chess in Concert - hitting the big screen (Updated with dates)
Sat, 25 Jul 2009 16:24:04 GMT
Cinemas will be alive to the sound of "Chess in Concert," a recording of a shindig celebrating 25 years of the musical "Chess," after alternative content distributor More2Screen and Warner Music Entertainment struck a theatrical distribution deal.
Story Of A Heart promo single artwork
Wed, 22 Jul 2009 07:22:32 GMT
If you're hoping to add the promo CD of Story Of A Heart to your collection, then this is what it looks like. Thanks to Gerard Hesen for the scanning.
Decca Broadway announce intention to record Carnegie Hall Kristina
Tue, 21 Jul 2009 19:34:28 GMT
But just check out the spelling in the web article!
Kristina medley appears on Kristina site
Tue, 21 Jul 2009 17:46:16 GMT
A number of people have contributed to the various Kristina threads here to mention news of a medley that appeared on the official Kristina site's 'Sights and Sounds' page a few days ago. However, as I'm still getting emails about it, I thought I'd give it its own article in case many people are still unaware of it.
Benny is on 'Tracks Of My Years' this week
Mon, 20 Jul 2009 16:47:55 GMT
Don't forget Benny Andersson makes his selection of songs for Ken Bruce's Tracks Of My Years feature all this week on BBC Radio 2.
Your chance to be a VIP guest at ABBA celebration
Mon, 20 Jul 2009 06:47:35 GMT
I know many of you will have already secured your tickets, and also that the cost of this offer may prove prohibitive, but for an opportunity to be a VIP guest at Thank You For The Music - A Celebration Of The Music Of ABBA on 13 September in London's Hyde Park, read on...
Release date finally set for CHESS in Concert UK editions
Fri, 17 Jul 2009 06:31:13 GMT
Reprise/Warner have announced a release date of 14 September for the delayed CHESS in Concert DVD and CDs (the day after the big 'ABBA' Hyde Park concert).
Benny and Helen - superb set of new pictures from London
Tue, 14 Jul 2009 19:15:29 GMT
Many thanks to Stefan Bogers and Gerard Hesen for sharing with icethesite, these 12 stunning pictures of Benny and Helen taken on 4 July, 2009 on London's Hampstead Heath. Just as the memories were starting to fade, this set of images make it all seem real again.
Story Of A Heart enters UK charts at #29
Sun, 12 Jul 2009 19:23:23 GMT
In a week that sees 9 Michael Jackson albums in the UK Top 30 Album Chart, the Benny Andersson Band's Story Of A Heart album clocks in at a very respectable No. 29 - not that I imagine chart success would have been a great driver for the release.
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