ABBA

Lyrics

[Verse 1]
I was sitting by the phone
I was waiting all alone
Baby by myself I sit and wait and wonder about you
It's a dark and dreary night
Seems like nothing's going right
Won't you tell me honey how can I go on here without you?

[Pre-Chorus]
Yes I'm down and feeling blue
And I don't know what to do, oh-oh

[Chorus]
Ring, ring, why don't you give me a call?
Ring, ring, the happiest sound of them all
Ring, ring, I stare at the phone on the wall
And I sit all alone impatiently
Won't you please understand the need in me
So, ring, ring, why don't you give me a call?
So, ring, ring, why don't you give me a call?

[Verse 2]
You were here and now you're gone
Hey, did I do something wrong?
I just can't believe that I could be so badly mistaken
Was it me or was it you?
Tell me, are we really through?
Won't you hear me cry and you will know that my heart is breaking
[Pre-Chorus]
Please forgive and then forget
Or maybe darling better yet, oh-oh

[Chorus]
Ring, ring, why don't you give me a call?
Ring, ring, the happiest sound of them all
Ring, ring, I stare at the phone on the wall
And I sit all alone impatiently
Won't you please understand the need in me
So, ring, ring, why don't you give me a call?
So, ring, ring, why don't you give me a call?

[Outro]
Oh-oh, ring, ring, why don't you give me a call?
So, ring, ring, why don't you give me a call?
Oh-oh, ring, ring, why don't you give me a call?
So, ring, ring...

Ring Ring is a popular pop song that was introduced by the Swedish pop group, ABBA, in 1973. Despite not making it beyond the Swedish heat of the Eurovision Song Contest, the song did gain popularity beyond its intended audience. The song's lyric was improved by Neil Sedaka and Phil Cody, as the command of the English language held by Bjorn and Benny, members of ABBA, was not at its best.

About Ring Ring

The song Ring Ring was ABBA's first official single. As a band, they had been in existence for about a year when they released the song. The band had previously recorded a song entitled "People Need Love," which was a moderate success. However, it was the release of Ring Ring that brought the band to the attention of the public on a bigger scale.

The song starts with a bell sound and quickly transitions to a faster tempo, with simple yet catchy lyrics. The song is about a person calling a lover on the phone, but the lover is not responding, resulting in the main speaker being unable to convey their true feelings. The song is a blend of pop and disco and highlights the vocals of both Agnetha Fältskog and Anni-Frid Lyngstad.

Compared to ABBA's later work, Ring Ring appears to be slightly underdeveloped, particularly in terms of lyrics. Sedaka and Cody's contribution to the song's development was instrumental in making it a hit. The input from Sedaka and Phil Cody turned it from a slow ballad to an up-tempo pop song, making the tune memorable.

While ABBA may have been relatively unknown outside of Sweden during the Eurovision Song Contest, the release of Ring Ring propelled them to fame. However, it was the song's global success that became the foundation for ABBA's continued success. During this time, their popularity extended beyond Europe and into markets such as Australia, where they found particular appeal.

The success of Ring Ring encouraged ABBA to continue making music, and they released an album with the same namesake as the song in 1973. The album, which included both Swedish and English versions of the song, was a massive success in ABBA's native Sweden but was not as widely accepted outside of the country.

ABBA's Ring Ring is a unique song in their discography. It represents the beginning of a musical journey that continued for many years and led to the group being one of the most successful in their era. It is a song that is representative of the pop sound of the early 1970s and is remembered today as a classic pop song.

Conclusion

Ring Ring is a classic pop song that exemplifies the sound of the early 1970s. Despite not initially winning the Eurovision Song Contest, the song's popularity propelled ABBA to fame outside their native Sweden. It is a song about unrequited love, with catchy lyrics and an up-tempo beat that makes it memorable. Neil Sedaka and Phil Cody's input during the creation process was crucial in making the song the success it is. Ring Ring is a classic example of ABBA's early work, and it remains a hit today.

• Release Date: February 14, 1973
• Artist: ABBA