Anni-Frid Lyngstad

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Anni-Frid Synni Lyngstad (born 15 November 1945), also known as Princess Anni-Frid, Countess of Plauen, is a Norwegian-Swedish singer, songwriter and environmentalist. A member of Swedish pop band ABBA, she was previously a spouse of pianist and composer Benny Andersson, a member of the aforementioned band; their marriage lasted from 1978 to 1981. Lyngstad became a German princess through her marriage to Heinrich Ruzzo, Prince Reuss of Plauen on 26 August 1992.

Quotes[edit]

I've learned never to say never. You just don't know. But I've reached an age when you start taking it easier. But I enjoy singing. I still sing – at home.
It obviously does not matter from where you are in the world, if people love your music, it travels borders and captures hearts.
The international press are trying to create some sort of hysteria around ABBA that doesn't exist. They are trying to make a myth out of us.

Sydney Morning Herald interview (2017)[edit]

  • "I've always had a soft spot for our fans in Australia and their wonderful support … It obviously does not matter from where you are in the world, if people love your music, it travels borders and captures hearts. It has a life of its own. We are immensely grateful."
  • "...the energy exchange between us on stage and the audience was absolutely amazing."
  • "The moment on the town hall balcony was very heartfelt and I was moved to tears by the fantastic welcome from all the people in the street looking up on us where we stood. We felt like royalty at that moment, waving to them all down there."

Interview on Skavlan (2014)[edit]

English translation of Lyngstad's appearance on Skavlan, SVT (2014) - YouTube video
  • "I've learned never to say never. You just don't know. But I've reached an age when you start taking it easier. But I enjoy singing. I still sing – at home."
    • When Fredrik Skavlan asks Lyngstad about her comeback to her musical career
  • "The person who started my nomadic life was my grandmother."
  • "Solitude has become my companion."
    • When Fredrik Skavlan asks Lyngstad about her influences of her personality.

Sveriges Magasin (1977)[edit]

English translation of Lyngstad's appearance with ABBA on Sveriges magasin, SVT (1977)
  • "The international press are trying to create some sort of hysteria around ABBA that doesn't exist. They are trying to make a myth out of us."
    • Ward, Daniel. "At The Crossroads." Agnetha Fältskog: The Girl With the Golden Hair. London: Fonthill Media, 2016. N. pag. Print.

Lyrics[edit]

Shine (1984)[edit]

  • Don't make me think
    This could be true
    Don't do it
    These lips so close
    Belong to who
    Don't do it
    • Don't Do It (written by Lyngstad) from Shine (1984)
  • So don't tell me the story of your life
    I'd rather watch the movie
    Your Hollywood smile is not enough
    You're giving me the blues
    So when are you going to understand
    I'm not the woman to make you a man
    • That's Tough (Non-album single credited to Lyngstad, Hans Fredriksson, and Kirsty MacColl), from Shine (1984)

Quotes about Lyngstad[edit]

External links[edit]

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