Description
James Last Plays ABBA – Greatest Hits Vol. 1 (Polydor 589 198-2) CD
UPC: 731458919827
MPN: 589 198-2
Brand Name: Polydor / Universal Music GmbH
Overview
James Last Plays ABBA: Greatest Hits Vol. 1 brings together the joyful, timeless melodies of ABBA with the unmistakable orchestral brilliance of James Last and his orchestra. Released in 2001 by Polydor, a division of Universal Music GmbH, this album reimagines ABBA’s most beloved pop anthems through rich instrumental arrangements that celebrate melody, rhythm, and nostalgia.
James Last—known for his lush “Happy Sound”—transforms songs like Dancing Queen, Mamma Mia, and The Winner Takes It All into orchestral gems full of life and warmth, perfect for both long-time ABBA fans and lovers of elegant easy-listening symphonic pop.
Product Features
- Format: Audio CD
- Genre: Pop / Orchestral / Easy Listening
- Style: Instrumental interpretations of ABBA songs
- Performer: James Last and His Orchestra
- Release Year: 2001
- Label: Polydor (a division of Universal Music GmbH)
- Country of Manufacture: Made in the EU
- Total Tracks: 14
- Approximate Total Length: 53 minutes
- Design: Wockert & von Frankenberg
- Website References: www.polydor.de, www.james-last.de
Track Listing
- Dancing Queen – 3:23
- Gimme! Gimme! Gimme! (A Man After Midnight) – 3:45
- The Winner Takes It All – 5:02
- Mamma Mia – 3:26
- The Name of the Game – 4:03
- S.O.S. – 3:05
- Lay All Your Love on Me – 3:41
- Money, Money, Money – 3:00
- Knowing Me, Knowing You – 4:09
- Super Trouper – 3:52
- One of Us (Is Crying) – 4:32
- Take a Chance on Me – 3:41
- Fernando – 4:07
- Waterloo – 2:26
Interesting Facts
- James Last (1929–2015), Germany’s legendary bandleader, was world-renowned for his unique orchestral style known as the Happy Sound. This collection shows how he could seamlessly blend pop hits with symphonic arrangements.
- A Tribute to ABBA: ABBA’s timeless hits, known for their perfect harmonies and emotional storytelling, find a new voice in lush orchestral instrumentation.
- Polydor & Universal Collaboration: This 2001 release demonstrates Polydor’s commitment to high-quality sound reproduction, merging classic pop with orchestral artistry.
- Collector’s Edition: Pressed and distributed in the European Union, this CD remains a favorite among James Last collectors and ABBA enthusiasts alike.
Publishers
- Label: Polydor, a division of Universal Music GmbH
- Producer: Universal Music GmbH
- Design: Wockert & von Frankenberg
- Year: 2001
- Manufactured in: European Union
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