Introduction
“Summer Night City” is a song by ABBA that was released in 1978. It was written by Benny Andersson and Björn Ulvaeus, and produced by Benny Andersson. The song was recorded at Polar Music Studios in Stockholm, Sweden, and was released as the lead single from ABBA’s sixth studio album, Voulez-Vous, on September 15, 1978.
“Summer Night City” is a disco song with a catchy synth riff and a upbeat tempo. The lyrics describe a summer night in a city, with people dancing and having fun. The song was a success in many countries, reaching the top 10 in several European countries, including Sweden, Norway, Finland, Denmark, Austria, Switzerland, and Germany. It also reached number 14 in the UK Singles Chart and number 25 on the Billboard Hot 100 in the United States.
“Summer Night City” is one of ABBA’s most popular songs, and it remains a popular dance track today. It has been featured in several films and television shows, including Saturday Night Fever, Mamma Mia!, and Glee.
The song was performed live by ABBA on their 1979 and 1980 world tours. It was also included on ABBA’s live albums ABBA Live at Wembley Stadium and ABBA: The Studio Albums 1973-1992.
In 2009, “Summer Night City” was inducted into the Swedish Hall of Fame.