ABBA – Should I Laugh Or Cry

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A Challenge in Researching “Should I Laugh or Cry”

Unfortunately, there seems to be a discrepancy in the available information about the song “Should I Laugh or Cry” by ABBA.

While it’s widely recognized as a powerful and evocative track, specific details about its creation, inspiration, or historical context are surprisingly limited. The song was originally released as the B-side to the singles “One of Us” and “When All Is Said and Done” in 1981, and later included on the compilation album “Thank You for the Music” in 1983.

Despite its absence in the band’s official biographies or extensive discographies, “Should I Laugh or Cry” remains a fan favorite. Its inclusion on the “Thank You for the Music” compilation suggests that ABBA themselves valued the song.

Given the limited available information, it’s challenging to write a comprehensive and historically accurate 300-word introduction without relying on speculation.

Would you like to explore other ABBA songs with richer historical context, or perhaps focus on the song’s lyrical themes and musical style instead?

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Video

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Should I Laugh Or Cry (https://youtu.be/kTmZnQOfAF8?si=_IBSmZQCqY56wek6)

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“The death of Robin Gibb was not simply the result of fame or life’s choices. It was the heartbreaking conclusion of a journey marked by silent battles — struggles written into his very body long before the world ever knew his name. From the start, Robin carried an invisible burden: hereditary illness that made his health fragile. Decades later, doctors revealed the truth — cancer and intestinal complications that slowly stole his strength. Robin faced other challenges too — chronic pain, drastic weight loss, and relentless exhaustion. To cope, he relied on medications and treatments. What began as survival became a cycle: painkillers to endure, sedatives to sleep, and stimulants to keep performing. He didn’t do it for escape — he did it to keep living, to keep singing, to keep his promise to music and to fans. Food brought little comfort in his later years; his weakened body couldn’t fight back. Yet Robin still pushed himself onto stages, his fragile frame carrying a voice that remained achingly beautiful. Could he have been saved? Perhaps, with today’s science and knowledge, things might have been different. But in his time, no one fully understood the toll of genetic illness and relentless pressure. Robin trusted his doctors. He believed treatment would let him continue, if only a little longer. The sorrow deepened within the Gibb family. Barry, the eldest, bore the agony of watching Maurice and then Robin pass away, each loss tearing away a piece of the Bee Gees’ harmony. Robin’s life was a gift — a voice that was fragile yet haunting, carrying love, sorrow, and a rare humanity. But the world often took without seeing the cost. Behind the glittering disco lights stood a man quietly breaking — not from weakness, but from giving everything and asking for nothing. Robin Gibb was not only a star. He was a man of extraordinary talent with a body that betrayed him. He burned so brightly the world still feels his warmth. Yet his light faded far too soon. That is the part of the story we must remember — not only the legend, but the man who gave it all.”