Fernando (4:16)

“Fernando” is Swedish pop group ABBA’s first non-album single, released in the spring of 1976. Lead vocals sung by Anni-Frid Lyngstad. The track appeared on the 1976 ABBA release Greatest Hits in some countries, although in Australia and New Zealand, “Fernando” was included on the group’s Arrival album. “Fernando” also features on the multi-million selling ABBA Gold: Greatest Hits compilation.

“Fernando” was not originally an ABBA song but was written for ABBA member Anni-Frid Lyngstad. It appeared on her 1975 No.1 Swedish solo album, Frida ensam. The song was written by Björn Ulvaeus, Benny Andersson and Stig Anderson, and carried the working title of “Tango”. Preparations for recording began in August 1975.