ABBA’s Popular Song Rankings [2025]

Waterloo / Love's WaterlooABBA15rank/position

ABBA – Waterloo (Official Music Video)

ABBA, the pop group that Sweden is proud of, captivated the world in 1974 with their song “Waterloo.” The track likens surrendering in the battle of love to Napoleon’s defeat at Waterloo, conveying a message about accepting one’s fate in romance.

Especially after their overwhelming victory at the 1974 Eurovision Song Contest, it marked a breakthrough moment in ABBA’s career.

With its catchy melody and relatable lyrics, the song has a timeless appeal and continues to be loved by generations.

Its upbeat, pleasant sound empowers listeners to take a positive view of a relationship that has come to an end.

No matter the situation, this song is sure to lift your spirits.

I Have A DreamABBA16rank/position

ABBA – I Have A Dream (Official Lyric Video)

This is a cheer song by ABBA, whose discotheque-style pop sound and catchy, lingering vocal approach elevate the mood.

With a glamorous vibe and easy listenability, it delivers an energetic experience perfect for September.

Does your mother know?ABBA17rank/position

ABBA – Does Your Mother Know

A lively and fun number from the smash-hit 1979 album Voulez-Vous by Sweden’s proud pop group ABBA.

What’s unusual about this track is that instead of Agnetha and Frida handling the lead vocals, it’s Björn Ulvaeus—who worked on the songwriting—taking the mic.

The lyrics, which play out like a romantic cat-and-mouse game with a younger girlfriend, are amusing; and the way a mother ends up getting involved even in a situation like this will make anyone think that some things are the same in every era and every country.

Little ThingsABBA18rank/position

ABBA – Little Things

ABBA, the band behind countless classics like “Dancing Queen” and “Mamma Mia,” has long been loved across generations as legends of Swedish pop.

In 2021, they made headlines by releasing their first new album in 40 years.

“Little Things,” introduced here, was released as a Christmas-season CD from Voyage, their first album in four decades.

It’s a quintessential ABBA track—gentle yet powerful—whose melody soothes the soul.

Money, Money, MoneyABBA19rank/position

ABBA – Money, Money, Money (Official Music Video)

This is a signature song by the Swedish group ABBA, which sold over 500,000 copies in France and Germany.

Released as a single from the October 1976 album Arrival, it reached number one on the charts in many countries, including Australia.

The lyrics portray a woman who dreams of an easier life with a wealthy partner as a way to escape a reality where hard work brings no reward.

In striking contrast to its urgent theme, the song features lively, bouncing piano and a glamorous, theatrical sound.

It is also performed in a pivotal scene of the musical Mamma Mia!, where the protagonist speaks of her struggles.

When you strongly wish to change your circumstances, you may well find yourself identifying with this heroine.

Ring RingABBA20rank/position

ABBA – Ring, Ring (Video)

ABBA, the most successful pop group from Sweden.

From the 1970s to the mid-1980s, they gained worldwide popularity, with record sales exceeding at least 140 million.

The group’s debut was in 1973, and their debut song, “Ring Ring,” became a major hit in South Africa and various European countries.

However, they reportedly did not anticipate achieving global fame at the time, and this song wasn’t released in the United States until 1995.

S.O.S.ABBA21rank/position

ABBA – SOS (Official Music Video)

Included on their third album, ABBA, released in 1973.

A masterpiece that makes full use of the group’s strength in having two female lead vocalists.

The song was later used as an insert track in a Japanese TV drama, creating new ABBA fans.

In recent years, a best-of compilation bearing this song’s title has also been released.