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Ring Ring
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A rocking version of one of my favourite ABBA songs.
major snagg
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Pop/Rock, Psychedelic, Ambient, Rhythm & Blues and beyond.
Major Snagg is the invented name of the 'band' that perform all my own musical creations. (songs and instrumentals). I play guitars, bass, rudimentary keyboards, harmonica, and sing. Melody has always been important to me... lyrics and guitar solos have to say or communicate something. I create musical worlds that I hope that you dear listener, will also want to explore and live in for a few moments...or longer if you feel that way inclined.
Song Info
Genre
Pop • Cover Songs
Charts
#13 in subgenre Peak #3
Charts
Peak #20
Author
Benny Andersson / Stig Anderson / Bjorn Ulvaeus
Rights
original song writers
Uploaded
June 14, 2021
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MP3 6.9 MB • 320 kbps • 3:00
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WAV 30.3 MB
Story behind the song
I've always liked ABBA. They released so many great songs that you can't help but sing along to. They're also great to play on guitar. This one and Waterloo are especially great guitar songs. My version is pretty much like the ABBA original. I've slightly simplified it by missing out the saxophone and piano parts. Even so, it's quite a punchy version. I had an absolute ball playing this.
Lyrics
Ring Ring (ABBA) I was sitting by the phone I was waiting all alone Baby by myself I sit and wait And wonder about you It's a dark and dreary night Seems like nothing's going right Won't you tell me honey How can I go on here without you? Yes I'm down and feeling blue And I don't know what to do, oh-oh Ring, ring, why don't you give me a call? Ring, ring, the happiest sound of them all Ring, ring, I stare at the phone on the wall And I sit all alone impatiently Won't you please understand the need in me? So, ring, ring, why don't you give me a call? So, ring, ring, why don't you give me a call? You were here and now you're gone Hey did I do something wrong? I just can't believe that I could be so badly mistaken Was it me or was it you? Tell me, are we really through? Won't you hear me cry? And you will know that my heart is breaking Please forgive and then forget Or maybe darling better yet, oh-oh Ring, ring, why don't you give me a call? Ring, ring, the happiest sound of them all Ring, ring, I stare at the phone on the wall And I sit all alone impatiently Won't you please understand the need in me? So, ring, ring, why don't you give me a call? So, ring, ring, why don't you give me a call? Oh-oh, ring, ring, why don't you give me a call? So, ring, ring, why don't you give me a call? Oh-oh, ring, ring, why don't you give me a call?
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seth smivet
Oct 02, 2021
Ah yes Abba- Ive always been a massive ABBA fan and this is a great version of one of their early greats. Yes I can tell you had a blast doing this!
MikeBennett
Sep 16, 2021
What a great, rocking rendition, David. I was never much of an ABBA fan (never heard this) but I like what you've produced here and love the flying over top vocals. Very cool!!!!!
MichaelDuran
Sep 09, 2021
Great Rocking you gave this Pop oldie, taking it to that finger popping sweet spot between Rock & Pop
BrettService
Jun 20, 2021
It's amazing how artists are able to interpret other artists work. Really good job on this tune. Performance is right up there, production top notch. As others have said the drum track is very well done on this as well. Enjoyed the listen.
LeeBoos
Jun 15, 2021
Your finger drumming is great!!! The whole tune sounds great. The mix is perfect. Ring ring. I've never heard this either. I like.
JESUSOLDMAN
Jun 14, 2021
Well. Never knew 'bout this one. Looked it up. Heard theirs first. Theirs was, lovely pop. You made it Rock N Roll. Dog's Bollocks indeed. Now I'm going to finally cover Waterloo. I think so. Hard one to get just right, but you've sort of set me to it now. We'll wait till I do it before I see if thank you is order. It may be awful. Hope not of course. Great bloody job, mate.
rodrica
Jun 14, 2021
Really like your drums!! Sounds like a real drummer in a pro studio - excellent! Have to say I definitely prefer your version of this song, it has a lot more clout/power to it. Love the way you've made it into a rock song. Fantastic job on all the instruments & production is first class. Nailed it!
steveweyman
Jun 14, 2021
Would never of thought of doing this as a rock song ! Brilliant! Great guitars and loved the percussion. Got a rock meets Beatles vibe to it ! Fantastic !
davidabriggs
Jun 14, 2021
I've had such fun recording this great pop song.