Björn Ulvaeus Quotes

Sweden, Songwriter
April 25, 1945

Björn Kristian Ulvaeus is a Swedish songwriter, producer, a member of the Swedish musical group ABBA, and co-composer of the musicals Chess, Kristina från Duvemåla, and Mamma Mia!. He co-produced the film Mamma Mia! with fellow ABBA member and close friend Benny Andersson.

Also known as Producer

When ABBA broke up, I assumed our music would fall into oblivion so in the early 90's with BJRN AGAIN becoming popular and when U2 invited Benny and I on stage to sing Dancing Queen, I just assumed we were being sent up. But now I see they were paying tribute to us

Björn Ulvaeus ABBA
- Up
- Music
- Fall
We will never appear on stage again. There is simply no motivation to re-group. Money is not a factor and we would like people to remember us as we were. Young, exuburent, full of energy and ambition.

Björn Ulvaeus ABBA
- People
- Money
- Remember

Touring we thought was a waste of time. It was much more productive and much more creative to write and record. I am glad today that we didn't tour. We knew it begins and ends with a song. Back then the entire business revolved around the song.

Björn Ulvaeus ABBA
- Time
- Business
- Today
Freedom from indoctrination ought to be a basic human right for all children.

Björn Ulvaeus ABBA
- Children
- Freedom
- Humans
The story of Jesus is very fascinating. It still has such a tremendous power, even after 2,000 years! We don't really know if he existed as a historical figure.

Björn Ulvaeus ABBA
- Power
- Jesus
Contempt for science could perhaps depend on the fact that, science hasn't been able to solve any of our basic problems, for example the environmental pollution or the problems with HIV and AIDS. This is the worst disease of our time, and scientists are lost. I believe that many people are disappointed with science when the answers we need are not delivered.

Björn Ulvaeus ABBA
- People
- Time
- Believe