When “Dancing Queen” was released, ABBA essentially made the world’s first Europop disco hit. The song was inspired by George McCrae’s 1974 disco hit “Rock Your Baby,” and Dr. John’s 1972 album, Dr. John’s Gumbo (specifically the drums).
Originally titled “Boogaloo,” the song was brought by Björn U...
[Chorus]
You can dance, you can jive
Having the time of your life
Ooh, see that girl, watch that scene
Digging the dancing queen
[Verse 1]
Friday night and the lights are low
Looking out for a place to go
Where they play the right music, getting in the swing
You come to look for a king
Anybody could be that guy
Night is young and the music's high
With a bit of rock music, everything is fine
You're in the mood for a dance
And when you get the chance
[Chorus]
You are the dancing queen
Young and sweet, only seventeen
Dancing queen
Feel the beat from the tambourine, oh yeah
You can dance, you can jive
Having the time of your life
Ooh, see that girl, watch that scene
Digging the dancing queen
[Verse 2]
You're a teaser, you turn 'em on
Leave 'em burning and then you're gone
Looking out for another, anyone will do
You're in the mood for a dance
And when you get the chance
[Chorus]
You are the dancing queen
Young and sweet, only seventeen
Dancing queen
Feel the beat from the tambourine, oh yeah
You can dance, you can jive
Having the time of your life
Ooh, see that girl, watch that scene
Digging the dancing queen
[Outro]
Digging the dancing queen
Dancing Queen was written by Benny Andersson & Björn Ulvaeus & Stig Anderson.
Dancing Queen was produced by Björn Ulvaeus & Benny Andersson.
ABBA released Dancing Queen on Sun Aug 15 1976.