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ABBA's "Fernando" tells the story of two veteran freedom fighters from the Mexican Revolution looking back on their fight for independence.

The Revolutionary Meaning Behind ABBA’s Freedom-Fighting “Fernando”

By Thom Donovan Oct 5, 2023 | 10:07 AM

If, in 1605, Miguel de Cervantes had the pop sensibilities of Sweden’s ABBA, Don Quixote might have spent the past 400 years being sung at every iteration of a stadium or karaoke bar on the planet. “Fernando” is one of the most successful songs ever written. ABBA’s songwriting and performance are so powerful, and Fernando’s […]

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