'Our songs still resonate around the world' - ABBA reflects on 50 years

ABBA fans, it's been 50 years since "Waterloo" brought some kind of magic to the world and our ears.

On 6 April 1974 at Brighton Dome’s Concert Hall, the Swedish pop band won the Eurovision Song Contest for "Waterloo."

Can you believe that it's been 50 years since? ABBA can't!

In a rare statement put out on the iconic band's Instagram on the anniversary of their win, the group mentioned that it's "humbling" to know that their "songs still resonate around the world".

The post was filled with an underlying tone of gratitude and appreciation for fans and the group's irrevocable success over five decades. 

Fans rushed to the comments section of the post thanking ABBA for the music, bringing happiness in their life and being legendary.

“It’s slightly dizzying and deeply humbling to think that millions of you who saw us for the first time in the Eurovision final 1974 have passed our music on not only to one generation, but to several. We see evidence of that every time one of us visits Abba Voyage in London, and it’s because of this we can celebrate the 50th anniversary of that event in the knowledge that our songs still resonate around the world.”

- ABBA

The group also thanked OG fans for their loyalty and ongoing support for "half a century."    

“Many of you were there from the very start and have followed us ever since – for over half a century! Music you discover and learn to love when you grow up or even later in life has a way of staying with you forever. We share that experience with you and to know that our music has become a constant in your lives is a wonderful thing.”

- ABBA

ABBA also wanted fans to know that they felt the love over the years and are grateful for the success fans have given the group which is "not trivial".

“Throughout the years we have been blessed with the outpouring of love from you, our fans. We feel it and we want you to know that hardly a day goes by when we’re not reminded of it. To say thank you for what you’re giving us without sounding trivial is not easy and this is not a moment of triviality. It is a happy and, at the same time, solemn moment and we can only hope that you understand how deeply grateful we are for a long, successful career and for your steadfast loyalty and support through the years. Thank you!”

- ABBA

Read ABBA's full celebration post below.