Abba pair write together for the first time in 15 years

Yahoo! Music, May 8, 2009 1:00 pm PDT
Abba stars Benny Andersson and Bjorn Ulvaeus are set to premiere their first newly written pop song in 15 years.

The song, called "Story Of A Heart," will be released on July 6. It is available as part of a 14-track album by Andersson's 16-strong group the Benny Andersson Band.

Vocals on the track have been translated into English, and are sung by Swedish star Helen Sjoholm. As well as the Andersson/Ulvaeus song, "Story Of A Heart" takes in Swedish folk music, polka, waltzes, and Celtic folk.

The Benny Andersson Band have also announced their first U.K. performance, to take place at London's Hampstead Heath on July 4 as part of the Sweden On Stage festival. No tickets are required for the event.

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