FAS: A Double Shot

This week we are featuring a double shot of Friday Afternoon Song... Enjoy...

"Dancing Queen" by ABBA

Regarded by many to be the Swedish pop groups' signature song, as well as one of the best singles of the '70s, this worldwide hit reached #1 on the pop charts in 13 countries (including Rhodesia... try to find that on a map. I dare you.)

This little lyrical gem began to sparkle when one of the lead singers brought a demo tape back to his fiance while they were in the studio recording the song, who started crying when listening.

And then the sparkle faded a little when in 2008 then-presidential candidate John McCain named "Dancing Queen" as his favorite song... Coincidentally the same year that the Australian LGBT voted it as "The Gayest Song of All Time." No wonder he lost. Do your research, Johnny.

"Friday, I'm In Love" by The Cure

The final recording of this song has an interesting story. It was originally written to be a slower ballad and in a darker key, but lead singer and goth idol, Robert Smith, forgot to turn off a speed control on the tape after toying with it before recording. Thus resulting in a faster tempo on the record and having a Gin Blossoms-esque sound. Oops. But if you happen to see them live, you will hear the song in its intended original key and tempo because, well, I guess they just like it that way.

Ironically, the song was featured in Sugar & Caffeine's previously reviewed movie "He's Just Not That Into You," which we will let slide for FAS purposes.

Released in 1992, the song was the band's last American Top 40 hit (unless they decide to bring it back).

Ladies and gentlemen. Enjoy.

"Dancing Queen" by ABBA

"Friday, I'm In Love" by The Cure

Cheers,