Abba – Tivedshambo

Music / Lyrics: Stig Anderson Tivedshambo was recorded on January 16 1986 in Benny’s attic studio at Polar Studios in Stockholm for the appearance of Abba’s manager Stig Anderson on the Swedish tv program “Har Ar Ditt Liv” (This Is Your Life) 2 days later on January 18. Tivedshambo was the first song Stig ever wrote, in 1947 aged just 16. This is the only time the group reformed after they retired at the end of 1982 and is Abba’s last ever performance. Frida’s good friend Daniel Balavoine was killed in a helicopter crash two days previously. Frida arrived just a few hours before the recording and left just one hour after. Guests on the tv show included Stig’s wife Gudren, John Spalding, Svenne & Lotta and Lena Anderson. Lill-Babs sent a recorded message. Björn and Benny hastily flew to Malmo to appear in person. Abba had previously recorded an instrumental version of Tivedshambo on January 18 1981 as a tribute for Stig’s 50th birthday. This was released as a B side to “Hovas Vittne” in a limited edition of 200 copies on 12 inch red vinyl on 25 January 1981. Stig Anderson was born January 25 1931 in the small town of Hova, the son of Ester Andersson and a father he never knew. Stig grew up in abject poverty in a shed-like cottage and began taking on various jobs at an early age. “There was plenty of work to be had for anyone who wanted it” he recalled. Stig’s mother bought an old gramophone and six 78 rpm records when he was 5 years old. Stig felt an immediate connection …
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