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Her Royal Highness Prinzessin Anni-Frid Reuss von Plauen, also known as Frida (born Anni-Frid Synni Lyngstad on November 15, 1945 in Bjørkåsen near Narvik, Norway), is a singer, best known as one of the four members of Swedish pop group ABBA.
In the summer of 1967, Lyngstad won a national talent competition with the song "En Ledig Dag" ("A Free Day" or "A Day Off"). Unbeknownst to Frida, the winner of the contest was also expected to appear the same evening in one of the country's most popular TV shows at that time, Hylands Hörna (Hyland's Corner; Lennart Hyland being the host of the show). This programme was broadcast for two hours, on the very same day that Sweden changed from driving on the left-hand side of the road to the right. For this occasion the show was re-named Hylands Högerhörna (Hyland's Right Corner). This first and unique performance can be seen on "Frida the DVD". Lyngstad went on to release a series of singles on the EMI label. All of these recordings can be heard on the EMI compilation CD, Frida 1967-1972.
In 1969, at a venue in southern Sweden, Frida met future spouse Benny Andersson. That same year, she participated in Melodofestivalen - the Swedish heats for the Eurovision Song Contest - with the song "Härlig är vår jord" ("Our Earth is Wonderful"), and finished fourth.
Her first album, Frida, produced by her then fiancé Andersson, was released in 1971. The album received unanimously generous praise from the critics, who especially noted the precision and versatility of Lyngstad as a vocalist (and scoring her first Swedish No.1 hit with "Min Egen Stad" ("My Own Town")). Anni-Frid continued to play in cabarets, and tour and regularly perform on TV and radio. Subsequently, her relationship with Andersson, and friendship with Björn Ulvaeus and Agnetha Fältskog eventually led into the formation of ABBA. In 1972, Lyngstad changed record companies and moved to the Polar Music label. She recorded the single "Man Vill Ju Leva Lite Dess Emellan", which became her second No.1 hit in the Swedish charts.
In 1993, she performed an á capella version of "Dancing Queen" toghether with The Real Group, at Swedish Queen Silvia's 50th birthday. The event was held at the Royal Opera House in Stockholm. This performance was filmed by Swedish TV. It was Queen Silvia's wish to hear "Dancing Queen" again, as ABBA had performed it on the same stage the day prior to her wedding to King XVI Gustaf in June 1976. The Swedish prime minister at that time, Ingvar Carlsson, said it was a genius step to do "Dancing Queen" á capella.
In 1996, Lyngstad recorded a Swedish language album Djupa Andetag, that topped the Swedish charts and attracted positive reviews. The recording and making of this album can be seen on "Frida The DVD". A follow-up album was reportedly in works, but eventually shelved due to personal reasons.
Also in 2004, Lyngstad appeared with former bandmates Benny Andersson and Björn Ulvaeus at London's fifth anniversary performance of Mamma Mia!, the musical based on ABBA songs. In 2005, she joined all three of her former ABBA colleagues at the Swedish premiere of Mamma Mia! at Cirkus in Stockholm.
On November 15, 2005, to celebrate Frida's 60th birthday, Universal Records released the "Frida Box Set" consisting of all the solo albums she recorded for Polar Music, remastered and with bonus tracks. Also included here is "Frida The DVD" where she openly - for more than three hours - talks about her whole career in music. On this DVD are many rare clips, TV performances and videos made for her solo efforts.
In November 2007, it had been reported that Frida and Jon Lord are planning to do some demo-recordings together. If the results of these recordings turn out well, Frida will record a new album with Jon Lord as producer.
On April 3, 1963, aged 17, Lyngstad married salesman and fellow musician Ragnar Fredriksson. The marriage produced two children: Hans Ragnar Fredriksson (born January 26, 1963) and Ann Lise-Lotte Fredriksson (born February 25, 1967, died January 13, 1998). They separated shortly after their daughter's birth and were officially divorced on May 19, 1970. On the very same day, Lyngstad's grandmother Arntine passed away, aged 71.
In May 1969, Lyngstad met Benny Andersson, and the couple were quickly engaged. By 1971 they were living together, but did not marry until October 6, 1978, during the height of ABBA's success. However, after only three years of marriage, they divorced in 1981.
In 1982, Lyngstad left Sweden and moved to London. During 1984 while recording her Shine album in Paris, it was widely believed that Lyngstad had many boyfriends, probably on the rebound of the failed relationship with Andersson. This was an unsettled period for the star. She then relocated to Switzerland in 1986 where she has been living ever since. |
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