Nashville, Tenn. — 7-Eleven and Circle K Convenience Stores have announced a partnership resulting in the release of All-Star Instrumental ABBA Greatest Hits Mandolin Tribute, available exclusively at convenience stores nation-wide.
The Swedish pop group ABBA, formed in Stockholm in 1972 by Agnetha Fältskog, Björn Ulvaeus, Benny Andersson, and Anni-Frid Lyngstad derives the group's moniker from the first letter in each of their names.
Contacted for reaction to the recording's release, veteran bluegrass mandolinist Mike Compton told us, "It's no secret in the bluegrass and old-time world that ABBA gets played late into the night on those long drives to the next gig. There's something about their vocals, the lyrics, the hooks, everything just lines up right. On top of it, the way they dressed is right up there with the best Jimmy Martin suits and hats."
"Mike is 100% correct," said New York City based jazz mandolin and violinist Aaron Weinstein, contacted for his reaction. "The melodies are subtle and become ingrained in your soul. I am proud to say I've been deeply influenced by this 70s pop band that was formed long before I was born. Their famed recording 'Dancing Queen' which I've privately played for years will be the title track on an upcoming new album!"
Veteran bluegrass mandolinist Ronnie McCoury told us, "We've all browsed those cassette tapes and CDs in convenience stores late at night while traveling to our next gig. I'm excited more than I could possibly convey that my name will be on this recording for posterity."
"Their music is right up there will John Coltrane, The Beatles and Bill Monroe," said Brooklyn based mandolin and clarinet legend Andy Statman.
For a limited time get a free extra-large Slurpee with your purchase of the recording. Offer ends April 8.
Track Listing and Musicians
- Dancing Queen - Rhonda Vincent
- Summer Night City - Ronnie McCoury
- Angeleyes - Sierra Hull
- The Day Before You Came - Emory Lester
- Eagle - Sam Bush
- I Do, I Do, I Do, I Do, I Do - Tristan Scroggins
- So Long - Andy Statman
- Honey, Honey - Aaron Weinstein
- The Visitors - Joe K. Walsh
- Ring Ring - Mike Compton
- When I Kissed the Teacher - David Benedict
- The Way Old Friends Do - Wayne Benson & Alan Bibey
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