ABBA

When I met them many years ago (specifically 22 years ago, a lifetime), ABBA completely revolutionized my vision of the music of that time. Accustomed to the Beatles and Pink Floyd, the sound of the Swedes seemed to me something truly innovative, especially thanks to the female voices that added a touch of magic to all those extraordinary melodies by Benny and Bjorn. In short, they changed my way of judging Pop, and for many years I considered them a pinnacle in the pantheon of great art. My crush on them lasted quite a while; today I still see them as a phenomenon, but compared to other giants of the era, I find them decidedly dated and a bit too sugary. Nevertheless, great ABBA, you were a great "friend" of my youth, thank you!