"Hasta Mañana" (Spanish for "Until tomorrow") is the fourth track on Swedish pop group ABBA's second studio album, Waterloo. It was released in 1974 as the album's third and final single.
https://youtu.be/Sj_9CiNkkn4
Background
Initially fearing that "Waterloo" might be too risky to enter for the 1974 Eurovision Song Contest, the group considered performing the ballad "Hasta Mañana" instead, as they thought that it was more in style with previous Eurovision winners. Eventually, they decided on "Waterloo", primarily because it featured Agnetha Fältskog and Anni-Frid Lyngstad sharing lead vocals, whereas "Hasta Mañana" had Fältskog as the sole lead vocalist. ABBA believed that this would give the wrong impression of them to the world.
The song was still known under its original working title "Who's Gonna Love You?" when the backing track was recorded. The lyrics were later written by Stig Anderson while on a Christmas holiday to the Canary Islands and dictated over the telephone.
While the song was being recorded, they decided to give up on it at one point because none of them could sing it properly. Agnetha alone was in the studio and decided to play around with it. She felt if she could sing it in a Connie Francis style it would work — and it did.
In Australia, "Hasta Mañana" was used as a B-side on the "So Long" single (which never charted). After being featured in the popular The Best of ABBA TV Special, broadcast in March 1976, the song was re-released and became a Top 20 hit in Australia and Top 10 hit in New Zealand.
https://youtu.be/QAjx2oTU20k
It reached number 2 on the charts in South Africa in November 1974.
A recording by ABBA featuring Polar Music artist Lena Andersson on lead vocals was a 1974 Svensktoppen hit, as well as a cover version by dance band Schytts the same year.
https://youtu.be/WaN59R3wI6s
Lena Andersson also recorded German
https://youtu.be/reu0PdE_srI
and Swedish language versions of the song, all using the original ABBA backing track. This recording was a Swedish #1 single in 1975.
https://youtu.be/2Je2riuRQTM
In 1975, Polish singer Anna Jantar recorded a Polish version titled "Hasta Maniana".
https://youtu.be/zgkvt0LvIsw
In 1975, Australian singer Judy Stone released her own recording as a single.
https://youtu.be/rFdaC8t3N8c
in 1975, Hong Kong singer Amina 阿美娜 recorded a Cantonese version titled "Hasta Manana 情莫變".
https://youtu.be/ITXjdZ9WV1s
In 1977, the song was covered by American singer Debby Boone.
https://youtu.be/8i06qFvlUqc
It was the B-side to her single "You Light Up My Life", which hit #1 on the US charts for an unprecedented (at the time) 10 consecutive weeks. Benny and Bjorn indicated that they made more money off her cover than even "Dancing Queen" because Boone's song was a major international hit, and both A and B sides were paid royalties.
https://youtu.be/b07-yKnKRMQ
Her cover, a duet with her father Pat Boone, was an Adult Contemporary hit in the United States (#32) and Canada (#37).In 1978, a Swedish country band called Nashville Train (which included some of ABBA's own backing band members) covered the song on their album ABBA Our Way.
https://youtu.be/tSDKuPiVIaY
In 1984, Hong Kong singer Sally Yeh covered this song in Cantonese.
https://youtu.be/_4OOA9YwJ6k
In 1989, Swedish dansbandVikingarna released a version that became a Svensktoppen hit.
https://youtu.be/9x3f6Jqd1bc
In 1992, Swedish dance group Army of Lovers released a version on the Swedish compilation ABBA - The Tribute. This cover was also included on the 1999 album ABBA: A Tribute - The 25th Anniversary Celebration.
In 1996, Belgian girl group Sha-Na recorded a dance version with Dutch lyrics that was released as a single.
https://youtu.be/DiyyObDoDsM
In 1998, Spanish band Los Grey's recorded a Spanish version for their album Cosa De Locos.
https://youtu.be/LXC7HMM2FsQ
Petula Clark - Hasta Mañana
https://youtu.be/osfjqaEQZJQ
Hasta Mañana - ABBA - Instrumental cover by Dave Monk
https://youtu.be/1IaUtmIW_Zs
ABBA Hasta Manana Performed On Yamaha Tyros 4 By Rico
“Hasta Mañana” (Spanish for “Until tomorrow”) is the fourth track on Swedish pop group ABBA‘s second studio album, Waterloo. It was released in 1974 as the album’s third and final single.
ABBA – Waterloo (Official Music Video)
Background
Initially fearing that “Waterloo” might be too risky to enter for the 1974 Eurovision Song Contest, the group considered performing the ballad “Hasta Mañana” instead, as they thought that it was more in style with previous Eurovision winners. Eventually, they decided on “Waterloo”, primarily because it featured Agnetha Fältskog and Anni-Frid Lyngstad sharing lead vocals, whereas “Hasta Mañana” had Fältskog as the sole lead vocalist. ABBA believed that this would give the wrong impression of them to the world.
The song was still known under its original working title “Who’s Gonna Love You?” when the backing track was recorded. The lyrics were later written by Stig Anderson while on a Christmas holiday to the Canary Islands and dictated over the telephone.
While the song was being recorded, they decided to give up on it at one point because none of them could sing it properly. Agnetha alone was in the studio and decided to play around with it. She felt if she could sing it in a Connie Francis style it would work — and it did.
In Australia, “Hasta Mañana” was used as a B-side on the “So Long” single (which never charted). After being featured in the popular The Best of ABBA TV Special, broadcast in March 1976, the song was re-released and became a Top 20 hit in Australia and Top 10 hit in New Zealand.
ABBA : So Long (HQ) Made In Sweden – Subtitles (4K Upscale)
It reached number 2 on the charts in South Africa in November 1974.
A recording by ABBA featuring Polar Music artist Lena Andersson on lead vocals was a 1974 Svensktoppen hit, as well as a cover version by dance band Schytts the same year.
Hasta Manana
Lena Andersson also recorded German
Lena Andersson – Hasta Manana (German/Deutsch)
and Swedish language versions of the song, all using the original ABBA backing track. This recording was a Swedish #1 single in 1975.
Lena Andersson och ABBA "Hasta Mañana" (Svensk)
In 1975, Polish singer Anna Jantar recorded a Polish version titled “Hasta Maniana”.
Anna Jantar – Hasta manana – 1975 r.
In 1975, Australian singer Judy Stone released her own recording as a single.
Judy Stone Hasta Manana [HD]
in 1975, Hong Kong singer Amina 阿美娜 recorded a Cantonese version titled “Hasta Manana 情莫變”.
Hasta Manana 情莫變 – Amina
In 1977, the song was covered by American singer Debby Boone.
Hasta Manana (落葉のメロディー) ／ DEBBY BOONE
It was the B-side to her single “You Light Up My Life“, which hit #1 on the US charts for an unprecedented (at the time) 10 consecutive weeks. Benny and Bjorn indicated that they made more money off her cover than even “Dancing Queen” because Boone’s song was a major international hit, and both A and B sides were paid royalties.
Debby Boone You light up my life
Her cover, a duet with her father Pat Boone, was an Adult Contemporary hit in the United States (#32) and Canada (#37).In 1978, a Swedish country band called Nashville Train (which included some of ABBA’s own backing band members) covered the song on their album ABBA Our Way.
Nashville Train – Hasta Mañana (ABBA)
In 1984, Hong Kong singer Sally Yeh covered this song in Cantonese.
In 1989, Swedish dansbandVikingarna released a version that became a Svensktoppen hit.
Vikingarna – Instrumenat Hits 1 – 08 – Hasta Mañana
In 1992, Swedish dance group Army of Lovers released a version on the Swedish compilation ABBA – The Tribute. This cover was also included on the 1999 album ABBA: A Tribute – The 25th Anniversary Celebration.
In 1996, Belgian girl group Sha-Na recorded a dance version with Dutch lyrics that was released as a single.
Sha-Na – Hasta Mañana (Official Live Music Video)
In 1998, Spanish band Los Grey’s recorded a Spanish version for their album Cosa De Locos.
Los Greys Hasta Mañana
Petula Clark – Hasta Mañana
Petula Clark – Hasta Mañana
Hasta Mañana – ABBA – Instrumental cover by Dave Monk
Hasta Mañana – ABBA – Instrumental cover by Dave Monk
ABBA Hasta Manana Performed On Yamaha Tyros 4 By Rico
ABBA Hasta Manana Performed On Yamaha Tyros 4 By Rico
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