Agnetha Faltskog
Agnetha Faltskog
Agnetha Åse Fältskogis a Swedish recording artist. She achieved success in Sweden after the release of her debut album Agnetha Fältskog in 1968, and reached international stardom as a member of the pop group ABBA, which has sold over 380 million albums and singles worldwide, making them one of the best-selling music artists in history...
NationalitySwedish
ProfessionPop Singer
Date of Birth5 April 1950
CityJonkoping, Sweden
CountrySweden
It's strange that the newspapers don't see a connection between their false revelations about my private life and my need for seclusion and security.
There are a lot of artists that I love, and I think they're really talented, and they're good dancers as well. I've always wished that I could combine that.
Performing live is not my favourite. I am more of a recording person; I prefer to be private. I didn't mind doing videos, even if they came very close with the camera. I can take that, but walking on stage in concert and singing live, that is a bit difficult.
I used to suffer from stage fright, which at times was an ordeal. I won't perform live again. I'm going to do some TV shows and videos but nothing else... I don't like to travel too much or do concerts. I'm more of a studio and home girl.
I spend a lot of time with the grandchildren. They love it when we sing together. It's fantastic to hear them, and they really can sing. I don't talk to them so much about 'Abba' and the past, but as they get older, they will become more aware.
This idea of trying to repeat a success doesn't interest me. It's only really done to make money.
I was so tired once 'Abba' was over and just wanted to be calm and with my children. I married, was in 'Abba,' had my children, divorced, all in ten years. I wonder how I managed it, but I was young.
When I was 15 I became a full-time singer in a band. At 18 I made my first record.
I would like to sing the theme tune of a big film - something like 'Titanic.
I must be allowed to be as I am.
When I was 25, Abba was formed. After Abba I made three solo albums. Maybe I have been productive enough.
I am uninterested in appearing in newspapers and on television. Many people think I am striking a pose - that I want to create a sense of shyness. But it's just not something I want to do. I overdosed.
When you love someone, and you've lost that one, then nothing really matters.
I may have aimed too high sometimes, asked too much of myself and demanded too little from those around me.