Golliwog (song)
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| “Golliwog” | |||||
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| Single by Agnetha Fältskog | |||||
| Released | 1974 | ||||
| Format | 7" single | ||||
| Genre | Europop, Pop | ||||
| Length | 2:50 | ||||
| Label | CBS Cupol | ||||
| Writer(s) | Agnetha Fältskog, Bosse Carlgren | ||||
| Producer | Agnetha Fältskog | ||||
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"Golliwog" ("Gulleplutt") was one of the first attempts by Agnetha Fältskog to enter the charts outside Sweden. The eight German-language music singles she released didn't enter the charts. But with Golliwog the intention was that not only Germany but all of Europe would get to know Agnetha.[citation needed]
In addition, "Golliwog" was recorded in English as the B side of the single called Here For Your Love ("Tio Mil Kvar Till Korpilombolo" [1]), at the marketing suggestion of Agnetha's record company, CBS Cupol. Agnetha had been against releasing English songs, and also lyrist Bosse Carlgren was not too keen on his English lyrics.[citation needed]
The "Golliwog" single was not successful either in Sweden or in Europe, even though Agnetha was already known as a part of ABBA. In fact the German release stated "Agnetha von ABBA" to increase the sales, but this didn't help the single.[citation needed]
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