Frida, born Anni-Frid Synni Lyngstad, is a renowned Swedish singer best known as a member of ABBA.
Frida was born in Norway but raised in Sweden, where she developed her love for music at a young age.
She began her singing career at just 13 years old with Evald Ek's Orchestra, impressing audiences with her vocal talent.
Biography
Early Life
Anni-Frid Synni Lyngstad, known simply as Frida, was born on November 15, 1945, in Bjørkåsen, Norway, to a Norwegian mother and a German father. After her parents' separation, she was raised by her grandmother in Sweden, where she developed a passion for music at a young age. Frida's early exposure to singing came from her grandmother, who often sang Norwegian songs to her. By the age of 13, she began her professional career as a singer with Evald Ek's Orchestra, showcasing her remarkable vocal talent.
Career
Frida's career took a significant turn when she became one of the founding members and lead singers of the iconic pop band ABBA. The group, formed in the early 1970s, achieved global fame with their catchy melodies and harmonies. Throughout her career, Frida released several solo albums, including "Frida" and "Something’s Going On," which highlighted her versatility across genres such as pop rock, jazz, and disco. Her contributions to music were recognized with numerous awards, including the prestigious Commander 1st class of the Order of Vasa.
Personal Life
Frida's personal life has been marked by both joy and tragedy. She married Ragnar Fredriksson in 1964, with whom she had two children, but they divorced in 1970. Later, she found love with fellow ABBA member Benny Andersson, marrying him in 1978, though they separated in 1980. After ABBA's disbandment, she moved to London and later to Switzerland, where she married Heinrich Ruzzo Prinz Reuss von Plauen in 1992. Frida has faced personal losses, including the tragic death of her daughter in 1998 and her grandson in 2023. Despite these challenges, she remains a beloved figure in music, celebrated for her enduring legacy and contributions to the industry.
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Discography
Svenska Popfavoriter1998
- 1.Fernando4:16
- 2.Shine4:40
- 3.Vill Du Låna En Man2:44
- 4.The Way You Do3:35
- 5.Liv På Mars?3:48
- 6.I Know There's Something Going On5:28
- 7.Aldrig Mej4:05
- 8.Threnody4:18
- 9.Ett Liv I Solen3:52
- 10.Come to Me (I am Woman)5:05
- 11.Skulle De Va Skönt3:16
- 12.Tell Me It's Over2:54
- 13.Var Är Min Clown4:21
- 14.Here We'll Stay4:05
The Mixes1998
- 1.Alla mina bästa år (Hasbrouck Heights single mix)4:59
- 2.Ögonen (Lemon mix)4:34
- 3.Även En Blomma (version)6:34
- 4.Alla mina bästa år (mix adagio)5:03
- 5.Ögonen (version)4:23
- 6.Alla mina bästa år (TV track)4:59
- 7.Alla mina bästa år (adagio instrumental)5:03
14 Hits1998
- 1.Fernando4:16
- 2.Shine4:40
- 3.Vill du låna en man (The Most Beautiful Girl)2:45
- 4.The Way You Do3:36
- 5.Liv på Mars? (Life on Mars)3:49
- 6.I Know There’s Something Going On5:29
- 7.Aldrig mej (Vado Via)4:06
- 8.Threnody4:19
- 9.Ett liv i solen (Anima Mia)3:53
- 10.Come to Me (I Am Woman)5:06
- 11.Skulle de’ va’ skönt (Would’t It Be Nice)3:17
- 12.Tell Me It’s Over2:54
- 13.Var är min clown (Send in the Clowns)4:21
- 14.Here We’ll Stay4:06
Frida 1967-19721997
- 1.En Ledig Dag2:55
- 2.Peter Kom Tillbaka3:07
- 3.Din2:39
- 4.Du Är Så Underbart Rar3:17
- 5.Simsalabim2:30
- 6.Vi Möts Igen3:18
- 7.Mycket Kär2:25
- 8.När Du Blir Min2:09
- 9.Härlig Är Vår Jord2:42
- 10.Räkna De Lyckliga Stunderna Blott2:58
- 11.Så Synd Du Måste Gå2:24
- 12.Försök Och Sov På Saken2:40
- 13.Peter Pan2:09
- 14.Du Betonar Kärlek Lite Fel2:29
- 15.Där Du Går Lämnar Kärleken Spår2:43
- 16.Du Var Främling Här Igår3:22
- 17.Tre Kvart Från Nu3:14
- 18.Jag Blir Galen När Jag Tänker På Dej3:27
- 19.Lycka2:59
- 20.Sen Dess Har Jag Inte Sett 'En2:10
- 21.En Ton Av Tystnad (The Sound Of Silence)3:58
- 22.Suzanne4:07
- 23.Allting Skall Bli Bra/Vad Gör Jag Med Min Kärlek? (Everything's Alright/I Don't Know How To Love Him From Jesus Christ Superstar)6:14
- 24.Jag Är Beredd (And I'll Be There)2:38
- 25.En Liten Sång Om Kärlek (Five Pennies Saints)2:25
- 26.Telegram Till Fullmånen1:59
- 27.Barnen Sover3:35
- 28.Min Egen Stad3:00
- 29.En Gång Är Ingen Gång2:46
- 30.Vi Är Alla Bara Barn I Början3:12
- 31.Kom Och Sjung En Sång3:43
Djupa andetag1996
- 1.Älska mig alltid4:36
- 2.Ögonen4:19
- 3.Även en blomma4:38
- 4.Sovrum3:49
- 5.Hon fick som hon ville4:37
- 6.Alla mina bästa år4:44
- 7.Lugna vatten3:29
- 8.Vem kommer såra vem ikväll4:36
- 9.Sista valsen med dig5:31
- 10.Kvinnor som springer4:46
The Voice of ABBA1994
- 1.The Heat Is On3:57
- 2.I Know There’s Something Going On5:31
- 3.You’re There3:32
- 4.To Turn the Stone5:19
- 5.Just One Heart3:47
- 6.That’s Tough5:06
- 7.Turn the World Around4:19
- 8.I Got Something4:06
- 9.We Should Be Together4:02
- 10.Shine4:43
- 11.I Won’t Let You Go3:43
- 12.Here We’ll Stay4:06
- 13.Wrap Your Arms Around Me5:17
- 14.Heart of the Country4:38
Tre Kvart Från Nu1993
- 1.Tre Kvart Från Nu3:14
- 2.En Ledig Dag (Weekend In Portofino)2:55
- 3.Peter Komm Tillbaka (Junge Komm Bald Wieder)3:06
- 4.Sen Dess Har Jag Inte Sett 'En2:08
- 5.Suzanne3:07
- 6.Jag Är Beredd (And I'll Be There)2:38
- 7.Telegram Till Fullmånen1:59
- 8.Barnen Sover3:35
- 9.En Ton Av Tystnad (The Sound Of Silence)4:00
- 10.Du Betonar Kärlek Lite Fel2:29
- 11.Härlig Är Vår Jord2:40
- 12.En Liten Sång Om Kärlek (Five Pennies Saint)2:25
- 13.Räkna De Lyckliga Stunderna Blott2:58
På Egen Hand1991
- 1.Du Är Så Underbart Rar (Can't Take My Eyes Off You)3:17
- 2.Din (Yours)2:39
- 3.Tre Kvart Från Nu3:14
- 4.Lycka2:59
- 5.Min Egen Stad3:00
- 6.Så Synd Du Mäste Gå (It Hurts To Say Goodbye)2:24
- 7.Försok Och Sov På Saken (Surround Yourself With Sorrow)2:41
- 8.Där Du Går Lämnar Kärleken Spår (Love Grows Where My Rosemary Goes)2:43
- 9.Vi Möts Igen (Where Are They Now)2:18
- 10.Mycket Kär (Non Illuderti Mai)2:25
- 11.Peter Pan2:09
- 12.Vi Är Alla Barn I Början3:10
- 13.Simsalabim2:30
- 14.Jag Blir Galen När Jag Tänker På Dej (Going Out Of My Head)3:27
- 15.En Gång Är Ingen Gång (There Goes My Everything)2:46
- 16.När Du Blir Min (Lonesome Road)2:09
Shine1984
- 1.Shine4:43
- 2.One Little Lie3:50
- 3.The Face3:55
- 4.Twist in the Dark3:48
- 5.Slowly4:39
- 6.Heart of the Country4:41
- 7.Come to Me (I Am Woman)5:08
- 8.Chemistry Tonight5:00
- 9.Don’t Do It4:44
- 10.Comfort Me4:28
Something’s Going On1982
- 1.Tell Me It’s Over2:56
- 2.I See Red4:36
- 3.I Got Something4:05
- 4.Strangers4:06
- 5.To Turn the Stone5:19
- 6.I Know There’s Something Going On5:30
- 7.Threnody4:17
- 8.Baby Don’t Cry No More2:59
- 9.The Way You Do3:39
- 10.You Know What I Mean2:39
- 11.Here We’ll Stay4:03
Frida ensam1975
- 1.Fernando4:14
- 2.Jag är mej själv nu3:05
- 3.Som en sparv3:42
- 4.Vill du låna en man2:45
- 5.Liv på Mars?3:48
- 6.Syrtaki2:58
- 7.Aldrig mej4:05
- 8.Gulk och gröna ängar3:40
- 9.Ett liv i solen3:53
- 10.Skulle de’ va’ skönt3:16
- 11.Var är min clown4:22
Anni-Frid Lyngstad1972
- 1.Min egen stad3:00
- 2.En gång är ingen gång2:46
- 3.Försök och sov på saken2:40
- 4.Peter Pan2:09
- 5.Räkna de lyckliga stunderna blott2:38
- 6.Där du går lämnar kärleken spår2:43
- 7.Härlig är vår jord2:42
- 8.Peter kom tillbaka3:07
- 9.Simsalabim2:30
- 10.En ledig dag2:55
- 11.Du är så underbart rar3:17
- 12.Så synd du måste gå2:24
Frida1971
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Man vill ju leva lite dessemellan / Ska man skratta eller gråta1972
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En kväll om sommarn / Vi vet allt, men nästan inget1971
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En liten sång om kärlek / Tre kvart från nu1971
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Min egen stad1971
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Där du går lämnar kärleken spår / Du var främling här igår1970
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Härlig är vår jord1969
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Peter Pan / Du betonar kärlek lite fel1969
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Så synd du måste gå / Försök och sov på saken1969
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Simsalabim / Vi möts igen1968
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Mycket kär / När du blir min1968
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En ledig dag1967
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Din1967
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Gallery
Label
- Record label
- EMI
- Record label
- His Master's Voice
Achievements
- Award
- Commander 1st class of the Order of Vasa
Groups
- ABBAoriginal · 2021current
- Artister för Miljöcurrent
- ABBAoriginal · 1972–1982
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Identifiers & aliases
Also known as: Ani-Frid Lyngstad, Anni Frid 'Frida' Lyngstad, Anni-Frid Lyngstad, Anni-Frid Synni Lyngstad, Annifrid Lyngstad, Frida Lyngstad
Anni-Frid Synni Lyngstad, also known simply as Frida, is a Norwegian-born Swedish singer who is best known as one of the founding members and lead singers of the pop band ABBA. Born in Bjørkåsen, Norway, to a Norwegian mother and a German father, she grew up in Torshälla, Sweden.
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