Who doesn’t love a bit of ABBA nostalgia? When Norwegian pop star Astrid S took the stage to sing Dancing Queen, she delivered such an electrifying performance that even Queen Silvia of Sweden couldn’t resist joining in! The Queen’s unexpected dance moves became a highlight of the night, making headlines around the world. In a perfectly timed moment, the video editor even synced her appearance with the lyrics, “digging the dancing queen.” You can catch the Queen clapping and swaying along at exactly 0:36 in the video—talk about perfect timing!
Astrid absolutely owned the stage with her incredible voice and captivating energy. The 28-year-old singer performed at the 50th-anniversary tribute show for ABBA in Stockholm, looking and sounding like a modern-day Agnetha Fältskog. Her voice was nothing short of heavenly, proving once again that she’s one of Scandinavia’s top talents.
Even decades after its release, Dancing Queen still has the power to get everyone up and dancing. ABBA’s music is truly timeless, and Astrid’s stunning tribute was proof of that. She skillfully covered both Agnetha Fältskog and Frida Lyngstad’s vocal parts, backed by a fantastic quartet of supporting singers. And fans couldn’t get enough! Since its upload on April 24, 2024, her Dancing Queen cover has racked up 1.1 million views on YouTube.
The comment section is filled with praise, with one fan writing, “One of the best Scandinavian singers singing one of the biggest hits of the Scandinavian group.” Another added, “Here we are 50 years later still celebrating this classic song. I believe in another 50 years we’ll continue to do so.”
But Astrid isn’t just great at covering classic hits—she’s also a successful artist in her own right. One of her most popular videos on YouTube is a live studio session of her song Closer. In this performance, she effortlessly switches between soft, breathy R&B tones and a catchy, upbeat chorus, all set to an electronic beat. Her unique style and powerful vocals make her stand out in the modern music scene.
ABBA originally released Dancing Queen on August 16, 1976. The song was written by ABBA members Benny Andersson and Björn Ulvaeus, along with their manager Stig Anderson, who had a talent for crafting unforgettable lyrics. With Andersson and Ulvaeus handling production, the track became a global sensation.
Dancing Queen wasn’t just another hit for ABBA—it was the hit. It became their only song to reach number one in the United States and also topped the charts in the UK, Canada, West Germany, the Soviet Union, and many other countries across Europe. Even though ABBA had many successful songs, Dancing Queen has remained their most iconic track over the years.
Today, it’s still their most-streamed song on Spotify, with a whopping 1.5 billion plays! In fact, it’s the only ABBA song to cross the one billion mark on the platform. That’s pretty impressive for a song that’s almost 50 years old!
With performances like Astrid S’s tribute, it’s clear that Dancing Queen isn’t going anywhere. It’s a song that brings people together—whether they’re longtime ABBA fans or hearing it for the first time. And if even royalty can’t resist dancing along, you know it’s a classic that will live on for generations to come!
