Introduction
“**Just a Notion**” is a song by Swedish pop group **ABBA**, released in 2021 as part of their album *Voyage*, which marked their first new music release in nearly 40 years. Although the song was recorded in 1978 during the sessions for their album *Voulez-Vous*, it was never officially released at the time. The track remained an unreleased demo for decades, until it was finally completed and made available to the public in 2021, along with the album *Voyage*.
“Just a Notion” is a quintessential ABBA song, with a catchy, upbeat melody and lush harmonies that are characteristic of the group’s signature sound. The lyrics express the excitement and uncertainty of love, capturing ABBA’s talent for combining emotional vulnerability with infectious pop music. The song’s arrangement features a bouncy piano line and a vibrant, danceable rhythm, making it a joyful track that echoes the sound of ABBA’s late 1970s hits.
While the song was originally recorded in the late 1970s, it was shelved for years as the band continued to focus on other projects and eventually disbanded in 1982. The recording of *Voyage* in 2020, which was created with the help of modern production techniques and new vocal recordings, brought “Just a Notion” back to life.
“Just a Notion” was released as a single in 2021, generating significant excitement among ABBA fans. The track’s release also marked the announcement of ABBA’s *Voyage* album and their planned virtual concert residency in London, which featured digital avatars of the band performing their classic hits. Despite being a long-lost recording, “Just a Notion” felt timeless, fitting perfectly within ABBA’s illustrious catalog and reminding listeners of the group’s enduring legacy in pop music.