Introduction
“SOS” is a song by Swedish pop group ABBA. It was released on April 21, 1975 along with ABBA’s self-titled third studio album and was later released as the album’s third single in June 1975. “SOS” was ABBA’s first major worldwide hit since “Waterloo”.
The song was written by Benny Andersson and Björn Ulvaeus, the two members of ABBA responsible for most of the band’s hit songs. The lyrics of “SOS” tell the story of a woman who is in distress and is calling out for help. The song’s music video, directed by Stig Lindbergh, features the band members performing the song in a variety of settings, including a beach, a forest, and a desert.
“SOS” was a huge success, reaching number one in several countries, including Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Japan, New Zealand, Norway, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, the United Kingdom, and the United States. It is one of ABBA’s most popular songs and is still a staple of classic rock radio.
“SOS” is a classic song that has been covered by many artists over the years. It has been featured in a number of films and television shows, and it remains a popular song to this day.