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Derided by critics on its release, the track slowly achieved chart status and recognition
The Swedish band left the song off their first two albums because it was too ‘unusual’
The folk singer’s politically charged ballad went on to become globally popular
The comedy series offers escape into a whole new world of craziness
A recent online version sung by stars and celebrities was both praised and pilloried
The track has enjoyed a long and eventful life after its surprise appearance as a rave anthem
Frequently sampled and covered since its release in 1983, the song was created from a patchwork of sources
The track about love in the face of adversity became the band’s breakthrough international hit
The Norwegian group’s breakthrough had a long gestation
The group’s 1976 hit captures the joy and sadness of being a teenager
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