When ABBA stunned the world with their 2021 reunion after nearly 40 years apart, it wasn’t just about new music — it was about reconnecting with something long buried, personal, and deeply emotional. And now, in a rare interview, Benny Andersson and Björn Ulvaeus have opened up about a special moment during that reunion — one that left both men silent, emotional, and deeply reflective.
“It happened quietly. No cameras, no rehearsals. Just the four of us in the same room again,” Björn shared.
The moment in question didn’t occur during a press event or even in the recording booth — it happened in a private room in Stockholm, before the first note of their comeback album Voyage was even recorded.
The First Time in Decades — Together
After years of politely declining reunion offers — including a reported $1 billion tour deal — the four members of ABBA finally agreed to meet in person again. Benny recalls how surreal it felt just to sit across from Agnetha and Frida again.
“It wasn’t like going back in time,” he said. “It was like seeing an old painting you love — but now you see every crack and color differently.”
As the conversation turned to music, something unexpected happened.
“We sang together — softly, just for ourselves,” Björn explained. “No microphones, no playback. Just our voices in a room, harmonizing like we used to. And then… we just looked at each other. That was the moment.”
Why That Moment Mattered
For a band that ended without fanfare or farewells, that quiet harmony carried the weight of four decades. It wasn’t just about music. It was about healing, acknowledgment, and reconnection — not only with each other, but with the magic that made ABBA so beloved in the first place.
“We all knew in that moment that it wasn’t over. Not completely,” Benny added.
That moment, they say, became the seed of what grew into Voyage — their first album in 40 years, and one that reintroduced the world to ABBA’s emotional honesty and melodic genius.
A Reunion on Their Own Terms
ABBA’s return was never about reliving the past — it was about honoring it. And that fragile, unscripted moment in a private room proved more powerful than any sold-out arena could have.
Conclusion – Harmony Beyond Time
For Benny and Björn, that soft, unrehearsed harmony among four old friends reminded them — and now reminds us — that ABBA’s story was never just about stardom. It was about the music, the people, and the quiet magic that still lives between their voices.
And sometimes, the most unforgettable moments are the ones no one sees — until now.