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One of the first songs recorded for the group's 1975 album of the same name, 'SOS' became the opening track of their classic Greatest Hits LP released later that year. The title itself was coined by manager Stig Anderson, though the lyrics he provided were rewritten by Benny Andersson and Björn Ulvaeus. It reached number one in several countries and peaked at number fifteen on the Hot 100 in America, solidifying ABBA as international pop superstars. Agnetha Fältskog's lead vocal carries the emotional weight, the lyric framing romantic collapse as a distress signal. 'Where are those happy days?' she asks, the chorus repeating the plea: the love you gave me, nothing else can save me. The production layers the urgency beneath the melody's bright surface, a tension that became a hallmark of the group's craft.
"SOS" is a track by ABBA, from the album Greatest Hits, released 21st April 1975. Full lyrics are available below.
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