The Best 10

Filmed	Thursday 23 November 1978
Location	Tokyo, Japan
Broadcast	Thursday 23 November 1978, TBS Television, Japan LIVE
Released	This performance has not been included on any officially released video or DVD
Notes	"The Best 10" was the most popular music programme in Japan at this time. It was a weekly show that counted down the top 10 hits of the week and it ran until July 1989. ABBA performed (mimed) "Dancing Queen" in the guest spot on this programme known as "Spotlight" which featured new singers or groups. They were interviewed briefly and are asked which of them are couples; which is the 'A' and 'B' (Benny says they haven't decided); whether they like Japanese food (Agnetha likes everything but raw fish whereas Björn likes it and Frida likes tempura). They are also asked whether it was true that in England they sold 250,000 copies in one day of their latest single and how they felt about it ("not bad!" says Björn). Apparently the female interviewer (in red) talks incredibly fast even for the Japanese! It appears to be on the same stage set as the performances of "Take A Chance On Me", "SOS", Money, Money, Money and "Thank You For The Music" from the ABBA Special.
Duration	6½ minutes in total
Watch Out For	Benny clutching Frida's hand to prove they are a couple and Agnetha doing the same to Björn (no eye contact however). Agnetha's face reacting to the something said in japanese
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Lyrics	Click on song title for the song lyrics and recording information: Dancing Queen
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Credits	Thanks to George Bourdaniotis and Philip Muytjens c/o ABBAMAIL and Philippe Dupont, Erik Liebstatder, Mayumi Taheri, Abel & Betsa. Thanks a million to Mayumi Taheri for pictures and information.