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Release Date

"One of Us" was released on 3 December 1981, as the first single from the band's final studio album, "The Visitors".

Chart Success

The song was a major success, reaching the No.

1 spot in several European countries, such as Belgium, Germany, Ireland, and the Netherlands.

Song's Theme

The song deals with the universal theme of a painful break-up and the loneliness that goes with it.

Last No.1 Hit

"One of Us" was the last ABBA song to reach number one in the UK, marking the end of their unparalleled run of Top 10 hits.

Lyrics Origin

The lyrics of "One of Us" were influenced by Agnetha Fältskog and Björn Ulvaeus's split in 1980, and they highlight the melancholic turn in ABBA’s music.

The Recording Process

The song was written and composed by Benny Andersson and Björn Ulvaeus, and it was recorded in the Polar Music Studios in Stockholm in March 1981.

Key Artistic Influence

The music video of "One of Us" drew heavy inspiration from the movie "Breakfast at Tiffany's".

Music Video Location

The music video was filmed in

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