It is one of only two instrumental tracks released by the group (the other being "Intermezzo No. 1"). The title of the track was actually taken from the album's name, rather than the song naming the album. The Cover: Mike Oldfield's "Arrival" (1980)
The connection between and Mike Oldfield regarding "Arrival" centers on Oldfield's 1980 cover of the Swedish group's 1976 instrumental masterpiece . While ABBA's original set the standard for their "classic era," Oldfield's version brought a progressive rock sensibility to the track, even paying tribute to ABBA's iconic visual style on his single's artwork. The Original: ABBA's "Arrival" (1976)
During production, the track was known as "Fiol" (Fiddle), "Ode to Dalecarlia," and "Arrival in Dalecarlia".
An English-language lyrical version recorded by Frida and B.A. Robertson in 1983.
Released on his sixth album, QE2 . Oldfield's version reflects his transition toward shorter, pop-influenced songs in the early 1980s.
A 1983 French-language version with lyrics, performed by Daniel Balavoine and ABBA's own Anni-Frid Lyngstad for the musical ABBAcadabra .
The melody's success led to several other adaptations, including:
