ABBA’s Timeless Hits “Lay All Your Love on Me” and “Waterloo” Re-Enter UK Charts — A Pop Revival Like No Other 🎉🇬🇧
In a thrilling moment for music lovers and longtime fans, two of ABBA’s most iconic songs — “Lay All Your Love on Me” and “Waterloo” — have officially re-entered the UK charts, proving once again that great music truly has no expiration date.
More than four decades since their original releases, the legendary Swedish pop group is enjoying yet another resurgence in popularity, fueled by a new wave of streaming, viral TikTok videos, nostalgic documentaries, and the enduring success of the ABBA Voyage virtual concert experience in London.
This week, both songs made their way back into the Official UK Singles Chart:
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“Lay All Your Love on Me” — first released in 1980 as a late single from Super Trouper — re-entered at No. 38.
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“Waterloo” — ABBA’s breakthrough Eurovision-winning smash from 1974 — landed at No. 42, marking its first return to the chart in over a decade.
For many fans, this moment feels like more than a chart placement — it’s a cultural full-circle.
“Hearing ‘Waterloo’ on the radio again takes me straight back to being a kid,” one fan posted online. “It’s like ABBA never left.”
And in many ways, they haven’t.
The group’s music has consistently transcended generations, crossing borders and musical tastes. From their glittering disco anthems to their heart-wrenching ballads, ABBA’s songwriting — led by Benny Andersson and Björn Ulvaeus — remains a gold standard of pop brilliance.
The resurgence is partially credited to a viral TikTok trend using “Lay All Your Love on Me,” where users choreograph slow-motion walks into parties, blending humor, glamour, and a dash of drama — much like ABBA themselves. The trend has racked up tens of millions of views, with young audiences discovering the track for the first time.
Meanwhile, “Waterloo” has been featured heavily in retro playlists and television tributes celebrating Eurovision’s legacy, reminding fans why it became the song that launched ABBA into global stardom.
Even Anni-Frid Lyngstad and Agnetha Fältskog have quietly acknowledged the resurgence. In a recent fan newsletter, Björn commented,
“It’s surreal to see the songs come alive again in the hands of a new generation. We’re honored — and humbled.”
ABBA’s influence shows no sign of fading. Their Voyage concert continues to play to sold-out audiences in London, and discussions are ongoing about expanding the experience to other parts of the world. Rumors also swirl about a deluxe Greatest Hits reissue later this year to coincide with the group’s 50th anniversary since winning Eurovision.
As for the fans — old and new — the message is clear:
ABBA’s music isn’t just surviving. It’s thriving.
And as “Lay All Your Love on Me” blares from speakers once again and “Waterloo” finds its way back into dance floors and playlists across the UK, we’re all reminded of one thing:
ABBA doesn’t just belong to the past —
they are forever part of the soundtrack of now.