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Princess Anni-Frid Synni of Reuss, Countess of Plauen , better known by her nickname Frida, is a Norwegian-Swedish singer, songwriter, and environmentalist. She is best known as one of the founding members and lead singers of the Swedish pop band ABBA.

Born in Ballangen to a Norwegian mother and a German father, she grew up in Torshälla, Sweden, and started her first solo career there, as a jazz singer in 1967, through a talent competition called New Faces. She won the competition with her song, "En ledig dag", leading to a television appearance on Hylands Hörna on Dagen H; as a result, she was signed by EMI, and in turn was signed by Stig Anderson's record label, Polar Music, after years of releasing several singles and an album, Frida under the earlier record label. Although she had moderate success in Sweden, as she was a contestant for Melodifestivalen 1969 with her song "Härlig är vår jord", she did not reach international fame until she joined ABBA, which has sold over 380 million albums and singles worldwide, making them one of the best-selling music acts in history. After the break-up of ABBA, she continued an international solo singing career with mixed success, releasing the albums Something's Going On and Shine ; the latter being her last international album. In 1996, Lyngstad recorded her final album in Swedish, Djupa andetag , released by Anderson Records, before retiring from music.

In April 1964, Anni-Frid married Ragnar Fredriksson with whom she had two children; they divorced in 1970. She was engaged to Swedish pianist Benny Andersson, also a member of ABBA, the following year, until they married in 1978. The couple separated in 1980 and divorced in 1981. In 1992, Lyngstad married Prince Heinrich Ruzzo of Reuss, Count of Plauen, who was a prince of the former sovereign House of Reuss; since then she has held the titles of Princess Reuss and Countess of Plauen with the style of Her Serene Highness. Heinrich Ruzzo died of lymphoma in October 1999, leaving her the Dowager Princess and Countess. She currently resides in Zermatt, Switzerland, sharing a home since 2008 with her British partner, Henry Smith, 5th Viscount Hambleden. Wikipedia  

✵ 15. November 1945
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Famous Anni-Frid Lyngstad Quotes

“My commitment to environmentalism is not a hobby or a second job. It's a way of life that comes right from my heart.”

Anni-Frid Lyngstad

Regarding her status as an environmentalist, as quoted in "Anni-Frid Lyngstad fyller 60 år den 15 november", Monica Frime, Nyheter Dygnet Runt, HD.se, 13 November 2005 https://www.hd.se/2005-11-13/anni-frid-lyngstad-fyller-60-ar-den-15-november

“…the energy exchange between us on stage and the audience was absolutely amazing.”

Anni-Frid Lyngstad

Sydney Morning Herald interview (2017)

“Absolutely. That will never die. It will not die with me, then!”

Anni-Frid Lyngstad

When asked if she is still 'in love with Zermatt and music' as quoted in an appearance on Glanz & Gloria, Swiss SRF, 7 April 2017 https://www.srf.ch/play/tv/glanz--gloria/video/anni-frid-lyngstad?id=f8a70622-44e8-4ae1-8b25-b63acf09a672&station=69e8ac16-4327-4af4-b873-fd5cd6e895a7

“Punk never got into my heart. You hear the anger now in rap, for example, but it’s different and I like that very much. Eminem is one of my favourites.”

Anni-Frid Lyngstad

Regarding the correlation between punk rock and rap music, as quoted in Wright, Lisa "Abba’s Frida Lyngstad: “Eminem is one of my favourites”" 11 April 2014, NME.com, New Musical Express, TI Media http://www.nme.com/news/music/abba-5-1233767

“The international press are trying to create some sort of hysteria around ABBA that doesn't exist. They are trying to make a myth out of us.”

Anni-Frid Lyngstad

Ward, Daniel. "At The Crossroads." Agnetha Fältskog: The Girl With the Golden Hair. London: Fonthill Media, 2016. N. pag. Print.
Sveriges Magasin (1977)

“The sexiest is when a person can feel happy with one's self.”

Anni-Frid Lyngstad

Regarding the correlation between age and sexiness, as quoted in "”Det sexigaste är när en person känner sig bekväm med sig själv” Abba-Frida i DV-intervju", Johanna Ewerbring, 22 April 2015, Damernasvarld.se https://www.damernasvarld.se/intervju-abba-anni-frid/

Anni-Frid Lyngstad Quotes about life

“The person who started my nomadic life was my grandmother.”

Anni-Frid Lyngstad

Interview on Skavlan (2014)

“They don't respect you. It's almost as they think they have the right to your life just because you're a celebrity. I don't accept that.”

Anni-Frid Lyngstad

Speaking about the two Swedish magazines, translated to English from Swedish, Lyngstad's appearance on Gäst hos Hagge, SVT (1983)

“So don't tell me the story of your life
I'd rather watch the movie
Your Hollywood smile is not enough
You're giving me the blues
So when are you going to understand
I'm not the woman to make you a man”

Anni-Frid Lyngstad

That's Tough (Non-album single credited to Lyngstad, Hans Fredriksson, and Kirsty MacColl), from Shine (1984)
Lyrics, Shine (1984)

“I've always had a soft spot for our fans in Australia and their wonderful support … It obviously does not matter from where you are in the world, if people love your music, it travels borders and captures hearts. It has a life of its own. We are immensely grateful.”

Anni-Frid Lyngstad

Sydney Morning Herald interview (2017)

Anni-Frid Lyngstad Quotes

“Don't make me think
This could be true
Don't do it
These lips so close
Belong to who
Don't do it”

Anni-Frid Lyngstad

Don't Do It (written by Lyngstad) from Shine (1984)
Lyrics, Shine (1984)

Thinking

“I've learned never to say never. You just don't know. But I've reached an age when you start taking it easier. But I enjoy singing. I still sing – at home.”

Anni-Frid Lyngstad

When Fredrik Skavlan asks Lyngstad about her comeback to her musical career
Interview on Skavlan (2014)

Age , Home , Learning , Singing

“The moment on the town hall balcony was very heartfelt and I was moved to tears by the fantastic welcome from all the people in the street looking up on us where we stood. We felt like royalty at that moment, waving to them all down there.”

Anni-Frid Lyngstad

What Made Australians The World's Most Feverish ABBA Fans? by Neil McMahon, published by The Sydney Morning Herald. 17 February 2017 http://www.smh.com.au/good-weekend/what-made-australians-the-worlds-most-feverish-abba-fans-20170215-gue00r.html
Sydney Morning Herald interview (2017)

People , Tear

“Solitude has become my companion.”

Anni-Frid Lyngstad

When Fredrik Skavlan asks Lyngstad about her influences of her personality.
Interview on Skavlan (2014)

Solitude

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