Carl Magnus Palm
@carlmagnuspalm.bsky.social
Author, researcher, lecturer. Mostly on ABBA. Author of award-winning ABBA – The Complete Recording Sessions; biography Bright Lights Dark Shadows – The Definitive Biography Of ABBA, and many more books.
Joe Matera's fab book about the 1975 ABBA album, for which I wrote the foreword, is now available in the UK, Sweden, France and perhaps elsewhere as well. More info and convenient ordering links here: bit.ly/43Nw9Bx
October 31, 2025 at 12:06 PM
Joe Matera's fab book about the 1975 ABBA album, for which I wrote the foreword, is now available in the UK, Sweden, France and perhaps elsewhere as well. More info and convenient ordering links here: bit.ly/43Nw9Bx
★ ABBA – The Complete Recording Sessions: new discoveries • Adding more to the book than I thought I would. New blog post: bit.ly/3KOV8Ol
October 15, 2025 at 4:37 PM
★ ABBA – The Complete Recording Sessions: new discoveries • Adding more to the book than I thought I would. New blog post: bit.ly/3KOV8Ol
Last week I was interviewed on Swedish radio station P4 Sjuhärad, in conjunction with an ABBA lecture I gave in the town of Kinna. The interview starts at circa 02:15:10 and ends, somewhat unusually, with the French version of Waterloo! sverigesradio.se/avsnitt/2659566
October 2, 2025 at 8:42 AM
Last week I was interviewed on Swedish radio station P4 Sjuhärad, in conjunction with an ABBA lecture I gave in the town of Kinna. The interview starts at circa 02:15:10 and ends, somewhat unusually, with the French version of Waterloo! sverigesradio.se/avsnitt/2659566
I understand that many ABBA fans are wondering why they should support the new edition of ABBA – The Complete Recording Sessions (shorturl.at/E2Knd), so I put together a blog post to explain why I'm eager to get this book off the ground: bit.ly/3UUw6iq
August 12, 2025 at 10:24 AM
I understand that many ABBA fans are wondering why they should support the new edition of ABBA – The Complete Recording Sessions (shorturl.at/E2Knd), so I put together a blog post to explain why I'm eager to get this book off the ground: bit.ly/3UUw6iq
Kickstarter has selected ABBA – The Complete Recording Sessions as a Project We Love! It is their way of "highlighting brilliant examples of creativity". How cool! Help make this new revised and expanded edition a reality at Kickstarter: shorturl.at/E2Knd #ProjectWeLove
August 6, 2025 at 11:34 AM
Kickstarter has selected ABBA – The Complete Recording Sessions as a Project We Love! It is their way of "highlighting brilliant examples of creativity". How cool! Help make this new revised and expanded edition a reality at Kickstarter: shorturl.at/E2Knd #ProjectWeLove
PROMOTION Where am I? Something important in ABBA's early career happened here, but the location is not widely known. One of the more unusual spots we visit on our guided tour of ABBA's Stockholm. Next tour: weekend of 20–21 September. Tickets and more info: toursforfans.com/abba/
August 4, 2025 at 9:27 AM
PROMOTION Where am I? Something important in ABBA's early career happened here, but the location is not widely known. One of the more unusual spots we visit on our guided tour of ABBA's Stockholm. Next tour: weekend of 20–21 September. Tickets and more info: toursforfans.com/abba/
Look who will be appearing on the '70s Rock & Romance Cruise, 21–28 March 2026! Yours truly, that's who, giving a presentation about the ABBA story. Not too late in life for new experiences. Really looking forward to this. rockandromancecruise.com
August 3, 2025 at 4:50 PM
Look who will be appearing on the '70s Rock & Romance Cruise, 21–28 March 2026! Yours truly, that's who, giving a presentation about the ABBA story. Not too late in life for new experiences. Really looking forward to this. rockandromancecruise.com
Crowdfunding for the second revised and expanded edition of ABBA – The Complete Recording Sessions will start Thursday 31 July. Today I'm announcing the prices for a signed copy, including shipping: shorturl.at/HEzzT
July 29, 2025 at 2:25 PM
Crowdfunding for the second revised and expanded edition of ABBA – The Complete Recording Sessions will start Thursday 31 July. Today I'm announcing the prices for a signed copy, including shipping: shorturl.at/HEzzT
On the weekend of 20–21 September, we'll be taking a new group of fans on a tour of ABBA's Stockholm. Here's the story of what happened on our most recent outing: bit.ly/3UyXkuS
July 27, 2025 at 7:14 PM
On the weekend of 20–21 September, we'll be taking a new group of fans on a tour of ABBA's Stockholm. Here's the story of what happened on our most recent outing: bit.ly/3UyXkuS
PROMOTION Tickets are now available for our third tour of ABBA's Stockholm, taking place on the weekend of 20–21 September. The tour is so much fun and I simply can't wait to do this again. Tickets and more info: toursforfans.com/abba/
July 13, 2025 at 8:15 AM
PROMOTION Tickets are now available for our third tour of ABBA's Stockholm, taking place on the weekend of 20–21 September. The tour is so much fun and I simply can't wait to do this again. Tickets and more info: toursforfans.com/abba/
It seems I have written a whopping 10 ABBA books over the past 31 years. Insane! In attempt at sorting out which book is which, I've put together this page: bit.ly/40b6XU0
July 12, 2025 at 5:19 PM
It seems I have written a whopping 10 ABBA books over the past 31 years. Insane! In attempt at sorting out which book is which, I've put together this page: bit.ly/40b6XU0
So exciting! The tickets for our guided tour of The Beatles' Stockholm on 30 August are now available. Among the many fab locations we'll visit is the theatre where the group's appearance on the Drop In TV programme was filmed in October 1963. I simply can't wait. Book your tickets: bit.ly/44rmdOY
July 11, 2025 at 9:26 AM
So exciting! The tickets for our guided tour of The Beatles' Stockholm on 30 August are now available. Among the many fab locations we'll visit is the theatre where the group's appearance on the Drop In TV programme was filmed in October 1963. I simply can't wait. Book your tickets: bit.ly/44rmdOY
This summer it's 50 years ago since I recorded four songs on a children's album. I did it in the studio where the backing track for Bang-A-Boomerang was recorded, and ABBA's main drummer, Ola Brunkert, was my drummer as well. bit.ly/3Ims7s2
July 10, 2025 at 5:34 PM
This summer it's 50 years ago since I recorded four songs on a children's album. I did it in the studio where the backing track for Bang-A-Boomerang was recorded, and ABBA's main drummer, Ola Brunkert, was my drummer as well. bit.ly/3Ims7s2
ABBA On Record book – 10% off in June! Hailed by reviewers as "a complete triumph" and "a vital, vibrant addition to any ABBA bookshelf", the hardcover edition is available at a 10% price reduction throughout the month of June 2025! Place your order: bit.ly/3Zd17AR
June 1, 2025 at 7:37 AM
ABBA On Record book – 10% off in June! Hailed by reviewers as "a complete triumph" and "a vital, vibrant addition to any ABBA bookshelf", the hardcover edition is available at a 10% price reduction throughout the month of June 2025! Place your order: bit.ly/3Zd17AR
A man on a mission! We had so much fun on our first guided tour of ABBA's Stockholm recently. Here I am shepherding my flock, en route to the next fab ABBA-related location. We'll be doing it again on the weekend of 5–6 July. www.toursforfans.com/abba-tour/ ADVERTISEMENT
May 28, 2025 at 11:04 AM
A man on a mission! We had so much fun on our first guided tour of ABBA's Stockholm recently. Here I am shepherding my flock, en route to the next fab ABBA-related location. We'll be doing it again on the weekend of 5–6 July. www.toursforfans.com/abba-tour/ ADVERTISEMENT
My tribute to Michael B. Tretow, who passed away yesterday.
carlmagnuspalm.com/blogs/abba-blog/michael-b.-tretow--a-tribute
carlmagnuspalm.com/blogs/abba-blog/michael-b.-tretow--a-tribute
May 21, 2025 at 5:51 AM
My tribute to Michael B. Tretow, who passed away yesterday.
carlmagnuspalm.com/blogs/abba-blog/michael-b.-tretow--a-tribute
carlmagnuspalm.com/blogs/abba-blog/michael-b.-tretow--a-tribute
Last week's two-day tour of ABBA's Stockholm was a great success, not least thanks to everyone who came along and made the tour come alive. I've just published a blog post about it. And don't miss the next trip, on 5–6 July! bit.ly/4mhvEqX (Photo by Urban Dahlén).
May 16, 2025 at 7:58 AM
Last week's two-day tour of ABBA's Stockholm was a great success, not least thanks to everyone who came along and made the tour come alive. I've just published a blog post about it. And don't miss the next trip, on 5–6 July! bit.ly/4mhvEqX (Photo by Urban Dahlén).
The ABBA Live 1973 book and the series of books about ABBA's live concerts have been cancelled. There simply wasn't enough interest. Thanks to everyone who wanted to support the project. Pre-order refunds will be issued over the next few days. Read more: bit.ly/42C7os2
May 2, 2025 at 6:31 AM
The ABBA Live 1973 book and the series of books about ABBA's live concerts have been cancelled. There simply wasn't enough interest. Thanks to everyone who wanted to support the project. Pre-order refunds will be issued over the next few days. Read more: bit.ly/42C7os2
The 10th and final part of Neil Saint's series of interviews with me about my book ABBA On Record (abbaonrecord.com) is now available for your listening pleasure: bit.ly/4jpwsZ4
April 25, 2025 at 6:40 AM
The 10th and final part of Neil Saint's series of interviews with me about my book ABBA On Record (abbaonrecord.com) is now available for your listening pleasure: bit.ly/4jpwsZ4
Part 9 in Neil Saint's interview with me about my book ABBA On Record (abbaonrecord.com) has been published. This time we cover the period from March 1981 to April 1982. bit.ly/3Y0hPmx
April 14, 2025 at 7:52 AM
Part 9 in Neil Saint's interview with me about my book ABBA On Record (abbaonrecord.com) has been published. This time we cover the period from March 1981 to April 1982. bit.ly/3Y0hPmx
The guided tour of ABBA's Stockholm now has its own booking page as part of the Tours For Fans website! Check it out – and why not join us on either 10–11 May or 5–6 July? (Pictured here: the famous Metronome Studio where ABBA recorded many big hits.) toursforfans.com/abba-tour/
April 8, 2025 at 10:50 AM
The guided tour of ABBA's Stockholm now has its own booking page as part of the Tours For Fans website! Check it out – and why not join us on either 10–11 May or 5–6 July? (Pictured here: the famous Metronome Studio where ABBA recorded many big hits.) toursforfans.com/abba-tour/
5 April marks the 75th birthday of Agnetha Fältskog, while 25 April sees Björn Ulvaeus turning 80. German television programme Brisant will mark both occasions, and they interviewed me for these features. The Agnetha report airs on Saturday the 5th: bit.ly/42eZoM9
April 3, 2025 at 3:41 PM
5 April marks the 75th birthday of Agnetha Fältskog, while 25 April sees Björn Ulvaeus turning 80. German television programme Brisant will mark both occasions, and they interviewed me for these features. The Agnetha report airs on Saturday the 5th: bit.ly/42eZoM9
ABBA Live 1973: More rare pictures and other fascinating items found in yesterday's trawl through microfilmed newspapers! Support this book project by pre-ordering your copy – place your order no later than 20 May and get a 10% price reduction. Read more in this blog post: bit.ly/3Y8exNR
April 2, 2025 at 12:21 PM
ABBA Live 1973: More rare pictures and other fascinating items found in yesterday's trawl through microfilmed newspapers! Support this book project by pre-ordering your copy – place your order no later than 20 May and get a 10% price reduction. Read more in this blog post: bit.ly/3Y8exNR
New weekend dates announced for guided tour of ABBA's Stockholm! Join us on 5–6 July! For further info and to book tickets, read more here:
carlmagnuspalm.com/blogs/abba-blog/two-day-guided-tour-of-abbas-stockholm
carlmagnuspalm.com/blogs/abba-blog/two-day-guided-tour-of-abbas-stockholm
March 28, 2025 at 11:53 AM
New weekend dates announced for guided tour of ABBA's Stockholm! Join us on 5–6 July! For further info and to book tickets, read more here:
carlmagnuspalm.com/blogs/abba-blog/two-day-guided-tour-of-abbas-stockholm
carlmagnuspalm.com/blogs/abba-blog/two-day-guided-tour-of-abbas-stockholm
The fun has begun: Work on ABBA Live 1973 is underway. Pre-order at bit.ly/4bEoiZX and get a 10% price reduction! Read more in this blog post: carlmagnuspalm.com/blogs/abba-blog/abba-live-1973--work-startss
March 26, 2025 at 2:36 PM
The fun has begun: Work on ABBA Live 1973 is underway. Pre-order at bit.ly/4bEoiZX and get a 10% price reduction! Read more in this blog post: carlmagnuspalm.com/blogs/abba-blog/abba-live-1973--work-startss