"Gimme! Gimme! Gimme! (A Man After Midnight)" is a disco-pop masterpiece by , originally released on October 12, 1979 , as a promotional single for their Greatest Hits Vol. 2 album. The song is celebrated for its infectious ARP Odyssey synthesizer riff and its "gothic tale of alienation" centered on a lonely woman's late-night yearning. Critical Review & Legacy
“Treading a careful line between majestic camp and all-out cheese isn't for the faint-hearted, but ABBA pull it off here.” uDiscover Music · AbbaVEVO · 6 months ago
“...glittering, eerie melancholy is reflecting Abba's dynamic appeal.” Wikipedia Abba Gimme Gimme YГјkle
: While it was a global #1 hit in countries like Japan and Belgium, it has evolved into a timeless "gay anthem" and a staple of pop history. Production Background
: Critics often describe the track as one of ABBA's most "sexually liberated" songs, blending "majestic camp" with a libidinous disco beat. The Financial Times calls it a masterpiece of "Scandinavian frankness". "Gimme
: The band originally planned to release a song called "Rubber Ball Man" as a single but pivoted to "Gimme! Gimme! Gimme!" for its superior disco energy. Perspectives on the Track
: The song's spectral synth lead remains its most famous element. It was famously sampled with permission by Madonna for her 2005 global hit "Hung Up," which introduced the melody to a new generation. (A Man After Midnight)" is a disco-pop masterpiece
: It was recorded in August 1979 at Polar Music Studios to power the group's upcoming North American and European tour.