“Happy New Year” is ABBA's 1980 song that became closely associated with New Year's Eve and hopes for the future.
The song was written by Benny Andersson and Björn Ulvaeus and recorded by the Swedish group for the album Super Trouper. Its lyrics use a reflective New Year's setting, looking beyond celebration toward the uncertainty of a new decade. The mood is more wistful than the title alone suggests.
ABBA recorded versions in several languages, including English, Spanish, and Swedish. The English recording was released as a single in some markets and later became a recurring seasonal selection on radio and streaming services.
The song is sometimes confused with ABBA's more upbeat party hits, especially “Dancing Queen.” Unlike that disco classic, “Happy New Year” focuses on midnight reflection, social hopes, and the possibility of a better future.