Which ABBA song, released in 1980, is a popular New Year's Eve anthem?

“Happy New Year” is the ABBA song released in 1980 that became a popular New Year's Eve anthem.

The song was written by Benny Andersson and Björn Ulvaeus and recorded by the Swedish group ABBA. It appears on the album Super Trouper, which was released in 1980. Unlike a purely celebratory party song, its lyrics combine hopes for the future with a more reflective view of society and human behaviour.

The recording became especially associated with New Year's programming in many countries, helped by its title and recurring seasonal broadcasts. It has also been released in several language versions and has received later cover versions.

“Dancing Queen” and “Mamma Mia” are major ABBA hits, but neither is specifically the group's New Year's song. The title “Happy New Year” identifies the seasonal track directly.