Which ABBA song, released in 1980, is often associated with New Year's Eve?

“Happy New Year” is the ABBA song released in 1980 that is often associated with New Year's Eve.

The song was written by Benny Andersson and Björn Ulvaeus and recorded by the Swedish pop group ABBA. It appeared on the album Super Trouper, released in 1980. Its lyrics look toward the future while expressing uncertainty about what a new decade may bring, giving it a more reflective tone than a straightforward party anthem.

ABBA recorded the song in English, and versions were also issued in other languages, including Spanish. Its New Year's association comes from its subject and recurring radio and playlist use during the holiday, rather than from being an official international anthem.

The song is sometimes confused with ABBA's “Dancing Queen,” their major 1970s hit. “Happy New Year” was not ABBA's first single and should not be dated to the band's 1974 Eurovision breakthrough.