I've Been Waiting for You (ABBA song)

"I've Been Waiting for You"
Single by ABBA
from the album ABBA
B-side	"King Kong Song"
Released	18 November 1974
Recorded	15 September 1974
Studio	Glen Studio, Stockholm
Length	3:41
Label	Polar RCA Victor
Songwriters	Benny Andersson Björn Ulvaeus Stig Anderson
Producers	Benny Andersson Björn Ulvaeus
ABBA singles chronology
"So Long" (1974) "I've Been Waiting for You" (1974) "I Do, I Do, I Do, I Do, I Do" (1975)
Audio
"I've Been Waiting For You" on YouTube

"I've Been Waiting for You" is a song by the Swedish recording group ABBA, recorded for their eponymous third studio album (1975).^[1] Agnetha Fältskog sings the lead vocals to the track, which was written by Benny Andersson, Björn Ulvaeus, and Stig Anderson. It was released on 18 November 1974 as the album's second single, simultaneously with "So Long". In most countries, it was included as the B-side to "So Long". In Australia, both tracks were released as separate singles released simultaneously.

The song proved a moderate chart success, reaching number 49 on the Australian Kent Music Report chart; it would actually chart higher than "So Long", which did not enter the Kent Music Report at all.^[2] The track ended up being released in New Zealand in 1977 following the group's success there, and peaked at number eight on the NZ Singles Chart.^[3] The cassette version of the album contains an extended version of the song that repeats the third verse and chorus.^[1]

Like most of ABBA's hits, the song was covered in Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again. In 2025, the song was re-released along with "Lay All Your Love on Me" as a limited edition heart-shaped vinyl for Valentine's Day.^[4]

1. ^ ^{a b} Palm, Carl Magnus (2005). Abba : the complete guide to their music. London: Omnibus Press. pp. 32, 103. ISBN 1-84449-505-1. OCLC 60589495.
2. ^ ^{a b} David Kent (2006). Australian Charts Book 1993—2005. Australian Chart Book Pty Ltd, Turramurra, N.S.W. p. 10. ISBN 978-0-646-45889-2.
3. ^ The Complete New Zealand Music Charts 1966–2006: Dean Scapolo: ISBN 978-1-877443-00-8]
4. ^ "ABBA – Lay All Your Love On Me / I've Been Waiting For You (Vinyl, 7", 45 RPM, Shape, Single, Limited Edition, Stereo, Red, Heart Shape)". Discogs. Retrieved 29 September 2025.
5. ^ ^{a b} Cole, Ian (23 February 2020). "I've Been Waiting for You". ABBA: Song by Song. Fonthill Media. ISBN 978-1-78155-785-3.
6. ^ Lawrence, Adrian (18 August 2018). "Mamma Mia: Here We Go Again – Review". theboar.org. Retrieved 2021-02-22.
7. ^ I've Been Waiting for You (Australian 7-inch single sleeve). ABBA. RCA Victor. 1974. 102561.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
8. ^ "ABBA – I've Been Waiting for You" (in French). Ultratop 50. Retrieved 29 September 2025.
9. ^ "ABBA – I've Been Waiting for You". Top 40 Singles. Retrieved 29 September 2025.
10. ^ "Official Scottish Singles Sales Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 7 August 2018.
11. ^ "British single certifications – Baranski/Walters/Seyfried – I've Been Waiting For You". British Phonographic Industry. Retrieved March 8, 2024.

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