Abba & Mike Olfield - Arrival Apr 2026

Written by Benny Andersson and Björn Ulvaeus, "Arrival" was the closing title track of ABBA's fourth studio album. It is a wordless, choral-driven piece deeply influenced by traditional Swedish folk music, particularly from the Dalecarlia region.

An English-language lyrical version recorded by Frida and B.A. Robertson in 1983. Abba & Mike Olfield - Arrival

During production, the track was known as "Fiol" (Fiddle), "Ode to Dalecarlia," and "Arrival in Dalecarlia". Written by Benny Andersson and Björn Ulvaeus, "Arrival"

A 1983 French-language version with lyrics, performed by Daniel Balavoine and ABBA's own Anni-Frid Lyngstad for the musical ABBAcadabra . Robertson in 1983

It is one of only two instrumental tracks released by the group (the other being "Intermezzo No. 1"). The title of the track was actually taken from the album's name, rather than the song naming the album. The Cover: Mike Oldfield's "Arrival" (1980)

The melody's success led to several other adaptations, including:

The connection between and Mike Oldfield regarding "Arrival" centers on Oldfield's 1980 cover of the Swedish group's 1976 instrumental masterpiece . While ABBA's original set the standard for their "classic era," Oldfield's version brought a progressive rock sensibility to the track, even paying tribute to ABBA's iconic visual style on his single's artwork. The Original: ABBA's "Arrival" (1976)