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A-Teens

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This article is about a Swedish group. Not to be confused withAteez,a South Korean boy band, orA-Teen,a South Korean internet drama series.
A-Teens
The group in 2024. From left to right: Paul, Lumholdt, Serneholt and Lennevald
The group in 2024. From left to right: Paul, Lumholdt, Serneholt and Lennevald
Background information
Also known asABBA-Teens
OriginStockholm,Sweden
Genres
Years active1998–2004
2024–present
Labels
Members
Websitewww.A-Teens.comat theWayback Machine(archived 19 May 2014)

A-Teensare a Swedishpop musicgroup[1]fromStockholm.The group was formed by Niklas Berg in 1998 as anABBAtribute group calledABBA-Teens,which was later renamed A-Teens. The band members wereMarie Serneholt,Amit Paul,Dhani Lennevald,andSara Lumholdt.The group is best known for the singles "Mamma Mia"(1999) and"Upside Down"(2000), both of which were hits worldwide. The group was particularly successful in their home country where they amassed ten top 10 hit singles on the Swedish charts.

After six years together, the group disbanded following the release of theirGreatest Hitsalbum in May 2004.[2]They reunited as a group in 2024.

History

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1998–2000:The ABBA Generation

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The original logo that the band used for their first releases under the original name, ABBA-Teens

In 1998, Marie, Sara, Dhani, and Amit came together to form the ABBA-Teens and began recording their debut album which would consist entirely ofcoversofABBAsongs. Their first single, "Mamma Mia",was first released in April 1999 in their native Sweden where it stayed at number one for eight consecutive weeks. Following this release, the group's name was changed to the A-Teens to avoid litigation.[3][4]"Mamma Mia" was released internationally following their name change and became a top 20 hit in over ten countries.[5]

The official A-Teens logo

In August 1999, the group released their debut albumThe ABBA Generation,consisting entirely of ABBA covers reinterpreted with a modern pop and electronic sound. The album reached number one in Sweden and Argentina. In the United States, the album peaked at seventy-one on theBillboard200Albums Chart and was certified Gold.[6]The album sold more than 2 million copies worldwide and was certifiedGoldorPlatinumin over 22 countries.[citation needed]Further singles from the album were hits in Sweden: "Super Trouper"peaked at number two and"Gimme! Gimme! Gimme! (A Man After Midnight)peaked at number ten; both songs charted moderately worldwide. "Happy New Year"was released as a standalone single in Sweden at the end of 1999 and peaked at number four.

In March 2000, the group released the single "Dancing Queen".The single reached ninety-five on theBillboardHot 100.Coinciding with this release, the band embarked on a promotional tour of the United States and was an opening act for theBritney Spearstour later that summer.[7]The group made several appearances onDisneyandNickelodeon.In September 2000, the A-Teens won a Viva Music Award for Best International Newcomer.[8]

2001:Teen Spirit

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On 26 February 2001, the group released their second studio albumTeen Spirit,which consists entirely of original tracks. It debuted at number two in the Swedish Charts. The album peaked at number thirteen on the European Albums Chart.[9]In the United States, the album peaked at number fifty and was certified gold.[10][11]The album was preceded by the single "Upside Down"in October 2000; this was their first single that was not an ABBA cover song.[12]It peaked at number two in Sweden and was certified 2× Platinum.[13]The song reached the top ten in several countries. In the United States, the song was released with the alternate title "Bouncing Off the Ceiling (Upside Down)". The song peaked at 93 on theBillboardHot 100 and the physical single peaked at number six on theBillboardDance Single Sales component chart.[14][15]The single peaked at number ten in the United Kingdom, becoming their only top ten hit in the country.[16]Later singles from the album were hits in Sweden: "Halfway Around the World"peaked at number 7 and"Sugar Rush"peaked at number 15.

The group promoted the album with a forty-three-date tour withAaron Carterin the U.S.; the group later toured withNo Angelsin Germany.[7][17][18]The A-Teens also performed on theRadio Disney Live! 2001 World Tour.The same year,Coca-Colasigned the group to become the face of the brand in Thailand.[19]By the end of 2001,Teen Spiritsold over 1 million copies worldwide. In December 2001, the group released theCathy Dennis-penned track "Heartbreak Lullaby".The song was recorded for the European soundtrack of the movie"The Princess Diaries".The single became another top ten hit for the band in their home country.[20]

2002–2003:Pop 'til You Drop!andNew Arrival

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In June 2002, the group released their third studio albumPop 'til You Drop!.The album was released exclusively in North America and Argentina.[21]The album debuted and peaked at number forty-five on theBillboard200 Albums Chart.[22]The album was preceded by the single "Can't Help Falling In Love",a cover of theElvis Presleysong, in May 2002. The song was also featured on the soundtrack of theDisneymovieLilo & Stitch.[23]In July 2002, "Floorfiller"was released as the second and final single from the album. In the summer of 2002, the group embarked on thePop 'til You Drop! Tour,a thirty-date tour of the United States and Canada.[24][25]In November 2002, the group performed at the 2002 Swedish Hit Music Awards.[26]

In January 2003, the group released a reissue ofPop 'til You Drop!titledNew Arrivalexclusively in markets outside of North America.[27]The album contains seven tracks fromPop 'til You Drop!alongside six new tracks. The album debuted at number four in Sweden and was certified Gold a few weeks after its release.[28]To promote the release, the band embarked on theNew Arrival Tourthat March, performing shows in Sweden, Denmark, Russia, and Slovakia.[29][30][31]The album was preceded by the European release of "Floorfiller", which served as the album's first single and became a top five hit in their home country.[32]The second single taken from the album was "A Perfect Match"which peaked at number two in Sweden.[33]"Let Your Heart Do All the Talking" was planned as the third single fromNew Arrival,but its commercial release was later canceled.[34]In May 2003, the group partnered with the brandPopdrinksfor a promotional-only release of the song "Bounce With Me" in Sweden.[35]

2004:Greatest Hitsand disbandment

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In May 2004, the group releasedGreatest Hits,a compilation of three new songs and thirteen singles.[36]The album was preceded by the single "I Promised Myself",a cover of theNick Kamensong.[37]The single became another top two hit for the group in Sweden.[38]

Following the release ofGreatest Hits,the group disbanded; their disbandment was not publicly announced until April 2006.[39]

2024: Reunion

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In February 2024, it was announced the group had reformed, and reunited with a performance at the Swedish music competitionMelodifestivalen 2024.[40]

Discography

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Main article:A-Teens discography

For a complete list of all the songs, seeList of songs recorded by A-Teens

Tours

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  • Pop 'Til You Drop! (2002)

References

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  1. ^"Into the Mouths of Babes".Phoenix New TimesJimmy Magahern | 18 July 2002
  2. ^Klas Lindberg (10 April 2004)."Nu vill jag göra en egen platta"(in Swedish). Nöjesbladet.Retrieved20 January2023.
  3. ^Douglas Wolk (8 May 2000)."How Swede It Is".Boston Phoenix.Archived fromthe originalon 21 June 2009.Retrieved14 October2007.
  4. ^"An Oral History Of The A*Teens, The ABBA Cover Band That Defined Y2K Pop".MTV.Archived fromthe originalon 7 August 2022.Retrieved30 May2023.
  5. ^"charts.org.nz - A*Teens - Mamma Mia".charts.nz.Retrieved15 June2024.
  6. ^RIAA: Gold Certificate for "The ABBA Generation" 29 September 2000Archived19 May 2007 at theWayback Machine
  7. ^ab"A-Teens - Interview @ Designer Magazine".Designer Magazine.2001.Retrieved30 May2023.
  8. ^"Viva Music Award".Official A-Teens Biography.A-teens.com. 29 December 2002.Retrieved15 May2010.
  9. ^"European Albums Chart".A-teens.com. 20 March 2001.Retrieved15 May2010.
  10. ^""Teen Spirit" in the U.S ".A-teens.com. 20 March 2001.Retrieved15 May2010.
  11. ^RIAA Certification for "Teen Spirit"Archived19 May 2007 at theWayback Machine
  12. ^""Upside Down" Press Release ".A-teens.com. 8 October 2000.Retrieved15 May2010.
  13. ^""Upside Down" certified 2× Platinum in Sweden ".A-teens.com. 12 January 2001.Retrieved15 May2010.
  14. ^"A*Teens Chart History - Dance Singles Sales".Billboard.Archived fromthe originalon 20 February 2022.
  15. ^"Billboard Hot 100 2001-01-13".Billboard.2 January 2013.Retrieved25 May2023.
  16. ^""Upside Down" hits the top ten in the U.K ".A-teens.com. 20 May 2001.Retrieved15 May2010.
  17. ^"A-Teens to tour with Aaron Carter in the U.S".A-teens.com. 21 April 2001.Retrieved15 May2010.
  18. ^"German Tour".A-teens.com. 20 October 2001.Retrieved15 May2010.
  19. ^"A-Teens biography".A-teens.com. 29 December 2002.Retrieved15 May2010.
  20. ^Steffen Hung.""Heartbreak Lullaby" Swedish Chart Position ".Swedishcharts.com.Retrieved15 May2010.
  21. ^""Pop 'Til You Drop!" U.S. Release ".A-teens.com. 18 June 2002. Archived fromthe originalon 2 December 2010.Retrieved15 May2010.
  22. ^"The A-Teens Chart history on Billboard".A-teens.com. Archived fromthe originalon 16 February 2010.Retrieved15 May2010.
  23. ^""Can't Help Falling In Love" & Album Announcement ".A-teens.com.Retrieved15 May2010.
  24. ^"A-Teens/ Baha Men Summer Tour".A-teens.com. 6 July 2002. Archived fromthe originalon 2 December 2010.Retrieved15 May2010.
  25. ^"Chat w/ A-Teens / Tour schedule update".A-teens.com. 15 August 2002. Archived fromthe originalon 2 December 2010.Retrieved15 May2010.
  26. ^"A-Teens to perform at Swedish Hit Music Awards".A-teens.com. 11 November 2002.Retrieved15 May2010.
  27. ^Hautman, Nicholas (27 August 2020)."A*Teens: Where Are They Now?".Us Weekly.Retrieved30 May2023.
  28. ^""New Arrival" debuts at number four in Sweden ".A-teens.com. 6 February 2003. Archived fromthe originalon 2 December 2010.Retrieved15 May2010.
  29. ^"A*Teens" New Arrival "Tour".A-teens.com. 5 February 2003.Retrieved15 May2010.
  30. ^"A*Teens in Slovakia".A-teens.com. 6 August 2003. Archived fromthe originalon 2 December 2010.Retrieved15 May2010.
  31. ^"Time for Tour".A-teens.com. 22 February 2003. Archived fromthe originalon 2 December 2010.Retrieved15 May2010.
  32. ^""Floorfiller" reaches number four in Sweden ".A-teens.com. 1 November 2002.Retrieved15 May2010.
  33. ^""A Perfect Match" #2 on the Swedish Charts ".A-teens.com. 7 April 2003. Archived fromthe originalon 2 December 2010.Retrieved15 May2010.
  34. ^""Let your heart do all the talking" will be the next single ".A-teens.com. Archived fromthe originalon 3 December 2010.Retrieved15 May2010.
  35. ^"Bounce With Me".A-teens.com. Archived fromthe originalon 2 December 2010.Retrieved15 May2010.
  36. ^"Marie Serneholt's Official Biography".Marieserneholt.com. April 2006. Archived fromthe originalon 8 April 2006.Retrieved15 May2010.
  37. ^"New single:" I promised myself "".A-teens.com. Archived fromthe originalon 2 December 2010.Retrieved15 May2010.
  38. ^""I promised myself" entered the Latin MTV Top Ten at #1 ".A-teens.com. 2 August 2004. Archived fromthe originalon 2 December 2010.Retrieved15 May2010.
  39. ^Spencer, Ashley (24 February 2021)."What Happened to the A*Teens?".Vice.Archivedfrom the original on 25 February 2021.Retrieved23 January2023.
  40. ^Benjamin, Jeff (31 January 2024)."Millennium Pop Group A-Teens to Reunite After 20 Years at Sweden Eurovision Qualifier".Forbes.United States: Integrated Whale Media Investments.ISSN0015-6914.Archivedfrom the original on 4 February 2024.Retrieved4 February2024.
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