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Gimme! Gimme! Gimme! (A Man After Midnight)

"Gimme! Gimme! Gimme! (A Man After Midnight)" is a 1979 disco and Eurodisco song by the Swedish group ABBA.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

"Gimme! Gimme! Gimme! (A Man After Midnight)" is a 1979 disco and Eurodisco song by the Swedish group ABBA. Written by Benny Andersson and Björn Ulvaeus, it features lead vocals by Agnetha Fältskog and was released as a single from *Greatest Hits Vol. 2*. The song became one of ABBA's signature recordings and a major international hit.

Background

The song was recorded in August 1979 during ABBA's preparations for touring and was intended to support the group's live promotion. It later appeared on the compilation *Greatest Hits Vol. 2* as the only new track on the album.

Music and lyrics

"Gimme! Gimme! Gimme! (A Man After Midnight)" is a disco and Eurodisco song built around a late-night, longing-themed lyric. The lead vocal is performed by Agnetha Fältskog.

Release and reception

Released in October 1979, the song became one of ABBA's major international hits and topped charts in multiple countries. It also reached the top ten in several other markets across Europe and Australia.

Legacy

The song became one of ABBA's signature recordings and has remained one of their most recognisable and influential tracks. It is frequently included on later ABBA compilations.

Key facts

  • The song was recorded in August 1979 to promote ABBA's North American and European concert legs of *ABBA: The Tour*.
  • It was issued as the sole single from *Greatest Hits Vol. 2*.
  • It reached number one in several countries, including Belgium, Denmark, Finland, Ireland, and Japan's international chart.
  • The track was written and composed by Benny Andersson and Björn Ulvaeus, with Agnetha Fältskog on lead vocal.
  • It has remained one of ABBA's best-known recordings and is widely associated with the group's late-1970s disco period.
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Canadian context

ABBA remains a familiar act for Canadian audiences through classic-pop radio, compilation releases, and long-running popularity in English-speaking markets, including Canada.

Frequently asked questions

Who wrote "Gimme! Gimme! Gimme! (A Man After Midnight)"?
It was written and composed by Benny Andersson and Björn Ulvaeus.
Who sings lead vocals on the song?
Agnetha Fältskog sings the lead vocal.
When was the song released?
It was released on 12 October 1979.
What album is it from?
It was released as the sole single from *Greatest Hits Vol. 2*.
What genre is the song?
It is generally classified as disco and Eurodisco.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gimme!_Gimme!_Gimme!_(A_Man_After_Midnight)
    Supports: Basic identification, release date, writers, lead vocal, album, genre, and chart success.
  2. Songfacts — https://www.songfacts.com/facts/abba/gimme-gimme-gimme-a-man-after-midnight
    Supports: Song background, album placement, and general description of the lyric/theme.
  3. Financial Times — https://ig.ft.com/life-of-a-song/gimme-gimme-gimme.html
    Supports: Recording context, thematic interpretation, and legacy context.