Abba & Mike Olfield - Arrival Apr 2026

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

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) Abba & Mike Olfield - Arrival

An English-language lyrical version recorded by Frida and B.A. Robertson in 1983. A 1983 French-language version with lyrics, performed by

During production, the track was known as "Fiol" (Fiddle), "Ode to Dalecarlia," and "Arrival in Dalecarlia". A 1983 French-language version with lyrics