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: While originally a B-side, the song has since gained high standing, appearing on compilation albums like More ABBA Gold .

: Critics describe the track as having a "darkness and gravitas" that defines the band's later years, moving far beyond their early "bubblegum" pop roots. Abba - Cassandra

: The song features Anni-Frid (Frida) Lyngstad on lead vocals, supported by the intricate, "quasi-operatic" harmonies of Agnetha Fältskog. : While originally a B-side, the song has

"Cassandra" is often celebrated by fans as one of ABBA's most hauntingly beautiful and underappreciated tracks. Released in as the B-side to their penultimate single, " The Day Before You Came ", it captures the group at their artistic peak just before their nearly 40-year hiatus. Origins and Release "Cassandra" is often celebrated by fans as one

: ABBA gave a notable televised performance of the song on West Germany's Show-Express on November 11, 1982 , which was one of their final appearances together before separating. Lyrical Meaning and Mythology

The lyrics, penned by Björn Ulvaeus, are rooted in .

: Cassandra was a Trojan princess fated by the god Apollo to tell true prophecies but never be believed.