ABBA: The Tour become more "present" to North American audiences. He further felt that the media would not consider ABBA to be a "real" group if they had not toured. In January 1979, ABBA performed alongside the Bee Gees, John Denver and Earth, Wind & Fire at the "A Gift of Song—Music for UNICEF Concert" at the United Nations General Assembly in New York City. The concert benefited the United Nations Children's Fund. Shortly after, it was revealed that members Björn Ulvaeus and Agnetha Fältskog had been separated for several months. Despite this, Agnetha assured the media that the group was united, stating,
The ABBA Generation The ABBA Generation The ABBA Generation is the debut studio albun by Swedish group A★TEENS, consisting of well-known ABBA songs in modern and upbeat versions. Recorded in Sweden in early 1999, was released later that year internationally and in 2000 in the United States. It spawned 4 hit singles, including the Swedish number-one "Mamma Mia". The album was certified Platinum or Gold in 22 different territories around the world. The album was a moderate success in Japan, where it peaked at number eighteen, selling 61,810 copies. "The ABBA Generation" generated the best reviews from the band's career. Different covers and