Behind the Glitter: The Story of ABBA's "Gimme! Gimme! Gimme!"
: In 2024, the song was reissued with a Dolby Atmos remix and a 4K remastered music video. ABBA - Gimme! Gimme! Gimme! (A Man After Midnight) [Lyrics]
Critics have described it as a "masterpiece of Scandinavian frankness". Despite its upbeat disco rhythm—inspired by Donna Summer's "Hot Stuff"—it gives a powerful, unambiguous voice to female desire and longing. The Sound of the Night Behind the Glitter: The Story of ABBA's "Gimme
See the original 1979 music video, directed by Lasse Hallström, which features the group recording in the studio: directed by Lasse Hallström
The track's sonic identity is defined by its hypnotic, eerie synthesizer riff.
: The iconic melody was crafted using an ARP Odyssey synthesizer.