The record company of iconic Swedish band ABBA announced Thursday that it has asked US presidential candidate Donald Trump to stop using its songs at his campaign rallies.
Universal Music in Sweden said it saw videos of ABBA music being played at at least one event for the former Republican president.
“We ask that [el material] be withdrawn,” Universal Music AB told AFP in an email.
“Universal Music Publishing AB and [la discográfica] Polar Music International AB did not receive any applications [para utilizar la música]so no permission or license has been given to Trump,” he said.
Swedish daily Svenska Dagbladet reported that one of its reporters attended a Trump rally in Minnesota in July – known for hosting a large Swedish community – where the famous song “The Winner Takes it All” was played.
The reporter said a 10-minute video of ABBA performing some of their biggest hits, including “Money, Money, Money” and “Dancing Queen,” was also projected on a giant screen.
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With their catchy tunes and bright outfits, Agnetha, Björn, Benny and Anni Frid – whose initials form the group’s name – personified the disco years until their split in 1982.
Bruce Springsteen, Neil Young, Celine Dion and the Rolling Stones have already asked the billionaire to refrain from using their music.