When comparing ABBA and A-Teens we find that all of ABBA’s greatest hits are also A-Teens most known song. Even though A-Teens later released albums with new songs, away from the ABBA generation, their greatest hits are all songs that were previously released by ABBA.
The movie and the play have very close similarities. Stated that the play is a live musical and the movie is film, the only thing that changes is the medium, the plot, characters, songs, and sequence of both remain the same.
Björn Ulvaeus and Benny Andersson created the ABBA band in 1969. Both of them were later involved in the creation and production of the play Mamma Mia. They also were involved in the adaptation of the play to be made into film; they both make a small appearance in the movie in an extremely small role.
ABBA and A-Teens released music videos for their popular songs. The videos are a great example of the generation that the time period of the song release represented. In the original videos, disco was alive showcased by bell bottom pants, platform shoes, disco balls, and ruffles. A-teens highlighted the 90’s pop explosion in the music industry; this pop style reflected other bands such as Backstreet Boys, NSYNC, Britney Spears, and even the Spice Girls.
The most logical comparison is the different mediums used to showcase these songs. ABBA used the radio, vinyl records, and music videos. A-Teens utilized the radio, television (show appearances), internet, iTunes, and music videos.
The musical is a Broadway production that utilizes the songs from ABBA that have taken new meaning in order to follow a storyline for the play.
The movie is just a straight convergence of the play into film that uses the same aspects of the songs converted into acting roles.
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