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By Andrew HarrisonFeatures correspondent The Swedish group burst onto the world stage 40 years ago this month and are still one of the most successful bands of all time. Andrew Harrison asks why. When youve sold as many records as Abba have and only The Beatles have sold more specific figures become

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