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Mike Watson is the bassist behind some of ABBA’s most iconic tracks, yet many people outside the bass community may not realize his contributions. From Mamma Mia to Super Trouper, his playing helped shape the sound of one of the most legendary bands in pop history.

In this interview, Mike shares his journey—how he got the gig with ABBA, what life was like in the studio, and the truth about which songs he actually played on (debunking plenty of misinformation along the way).

We also dive into his thoughts on Rutger Gunnarsson’s bass playing, his favorite ABBA songs to perform, and how he's still touring because of ABBA today at almost 80 years old. Plus, he gives a quick playthrough of The Winner Take It All and Lay All Your Love on Me! Whether you're a bassist or an ABBA fan, this conversation is packed with insight and nostalgia. Thank you, Mike, for everything!

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0:00 How Mike and I Connected
0:37 Mike’s Childhood and Musical Beginnings
2:18 Where He Grew Up and How He Got Started
3:41 Becoming a Studio Musician
5:01 Getting Introduced to ABBA
5:58 Talking About Rutger Gunnarsson and Other ABBA Bassists
7:17 The ABBA Songs Mike Played On
8:49 The Story Behind the Waterloo Album Cover
10:22 Did He Know How Big ABBA Would Become?
12:11 Other Songs He Played On
13:38 Mike’s Favorite ABBA Song to Play
14:39 Mike Plays 'The Winner Takes It All' (Snippet)
15:17 Other Favorite ABBA Songs to Play
15:50 Mike Plays 'Lay All Your Love on Me' (Snippet)
17:08 Did He Stay in Touch with ABBA’s Members?
19:06 The Same Bass He’s Played Since the ’60s
20:10 Life After ABBA
21:18 Playing in an ABBA Tribute Band Today
23:25 Upcoming Tour Dates for His ABBA Tribute Band
25:07 Did He Have Creative Freedom in the Studio?
27:20 What Studio Life Was Like Back Then
28:35 Mike’s Favorite Bass Players
30:09 ABBA’s Global Impact

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