Mamma Mia Soundtrack: Mamma Mia! A film released in 2008 directed by Phyllida Lloyd and written by Catherine Johnson is a jukebox musical romantic comedy film based on the 1999 musical book of the same name.
Genres: Comedy, Musical, Romance
Release date: July 18, 2008 (United States)
Official Synopsis: The story of a bride-to-be trying to find her real father is told using hit songs by the popular 1970s group ABBA.
The film’s main cast includes Christine Baranski, Pierce Brosnan, Dominic Cooper, Colin Firth, Amanda Seyfried, Stellan Skarsgård, Meryl Streep and Julie Walters.
Note: One of the biggest achievements of the movie is its soundtrack album, which received widespread praise and was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Compilation Soundtrack Album for Motion Picture, Television or Other Visual Media.
Who Composed Mamma Mia Soundtrack
Benny Andersson: Göran Bror Benny Andersson is a renowned Swedish musician, composer, and producer, best known as a member of the pop group ABBA and co-composer (with Björn Ulvaeus) of musicals such as Chess, Kristina från Duvemåla, and Mamma Mia! He also served as an executive producer on the 2008 film version of Mamma Mia! and its 2018 sequel, Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again.
Mamma Mia Soundtrack List
Every song below is an ABBA composition, written by Benny Andersson and Björn Ulvaeus (with lyricist Stig Anderson on the earlier hits), and performed in the film by the credited cast members.
- Honey, Honey: Performed in the film by Amanda Seyfried, Ashley Lilley & Rachel McDowall – length 3:08.
- Money, Money, Money: Performed in the film by Meryl Streep, Julie Walters & Christine Baranski – length 3:06.
- Mamma Mia: Performed in the film by Meryl Streep – length 3:08.
- Dancing Queen: Performed in the film by Meryl Streep, Julie Walters & Christine Baranski – length 4:04.
- Our Last Summer: Performed in the film by Colin Firth, Pierce Brosnan, Stellan Skarsgård, Amanda Seyfried & Meryl Streep – length 2:57.
- Lay All Your Love on Me: Performed in the film by Dominic Cooper & Amanda Seyfried – length 4:29.
- Super Trouper: Performed in the film by Meryl Streep, Julie Walters & Christine Baranski – length 3:53.
- Gimme! Gimme! Gimme! (A Man After Midnight): Performed in the film by Meryl Streep, Amanda Seyfried, Ashley Lilley & Rachel McDowall – length 3:51.
- The Name of the Game: Performed in the film by Amanda Seyfried – length 4:55.
- Voulez-Vous: Performed in the film by the full cast – length 4:35.
- SOS: Performed in the film by Pierce Brosnan & Meryl Streep – length 3:19.
- Does Your Mother Know: Performed in the film by Christine Baranski & Philip Michael – length 3:01.
- Slipping Through My Fingers: Performed in the film by Meryl Streep & Amanda Seyfried – length 3:50.
- The Winner Takes It All: Performed in the film by Meryl Streep – length 4:57.
- When All Is Said and Done: Performed in the film by Pierce Brosnan & Meryl Streep – length 3:17.
- Take a Chance on Me: Performed in the film by Julie Walters, Stellan Skarsgård, Colin Firth, Philip Michael & Christine Baranski – length 4:01.
- I Have a Dream: Performed in the film by Amanda Seyfried – length 4:22.
- Thank You for the Music: Hidden track, performed in the film by Amanda Seyfried – length 3:44.
Additional film music from Mamma Mia Soundtrack
The soundtrack draws entirely from ABBA’s catalogue. “Thank You for the Music,” for example, was originally recorded by ABBA for their 1977 album ABBA: The Album before being reworked for the film’s hidden track. The genre throughout is pop.
Official Trailer
You can also watch the Film trailer on YouTube, where you can glimpse the stories and cast.
Mamma Mia Soundtrack (2008): the complete soundtrack is widely available to stream, including on Apple Music and Amazon Music. (Source: Wikipedia)
Quick Facts
| Title | Mamma Mia! (2008) |
| Release Date | July 18, 2008 (United States) |
| Director | Phyllida Lloyd |
| Genre | Comedy, Musical, Romance |
| Music/Songs By | Benny Andersson & Björn Ulvaeus (ABBA) |
| Soundtrack Release | July 7, 2008 (Decca / Polydor) |
| Grammy Recognition | Nominated, Best Compilation Soundtrack Album for Motion Picture, Television or Other Visual Media (51st Grammy Awards) |
| Streaming | Apple Music, Amazon Music, Spotify |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who wrote the songs in the Mamma Mia soundtrack?
Every song is an ABBA composition written by Benny Andersson and Björn Ulvaeus (with Stig Anderson credited as lyricist on several of the earlier hits). The film’s cast, including Meryl Streep and Amanda Seyfried, perform the songs in character rather than composing them.
Did the Mamma Mia soundtrack win any awards?
The soundtrack album was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Compilation Soundtrack Album for Motion Picture, Television or Other Visual Media at the 51st Annual Grammy Awards.
Is there a sequel soundtrack to Mamma Mia?
Yes. Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again (2018) has its own soundtrack album featuring additional ABBA songs, again produced with Benny Andersson’s involvement.
Where can I stream the Mamma Mia soundtrack?
The soundtrack is available on Apple Music, Amazon Music, and Spotify.
Is Mamma Mia based on a true story?
No. Mamma Mia! is a jukebox musical built around ABBA’s songbook, based on the 1999 stage musical written by Catherine Johnson, using a fictional story about a bride-to-be trying to identify her biological father.
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