Introduction to Abba’s “Medley: Pick A Bale of Cotton”
Abba‘s “Medley: Pick A Bale of Cotton” is a captivating blend of traditional American folk songs, reimagined and infused with the Swedish pop group’s signature sound.
This medley, featured on their 1976 album “Arrival,” showcases the band’s versatility and ability to seamlessly blend genres while staying true to their pop roots.
The medley’s title track, “Pick A Bale of Cotton,” is a classic American work song that originated in the antebellum South. This song, often sung by enslaved African Americans, reflects the hardships and struggles they faced during the era of slavery.
By incorporating this song into their repertoire, Abba pays homage to the rich musical heritage of the African American community and acknowledges the historical context behind the lyrics.
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Lyrics
🎵 Let’s sing along with the lyrics! 🎤
[Verse 1: Agnetha & Frida, Bjorn]
Gonna jump down, spin around, pick a bale of cotton
Gonna jump down, spin around, pick a bale a day
Gonna jump down, spin around, pick a bale of cotton
Gonna jump down, spin around, pick a bale a day[Chorus: Agnetha & Frida, Bjorn]
Oh Lordy, pick a bale of cotton
Oh Lordy, pick a bale a day
Oh Lordy, pick a bale of cotton
Oh Lordy, pick a bale a day[Verse 2: Agnetha & Frida, Bjorn]
I said me and my buddy gonna pick a bale of cotton
Now me and my buddy gonna pick a bale a day
I said me and my buddy gonna pick a bale of cotton
Now me and my buddy gonna pick a bale a day