- Chiquitita — Abba

"Chiquitita" translates to "little girl" or "little one" in Spanish, acting as a term of endearment.

ABBA premiered the song on January 9, 1979, at the Music for UNICEF Concert held at the United Nations General Assembly. Abba - Chiquitita

The track masterfully shifts from a gentle, sorrowful acoustic guitar and piano opening into a triumphant, booming chorus. 🕊️ The UNICEF Legacy "Chiquitita" translates to "little girl" or "little one"

The song is a heartfelt plea to a close friend who is overcome with sadness and wallowing in grief. Abba - Chiquitita

Despite not speaking the language, ABBA took a massive step forward with this release.

Band members Agnetha Fältskog and Anni-Frid Lyngstad sang the lyrics phonetically. It became a chart-topping phenomenon across Latin America.