Several of us went to see Mama Mia at The Kentucky Center last night as a Christmas present from two of my sisters. It’s a good show and the performers look like they’re having a really good time. I suppose it has more appeal for those of us that grew up in the era of (and enjoyed) ABBA music. I did both.

ABBA is sort of one of those guilty pleasures we have to allow ourselves occasionally. You’re not going to find really deep, thoughtful lyrics. You’re not going to hear complex instrumentation. You’re not going to venture into groundbreaking musical terrritory. ABBA made pop music that appealed to a broad international audience. It’s just fun.