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Originally, this was called "In The Arms Of Rozellita." Bjorn Ulvaeus, who wrote the song, liked the title but couldn't find a matching story, so it became "Chiquitita." (thanks, royi - Rishon Le Zion, Israel)

ABBA performed this song in 1999 at the Music for UNICEF Concert. ABBA donated half the proceeds from the song to UNICEF. (thanks, Vineeta - Rockville, MD)

Chiquitita, in Spanish, means "Little Girl." (thanks, Kyre - Atlanta, GA)

To facilitate a breakthrough in South America, ABBA recorded a Spanish-language version of this song, despite the fact the band had never learned the language. The Swedes sang the song phonetically and their efforts enhanced their popularity in a number of Latin America countries.

This song reached #1 in Belgium, Finland, Ireland, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Rhodesia, South Africa, Spain and Switzerland. (thanks, Jerro - New Alexandria, PA)

Comments:

I really like this song even, especaly the Mama Mia version, I find that one funny.
- Breanna, Henderson, NV

1.- "Chiquitita" is a spanish word for very little girl, a baby girl, the last letter "a" gives the gender. It would be "o" for a boy. 2.- In this case, is used by a mother to talk with lots of tenderness to her daughter... to a mother, she will always be her baby girl. 3.- It is a beautiful song (my favorite), not only for the music, but for the fact that it was written by a mother to her daughter on her first love deception.
- Sandra, Monterrey, Mexico

ABBA sung in Spanish but doesn't ever learned the language.
- Kevin López, Antofagasta, Chile

This is the only song by Abba to feature a 5/4 bar, which occurs twice in the chorus.
- Colin, London, United Kingdom

The lyrics are not thaaaaaat great, but the music of this song is one of the best ever.
- Nuri, Moron, Argentina

"Chiquitita" is, indeed, a spanish word. It means something like "very little girl". Let's see... In spanish language, nouns have gender (strange, isn't it?). So "Chica" is female for "little", (but you could also translate it just as "girl"). "Chiquita" is "little girl", and often means "(female) kid)". "Chiquitita" is "very little girl", and you can be talking about a baby girl... or maybe just talking with tenderness... Ok, now you have learned something new today :P
- Harold, San Jose, Other

In the ABBA musical Mamma Mia this is sung to the mother Donna by two of her former bandmates when she gets really upset and hides under the covers. It's a pretty funny scene.
- Sara, Silver Spring, MD

I love this song. To me, ABBA is a wonderufl land of wonderfullness!
- Rebecca, Houston, TX

Well, when a former girlfriend was born, on the radio this song was playing... pretty cool, huh?
- Axel, Mexico, Mexico

I heard this ABBA's song in spanish when I was 13?and it ¡really liked me! .Of course,"Chiquitita" refers to a very little girl. What a song! Jesús Bórquez,Hermosillo Sonora
- Jesús, Hermosillo, Mexico

When I grew up I thought they were singing about chiquita bananas. It didn't quite make sense. Now, a few years later, I realize Chiquitita is a lady's name. How funny, isn't it?! :-)
- Roy, Mesa, AZ

Sounds like they're singing about "Chicken Tikka"
- Dan, Derby, England

Wow, this song is beautiful! It was a big hit in Mexico.
- Juan Loire, Vallarta, Mexico

This song sucks big time, not only that, they even recorded a version in Spanish...eeeecccckkkk!!
- Bernard, Caracas, South America

...one of my favorite songs.i agree with nicola.this one is about true friendships.if not mistaken, "Chiquitita" is a spanish word.
- Bivel Dan Djoko, Cimahi, Indonesia

Bleeeecccch. I like ABBA, but I hate this one.
- Wes, Springfield, VA

This song has some meaning, and it is very soothing.And it is about friendships.
- Nicola, London, England