The Swedish version was first written for Fridas solo album. It was about a man called Fernando who's gf broke up with him. The woman who sings have been through the same thing and want them both to console each other.
The English version is likely a reference to the Mexican revolution in 1910 where the singer take side for one of the rebels that crosses over the Rio Grande to fight the federal troops. The writers have said they don't refer to any particular war. == == To the one below me; this is straight from Swedish Wiki, so stop.
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The first paragraph is the song's history in the market place.
The second paragraph is speculation at best, based entirely on the song's lyrics. Any sixth grade level intelligence could do as much. The reference to the Rio Grand River has another completely different meaning.
How do I know? I am the Vietnam Veteran interviewed by Angetha Faltskog!
It was written for Anni-Frid Lyngstad, of ABBA, by Björn Ulvaeus, Benny Andersson, and Stig Anderson.
Fernando - song - was created on 1975-11-10.
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The song "Fernando".
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San Fernando Valley by Roy Rogers.
Morning Song - song - was created in 1995.
As I Am - song - was created in 2003.
Fernando Sucre was created in 2005.
CD San Fernando was created in 1943.
San Fernando Building was created in 1906.
San Fernando Department was created in 1878.
San Fernando Partido was created in 1805.
Bianca e Fernando was created in 1828.
Fernando Pessoa University was created in 1996.
Bells of San Fernando was created in 1947.
Club San Fernando was created in 1923.
San Fernando Stakes was created in 1952.
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San Fernando de Atabapo was created in 1758.