When I Kissed the Teacher

"When I Kissed the Teacher" is a song by the pop band ABBA. It is the opening track on their 1976 album Arrival. Synopsis The song's recording session's began on June 14, 1976, with the name "Rio de Janeiro". Eventually, the track was renamed "When I Kissed the Teacher". The song's light-hearted lyrics tell the story of a student who has a crush on her teacher, one day cannot restrain herself and kisses him. The lyrics are set to spirited music. Benny Andersson considered this one of his favorite ABBA songs. The video clip "goes from a female student longing for her teacher to her taking direct action by kissing him as he leans over her in class." The actor playing the part of the teacher was Magnus Härenstam. Release The song was also released on the compilation album More Gold: More Hits and the video was included on The Definitive Collection.