"Fernando" is a song written by Benny Andersson and Björn Ulvaeus, from the Swedish musical group ABBA.

"Fernando" was not originally released as an ABBA song but as a solo single by band member Anni-Frid Lyngstad.

The English version, with completely different lyrics by Björn Ulvaeus, presents a vision of nostalgia for two veterans reminiscing in old age about a long-ago battle in which they participated.

[7] "I knew that the title 'Fernando' had to be there, and after pondering a while, I had this vivid image in my mind of two old and scarred revolutionaries in Mexico sitting outside at night talking about old memories".

The title and rhythm of the song made it an obvious choice for inclusion on ABBA's Spanish album, Gracias Por La Música.

"Fernando" was released in March 1976 and became one of ABBA's best-selling singles, topping the charts in at least 13 countries, and selling over 10 million copies worldwide.

[11] "Fernando" also reached the top of the charts in Austria, Belgium, France, West Germany, the United Kingdom, Hungary, Ireland, the Netherlands, New Zealand, South Africa and Switzerland.

The song remains an airplay staple on American radio stations specializing in the MOR, adult standards and easy listening formats.

American singer and actress Cher recorded "Fernando," which was released as the third single from the movie soundtrack of Mamma Mia!

[65] Produced by Benny Andersson, the song debuted on the Billboard Adult Contemporary chart in July 2018 at number 22.

This cover version features background vocals by actor Andy García and also references the Mexico–Guatemala conflict of 1959, part of which had been seen by Cher's character, Ruby Sheridan, Donna's mother, along with her long lost love, Fernando Cienfuegos.

[66] Cher's solo cover version without background vocals by García appears on her 2018 ABBA tribute album Dancing Queen.