to avoid tears then. abba's bjorn ulvaeus is one of the most successful music writers in history, but now he's appealing for help for other songwriters. he says they're not being paid a fair share by streaming platforms. our entertainment correspondent colin paterson has been speaking to him. # knowing me, knowing you.# abba's bjorn ulvaeus — on the left without the beard — and benny andersson are one of the most successful songwriting duos of all time. # breaking up is never easy, i know# _ now bjorn wants to do his part to help those at a different stage of their career. # knowing me, knowing you is the best i can do.# the pandemic has been very, very bad in many, many ways, but it's been good in putting the spotlight on the plight of the songwriter, i think. # money, money, money.#