"The Way You Are" is a pop song that was recorded by Agnetha Fältskog and Ola Håkansson of the band Secret Service in 1986. The song was used to promote Falun, Sweden as a candidate for hosting the 1992 Olympic Winter Games. Falun was not selected to host the Games, but the song became a big hit in Sweden.
The song on the B-side, "Fly Like the Eagle", was also a duet by Fältskog and Håkansson. Both songs were featured in the documentary It's Time for Sweden.
The single reached No. 1 in Sweden, but was not successful in the rest of the world. Though outside Sweden, The Way You Are received extensive airplay by FM stations at least in Brazil, during the 1987-89 period, as it can still be seen by the numerous blogs and websites in that country displaying either translations or links to direct streaming of that song.
Song versions VersionLengthReleased onSingle Version4:05"The Way You Are", 7" and 12" vinylMy Love My Life - Agnetha FältskogThe Very Best of Secret Service - Secret ServiceInstrumental Version4:05"The Way You Are", 12" vinylEdited Alternate Mix3:47That's Me - The Greatest Hits - Agnetha FältskogEyes of a Woman (2005 Remaster) - Agnetha Fältskog12" Extended Version6:33"The Way You Are", 12" vinylExtended Version5:47Aux Deux Magots - Secret Service
Track listings 7" vinyl "The Way You Are" (4:10) "Fly Like the Eagle" (3:06)
12" vinyl "The Way You Are" (Extended Version) (6:32) "The Way You Are" (Instrumental Version) (4:07) "The Way You Are" (7" Version) (4:07)
Charts Chart (1986)Peak positionSweden (Sverigetopplistan)1
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