This is the most underrated ABBA song. The instrumental arrangement is 2nd to none and Frida's vocal is magnificent. The way she holds that last note, the climax of the song and the subject, gives me chills. Her voice is vulnerable just like the theme of the song. I am so glad you got to this. She is the song. Agnetha comes in with perfect harmony.
So much so that I've only just found out (after 100 years of having the album, as have we all) that Frida doesn't just sing lead on the 2 singles we all know from "Arrival" album, but also the female chorus of 'Why Did It Have To Be Me', I thought they were both there! But Frida, too long barely shown on songs on the early early albums, and only when it was a gentle one, giving us the impression she only sings gently, but you can really hear the fire in this. She'd match Agnetha if she was there-in fact thought she was, didn't help that critics think they are and say so accordingly! She alternates between honeyed beauty and gentility to the eerie, spooky slow-burn of 'The Visitors', to the raging fire and steel of 'Should I Laugh Or Cry' and the stalwart acceptance and bravery of 'When All Is Said And Done'. Listen to how she alternates with Agnetha on the gorgeous 'I Am The City'-the two's vocals never touch-yet they are put in right next to each other, swapping at a second's moment, such a brilliant approach and never commented on. And Frida never sings the song's title, but then Agnetha never sings the 'You Owe Me One' title, and Frida is kind of snide and dangerous on that too. And then listen to her Skat-singing in 'Me And I'. And what about her heart drawn-out and bleeding belting of the globally underrated 'Cassandra'-along with 'I Am The City 'one of the most brilliant songs ever made, yet all people tend to do is wax lyrical about a handful of big ones when they were 'in'.
It’s so wonderful seeing the sheer joy on your face when you’re discovering a new Abba gem. Really beautiful underrated song and Frida’s voice is like velvet ❤
Frida and Agnatha are like Hydrogen and 2 Oxygen. Seperatly they're explosive in their own right. But together they fuse into more than the sum of their parts. Life sustaining water.
Frida has the most beautiful, unique, pure, velvety, dripping-crystal voice with a wonderful, soothing, vibrato like no other. She's a stunningly beautiful, classy woman with the most gorgeous cheekbones, perfect facial and body profile.
On low, sulty songs like this Frida does a sort of "purr" with her voice. I don't know if there's a musical term for it. Something to do with vibrato? Then Agnetha adds the high, clear notes in the background that sort of push everything forward.
I'm more of an Agnetha fan. I can't deny how sensational Frida is as well. This song brings back the memories of simpler times. I would play Super Trouper endlessly. They still bring me great joy. Thanks Luke for Abba videos. Love seeing your appreciation for them. Love❤the❤way❤you❤love❤Abba Luke.
You are a real romantic Lukas ❤️ I completely agree with you that Andante Andante is one of Abba's best ballads. You get goosebumps when Frida sings with her emotional voice. Also agree that romance these days is not the same as it used to be, now it has to go fast and fast. And don't have TIME to let love blossom💫🙏... Thank you for being so talented and daring to show your feelings 😋 ⭐🎉🐦🕊️🌹
Beautiful song, soft beginning with Frida's sweet voice and then the powerful voice of Agnetha adds even more beauty to the song, also the boys chorus are great.
Lyricwise ,it is turning the discription of a love action into a marvelous poetry..Newer Gens got familiar with this after the MM2 film and the 'bar scene'.
Not really my song, but driving home after a good summer dinner by the sea and then the Spanish version (on album ABBA d'oro) brings the right mood for a night of love; yes, yes ... .
Oh I loved watching your reaction to this. Such a beautiful song for sure. Like somebody else mentioned Bjorn and Benny's vocals are amazing here and very similar to their vocals on Keep An Eye On Dan from the Voyage Album.
Super TTrouper, is the 2nd best studio album after that Album and you can feel that they are becoming more theatrical and you can see how Chess was beginning to break through.
Andante is one of those descriptions in Italian that composers usually place over the musical staff, to establish the right way to interpret a music and its rhythm. A translation of it could be "loose". With this song it turns out Andante Andante is the right tempo to make love ... and sex.
A beautiful ballad indeed Luke and thanks for reacting. I feel you now need to do Disillusion and I’m Still Alive… some lesser known ballads maybe but equally as good. ❤
I may get some hate for this but IMO no one can tell a story like Agnetha and Frida’s voice is technical perfection. Together they are flawless. Every ABBA fan prefers one or the other and it’s a personal preference. It’s not a competition .
I like Agnetha and Frida equally. They are my two favourite vocalists by far and I find it astonishing that they both ended up in the same group together. Then there is the musical genius of Benny and the lyrical genius of Bjorn. In my view best group of all time by a country mile. I can be that woman from Voyage confirms Agnetha's unrivalled ability to convey emotion and relate a story. She still has it. They all do. Don't forget Abba's third voice, A and F harmonising together... incredible. One more Album (please). Apologies... Accidentally clicked thumbs down, but clicked thumbs up to compensate.
Interesting. I love both of them and enjoy when each is the lead and I really love when they sing together. I do not understand why people do this, especially with females, create a competition. How can you compare them? They are 2 different voices with different skills and sounds. I am glad I am an ABBA fan more than I want Frida or Agnetha to "win" the silly competitions. They both tell stories and do it well but differently. How can anyone not love The Winner Takes it All or I Let The Music Speak? Magnificent stories. Anyway, take care and I am so glad you said it is not a competition. Bravo for you.
This reaction video was just B.E.A.utiful performed by .. YOU 🩷🩷🩷🩷🩷 it’s the most expressive reaction video I’ve seen so far, I can just see in every second of your face how you ENJOY the music and it made me discover this ABBA-song all over again in a whole new way. So THANK YOU sooo much. Bytheway- are u by any chance also an Actor? If not, you totally have the potential. Your look and so interesting expressions and ability to FEEL is magical on the screen. Let me know. I work as a director & casting director here in ABBAland, also known as SWEDEN 🇸🇪☺️ feel free to contact me. Sweetest regards from Gothenburg /David Färdmar
This is the most underrated ABBA song. The instrumental arrangement is 2nd to none and Frida's vocal is magnificent. The way she holds that last note, the climax of the song and the subject, gives me chills. Her voice is vulnerable just like the theme of the song. I am so glad you got to this. She is the song. Agnetha comes in with perfect harmony.
Modern singers don't do this enough. They would rather go into a run, but that sustained note is everything...
Frida has in my humble opinion the best female singing voice we've ever heard. And no disrespect to Agnetha's superb voice.
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Couldn’t agree more
So much so that I've only just found out (after 100 years of having the album, as have we all) that Frida doesn't just sing lead on the 2 singles we all know from "Arrival" album, but also the female chorus of 'Why Did It Have To Be Me', I thought they were both there! But Frida, too long barely shown on songs on the early early albums, and only when it was a gentle one, giving us the impression she only sings gently, but you can really hear the fire in this. She'd match Agnetha if she was there-in fact thought she was, didn't help that critics think they are and say so accordingly!
She alternates between honeyed beauty and gentility to the eerie, spooky slow-burn of 'The Visitors', to the raging fire and steel of 'Should I Laugh Or Cry' and the stalwart acceptance and bravery of 'When All Is Said And Done'. Listen to how she alternates with Agnetha on the gorgeous 'I Am The City'-the two's vocals never touch-yet they are put in right next to each other, swapping at a second's moment, such a brilliant approach and never commented on. And Frida never sings the song's title, but then Agnetha never sings the 'You Owe Me One' title, and Frida is kind of snide and dangerous on that too. And then listen to her Skat-singing in 'Me And I'. And what about her heart drawn-out and bleeding belting of the globally underrated 'Cassandra'-along with 'I Am The City 'one of the most brilliant songs ever made, yet all people tend to do is wax lyrical about a handful of big ones when they were 'in'.
This is perhaps the sexiest lyric in the English language...written by Bjorn Ulvaeus, whose first language wasn't English. Magic.
It’s so wonderful seeing the sheer joy on your face when you’re discovering a new Abba gem. Really beautiful underrated song and Frida’s voice is like velvet ❤
Possibly the most romantic interpretation of a song about foreplay and multiple happy times.
Excellent review. Frida's held note at the end (Abba's longest held note) is a top 10 moment in their canon.
Couldn't imagine this being sung by anybody else, this song is so Frida. Love this song, love your reaction and interpretation, thanks!
Frida and Agnatha are like Hydrogen and 2 Oxygen. Seperatly they're explosive in their own right. But together they fuse into more than the sum of their parts. Life sustaining water.
Frida has the most beautiful, unique, pure, velvety, dripping-crystal voice with a wonderful, soothing, vibrato like no other. She's a stunningly beautiful, classy woman with the most gorgeous cheekbones, perfect facial and body profile.
On low, sulty songs like this Frida does a sort of "purr" with her voice. I don't know if there's a musical term for it. Something to do with vibrato? Then Agnetha adds the high, clear notes in the background that sort of push everything forward.
Yes I like the romantic in love❤️
This song and your reaction is on another level. Thank you. From an old Northern Ireland granny... ❤
I'm more of an Agnetha fan. I can't deny how sensational Frida is as well. This song brings back the memories of simpler times. I would play Super Trouper endlessly. They still bring me great joy. Thanks Luke for Abba videos. Love seeing your appreciation for them. Love❤the❤way❤you❤love❤Abba Luke.
I am more of an ABBA fan.
One of my favorite ABBA songs. Nowhere else will you find such a beautiful and sensual song about making love.
More absolute perfection from ABBA, Frida is on top form here, that last note😮
I had never heard this song before. B-E-A-utiful, I agree!! 🎶🎵💚
You really captured the essence of this song. A good job.
A real gem I must say.
You are a real romantic Lukas ❤️ I completely agree with you that Andante Andante is one of Abba's best ballads. You get goosebumps when Frida sings with her emotional voice. Also agree that romance these days is not the same as it used to be, now it has to go fast and fast. And don't have TIME to let love blossom💫🙏... Thank you for being so talented and daring to show your feelings 😋 ⭐🎉🐦🕊️🌹
Love it. 🥰There is also a Spanish version of this song and in 2018 Frida made a duet together with Arturo Sandoval also in Spanish.
Hi Lisa!I'm sure you did enjoy this eh?!Btw the 2018 version is in a slightly lower tone but again warm and very nice to hear.
@@christianoazzuro6711 I did as it's one of my favourite Frida leads. 😍 Yes, Frida's voice has become a bit deeper but it's still great.
Oh I was taken back to my childhood!! Beautiful reaction!
Truly underrated
My favorite ABBA song along with "Happy New Year." So nice to know that others appreciate this gem.
ABBA are so magical
Frida was magnificent in this beautiful duet of female voices...
Such a so beautifull ABBA song ❤️ super trouper album is a masterpiece
Well done luke to share this music to a new génération
This is from the best seller Lp of 1980 in the UK btw.Whole 'Super Trouper" album is a majestic honeyfied release.
You've hit it on the nail Luke 🤔
God bless you man🥰
Take Care, Stay Safe.
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Beautiful song, soft beginning with Frida's sweet voice and then the powerful voice of Agnetha adds even more beauty to the song, also the boys chorus are great.
As a swedish ABBA-fan I have never listen to this song. Don´t know why but thanks for a great reaction again Luke. Lovely song. Fridas voice --> +++++
One of my favourites 😁🧚♀️
Beautiful song! Great react, btw👌
Take care, Luke...
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I am so happy I find u and ABBA👏👏 and all that music u react, beautiful❤ Greetings from Finland 🇫🇮☃️❄🌡A new subscriber 👍
Lyricwise ,it is turning the discription of a love action into a marvelous poetry..Newer Gens got familiar with this after the MM2 film and the 'bar scene'.
I've loved this melodic song for decades and have searched the internet to find a video of ABBA performing it, still cannot find it.
There is no video, they never performed it on camera at all. Such a shame as its so beautiful.
Frida is a goddess
You should listen to ABBA’s “Undeleted Melody”. It’s 23 minutes of rough drafts of a ton of their songs and songs they never released
SuperTrouper album is a masterpiece
Andante is also a musical term that means (to play or sing at) a sorta slow pace--not too fast.
Frida's Voice is Angelic!!
Not really my song, but driving home after a good summer dinner by the sea and then the Spanish version (on album ABBA d'oro) brings the right mood for a night of love; yes, yes ... .
Loved seeing your reaction to this beautiful song
My favourite Abba song. Supertramp standard of beauty.
Oh I loved watching your reaction to this. Such a beautiful song for sure. Like somebody else mentioned Bjorn and Benny's vocals are amazing here and very similar to their vocals on Keep An Eye On Dan from the Voyage Album.
Wise words Luke
The super trouper album is phenomenal. This is a standout. Check out the piper. You’ll love it.
Super TTrouper, is the 2nd best studio album after that Album and you can feel that they are becoming more theatrical and you can see how Chess was beginning to break through.
i love abba and also Luke is soooo hott
Andante is one of those descriptions in Italian that composers usually place over the musical staff, to establish the right way to interpret a music and its rhythm. A translation of it could be "loose". With this song it turns out Andante Andante is the right tempo to make love ... and sex.
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It was released in 1981 in Argentina and El Salvador BUT its version in spanish
This is great, of course, but on their next album they peaked with "Slipping Through My Fingers" and "Like An Angel Passing Through My Room."
A beautiful ballad indeed Luke and thanks for reacting. I feel you now need to do Disillusion and I’m Still Alive… some lesser known ballads maybe but equally as good. ❤
Luke you have to listen to ABBAS best song ever 🤩🤩🤩 If it wasent for the nights... A masterpiece ♥️♥️♥️♥️
Why did you delete so many of your ABBA reactions and also your ABBA playlist?
You have to listen to "The Way old Friends Do"...
Luke, andante on the ground Жесть
It’s from 1980, not 1987😊
Hey luke, are you a transgender ?
What the hell kinda question is that? Enjoy the music/review. Lukes sexual orientation or gender are totally irrelevant.
💯agree. Music and good vibes are why we're here. Nothing else matters. 🎶🎵💚
Are you human?
How rude
Why do you say that for ?
I may get some hate for this but IMO no one can tell a story like Agnetha and Frida’s voice is technical perfection. Together they are flawless. Every ABBA fan prefers one or the other and it’s a personal preference. It’s not a competition .
I like Agnetha and Frida equally. They are my two favourite vocalists by far and I find it astonishing that they both ended up in the same group together. Then there is the musical genius of Benny and the lyrical genius of Bjorn. In my view best group of all time by a country mile. I can be that woman from Voyage confirms Agnetha's unrivalled ability to convey emotion and relate a story. She still has it. They all do. Don't forget Abba's third voice, A and F harmonising together... incredible. One more Album (please). Apologies... Accidentally clicked thumbs down, but clicked thumbs up to compensate.
It's even more amazing that English wasn't even their first language.
I love them all as a group and four geniuses but I have always preferred Frida. ❤❤
Interesting. I love both of them and enjoy when each is the lead and I really love when they sing together. I do not understand why people do this, especially with females, create a competition. How can you compare them? They are 2 different voices with different skills and sounds. I am glad I am an ABBA fan more than I want Frida or Agnetha to "win" the silly competitions. They both tell stories and do it well but differently. How can anyone not love The Winner Takes it All or I Let The Music Speak? Magnificent stories. Anyway, take care and I am so glad you said it is not a competition. Bravo for you.
This reaction video was just B.E.A.utiful performed by .. YOU 🩷🩷🩷🩷🩷 it’s the most expressive reaction video I’ve seen so far, I can just see in every second of your face how you ENJOY the music and it made me discover this ABBA-song all over again in a whole new way. So THANK YOU sooo much. Bytheway- are u by any chance also an Actor? If not, you totally have the potential. Your look and so interesting expressions and ability to FEEL is magical on the screen.
Let me know. I work as a director & casting director here in ABBAland, also known as SWEDEN 🇸🇪☺️ feel free to contact me. Sweetest regards from Gothenburg /David Färdmar
Hey luke, are you a transgender ?