ABBA donated 50% of the royalties for Chiquitita to UNICEF (the United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund) from 1979 to 2014. In 2014 they decided that 100% of royalties for this song should go to UNICEF. As of September 2021, UNICEF had received $4.8 million from the royalties of this song to help little girls (Chiquititas) and boys all over the world.
I'm pretty sure it was 100% of all royalties from the song are donated to UNICEF since it was performed by them at the UNICEF Year of the Child concert in 1978.
This video has brought me to tears. I think the goodness in these two lovely men and their appreciation for a song and time of relative innocence has provoked my realisation of just how evil and dark the world has become in the last decade or so. I wish all children today could have the happy innocent childhood I was blessed to have and God bless ABBA for shining a light that will never dim.
The fact that ABBA wrote this song in the 70's and the fact that they shared the royalties with UNICEF, probes that the world was as sad and evil as now. The only difference is nowadays we have 8.000.000.000 people on Earth, and the number of children suffering from abuses is larger than then. That's all. Hunger, rape, violence, war, death... are things that Chiquititas of today share with Chiquititas of all times, including the 70's and 80's.
The world was never better than today. Today we just come to know about all the awful things that were mostly hidden from us, but have always been there in the shadows.
You are right Peter. Humanity is at a crossroads and it is extremely important to shine a light. The more clearly we can see the forces at play, the more we can balance the forces . Courage, humility, honesty, love and goodwill are our contribution.🙏🌹j.
Fondness. I see my dad. Different part of the world, probably, and maybe very different culturally - but my dad. Here's to them long enjoying the peace and humanity they clearly treasure.
I love these two gentlemen! To see them genuinely moved by this music is such a joy. Their hearts are so open and it proves that music transcends all cultures.
A funny anecdote from Finland: my father worked a lot of his life abroad, mostly in South America and the Caribbean region. In most countries few people knew there was such a place as Finland - and if they knew, they seldom knew where this odd country was. So it was much easier to just say "I come from ABBA:s neighbor country...."
Brilliant! I have Polish and Iranian friends who are crazy about Boney M which makes me laugh! Old is gold! Everyone discovers the good stuff eventually. Multiple reaction videos have also taught me that the whole world loves Queen's Bohemian Rhapsody and House of the Rising Sun by The Animals! It's heartwarming and lovely when we share! And language isn't always a barrier. Soy infeliz by Lola Beltran. Even non Spanish speakers emote to this! Much love from the UK x
ABBA was quite a rage India in 1970s and early 1980s among those who listened to western music A journalist travellng in India heard abba songs every where he went and commented probably half the sales for Abba albums came from India.
Abba was one of the few bands in the world that was able to elevate commercial music to the level of art. The compositional genius of Swedish artists is also amazing : simple but brilliant melodies for generations . Greetings from Poland
I live in Sweden and has grown up to ABBA music in my home. I danced to it, cried with it and fell asleep to it (had a taperecorder in my bed were a listen to music). This is so nice and heartfelt to see this gentlemen liking ABBA music and the meaning of the words. Love hearing their thoughts.// Love and light from Sweden 🙏🏼❤️🇸🇪
What an honour and blessing it would be to have a chat with these two dignified, kind and wise gentlemen. What an example for humanity today. Blessings to all.
This is the most wholesome, beautiful and humble thing I have watched all week. It was like a movie scene, friends all together reminiscing and watching one of the greatest bands in the world. Different era, different traditions and cultures listening to a song about hope and happiness. This reaction literally sang to my heart. I love this conversation and I love these friends...... Thank you for posting this ❤️🙏❤️
Such nice gentlemen. No one dislikes ABBA. They are sunshine in the sky and the best singers I ever heard. Harmonies are unmatched. This was a beautiful choice. Great reaction.
Agree with everything except that their harmonies being unmatched, gotta respect The Beach Boys, The Four Seasons, The Beatles etc. all of whom were influences 😊
I was an au pair french girl in Alno ( sweden ) in 1974 when Abba won the Eurovision song contest . I had such a great Time in a wonderful swedish family than Abba and Sweden are in my heart forever.
I like how these guys have different but not completely polarised opinions of music and different generations of culture. It's nice to see them discussing their feelings together as it becomes more of an open conversation rather than just saying how they feel individually.
Hearing an Abba song always warms my heart, no matter if its in a reaction video or advert or phone ringtone ANYWHERE. Abba really are/were extremely special.
This song is as old as I am, and I have known it all my life. And yet, you have provided me with a greater insight and understanding of the song than I had before. Wonderful to see these gentlemen again.
Written for Unicef's Year of the Child, Chiquitita - which means "Little Girl" in Spanish - was also the first song Abba recorded in Spanish, becoming a huge success across Latin America
It was wonderful to see Abdul back here with you. He is such a generous and wise man and I've always appreciated his pride and is honesty. He is for many across the world much like their grandfathers, with a wise and gentle word. To explain Abba to someone who never encountered it before is interesting because often an ABBA hit hits home and is loved because it reflects something universally understandable.. if not in their lyrics, always in their music. Thank you.
These two gentlemen have real class. Dignified, wise, open hearted. I love the narrator's explanation of the song. It helps me to appreciate it too. I did not expect to hear them honour Michael Jackson, but there you go! Great music transcends. Thank you for posting this. XX
Die Songs von ABBA funktionieren auf der ganzen Welt. Völlig unabhängig von der Kultur und der Sprache in den jeweiligen Ländern. ABBA ist und bleibt einfach großartig.❤
Kann man so sehen. ABBA galten nie gerade als "cool" und in den 70'ern machte ich mir nicht so doll viel aus ihnen, aber heute weiß ich sie zu schätzen, denn positiv waren sie allemal. Ich würde ihre Lieder ehr als 'gute Laune Musik' als als 'Schnulzen' bezeichnen. 🤷
@@dwls9986 Kann man so sehen. ABBA galten nie gerade als "cool" und in den 70'ern machte ich mir nicht so doll viel aus ihnen, aber heute weiß ich sie zu schätzen, denn positiv waren sie allemal. Ich würde ihre Lieder ehr als 'gute Laune Musik' als als 'Schnulzen' bezeichnen. 🤷
@@ulichristine3246 Für mich sind die Songs von ABBA definitiv keine Schnulzen. Diesen Begriff bringe ich eher mit Schlager in Zusammenhang. Ich fand ABBA schon als kleiner Junge toll. Mich hat die Reaktion der beiden Herren im Video trotzdem überrascht. Ich hatte nicht erwartet, dass sie so positiv auf ABBA reagieren.
ABBA was the band that ignited my love for music as a kid in Sweden during the late 70's- early 80's. My parents bought me a portable cassetteplayer when I was 3 and gave me a tape with ABBA. I listened to it over and over as much as I could. Their music was and still is absolute magic. The wonderful harmonies between Anni Frids and Agnethas voices are so beautiful and uplifting. It was so cool to see these gentlemen react to this song. 😃
I just love these guys. They are wise, thoughtful, and are open to people’s feelings. They look for the meaning of songs and relate them to the universal facts of life. Great channel.
These guys especially the one with the yellow Turban speaks volumes about today's music. Hate fueled garbage older songs are of love and kindness. You nailed it. Thank you for commenting on the horrors of Western music in 2020
It's important to remember that "old music" is maybe the 1% that survives over time. The best of the best. There are lots of good new music too. But it's much harder to filter between good/bad. And it's many times not the best-selling new music that will end up best-selling oldie goldie music.
A wonderfully astute and emotional reaction from our sagacious friends. I can relate to how Muharam feels, because I, too, am immensely grateful and happy Chacha has returned. We've missed him terribly. So glad to see he's feeling better. ❤
I'm glad that you took the time to explain what the meaning of the song Chiquitita was to our Tribal People gentlemen friends instead of just playing the song without giving them the storyline.
I 'm happy too, for the explanation,Thanks ! And more happy to see your body-movments ...how the music affect, you old boys!!! Thanks for a nice time here with you two, from a Chiqitita in ABBA's home -countrie Sweden 🇸🇪☀️❣️🥰
Okay, okay, okay, to have better understanding, “Chiquitita” is not referring to a little child, it’s referring to a full grown woman… I’ll explain… “chiquitita” could refer to a child, but, the right way it’s (Chiquita) Spanish word… Chiquitita, means, very little (female) Chiquita, means, little (female) Chiquitita = baby, babe (full grown female) man being charming, loving, caring, affectionate to her. Now, listening to the words, will make more sense.
@@MsJohnnycashHowever, it's one of those song lyrics that you can ADAPT to other situations and give it more scope than its original scope. By the way, in the eastern region of my country, Bolivia, we usually say "chiquitita" instead of "chiquita" to refer to a little or small girl or thing and that's why the title of this song always sounded very familiar to us.
There's a real purity about these gentlemen which is lovely. I really like the way the gentleman on the left absorbed the music straight away and the gentleman on the right seemed to study it - even though he doesn't speak English. I wish them nothing but the best.
I'm from Sweden and I've been a fan of this channel for many months now so this was a really fun video for me :) Agnetha and Björn were married back then but they have been divorced for over 40 years. Anni-Frid and Benny were also married back then but they have also been divorced for over 40 years. 😅
They are very sensitive, they got it right who were the couples: “The ones on the right (Agnetha and Bjorn) are definitely married” “I do not know about the other two…” 😍
What an utterly delightful video. I chanced across it by accident and am so glad I did. These are two very wise people, and we should all love each other more.
This song always bring me to tears. It reminds me when me and my family lived abroad and my dad used to play this on roadtrips as me and my sister were falling asleep and it will forever being warmth and comfort to me
The sun is still shining, the boys are back in town and Adnan gifts us all with a beautiful song and reaction video ❤ What could be better? Welcome back sir.
When it's hard to hear anything good in the world you find this!!! We are taught we all are opposite and different from each other . . .I enjoy these sweet men - I hope all of us can be like this💙🙏😇
What wonderful gentle men. And I'm so happy to see your face again, Mister Chacha! I pray you may slowly but surely recover strength and health. I send you all much thanks for your insights and videos. I'm writing from France, sending my love to you all in Pakistan! 😊
So very glad that Chacha is back and feeling better. There was something different about the light in his eyes today. They looked like they were they eyes of a young man, and made his face look more youthful. I don't know how to explain it any other way, but it seemed like a good thing. All my best to him, and all of you!
What an incredible blessing to have been born during the era of ABBA! The first 45 I bought as a child, now 45 years later still bringing joy and elation from their harmonies, energy, and simple yet complex total package!
Let Chacha know that he was very missed, and we are very happy to see him back! Oh, and they are so correct, "old IS gold!" As a child born in the last month of the 50s, I was raised in the greatest Era of music ever. Nothing compares to it. I'd also love to see their reaction to "Unchained Melody".
Cat Stevens "Peace Train" would be a good one, or "Father and Son." Sam Cooke's "A Change is Gonna Come" would be amazing. Simon and Garfunkel "Bridge Over Troubled Water." Maybe Vince Gill "Go Rest High on That Mountain"?
So glad to see our friend Chachaha back with us again. We have all missed him. And what a great song to welcome him back with. Abba has a universal appeal and wholesomeness that I knew he would appreciate. Can't wait for the next video
I've just discovered your channel. These gentlemen are lovely souls 😊 and they clearly have good taste in music because they enjoyed ABBA so much. As they say, music was simpler and more melodic then. Love and best wishes from Australia 🇦🇺
My first reaction when seeing the video title was like: there we go again, laughing about tribal people. I'm so glad I watched anyway and saw a sincere and honest reaction of impressed men, it also made the song brand new for myself, very touching!
Who knew I would have so much in common with elderly Tribesmen from the other side of the world in a country so far away and different than mine. Fascinating that humans really are very similar when it comes to every day life and reactions, when no government or other group in power with all their agendas try to split us apart, for the sake of greed and money, hate and fear.
Very interesting to discover how different people react to a song. These two men make very wise and clever comments. Bless them. Thank you for sharing this.
This song was my favorite of Abba's music. Ever since I was a little girl I loved it. Glad to have you back Abdul. I love hearing your insight on the music. You both are very wise men.💗
Abba - when i still was a very young kid, my young parents (Mama brought me to live when she only were yust 18) had Abba records at home. Today i am 53 by the way. Born in '68. I was absolutely amazed by this music ; even that i could not understand the words, at that young age. I yust knew, felt the greatness! Right now i am seeing YOU, my friends, introduced to them and their music, enchants a smile on my face! *I am drinking cooled White Wine (Burgunder) and smoke a "MaryJane Cigarette😉" at the moment ; i am watching you and the song - Wow! Makes me feel good!
Chacha had a very thoughtful look throughout the music. ABBA's music is uplifting. I'm a big rock and metal fan, but ABBA have a special place. I can't explain it.
This 2 gentlemen are so sweet with a beautiful warm heart loving music. May God keep both of you wise ,happy and healthy. Hello from Canada.🇨🇦Thank you 🙏
As a 1970's child from Finland, I love to hear these tunes. I am intrigued to hear and see the reactions of these two gentlemen. I woud like to thank the members of ABBA for their timeless and beautiful music. Last but not least, I would like to wish farewell to 2 ABBA musicians, Lasse Wellander and Slim Borgudd, who both passed away only very recently in early-2023. I have personal memories of Slim when he was racing in the European Truck Racing series in the 1990s. 💖🇫🇮
These is ABBA, the iconic Swedish pop quartet, the best, most versatile and most important of the 70s, in the post BEATLES decade (the revolutionary group of the 60s) ABBA, as in its time BEATLES, was a musical and cultural phenomenon, and its legacy lives on ABBA is the biggest musical act in the history of both continental Europe and the non-English speaking world They are the first non-English speaking group to have considerable success in major English-speaking countries And is the first group to break with the hegemony of NorthAmerican, English and Australian artists in the music market dominated by British culture. ABBA is an acronim with the initials of their first names; initialy was two swedish couples too: A- Agnetha (blonde lead vocal) & B- Björn (guitarist and songwriter) B- Benny (pianist and songwriter) & A- Anni Frid (brunette lead vocal) (both couples separated before the breakup of the group in 1982) ABBA recording between 1972/1982, have a wonderful series of more than 20 worldwide hits, included nine #1 in UK: Waterloo Mamma Mia Fernando Dancing Queen Knowing me knowing you The name of the game Take a chance on me The winner takes it all Super trouper And after more than 35 years ABBA return to studio in 2017 and recording a full new album "Voyage" between 2017/2021 released in November 2021 and is a worldwide succes And in last May 2022 all four ABBA members asist to the premiere of the new Voyage concerts (with avatars of Theirself) in the new ABBA Arena at London UK (another greatest success,, with tickets on sale to November 2023) The ages of all ABBA members now is 72 Agnetha Fältskog ; 76 Benny Andersson 77 Björn Ulvaeus & Anni Frid (Frida) I hope to see more reactions to ABBA GOD bless you my best regards from Buenos Aires Argentina 🇦🇷 South America
Just love the balance between the two gentlemen. One sits completly still yet the other surrender to the music, that is the power of Abbas music to move the soul. Marvelous reaction
I had the great honor and joy to have this song played for me by an old peasant on a harp on my 44th birthday. That happened on the countryside of Paraguay. And then I heard played on the accordion close to Finnish/Sweden border far north of the polar circle.... Sweet memories both! Chiquitita will stay around for a couple of centuries I guess!
i'm so glad to see you for first time with a great reaction to ABBA songs several things to say about "Chiquitita" (1979) Chiquitita" means 'little girl' (with affection) in spanish And the melody have a spanish tune, specialy by the acustic guitar But the center is the wonderful piano, like almost all ABBA songs "Chiquitita" is a beautiful song, it has hopeful lyrics, a melody that starts very soft with the blonde Agnetha's solo, then grows and explodes in a powerful chorus; Agnetha & Frida's vocal harmonies are of excellence It allows us to check how excellent singers Agnetha & Frida are and what harmonies of excellence they achieve. It stands out especially when they stretch the monosyllables with great quality and beauty "Chiquitita" was premiered especially for the UNICEF Concert (January 9, 1979, just 44 years ago!) and its royalties are eternal for UNICEF These is an official video filmed in Swizterland 1979 (ABBA goes for a TV Special) It's the only promotional video that ABBA made without Sweden "Chiquitita" was ABBA's greatest success in Latin America, that prompted ABBA to record it in Spanish, and its success was so extraordinary that in the following year ABBA recorded a full album with their best songs entirely in Spanish ("Chiquitita" in Spanish is the biggest ABBA hit in My country Argentina) Chiquitita" is in the Top 3 of all ABBA worldwide biggest hits, with 'Dancing Queen" and "Fernando", and it's a fantastic Masterpiece I hope to see you soon with more ABBA songs My best wishes from Buenos Aires, Argentina 🇦🇷 South América
I watched this having heard Chiquita many times but not really understanding it was about a girl. I started crying once I knew thinking about my daughter suffering from anorexia who was mad at me over something and refusing to go to bed. I sent her the lyrics and it could be the start of something good. This is such a great way to learn about songs
Start listening.... Stop trying to make her feel things. The therapists won't tell you this maybe but anorexia is about taking control in a life where you feel little control. That fact you said she was "mad at you over something" but were quite happy to share that she has anorexia. What was she mad about? Go and talk to her about it. Discuss how you can move forward. I bring s warning. My mother used to do things like this. It may seem innocent... The lyrics of a song. To me it was her not caring what was actually IN my mind.... Just trying to put things there that SHE approved of. I have recovered from AN. I have also not spoken to my mother in 10 years.
@@LusciousTwinkle and you may not know that people tried with you. Maybe that’s why they aren’t talking to you. That is the illness. Maybe look at things with a different viewpoint. You might gain an insight. Instead of annoying people who write nice things about music on you tube.
@@rabbitsrule9437 I am not talking to my mother... Not the other way around.. You arent even listening to me... Just assuming. I have been through years of therapy and im very much healed and sure of my situation and my choices. You are playing down your comment. If you were only writing nice things about music i would never have said anything. You weren't. You were talking about your daughter who is angry with you.... That a piece of music that YOU liked might in some way affect her. There are REASONS behind AN. It is a disease sure, but it is caused by trauma through lack of choice and control in ones life and through a feeling of loss of self. If you are blaming all your daughters negative emotions towards you on her illness you will never get anywhere. You have never once indicated that you want to hear her... Your language... That shes mad at you over "something" Most people want to know why a loved one is mad at them... I speak from first person experience. Send all the pretty tunes you want... You are only wanting HER to listen. If you dont listen to her and make her feel heard youll get nowhere.
"People are fed up of the current era (music)". That's it. Music has become too strict, too formulaic. It needs more expression, flow and positivity. ❤ Wonderful video as always, thank you.
Wow, this video was about so much more than the Abba song, it took such an interesting and powerful turn. Thank you narrator for the respect you always show the tribal people and the thoughtfulness. I learned a lot about this Abba song haha. I now know Chacha is the older gentleman. I hope he is doing ok. Many Americans would fully agree with his comparison of older and newer music. They both approach these video sessions so respectfully and provide words of wisdom. I saw video/s of you making art with tribal people (Bob Ross!), or where you rescued street kitten, and I had even looked up their cloth patterns, love the vests and hat the younger man wears. Thank you all!
I already knew these gentlemen a couple of years ago, from various music reaction videos... They are really very frank, and at the same time very nice. I am a fan of ABBA, and his words only confirm how beautiful this music is. If they had known that they recorded an album over 70 years old, I think they would have been really impressed. Much respect and greetings from Chile 🇨🇱 (South America) ❤️👍
@@hobi1kenobi112 perhaps its me who didnt necessarily take a couple of years as exactly two years. But would he know these gentlemen two years ago when the channel was new. Id say that now two years in we have got to know them
Hola, Alejandro, desde el estado de Tejas, EU en una ciudad que esta muy cerca de Mexico, nos vecinos. Yo quiero aprender mas Espanol, entonces yo trato de escrbir en Espanol. Espero que es OK con tu. Tu dices que el primero album de ABBA es de setente anos en el pasado. Pero GOOGLE dice que el primero album es de 1973, 50 anos en el pasado.
@@marthawelch4289 Hola Martha! Seguramente me expresé mal😔... Quise decir que los miembros de ABBA, grabaron con más de 70 años de edad. Al publicarse el álbum Voyage, sus edades eran: Björn: 76 años; Frida: 75 años; Benny: 74 años y Agnetha: 71 años. (Estoy mejorando mi escritura en inglés.) Bye, Martha. Un abrazo y mucho cariño desde el sur de Chile🇨🇱😘👍
My sister and I listened to ABBA over and over when we were kids - bought new albums together with any Christmas or birthday money we received. Gave us joy through a difficult childhood as our mother struggled with mental illness and depression and eventually committed suicide in 1980, when I was 11. Even now, their music is uplifting since I have restarted listening after a hiatus. Though I do remember becoming reacquainted in my 20’s when another favourite band, Erasure put out “Abba-esque.” Then of course that helped kick start Mamma Mia! I got her tickets to that show when we lived in Toronto for her birthday. Now my favourite songs are, “Eagle” and “Day before you came.”
Yes, 60, 70, 80 were the best times ever. The music was great. They all had so much meaning to it. I remember listening to ABBA in the early 70's. I'm glad these nice folks "eventually" got to hear their music. ABBA was a Swedish group but they knew to break out to the World level they had to do it in English.
ABBA donated 50% of the royalties for Chiquitita to UNICEF (the United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund) from 1979 to 2014. In 2014 they decided that 100% of royalties for this song should go to UNICEF. As of September 2021, UNICEF had received $4.8 million from the royalties of this song to help little girls (Chiquititas) and boys all over the world.
That's really solid.
I didn't know that. Thanks for explaining that.
I'm pretty sure it was 100% of all royalties from the song are donated to UNICEF since it was performed by them at the UNICEF Year of the Child concert in 1978.
that is directly from the Illuminati order, its good band
This makes me love them even more
This video has brought me to tears. I think the goodness in these two lovely men and their appreciation for a song and time of relative innocence has provoked my realisation of just how evil and dark the world has become in the last decade or so. I wish all children today could have the happy innocent childhood I was blessed to have and God bless ABBA for shining a light that will never dim.
How well said!!! 👌🏼🙌🏼👊🏼🙏🏼
The fact that ABBA wrote this song in the 70's and the fact that they shared the royalties with UNICEF, probes that the world was as sad and evil as now. The only difference is nowadays we have 8.000.000.000 people on Earth, and the number of children suffering from abuses is larger than then. That's all. Hunger, rape, violence, war, death... are things that Chiquititas of today share with Chiquititas of all times, including the 70's and 80's.
The world was never better than today. Today we just come to know about all the awful things that were mostly hidden from us, but have always been there in the shadows.
You are right Peter. Humanity is at a crossroads and it is extremely important to shine a light. The more clearly we can see the forces at play, the more we can balance the forces . Courage, humility, honesty, love and goodwill are our contribution.🙏🌹j.
Wrong on marital status.
I do hope these gentlemen know how much respect and affection they have from so many of us from all around the world.
Well said!
Damn right ❤
Fondness. I see my dad. Different part of the world, probably, and maybe very different culturally - but my dad. Here's to them long enjoying the peace and humanity they clearly treasure.
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aren’t they amazing !!!
I love these two gentlemen!
To see them genuinely moved by this music is such a joy. Their hearts are so open and it proves that music transcends all cultures.
This is the power of ABBA. It knows no geographic boundaries and language barriers. That’s why their music has and will outlive us all.
Do you know what Abba means, Diego?
A funny anecdote from Finland: my father worked a lot of his life abroad, mostly in South America and the Caribbean region. In most countries few people knew there was such a place as Finland - and if they knew, they seldom knew where this odd country was. So it was much easier to just say "I come from ABBA:s neighbor country...."
Brilliant! I have Polish and Iranian friends who are crazy about Boney M which makes me laugh! Old is gold! Everyone discovers the good stuff eventually. Multiple reaction videos have also taught me that the whole world loves Queen's Bohemian Rhapsody and House of the Rising Sun by The Animals! It's heartwarming and lovely when we share! And language isn't always a barrier. Soy infeliz by Lola Beltran. Even non Spanish speakers emote to this! Much love from the UK x
It never went out dated too.
What's this ? . The Taliban listening to ABBA for the first time .
These 2 men are absolutely precious, they are emanating love and full of integrity! Many blessings to both of them! 🙏😊❤️
What a lovely couple of gentlemen. Greetings from Stockholm, Sweden 🇸🇪 the home of ABBA 🎼
ABBA was quite a rage India in 1970s and early 1980s among those who listened to western music
A journalist travellng in India heard abba songs every where he went and commented probably half the sales for Abba albums came from India.
Are you sure that they didn’t film these Gentlemen in Malmo? ;)
@@jammmy30 It’s possible indeed 💣👲🏿
Aww how lovely xx❤
Have you seen the Swedish Chef from the Muppets drive a Volvo with exploding popcorn? Lol
How lovely. The beautiful harmonies of Anni and Agneta would melt any heart.
"The world is standing because of hope" Wise words. Blessings
I was gonna post that too. Such wisdom.
Marana Tha! Amen.
A book of philosophy in few words. Great.
Abba was one of the few bands in the world that was able to elevate commercial music to the level of art. The compositional genius of Swedish artists is also amazing : simple but brilliant melodies for generations . Greetings from Poland
I live in Sweden and has grown up to ABBA music in my home. I danced to it, cried with it and fell asleep to it (had a taperecorder in my bed were a listen to music). This is so nice and heartfelt to see this gentlemen liking ABBA music and the meaning of the words. Love hearing their thoughts.// Love and light from Sweden 🙏🏼❤️🇸🇪
thank you for the music 🙏
I grew up in India and we LOVED ABBA. Now I am 58, live in the US and still love their music. I feel sad to see them grow old.
💖💕💕from Spain
Same here in Australia 🇦🇺
I'm from Australia - ABBA's genius music was appreciated and bought, everywhere
What an honour and blessing it would be to have a chat with these two dignified, kind and wise gentlemen. What an example for humanity today. Blessings to all.
I'm so happy to see him back ❤ these two gentlemen are gold ❤
Old Gold, the best kind of gold.
They will live forever in these videos and that is a happy thing to think about.
They're not gentlemen. By definition.
This is the most wholesome, beautiful and humble thing I have watched all week. It was like a movie scene, friends all together reminiscing and watching one of the greatest bands in the world. Different era, different traditions and cultures listening to a song about hope and happiness. This reaction literally sang to my heart. I love this conversation and I love these friends...... Thank you for posting this ❤️🙏❤️
Such nice gentlemen. No one dislikes ABBA. They are sunshine in the sky and the best singers I ever heard. Harmonies are unmatched. This was a beautiful choice. Great reaction.
Agree with everything except that their harmonies being unmatched, gotta respect The Beach Boys, The Four Seasons, The Beatles etc. all of whom were influences 😊
This is everything! My heart is so grateful for the music of ABBA and the graciousness of these two gentlemen. God Bless.
As a huge ABBA fan this made my heart so warm, I love these two gentlemen❤
I was an au pair french girl in Alno ( sweden ) in 1974 when Abba won the Eurovision song contest . I had such a great Time in a wonderful swedish family than Abba and Sweden are in my heart forever.
I like how these guys have different but not completely polarised opinions of music and different generations of culture. It's nice to see them discussing their feelings together as it becomes more of an open conversation rather than just saying how they feel individually.
Hearing an Abba song always warms my heart, no matter if its in a reaction video or advert or phone ringtone ANYWHERE. Abba really are/were extremely special.
This song is as old as I am, and I have known it all my life. And yet, you have provided me with a greater insight and understanding of the song than I had before. Wonderful to see these gentlemen again.
Same here I'd never really listened to the lyrics before.
@@Stevelives13 me too. I saw this song in a completely new light. I.never really tried to understand it when it first came out. Beautiful. 😀
I just want to hug Abdul Aziz every time I see him sitting there with his sweet soul! God bless.
Written for Unicef's Year of the Child, Chiquitita - which means "Little Girl" in Spanish - was also the first song Abba recorded in Spanish, becoming a huge success across Latin America
Thank you for this . I am
From Sweden and this made my day 😊 How music brings people together ❤
Music is the Universal language that is understood by the whole world.
It was wonderful to see Abdul back here with you. He is such a generous and wise man and I've always appreciated his pride and is honesty. He is for many across the world much like their grandfathers, with a wise and gentle word. To explain Abba to someone who never encountered it before is interesting because often an ABBA hit hits home and is loved because it reflects something universally understandable.. if not in their lyrics, always in their music. Thank you.
It's true
Brilliant idea which i never saw before. These two people are not "OLD"...they are "WISE. Very nice video.
I forgot how beautiful this song is. Spiritual and supernatural sending love everywhere. Just gorgeous. Good will and happiness to these gentlemen.
These two gentlemen have real class. Dignified, wise, open hearted. I love the narrator's explanation of the song. It helps me to appreciate it too. I did not expect to hear them honour Michael Jackson, but there you go! Great music transcends. Thank you for posting this. XX
Die Songs von ABBA funktionieren auf der ganzen Welt. Völlig unabhängig von der Kultur und der Sprache in den jeweiligen Ländern. ABBA ist und bleibt einfach großartig.❤
Unglaublich, gell?! 😂
Auf der ganzen Welt überwiegt halt der schlechte Geschmack.
Kann man so sehen. ABBA galten nie gerade als "cool" und in den 70'ern machte ich mir nicht so doll viel aus ihnen, aber heute weiß ich sie zu schätzen, denn positiv waren sie allemal. Ich würde ihre Lieder ehr als 'gute Laune Musik' als als 'Schnulzen' bezeichnen. 🤷
@@dwls9986 Kann man so sehen. ABBA galten nie gerade als "cool" und in den 70'ern machte ich mir nicht so doll viel aus ihnen, aber heute weiß ich sie zu schätzen, denn positiv waren sie allemal. Ich würde ihre Lieder ehr als 'gute Laune Musik' als als 'Schnulzen' bezeichnen. 🤷
@@ulichristine3246 Für mich sind die Songs von ABBA definitiv keine Schnulzen. Diesen Begriff bringe ich eher mit Schlager in Zusammenhang. Ich fand ABBA schon als kleiner Junge toll. Mich hat die Reaktion der beiden Herren im Video trotzdem überrascht. Ich hatte nicht erwartet, dass sie so positiv auf ABBA reagieren.
There will never be another ABBA. I listen to them everyday. 😊
ABBA was the band that ignited my love for music as a kid in Sweden during the late 70's- early 80's. My parents bought me a portable cassetteplayer when I was 3 and gave me a tape with ABBA. I listened to it over and over as much as I could.
Their music was and still is absolute magic. The wonderful harmonies between Anni Frids and Agnethas voices are so beautiful and uplifting.
It was so cool to see these gentlemen react to this song. 😃
I just love these guys. They are wise, thoughtful, and are open to people’s feelings. They look for the meaning of songs and relate them to the universal facts of life. Great channel.
These guys especially the one with the yellow Turban speaks volumes about today's music. Hate fueled garbage older songs are of love and kindness. You nailed it. Thank you for commenting on the horrors of Western music in 2020
It's important to remember that "old music" is maybe the 1% that survives over time. The best of the best.
There are lots of good new music too. But it's much harder to filter between good/bad. And it's many times not the best-selling new music that will end up best-selling oldie goldie music.
A wonderfully astute and emotional reaction from our sagacious friends. I can relate to how Muharam feels, because I, too, am immensely grateful and happy Chacha has returned. We've missed him terribly. So glad to see he's feeling better. ❤
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I'm glad that you took the time to explain what the meaning of the song Chiquitita was to our Tribal People gentlemen friends instead of just playing the song without giving them the storyline.
I 'm happy too, for the explanation,Thanks !
And more happy to see your body-movments ...how the music affect, you old boys!!!
Thanks for a nice time here with you two, from a Chiqitita in ABBA's home -countrie Sweden 🇸🇪☀️❣️🥰
Okay, okay, okay, to have better understanding, “Chiquitita” is not referring to a little child, it’s referring to a full grown woman… I’ll explain… “chiquitita” could refer to a child, but, the right way it’s (Chiquita) Spanish word…
Chiquitita, means, very little (female)
Chiquita, means, little (female)
Chiquitita = baby, babe (full grown female) man being charming, loving, caring, affectionate to her.
Now, listening to the words, will make more sense.
@@MsJohnnycash Absolutely right!
@@MsJohnnycashHowever, it's one of those song lyrics that you can ADAPT to other situations and give it more scope than its original scope. By the way, in the eastern region of my country, Bolivia, we usually say "chiquitita" instead of "chiquita" to refer to a little or small girl or thing and that's why the title of this song always sounded very familiar to us.
Such a treat to see two gentlemen enjoy the beautiful music of ABBA for the first time
how I love these two gentlemen. So wise and 100% correct about new songs !!!
There's a real purity about these gentlemen which is lovely. I really like the way the gentleman on the left absorbed the music straight away and the gentleman on the right seemed to study it - even though he doesn't speak English. I wish them nothing but the best.
Pakistan means "land of the pure". Pakistani people really are so pure-hearted.
@@baronesselsavonfreytag-lor1134 "The world is standing because of hope." He is so wise! He doesn't say much but what he says is simple deep and true.
I'm from Sweden and I've been a fan of this channel for many months now so this was a really fun video for me :)
Agnetha and Björn were married back then but they have been divorced for over 40 years.
Anni-Frid and Benny were also married back then but they have also been divorced for over 40 years. 😅
They are very sensitive, they got it right who were the couples: “The ones on the right (Agnetha and Bjorn) are definitely married” “I do not know about the other two…” 😍
Much respect for this two Gentlemen 🙏🏼 They are so Wise and affectionate 🙏🏼
This song has one of the best endings I have heard in a song. The piano is beautiful!
sure is ~!
Exactly! It's absolutely beautiful! Björn and Benny are musical geniuses and absolutel legends!
@@JimmyOlsson yes! I will always be in awe how ABBA could make a song sound both happy and sad at the same time. One of the best groups!
It is amazing to me how quality music effortlessly crosses any cultural or language barrier.
What an utterly delightful video. I chanced across it by accident and am so glad I did. These are two very wise people, and we should all love each other more.
This song always bring me to tears. It reminds me when me and my family lived abroad and my dad used to play this on roadtrips as me and my sister were falling asleep and it will forever being warmth and comfort to me
The ending where they share personal stuff was gold. I hope the older guy regains his health fully. I enjoy his input and elder wisdom.
I love these two beautiful men. I'm an Aussie and I stumbled across this video and I'm soo pleased I did. Their kindness and wisdom is incredible💜
Just beautiful to see both you two gentlemen hear this for the first time. Tears from England. Salute.
Indiana, USA here and I absolutely adore your videos. These gentlemen are wonderful to watch. Much respect.
The sun is still shining, the boys are back in town and Adnan gifts us all with a beautiful song and reaction video ❤ What could be better? Welcome back sir.
Proof, if it was ever needed, that ABBA’s music is universal
YOu can't deny the melody of this song is so happy and joyful and filling with emotional rises and falls!
When it's hard to hear anything good in the
world you find this!!!
We are taught we all are opposite and different from each other . . .I enjoy these sweet men - I hope all of us can be like this💙🙏😇
What wonderful gentle men. And I'm so happy to see your face again, Mister Chacha! I pray you may slowly but surely recover strength and health.
I send you all much thanks for your insights and videos.
I'm writing from France, sending my love to you all in Pakistan! 😊
How could anyone _not_ be enchanted by Agnetha and Anni-Frid? They sing like angels... 🤍
So very glad that Chacha is back and feeling better. There was something different about the light in his eyes today. They looked like they were they eyes of a young man, and made his face look more youthful. I don't know how to explain it any other way, but it seemed like a good thing. All my best to him, and all of you!
What an incredible blessing to have been born during the era of ABBA! The first 45 I bought as a child, now 45 years later still bringing joy and elation from their harmonies, energy, and simple yet complex total package!
It was so cool to re-experience this song through their lens. Really amazing.
Sincerely, a Swedish woman.
OMG, this is the best thing I've seen in such a long time. I smiled through the whole thing and it absolutely warmed my heart. Thank you!!!
Let Chacha know that he was very missed, and we are very happy to see him back! Oh, and they are so correct, "old IS gold!" As a child born in the last month of the 50s, I was raised in the greatest Era of music ever. Nothing compares to it. I'd also love to see their reaction to "Unchained Melody".
Elvis "Can't help falling in Love", or the Beatles "I want to hold your hand".
Cat Stevens "Peace Train" would be a good one, or "Father and Son." Sam Cooke's "A Change is Gonna Come" would be amazing. Simon and Garfunkel "Bridge Over Troubled Water." Maybe Vince Gill "Go Rest High on That Mountain"?
@@alanatolstad4824 I doubt they would like IWTHYH. I do, but I think they wouldn't.
@@oregonchick76 All great choices.
Music is absolutely the universal language 💕
So glad to see our friend Chachaha back with us again. We have all missed him. And what a great song to welcome him back with. Abba has a universal appeal and wholesomeness that I knew he would appreciate. Can't wait for the next video
This was such a joy. I had a tear in my eyes at the end, hearing about Abdul’s illness. Beautiful music for beautiful people.
I've just discovered your channel. These gentlemen are lovely souls 😊 and they clearly have good taste in music because they enjoyed ABBA so much. As they say, music was simpler and more melodic then. Love and best wishes from Australia 🇦🇺
"The world is standing because of hope" beautiful wisdom.
Great to see Abdul back. What ever sickness he had or has, I wish him long life and recovering. 🌹
I underestimated the pleasure in watching someone learning something new that they get enjoyment from!!! I found myself smiling as I watched!!
Oh joy! Love this so much and so happy our friend is back in health! Blessings from Texas, USA
The first time I heard this song I was around 10 years old. I am 57 now, and the song still creates an emotional reaction.
"OLD IS GOLD"....My new motto!!!
Such wisdom from both these endearing men if all the peoples of the world thought like them ,we would all live in peace ,no matter colour or creed
My first reaction when seeing the video title was like: there we go again, laughing about tribal people.
I'm so glad I watched anyway and saw a sincere and honest reaction of impressed men, it also made the song brand new for myself, very touching!
Who knew I would have so much in common with elderly Tribesmen from the other side of the world in a country so far away and different than mine. Fascinating that humans really are very similar when it comes to every day life and reactions, when no government or other group in power with all their agendas try to split us apart, for the sake of greed and money, hate and fear.
So honest, genuine and unfiltered. So interesting to hear what other cultures think of this song. Hello from Norway
Very interesting to discover how different people react to a song.
These two men make very wise and clever comments.
Bless them.
Thank you for sharing this.
This song was my favorite of Abba's music. Ever since I was a little girl I loved it. Glad to have you back Abdul. I love hearing your insight on the music. You both are very wise men.💗
Abba - when i still was a very young kid, my young parents (Mama brought me to live when she only were yust 18) had Abba records at home.
Today i am 53 by the way. Born in '68.
I was absolutely amazed by this music ; even that i could not understand the words, at that young age.
I yust knew, felt the greatness!
Right now i am seeing YOU, my friends, introduced to them and their music, enchants a smile on my face!
*I am drinking cooled White Wine (Burgunder) and smoke a "MaryJane Cigarette😉" at the moment ; i am watching you and the song - Wow!
Makes me feel good!
It is always a gift to see and hear these wise gentleman as they teach us how much in common we do have. Blessings my friends from Porto, Portugal.
As the saying goes, “ Music has no boundaries “ & “Love is universal “. ✌️
It is so nice to see brother Abdul is back. He is an intelligent , impressive man
Chacha had a very thoughtful look throughout the music. ABBA's music is uplifting. I'm a big rock and metal fan, but ABBA have a special place. I can't explain it.
These two always have wonderful commentary, I'm glad they liked it ABBA are the best ❤
This 2 gentlemen are so sweet with a beautiful warm heart loving music.
May God keep both of you wise ,happy and healthy.
Hello from Canada.🇨🇦Thank you 🙏
Nice to have Abdul back, can’t really watch any of these videos without his input.
He has such a fascinating view on things
As a 1970's child from Finland, I love to hear these tunes. I am intrigued to hear and see the reactions of these two gentlemen. I woud like to thank the members of ABBA for their timeless and beautiful music. Last but not least, I would like to wish farewell to 2 ABBA musicians, Lasse Wellander and Slim Borgudd, who both passed away only very recently in early-2023. I have personal memories of Slim when he was racing in the European Truck Racing series in the 1990s. 💖🇫🇮
These is ABBA, the iconic Swedish pop quartet, the best, most versatile and most important of the 70s, in the post BEATLES decade (the revolutionary group of the 60s)
ABBA, as in its time BEATLES, was a musical and cultural phenomenon, and its legacy lives on
ABBA is the biggest musical act in the history of both continental Europe and the non-English speaking world They are the first non-English speaking group to have considerable success in major English-speaking countries And is the first group to break with the hegemony of NorthAmerican, English and Australian artists in the music market dominated by British culture.
ABBA is an acronim with the initials of their first names; initialy was two swedish couples too:
A- Agnetha (blonde lead vocal) &
B- Björn (guitarist and songwriter)
B- Benny (pianist and songwriter) &
A- Anni Frid (brunette lead vocal)
(both couples separated before the breakup of the group in 1982)
ABBA recording between 1972/1982, have a wonderful series of more than 20 worldwide hits, included nine #1 in UK:
Waterloo
Mamma Mia
Fernando
Dancing Queen
Knowing me knowing you
The name of the game
Take a chance on me
The winner takes it all
Super trouper
And after more than 35 years ABBA return to studio in 2017 and recording a full new album "Voyage" between 2017/2021 released in November 2021 and is a worldwide succes
And in last May 2022 all four ABBA members asist to the premiere of the new Voyage concerts (with avatars of Theirself) in the new ABBA Arena at London UK (another greatest success,, with tickets on sale to November 2023)
The ages of all ABBA members now is
72 Agnetha Fältskog ; 76 Benny Andersson
77 Björn Ulvaeus & Anni Frid (Frida)
I hope to see more reactions to ABBA
GOD bless you
my best regards from
Buenos Aires Argentina 🇦🇷
South America
Just love the balance between the two gentlemen. One sits completly still yet the other surrender to the music, that is the power of Abbas music to move the soul. Marvelous reaction
I had the great honor and joy to have this song played for me by an old peasant on a harp on my 44th birthday. That happened on the countryside of Paraguay. And then I heard played on the accordion close to Finnish/Sweden border far north of the polar circle.... Sweet memories both! Chiquitita will stay around for a couple of centuries I guess!
Much respect to these two gentlemen and to the interviewer. I appreciate and respect your perspective. Thank you for your time and for your wisdom.
i'm so glad to see you for first time with a great reaction to ABBA songs
several things to say about "Chiquitita" (1979)
Chiquitita" means 'little girl' (with affection) in spanish And the melody have a spanish tune, specialy by the acustic guitar But the center is the wonderful piano, like almost all ABBA songs
"Chiquitita" is a beautiful song, it has hopeful lyrics, a melody that starts very soft with the blonde Agnetha's solo, then grows and explodes in a powerful chorus; Agnetha & Frida's vocal harmonies are of excellence
It allows us to check how excellent singers Agnetha & Frida are and what harmonies of excellence they achieve. It stands out especially when they stretch the monosyllables with great quality and beauty
"Chiquitita" was premiered especially for the UNICEF Concert (January 9, 1979, just 44 years ago!) and its royalties are eternal for UNICEF
These is an official video filmed in Swizterland 1979 (ABBA goes for a TV Special)
It's the only promotional video that ABBA made without Sweden
"Chiquitita" was ABBA's greatest success in Latin America, that prompted ABBA to record it in Spanish, and its success was so extraordinary that in the following year ABBA recorded a full album with their best songs entirely in Spanish
("Chiquitita" in Spanish is the biggest ABBA hit in My country Argentina)
Chiquitita" is in the Top 3 of all ABBA worldwide biggest hits, with 'Dancing Queen" and "Fernando", and it's a fantastic Masterpiece
I hope to see you soon with more ABBA songs
My best wishes from
Buenos Aires, Argentina 🇦🇷
South América
I watched this having heard Chiquita many times but not really understanding it was about a girl. I started crying once I knew thinking about my daughter suffering from anorexia who was mad at me over something and refusing to go to bed. I sent her the lyrics and it could be the start of something good. This is such a great way to learn about songs
Start listening.... Stop trying to make her feel things. The therapists won't tell you this maybe but anorexia is about taking control in a life where you feel little control. That fact you said she was "mad at you over something" but were quite happy to share that she has anorexia. What was she mad about? Go and talk to her about it. Discuss how you can move forward. I bring s warning. My mother used to do things like this. It may seem innocent... The lyrics of a song. To me it was her not caring what was actually IN my mind.... Just trying to put things there that SHE approved of. I have recovered from AN. I have also not spoken to my mother in 10 years.
@@LusciousTwinkle I am not trying to put anything in her head. I am reacting to a song in which the lyrics moved me. Thank you.
@@rabbitsrule9437 You may not even know you are doing it...
@@LusciousTwinkle and you may not know that people tried with you. Maybe that’s why they aren’t talking to you. That is the illness. Maybe look at things with a different viewpoint. You might gain an insight. Instead of annoying people who write nice things about music on you tube.
@@rabbitsrule9437 I am not talking to my mother... Not the other way around.. You arent even listening to me... Just assuming. I have been through years of therapy and im very much healed and sure of my situation and my choices. You are playing down your comment. If you were only writing nice things about music i would never have said anything. You weren't. You were talking about your daughter who is angry with you.... That a piece of music that YOU liked might in some way affect her. There are REASONS behind AN. It is a disease sure, but it is caused by trauma through lack of choice and control in ones life and through a feeling of loss of self. If you are blaming all your daughters negative emotions towards you on her illness you will never get anywhere. You have never once indicated that you want to hear her... Your language... That shes mad at you over "something" Most people want to know why a loved one is mad at them... I speak from first person experience. Send all the pretty tunes you want... You are only wanting HER to listen. If you dont listen to her and make her feel heard youll get nowhere.
So heart-warming how open, wise, respectful and curious about life these two gentlemen are. Love seeing them again ❤
These sweet souls are so open & willing to understand other people's music & lyrics. How lovely
"People are fed up of the current era (music)". That's it. Music has become too strict, too formulaic. It needs more expression, flow and positivity. ❤ Wonderful video as always, thank you.
@Steiner Well that is very true also.
Abba took from Beetoven
There is still a lot of amazing music being made, though. It's just that it's not as 'popular' with the people who's opinions are counted.
There's plenty of good new music out there. But most you won't hear on the radio or see on the charts, those are swamped with commercial trash.
You are right:" It needs more expression, flow and positivity"!
Love is boundless, especially in music, and perfectly in ABBA, and these two gentlemen knows it!
Wow, this video was about so much more than the Abba song, it took such an interesting and powerful turn. Thank you narrator for the respect you always show the tribal people and the thoughtfulness. I learned a lot about this Abba song haha. I now know Chacha is the older gentleman. I hope he is doing ok. Many Americans would fully agree with his comparison of older and newer music. They both approach these video sessions so respectfully and provide words of wisdom. I saw video/s of you making art with tribal people (Bob Ross!), or where you rescued street kitten, and I had even looked up their cloth patterns, love the vests and hat the younger man wears. Thank you all!
I already knew these gentlemen a couple of years ago, from various music reaction videos...
They are really very frank, and at the same time very nice.
I am a fan of ABBA, and his words only confirm how beautiful this music is.
If they had known that they recorded an album over 70 years old, I think they would have been really impressed.
Much respect and greetings from Chile 🇨🇱 (South America) ❤️👍
Channel has only been up for 2 years
@@Makabert.Abylon a couple of years is two.
@@hobi1kenobi112 perhaps its me who didnt necessarily take a couple of years as exactly two years. But would he know these gentlemen two years ago when the channel was new.
Id say that now two years in we have got to know them
Hola, Alejandro, desde el estado de Tejas, EU en una ciudad que esta muy cerca de Mexico, nos vecinos. Yo quiero aprender mas Espanol, entonces yo trato de escrbir en Espanol.
Espero que es OK con tu.
Tu dices que el primero album de ABBA es de setente anos en el pasado. Pero GOOGLE dice que el primero album es de 1973, 50 anos en el pasado.
@@marthawelch4289 Hola Martha!
Seguramente me expresé mal😔...
Quise decir que los miembros de ABBA, grabaron con más de 70 años de edad.
Al publicarse el álbum Voyage, sus edades eran:
Björn: 76 años;
Frida: 75 años;
Benny: 74 años y
Agnetha: 71 años.
(Estoy mejorando mi escritura en inglés.)
Bye, Martha.
Un abrazo y mucho cariño desde el sur de Chile🇨🇱😘👍
My sister and I listened to ABBA over and over when we were kids - bought new albums together with any Christmas or birthday money we received. Gave us joy through a difficult childhood as our mother struggled with mental illness and depression and eventually committed suicide in 1980, when I was 11. Even now, their music is uplifting since I have restarted listening after a hiatus. Though I do remember becoming reacquainted in my 20’s when another favourite band, Erasure put out “Abba-esque.” Then of course that helped kick start Mamma Mia! I got her tickets to that show when we lived in Toronto for her birthday.
Now my favourite songs are, “Eagle” and “Day before you came.”
Oh, how happy I am to see both of you. Wisdom is precious.
Yes, 60, 70, 80 were the best times ever. The music was great. They all had so much meaning to it. I remember listening to ABBA in the early 70's. I'm glad these nice folks "eventually" got to hear their music. ABBA was a Swedish group but they knew to break out to the World level they had to do it in English.
The wisdom runs deep with these two.