"S.O.S." (1975) has a story It was one of Their first recordings after the greatest success of "Waterloo" in Eurovisión, just four months later, in August 1974 But it waited almost a year for its release, in June 1975 at Sweden, September 1975 at UK and US (before than "S,O,S," was released as a single: "So long" & "I do I do I do I do I do" ) when " "S.O.S." have your chance to be a single, it picks at #6 in U.K. and #15 in U.S. being Their second hit in both countries at the same time, and six #1 (including Germany Australia) and more Top 10 in several countries of all continents and after 18 months since "Waterloo" was #1, ABBA with S.O.S. begin a row of 18 singles Top 10 consecutives in UK (same as The Beatles) between 1975/1982, for example: Mamma Mía, Fernando, Dancing Queen, Money money money, Knowing me knowing you, Take a chance con me, The winner takes it all, etc "S.O.S." in less than 200 seconds is a gem, a masterpiece! The transitions from the dramatic opening (a dingy piano and a cracking Agnetha voice) to a powerful rock beat with catchy pop chorus in the middle are brilliant "S.O.S." also was recorded by the blonde singer Agnetha for her solo album, in swedish, at the same time if you listen the swedish cover of Agnetha is absolutly beautiful too I have a mix... I prefer the solo verses of Agnetha in swedish, is more deep and with more painful... but with the powerful chorus in english by ABBA, that is outstanding "S.O.S." & "Mamma Mia" are the songs that gives ABBA their identity as a pop group (in Björn & Benny own words) ABBA marked an era in many ways One was the musical leadership of its beautiful and lofty female vocalists as the center of attention Another was the use of contrasts, such as sad lyrics with catchy melodies and harmonies And their recording tecnique "wall of sound" gives ABBA more powerfull ABBA, as in its time BEATLES, left an unforgettable mark on several generations It is good music that lasts and stays alive and so well My best regards to You from Buenos Aires, Argentina 🇦🇷 South América
Pete Townshend of The Who and John Lennon of the Beatles both called SOS the greatest pop song ever written. BTW, yes they are still alive. Their most recent album "Voyage" was released in 2021.
What about Peter Townshend, and other artists, is proven about John Lennon, I have already said it other times (and as a fan of The Beatles), it is more of a legend or myth, it is not verified that He said it (in fact, Lennon was on musical retirement between 1975/1980, because he chose to dedicate himself to raising his second newborn child)
@@eduardooscar309 Personally all i know regarding these 2 bands is that Paul once said (somewhere in the '70s)that Abba deserrved all the success they get and also wished them good luck .As for John all i know is something i had read in an article on which when John was kinda asked which band he thinks could seqence The Beatles place in pop music scene (since the Beartles were already over ) John "pointed out Abba".That's all as far as i'm concerned.
A separate comment ABBA are the acronyms with the initials of Their names, two Swedish couples: A- Agnetha Fältskog (blonde singer) and B- Björn Ulvaeus (guitarist and composer) B- Benny Andersson (beard pianist and composer) and A- Anni Frid Lyngstad (brunette singer, better known as 'Frida') Both couples separated before ABBA's breakup in 1982. but in 2021 ABBA returns with a new album "Voyage" and notable virtual concerts in London, UK, from May 2022, with tickets on sale now until November 2024 ABBA are legends and icons in the history of pop music They have more than 20 world hits between 1972/1982 such as "Mamma Mia", "Fernando", "Dancing Queen", "Chiquitita", "Voulez Vous" etc. Their songs are sometimes happy, but they are much more famous for their breakup songs, like "S.O.S." , "Knowing me knowing you" or "The winner takes it all" ABBA rises to fame after winning the classic Eurovision Song Contest in Brighton, UK 1974 with their iconic song "Waterloo" (next year it will be 50 years since this historic victory, and the four members of ABBA will probably be honored in the next edition of the contest, which will be held in Sweden) I hope to see you with more ABBA songs next could be with the brunette singer Frida in lead voice: Fernando (1976) Money money money (1976) Knowing me knowing you (1977) Super trouper (1980) all these are good choices
This is a pop/rock classic song... The video, however, is not very good... (at least I never liked it). I suggest 'Money money money' official video ( the other girl, Frida, is leading vocals). Take care, guys... See you soon ✌️ Greetings ❤ from Chile 🇨🇱🤗👍
We can disagree, with all respect I love this official video, considering that it is the second batch of official ABBA videos (the first was with Waterloo and Ring Ring), and it is the first by ABBA in which they do something different, more scenic and acting (if I may be exaggerated), It is the first in which ABBA starts the performance in addition to interpreting the song and it is a very conceptual video, taking them from above is showing ABBA in a position to really ask for help until the final detail of the last verse of the chorus, in which only Agnetha and Frida sing, looking up, while Björn and Benny are with their heads down looking towards the floor. but it is true that I am one of the few ABBA fans who really like this official video
@@alejandrosantanaborquez917 jajaja claro Amigo el anterior lo escribi en ingles, porque esta dirigido a todos los que lo lean que tengas una bella jornada (aqui el Domingo elegimos nuevo Presidente, y no sabemos lo que nos espera, ojala se encamine para bien)
"S.O.S." (1975) has a story
It was one of Their first recordings after the greatest success of "Waterloo" in Eurovisión,
just four months later, in August 1974
But it waited almost a year for its release, in June 1975 at Sweden, September 1975 at UK and US
(before than "S,O,S," was released as a single: "So long" & "I do I do I do I do I do" )
when " "S.O.S." have your chance to be a single,
it picks at #6 in U.K. and #15 in U.S. being Their second hit in both countries at the same time,
and six #1 (including Germany Australia) and more Top 10 in several countries of all continents
and after 18 months since "Waterloo" was #1,
ABBA with S.O.S. begin a row of 18 singles Top 10 consecutives in UK
(same as The Beatles) between 1975/1982, for example:
Mamma Mía, Fernando, Dancing Queen, Money money money,
Knowing me knowing you, Take a chance con me, The winner takes it all, etc
"S.O.S." in less than 200 seconds is a gem, a masterpiece!
The transitions from the dramatic opening (a dingy piano and a cracking Agnetha voice)
to a powerful rock beat with catchy pop chorus in the middle are brilliant
"S.O.S." also was recorded by the blonde singer Agnetha for her solo album, in swedish, at the same time
if you listen the swedish cover of Agnetha is absolutly beautiful too
I have a mix... I prefer the solo verses of Agnetha in swedish, is more deep and with more painful...
but with the powerful chorus in english by ABBA, that is outstanding
"S.O.S." & "Mamma Mia" are the songs that gives ABBA their identity as a pop group
(in Björn & Benny own words)
ABBA marked an era in many ways
One was the musical leadership of its beautiful and lofty female vocalists as the center of attention
Another was the use of contrasts, such as sad lyrics with catchy melodies and harmonies
And their recording tecnique "wall of sound" gives ABBA more powerfull
ABBA, as in its time BEATLES, left an unforgettable mark on several generations
It is good music that lasts and stays alive and so well
My best regards to You from
Buenos Aires, Argentina 🇦🇷
South América
Pete Townshend of The Who and John Lennon of the Beatles both called SOS the greatest pop song ever written. BTW, yes they are still alive. Their most recent album "Voyage" was released in 2021.
Right, and these guys said, "It's OK".
What about Peter Townshend, and other artists, is proven
about John Lennon, I have already said it other times (and as a fan of The Beatles),
it is more of a legend or myth, it is not verified that He said it
(in fact, Lennon was on musical retirement between 1975/1980, because he chose to dedicate himself to raising his second newborn child)
@@eduardooscar309 Personally all i know regarding these 2 bands is that Paul once said (somewhere in the '70s)that Abba deserrved all the success they get and also wished them good luck .As for John all i know is something i had read in an article on which when John was kinda asked which band he thinks could seqence The Beatles place in pop music scene (since the Beartles were already over ) John "pointed out Abba".That's all as far as i'm concerned.
One of the best bands ever !
Try there song Does Your Mother Know, there Björn sings the leed , and the girls are backup singers
A separate comment
ABBA are the acronyms with the initials of Their names, two Swedish couples:
A- Agnetha Fältskog (blonde singer) and
B- Björn Ulvaeus (guitarist and composer)
B- Benny Andersson (beard pianist and composer) and
A- Anni Frid Lyngstad (brunette singer, better known as 'Frida')
Both couples separated before ABBA's breakup in 1982.
but in 2021 ABBA returns with a new album "Voyage"
and notable virtual concerts in London, UK, from May 2022,
with tickets on sale now until November 2024
ABBA are legends and icons in the history of pop music
They have more than 20 world hits between 1972/1982
such as "Mamma Mia", "Fernando", "Dancing Queen", "Chiquitita", "Voulez Vous" etc.
Their songs are sometimes happy,
but they are much more famous for their breakup songs, like
"S.O.S." , "Knowing me knowing you" or "The winner takes it all"
ABBA rises to fame after winning the classic Eurovision Song Contest in Brighton, UK 1974
with their iconic song "Waterloo"
(next year it will be 50 years since this historic victory,
and the four members of ABBA will probably be honored in the next edition of the contest,
which will be held in Sweden)
I hope to see you with more ABBA songs
next could be with the brunette singer Frida in lead voice:
Fernando (1976)
Money money money (1976)
Knowing me knowing you (1977)
Super trouper (1980)
all these are good choices
This is a pop/rock classic song...
The video, however, is not very good... (at least I never liked it).
I suggest 'Money money money' official video ( the other girl, Frida, is leading vocals).
Take care, guys... See you soon ✌️
Greetings ❤ from Chile 🇨🇱🤗👍
Agree, never liked this video with its distortions. Only good parts are when Agnetha is singing on her own! Great song though.
We can disagree, with all respect
I love this official video,
considering that it is the second batch of official ABBA videos
(the first was with Waterloo and Ring Ring),
and it is the first by ABBA in which they do something different,
more scenic and acting (if I may be exaggerated),
It is the first in which ABBA starts the performance in addition to interpreting the song
and it is a very conceptual video,
taking them from above is showing ABBA in a position to really ask for help
until the final detail of the last verse of the chorus,
in which only Agnetha and Frida sing, looking up,
while Björn and Benny are with their heads down looking towards the floor.
but it is true that I am one of the few ABBA fans who really like this official video
@@eduardooscar309
Por supuesto que se vale disentir... 😊
Saludos amigo....🇨🇱❤️🇦🇷
@@alejandrosantanaborquez917
jajaja claro Amigo
el anterior lo escribi en ingles, porque esta dirigido a todos los que lo lean
que tengas una bella jornada
(aqui el Domingo elegimos nuevo Presidente, y no sabemos lo que nos espera, ojala se encamine para bien)
Why was there a sound like wind blowing on a microphone at several points in the video? That is not on the Song.