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I remember Scott Ian of Anthrax on "I Love The 70s" saying that when "Fernando" came on the radio, the harmonies would make the hair stand up on his arms, but he was deathly afraid of any of his metalhead buddies finding out he liked ABBA.
I agree. Cool name!!! My daughters name is Scout Murphy!! I’m 44… Abba is awesome. I’m mostly into folk rock… The Band… Neil Young. The Grateful Dead. But Abba is great. Like the Bee Gees with Chicks… possibly BETTER!!! Eeeeek
I'm 47,and love anything from three dog night, ambrosia, ELO,bee gees, Chicago,Pink Floyd,Rush,def Leppard, Duran Duran,Alice in chains, Soundgarden,kmfdm,nine inch nails, Seether, Shinedown, Metallica...God,you get the idea. I started making a list a while back of songs I basically know all the words too and in 20/30 minutes I was up to over 130. I had to just give up cause it was just getting crazy. I've had a musical soul since I was old enough to put my parents records on the player,put on their big koss pro headphones,and put the needle to the vinyl. I always thought it was so cool you could hear the music coming right from the needle. Man,young people don't realize what they are missing out on not getting to have the experience of playing records. From the big sleeve covered in pictures and art work,to watching the record spin,and just the physical involvement you put in. Really helped shape my absolute love for music.
I am 53 years old, grew up listening to all types of music, thankfully, my mother was so into music I mean, cleaning our house on Saturday afternoon listening to all kinds of different genres of music. Mostly disco because my mom was obsessed with disco and I’m obsessed with the disco. This is my favorite ABBA song, hands-down
It never hurt that the ladies were gorgeous! However, there was something about their sound that was intoxicating! I've always loved them and always will! Peace and Love.
ummmm Glenn....BOTH were accomplished LEAD singers in THEIR own right. Combined with world class songs, lyrics, arrangements and stage presence they set the World Standard in their genre. And don't forget the sound engineers. All worked as a team and turned out classy music consistently.
This song was 1977, the big problems hit about a year and a half to two years later. At this moment, Agnetha & Bjorn (the blonde and the clean-shaven guy) and Benny & Frida (the bearded dude and the redhead) were still together as couples.
@@DanFan2042 Jamel likes details and background. He honored ABBA & Fleetwood Mac for being professional every show in the face of personal problems. I love that he lifts that up. It's true.
A couple of beautiful ladies, truly talented, and with voices like angels! They didn't have to walk around half nude, twerking their rear end at the camera like so many artists today.
4-part Harmony at its best . This was a skating song. I was Street skating listening to this on my headphones, when I started skate dancing with a girl who was also listening on her headphones. That girl turned out to be the love of my life. Thank you ABBA
ABBA suggestions: The Name of the Game, Money Money Money, Knowing Me, Knowing You, Thank You For The Music.....btw: this group has sold 380+ million albums worldwide....
I'm 52; I grew up with this music. They worked their asses off: No pitch-control, but microscopic attention to detail Back then there was no computer editing; you had to play it from beginning to end.
They were massive the world over in fact at their peak they had sold more records worldwide than the Beatles of course years later Beatles past them again but yeah Abba were huge!
VERY GLAD you reacted to this video. I always get goosebumps when I hear it. This tune came out when I turned 13. Many great memories of those days. I spent most of the weekends helping our neighbor restore their house. I learned a lot about carpentry, masonry, plumbing, electrical wiring, drywall, etc... Always had rock’n’roll on the radio. Somewhere in the timeframe of 15 to 25 years ago, I met two members of ABBA. They had their YACHT, docked at Bayside in downtown Miami. Was just plain old serendipity of me being in the right place at the right time. I told them how much I enjoy their music and how important it was to my childhood years. Very nice, down to earth people. Remember, for a long time, ABBA was the biggest export from Sweden. There was a time when they made more money for Sweden than Volvo. No joke.
James Kight Yes! Lie To Me is superb. All the album tracks on Some Great Reward, but that’s my standout. Home, Stripped, Get The Balance Right, Barrel Of A Gun, Precious, Cover Me, The Sun & The Rainfall, Photographic, Strangelove, Judas, all of Violator. For starters :-)
Loooove ABBA They might be controversial but I’ve said it before rock ‘n’ roll metal girl here I love Abba their voices together are amazing that songs are catchy as hell
Joe Powell Controversial in the way that some people just absolutely hate them and they were never considered cool but I was also a huge rush fan in the late 70s early 80s and rush was never cool they are also a love them or hate him band
@@LA-fz5qw yes i agree .that was quite true but the majority of people loved them and they were one of the most popular groups of the 70's and 400 million record sales say it all .
This was an early ABBA song, long before the drama. The song is about the girl who has been a friend wanting you to take a chance on her. This is actually my sister's favorite ABBA song, and I admit, it is a great song. As for the drama, They got through the Agnetha and Bjorn breakup pretty well, but when Benny and Frida broke up, it was meltdown. Of course now, decades later they are on much better terms with each other. Benny, Bjorn, and Frida have done several public appearances with each other in recent years, and Agnetha has even done a couple, but her big concern has more to do with crowd anxiety than any past drama in the band.
Frida often got overshadowed by Agnetha with her classic Nordic good looks, but I always thought Frida was the cuter of the two once she got rid of the unbecoming frizzy hairdo. Her eyes and nose crinkled when she smiled, which I found adorable.
Yeah, some of the richest people in all of Europe, and the production value of this video consisted of just a couple of chairs!! Maybe that's how they got to be so wealthy!! Saving on video props!
The guys' backing of the rhythmic "Take A Chance" chant was developed when one of them was running and the sounds of the gravel underfoot as he ran gave him the idea. I can't remember if it was Bjorn or Benny who came up with it. It was on a special they did back in the 70's. I always thought that was cool. Inspiration strikes at the oddest times!
Man, a friend of mine _HATES_ ABBA with the fury of a thousand burning suns. I always tell him to takeachancetakeachancetakeachance... ...Then duck! ;^)
I knew a couple of friends back then where 'there's no accounting for taste'. Funny, those that didn't like ABBA, didn't seem to just 'not care for them', but really disliked or hated them. Something about 'Disco did for Rock n Roll what pantyhose did for...' (you know). Maybe that was it... ABBA was a Disco staple for sure and you know those 'Give Me That Old Time Rock n Roll' types! :)
Amen, Autotune, background twerkers and every other form of distraction is meant to hide mediocrity. Again, I stand by my mantra, back then, we had music with talent. Now, we have manufactured songs (not music) and all of these timeless artists prove it with every reaction. Keep it up.
I remember reading in a book about the launch of MTV how pissed a lot of artist were who were used to just making music and playing music live. How now they had to be pretty and learn dance moves and dress in a flashy enough way to stand out, etc. I wonder how many great artists we've missed out on because they weren't "attractive enough" for the music business.
Perfect Pop music - and I don't mean that in a negative way. Tight, clean production values; great harmony & vocals; sophisticated musical structure, and the _X_ factor of charisma & personality. They were rightly a Super Group.
Yes they have so many other wonderful songs it's just that's what they were mostly known for I think so they get overlooked as That band from Sweden who sang Dancing Queen.
Yes..I agree. If you get a chance check out on TH-cam ABBA-Eagle D.J Nilsson mix. It can easily be re-released as a new single. Has a touch of a soul groove to it.
Bjorn came up with the beat to this while running. When they are singing “take a chance, take a chance, etc” it matches the rhythm his feet were making. Now that’s brilliant. Bjorn and Benny were song writing geniuses.
I second Le Tashe's suggestion for Elton John - Benny and the Jets, Funeral for a Friend/Love Lies Bleeding, Tiny Dancer, Don't Let the Sun Go Down on Me to start with 😊
I've seen him three times in concert, and to be in his late 60's/early 70's he put on one heck of a show!!! I wish I could've seen him perform in the 1970's.
i dont think they are saying "try me if all else fails". they are saying "get out of your comfort zone and try someone you might not normally consider". they might surprise you.
"If you're all alone when the pretty birds have flown, honey, I'm still free... take a chance on me." To me, that does sound like she's saying "I'll be here when you've lost interest in the others". As Jamel notes, that isn't something you're likely to hear said these days. Your take, although I don't think that's what they intended when writing the song, is much more acceptable now. (It also has special appeal to me, as I'm presently in such a scenario... but that's another story.)
My first hubs asked me out for three years before I said yes. He had balloons delivered and a singing telegram sing this. It took a bit more. But he and the groomsmen did a kareoke of this at the wedding. (I have issues... It wasn't weird stalking)
This song was released toward the end of ABBA. You are reading too much into the verses being autobiographical in terms of their relationships. The song had been cooking for years, and should be viewed in the general context, not that of the divorces. ABBA is not really controversial. It is a unique part of pop music history, the magnificent voices, brilliant & catchy songwriting have been a groove for generations now and most certainly have stood up to the test of time and proven ABBA to be treasure. Just like the special “lightning in a bottle” of Motown or Surf music, ABBA is a sound that won’t be replicated as it was of the moment, crafted by extraordinary genius. Fortunately, we have the fabulous recordings and these promotional movies that were made to gain exposure and advertising across the English speaking world (ahead of the age of music videos that came much later) and of course a fashion sense that perfectly suited these gorgeous ladies and the times in which ABBA won the World with their touching, moving style of music you can dance to even if you don’t understand the words! “Thank you for the Music” Anni-Frid, Benny, Björn, and Agnetha ... you created joy with your music in ways few others ever have! 🎤🎹🎸🎤🎶💖🤗
ABBA is a HUGE guilty pleasure band for me...I'm a metalhead, love classic rock and prog...but the pure pop sensibilities of ABBA will forever have a place in my heart.
I think one of my favorites from them was....'SOS' (.....Just pronounce the letters....like you learned to do with ELO....). One thing I remember hearing about them....was they also became so HUGE.....because their upbeat music appealed to both young AND older folks. I mean, for example.....you probably weren't gonna' drag your small children & your grandma' to a Black Sabbath concert, right?
I love ABBA!! I mean how can you not. So many hits!! Yay...oh...oh...let's cut that rug Jamel!! Happy early Birthday!! Enjoy your vacation. Missed you Jamel!! Been busy visiting my kids and being Grandma!! So I'm still playing catch up!! I will get to them. 💃👏🥰
Made before Protools. Made by actual pros. I have a whole new respect for even the worst songs from long ago, because they were actually handmade with care by human beings in real time playing instruments and singing without any phony help.
@@johnr8095 - I agree. And she absolutely SHONE in the live version of 'Why Did It Have To Be Me', from Australia 1977. She was a rock goddess in that one!! Check it out if you haven't seen it!
I grew up in the 70s/80s. This was the music I grew up listening to. Still one of my favorite songs, also 'Does your mother know' is one of my ABBA favorites.
The last album they did, The Visitors, has my favourite ABBA song on it. The Visitors, the title track, is great. Darker and more synth driven. A political song. Really powerful. Worth a listen. No one else will request it I’m sure.
"today is all about distraction, back then it was talent"... EXACTLY... I certainly remember this group and this song from 1978 and they were huge. Not one day went by without hearing ABBA on the radio. Biggest pop band of 70s while Zeppelin was by far the biggest rock band of the 70s..
thx 4 the vid on my BirthDay.....one thing i truly miss is, when times got tough we had (all we had back in the day) was music, somebody somewhere came up w/a song for the times, nowadays i wouldnt hold my breath...looks like we on our own brother man all we got is each other....peace
Funny, I had the hots for the blonde for the last 30 years or more.... but upon careful recent review, I am switching now and wanting the red headed maiden instead.
I've always preferred Frida, she seems more genuine to me and she seemed to put more effort into her performances, looked like she was enjoying herself. Her 2 post-breakup albums I like a lot too.
It was 1981. I was 8 years old. Every morning while eating my cereal in the dining room, I would listen to our ABBA or RUSH album. I knew the lyrics to every song on Voulez-Vous and Moving Pictures. I TRULY APPRECIATE YOUR APPRECIATION OF THE MUSIC IN WHICH I GREW UP. IT MAKES MY HEART HAPPY TO SEE SOMEONE ELSE HAPPY.
Abba is my favorite group and this is my favorite song of theirs. For reaction videos I recommend reacting to what I think are their two best "live concert" performances. Why Did it Have to Be Me (from Abba the Movie - 1977). For that you will know you have the correct video if Frida (the one with darker hair) has a hat on and is in shorts and gold boots. Summer Night City from Abba in Concert (1979). This one has everyone in blue and purple costumes with a big set behind them of stylized triangular looking mountains. Though Abba did not like to tour they were excellent live performers that put it all out there and did it up right when they did it.
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Put my order in a few days ago! 😊
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90+ degrees out and I ordered a hoodie...
You've got to do HYPNOTIZED by Fleetwood Mac. Brother, you will groove and jazz out on that...whew...!
You can’t feel bad when you listen to ABBA
💜
exactly
Priscilla, Queen of the Desert ❤
❤️😎✌️😉. Yup
Till you start thinking of how they ended.
Totally
I will never, ever get tired of ABBA. "Fernando" is probably my favorite song of theirs.
Mine as well. I remember when I grew old enough to understand the context of the lyrics - and now I can't hear it without crying.
I agree. My favorite too.
Upvoting for "Fernando". 👍🏼
I remember Scott Ian of Anthrax on "I Love The 70s" saying that when "Fernando" came on the radio, the harmonies would make the hair stand up on his arms, but he was deathly afraid of any of his metalhead buddies finding out he liked ABBA.
S.O.S is my favorite
If you don’t like ABBA, you don’t have musical soul,genius song writing, and this from a 50 year old metal fan
I agree. Cool name!!! My daughters name is Scout Murphy!! I’m 44… Abba is awesome.
I’m mostly into folk rock… The Band… Neil Young. The Grateful Dead. But Abba is great. Like the Bee Gees with Chicks… possibly BETTER!!! Eeeeek
I'm 47,and love anything from three dog night, ambrosia, ELO,bee gees, Chicago,Pink Floyd,Rush,def Leppard, Duran Duran,Alice in chains, Soundgarden,kmfdm,nine inch nails, Seether, Shinedown, Metallica...God,you get the idea. I started making a list a while back of songs I basically know all the words too and in 20/30 minutes I was up to over 130. I had to just give up cause it was just getting crazy. I've had a musical soul since I was old enough to put my parents records on the player,put on their big koss pro headphones,and put the needle to the vinyl. I always thought it was so cool you could hear the music coming right from the needle. Man,young people don't realize what they are missing out on not getting to have the experience of playing records. From the big sleeve covered in pictures and art work,to watching the record spin,and just the physical involvement you put in. Really helped shape my absolute love for music.
Amen!!!
I am 53 years old, grew up listening to all types of music, thankfully, my mother was so into music I mean, cleaning our house on Saturday afternoon listening to all kinds of different genres of music. Mostly disco because my mom was obsessed with disco and I’m obsessed with the disco. This is my favorite ABBA song, hands-down
ABBA- SOS is worth a listen all day long.
That's my favorite ABBA song!
Not into Abba but that's a great song
I definitely recommend this also!
Angel eyes is the only disco song I like.
Any ABBA song!!! So many memories ❤️❤️❤️❤️
It never hurt that the ladies were gorgeous! However, there was something about their sound that was intoxicating! I've always loved them and always will! Peace and Love.
So true...makes you happy even if sad words.
Great harmonies. Their voices so complimented each other.
While writing the score for Mamma Mia film, the old harmonies were so complicated that Benny and Bjorn had to simplify the score.
ummmm Glenn....BOTH were accomplished LEAD singers in THEIR own right. Combined with world class songs, lyrics, arrangements and stage presence they set the World Standard in their genre. And don't forget the sound engineers. All worked as a team and turned out classy music consistently.
This song was 1977, the big problems hit about a year and a half to two years later. At this moment, Agnetha & Bjorn (the blonde and the clean-shaven guy) and Benny & Frida (the bearded dude and the redhead) were still together as couples.
Not one person on this planet cares.
@@DanFan2042 jamal asked xd
@@DanFan2042 Jamel likes details and background. He honored ABBA & Fleetwood Mac for being professional every show in the face of personal problems. I love that he lifts that up. It's true.
It's impossible to not enjoy ABBA even if some never admit it. Happy Music!!!
@Tony Ochs
I'm confessing. Never a major fan of theirs but this song is infectious. And who hasn't pleaded with someone to 'take a chance on me'?
ABBA is my guilty pleasure. There was a time when it wasn't considered cool to dig them. Thankfully that's in the past. They were genius! ❤
Tony Ochs
I agree
Abba . The Eagles .The Bee Gees, The Carpenters . The Fab 4 of the 70s
A couple of beautiful ladies, truly talented, and with voices like angels! They didn't have to walk around half nude, twerking their rear end at the camera like so many artists today.
No they didn't but Agnetha's rear... I was a teenager, and totally smitten... 😁
Yeeees !! My favorite jam by them! I’m a rock and roller but ABBA is my guilty pleasure !!
Peggy Sullivan right there with ya!
You mean your pride pleasure?
"Here's the 12 pages of choreography for the ladies. Guys? Just sit still in these chairs and do nothing.."
Because they knew the girls were the eye candy and they were those guys in the background.
Sounds about like normal to me. :D
4-part Harmony at its best . This was a skating song. I was Street skating listening to this on my headphones, when I started skate dancing with a girl who was also listening on her headphones. That girl turned out to be the love of my life.
Thank you ABBA
ABBA suggestions: The Name of the Game, Money Money Money, Knowing Me, Knowing You, Thank You For The Music.....btw: this group has sold 380+ million albums worldwide....
Yes
Can't really go wrong with any ABBA singles. But The Name of the Game is sublime.
Or, my fave, their very first: "Waterloo"!
The Day Before You Came
SOS
ABBA had such great harmony singing, it's magical.
Ok from now on whenever I'm impressed by something, I'm just gonna yell, "FOUR PEOPLE AND TWO CHAIRS!"
🤣
SOS when ABBA first appeared on American Bandstand is a good video.
I'm 52; I grew up with this music. They worked their asses off: No pitch-control, but microscopic attention to detail Back then there was no computer editing; you had to play it from beginning to end.
Here in Australia they were massive and still are for a lot of people
Evidence: "Muriel's Wedding". 😁
Same here in Argentina and latinamerica because they sang in spanish too.
They were massive the world over in fact at their peak they had sold more records worldwide than the Beatles of course years later Beatles past them again but yeah Abba were huge!
Priscilla Queen of the Desert ❤
They were beyond huge here in the Colonies too. Just not a lot of people will admit to loving 'em.
Ahh memories... love this song.
VERY GLAD you reacted to this video. I always get goosebumps when I hear it. This tune came out when I turned 13. Many great memories of those days. I spent most of the weekends helping our neighbor restore their house. I learned a lot about carpentry, masonry, plumbing, electrical wiring, drywall, etc... Always had rock’n’roll on the radio.
Somewhere in the timeframe of 15 to 25 years ago, I met two members of ABBA. They had their YACHT, docked at Bayside in downtown Miami. Was just plain old serendipity of me being in the right place at the right time. I told them how much I enjoy their music and how important it was to my childhood years. Very nice, down to earth people.
Remember, for a long time, ABBA was the biggest export from Sweden. There was a time when they made more money for Sweden than Volvo. No joke.
Aw, spinning around my driveway in my yardsale roller skates...imagining I was performing for an audience to this song in my head...
From godsmack to Abba..lol..I like it..maybe try some Depeche Mode..Personal Jesus..
Evolution.
Depeche Mode has so many great songs. Look at "Lie to me" Amazing arrangement, lyrics, songwriting. Same with "Fly on the windscreen"
80s new wave would be a fun rabbit hole to go down.
Master & Servant.
James Kight Yes! Lie To Me is superb. All the album tracks on Some Great Reward, but that’s my standout. Home, Stripped, Get The Balance Right, Barrel Of A Gun, Precious, Cover Me, The Sun & The Rainfall, Photographic, Strangelove, Judas, all of Violator. For starters :-)
love ABBA!
Loooove ABBA They might be controversial but I’ve said it before rock ‘n’ roll metal girl here I love Abba their voices together are amazing that songs are catchy as hell
Why would they be controversial ? they are a fun, clean group who were a giant smash hit group that's all
Joe Powell Controversial in the way that some people just absolutely hate them and they were never considered cool but I was also a huge rush fan in the late 70s early 80s and rush was never cool they are also a love them or hate him band
@@LA-fz5qw yes i agree .that was quite true but the majority of people loved them and they were one of the most popular groups of the 70's and 400 million record sales say it all .
I'm a big late 60s/early 90s rock fan, but I ♥ ABBA too!
Love this group as much as I did in grade school when they first hit big!
400 million albums sold.
And Björn and Benny have been diggin gold with all their musicals, and movies after ABBA.
This was an early ABBA song, long before the drama. The song is about the girl who has been a friend wanting you to take a chance on her. This is actually my sister's favorite ABBA song, and I admit, it is a great song. As for the drama, They got through the Agnetha and Bjorn breakup pretty well, but when Benny and Frida broke up, it was meltdown. Of course now, decades later they are on much better terms with each other. Benny, Bjorn, and Frida have done several public appearances with each other in recent years, and Agnetha has even done a couple, but her big concern has more to do with crowd anxiety than any past drama in the band.
This takes me back. I was at a tough guy shithole bar many years ago and I loaded the jukebox with ABBA songs. They were pissed, but I laughed lol
ABBA is a great band nevermind the disco..this coming from an 80's metal head. Freda is hot
@David Hayes From another 80's metal head, I agree Frida was hot and I had a crush on her when I was a teen, always loved ABBA's music!
@@chrismartin9561 from another metalhead (doesn't matter the time I listen to all types of genres)
They're really cute
Voulez Vouz is very metal in structure and tonality. I've heard some pretty good full on metal covers of ot.
@@guitarboy123987 love that song 🔥🖤
Frida often got overshadowed by Agnetha with her classic Nordic good looks, but I always thought Frida was the cuter of the two once she got rid of the unbecoming frizzy hairdo. Her eyes and nose crinkled when she smiled, which I found adorable.
ABBA...the first band in Sweden to have their very own personal taxman, they were a national tax product!
I did grow up with their music.....they were a sure bet for a hit, so talented!
Yeah, some of the richest people in all of Europe, and the production value of this video consisted of just a couple of chairs!! Maybe that's how they got to be so wealthy!! Saving on video props!
@@bradsmack1 lol, yeah, but back in the day videos weren't really huge until MTV.
During the 70’s at the height of Sweden’s socialism ABBA and IKEA were basically the entire countries GDP.
@@ameyer1970 IKEA? For which label did they record?!
Princess Anni-Frid, Countess of Plauen went on to sing "I Know There's Something Going On" in 1982.
You look at those beauties and hear their angelic voices, you can't help but fall in love with them. Listen to Fernando another great one.
The guys' backing of the rhythmic "Take A Chance" chant was developed when one of them was running and the sounds of the gravel underfoot as he ran gave him the idea. I can't remember if it was Bjorn or Benny who came up with it. It was on a special they did back in the 70's. I always thought that was cool. Inspiration strikes at the oddest times!
That's like the Rhythm on Jive Talking by the Bee Gees was inspired by expansion joints in a bridge
@@aaronsutherland2578 I'd never heard that one! Cool!
Was Bjorn who said that.
Man, a friend of mine _HATES_ ABBA with the fury of a thousand burning suns.
I always tell him to takeachancetakeachancetakeachance...
...Then duck! ;^)
🤣
Maybe you should ask him: "Does Your Mother Know" that you hate them ? 🤣
I knew a couple of friends back then where 'there's no accounting for taste'. Funny, those that didn't like ABBA, didn't seem to just 'not care for them', but really disliked or hated them. Something about 'Disco did for Rock n Roll what pantyhose did for...' (you know). Maybe that was it... ABBA was a Disco staple for sure and you know those 'Give Me That Old Time Rock n Roll' types! :)
I hate ABBA
Don't worry about your friend he likes them. It's a macho thing. I can't tell my friends either that I like them. LOL
Amen, Autotune, background twerkers and every other form of distraction is meant to hide mediocrity.
Again, I stand by my mantra, back then, we had music with talent. Now, we have manufactured songs (not music) and all of these timeless artists prove it with every reaction.
Keep it up.
Well said
I completely agree.
Back in the day, you had to have talent because there were no devices to hide your lack of talent.
Absolutely.
I remember reading in a book about the launch of MTV how pissed a lot of artist were who were used to just making music and playing music live. How now they had to be pretty and learn dance moves and dress in a flashy enough way to stand out, etc. I wonder how many great artists we've missed out on because they weren't "attractive enough" for the music business.
Natalie 1982 we would have missed out on brother Christopher Cross. All talent and voice without all the fluff facade.
Man, how I miss Europe every time I hear Abba. "Ich werde Deutschland immer lieben!"
I can't stay still when I hear "Waterloo"! Love almost everything they did!
"Does Your Mother Know" is a good one to check out. Kind of a rock/disco sound. Catchy song.
As long as this band has been a “guilty pleasure”, I’ve not heard of much “controversy”. No more than most bands. What a great string of hits!!!
ABBA is so not old. They are time itself, then, now, and forever.
Perfect Pop music - and I don't mean that in a negative way. Tight, clean production values; great harmony & vocals; sophisticated musical structure, and the _X_ factor of charisma & personality. They were rightly a Super Group.
nice to see something other than dancing queen... that's all I have to say.
Absolutely!
Yes they have so many other wonderful songs it's just that's what they were mostly known for I think so they get overlooked as That band from Sweden who sang Dancing Queen.
Fernando
Waterloo
Jamel broke the golden rule for ABBA! You MUST wear bell-bottoms while recording your ABBA reactions. Now that's throwback! 🤣❤
He needs his Throwbackness shirt on with bell bottoms....lol
@@l.t.w8985 Absolutely he must! 🤣
What a great way to start my morning, with some ABBA. I love this band!!! Thank you.
ABBA- Eagle one of their greatest underrated songs. Worth listening too
Yes..I agree. If you get a chance check out on TH-cam ABBA-Eagle D.J Nilsson mix. It can easily be re-released as a new single. Has a touch of a soul groove to it.
Bjorn came up with the beat to this while running. When they are singing “take a chance, take a chance, etc” it matches the rhythm his feet were making. Now that’s brilliant. Bjorn and Benny were song writing geniuses.
Growing up in the 70's I had the biggest crush on Frida, I thought she was the most beautiful and most talented woman in the world.
Always surprises me that all that great sound and harmony comes from those 4 voices.
Dude...Brothers Johnson. Strawberry Letter 23. Wear the wig. AND YOU ARE AWESOME
It's a fantastic song, but I prefer the Shuggie Otis version. I think he wrote it. The swirly, psychedelic ending is mind-expanding!
@@SpuddySpud Considering Shuggie was barely 18 when he recorded that album, that's more amazing.
And Shuggie can still play.
Brothers Johnson - STOMP
Love this recommendation. One of my faves and On the soundtrack to Jackie Brown.
Get the Funk Outta My Face!
Still love them after all these years. Some fantastic tracks to suit various moods
1977. So long ago, but seems like yesterday that i sang this into my hairbrush. I played that 45 incessantly.
I second Le Tashe's suggestion for Elton John - Benny and the Jets, Funeral for a Friend/Love Lies Bleeding, Tiny Dancer, Don't Let the Sun Go Down on Me to start with 😊
I've seen him three times in concert, and to be in his late 60's/early 70's he put on one heck of a show!!! I wish I could've seen him perform in the 1970's.
I suggest Elton's Feed Me (1975). A non-hit that is just great song, amazing sound.
i dont think they are saying "try me if all else fails".
they are saying "get out of your comfort zone and try someone you might not normally consider". they might surprise you.
I agree with your take on what the lyrics mean. 😄
Yeah, I don't know where he got that interpretation from!
"If you're all alone when the pretty birds have flown, honey, I'm still free... take a chance on me."
To me, that does sound like she's saying "I'll be here when you've lost interest in the others". As Jamel notes, that isn't something you're likely to hear said these days. Your take, although I don't think that's what they intended when writing the song, is much more acceptable now. (It also has special appeal to me, as I'm presently in such a scenario... but that's another story.)
My first hubs asked me out for three years before I said yes. He had balloons delivered and a singing telegram sing this. It took a bit more. But he and the groomsmen did a kareoke of this at the wedding. (I have issues... It wasn't weird stalking)
This song was released toward the end of ABBA. You are reading too much into the verses being autobiographical in terms of their relationships. The song had been cooking for years, and should be viewed in the general context, not that of the divorces.
ABBA is not really controversial. It is a unique part of pop music history, the magnificent voices, brilliant & catchy songwriting have been a groove for generations now and most certainly have stood up to the test of time and proven ABBA to be treasure. Just like the special “lightning in a bottle” of Motown or Surf music, ABBA is a sound that won’t be replicated as it was of the moment, crafted by extraordinary genius. Fortunately, we have the fabulous recordings and these promotional movies that were made to gain exposure and advertising across the English speaking world (ahead of the age of music videos that came much later) and of course a fashion sense that perfectly suited these gorgeous ladies and the times in which ABBA won the World with their touching, moving style of music you can dance to even if you don’t understand the words! “Thank you for the Music” Anni-Frid, Benny, Björn, and Agnetha ... you created joy with your music in ways few others ever have! 🎤🎹🎸🎤🎶💖🤗
Great comment.
ABBA the voice and the Melody...!!!
ABBA are the best. Nobody will ever surpass them. So talented. Thanks Jamel. 👏🎶. More ABBA please.
Come on...we need a virtual dance party some night!
Yes!!!!
Another two abba songs that I havent seen in the comments yet: When I kissed the teacher, and Does your mother know
I will only discovered Does Your Mama Know recently, and it's amazing! I hope he listens to that one at some point.
Jamal the reaction I want to see is your friends watching you dancing to abba. That would be priceless.
ABBA is a HUGE guilty pleasure band for me...I'm a metalhead, love classic rock and prog...but the pure pop sensibilities of ABBA will forever have a place in my heart.
I love this song!
I always interpreted the lyrics as being an unrequited love with the singer totally in love with someone who isn't interested in her in that way.
Yes, that is my interpretation as well.
it's basically while you're single take a chance with me. a very upbeat optimistic version of I Can't make you love me
Just like Queen...I love the harmonics of ABBA and I could stare at the blonde all day
Abba is pure joy man! Impossible to be in a bad mood after listening to them.
Oh had such a crush on Agnetha.
I think one of my favorites from them was....'SOS' (.....Just pronounce the letters....like you learned to do with ELO....). One thing I remember hearing about them....was they also became so HUGE.....because their upbeat music appealed to both young AND older folks. I mean, for example.....you probably weren't gonna' drag your small children & your grandma' to a Black Sabbath concert, right?
Ah Jamel these out me back in my parents red Buick at age 7 or so and I loved these songs! Man what a good mood back then😊😊✌️❤️❤️ Thank you!
I love ABBA!! I mean how can you not. So many hits!! Yay...oh...oh...let's cut that rug Jamel!! Happy early Birthday!! Enjoy your vacation. Missed you Jamel!! Been busy visiting my kids and being Grandma!! So I'm still playing catch up!! I will get to them. 💃👏🥰
The production of their music was high dollar,may not have been everyone's taste but you can't deny that hi Fi production work is very clean.
Made before Protools. Made by actual pros.
I have a whole new respect for even the worst songs from long ago, because they were actually handmade with care by human beings in real time playing instruments and singing without any phony help.
@@joeday4293 indeed,I'm with you on that 👌
Have a listen to 'The Stampeders-Sweet City Women'
Old Fart Fortnite or Wild eyes
Apul Mahdeek Aoud when you think about it, any Stampeders song is a damn fine tune
Macaroons !!
Yes this->
Yes!
My favourite song of theirs. So grateful to my grandpa for introducing ABBA to me as a kid. And so many other great artists including Elton John.
My mom loved Abba, growing up this was always playing ! Good memories!
ABBA: Fernando.
I have always thought that the brunette was EXTREMELY attractive.
And she could dance...
Yeah she is easy on the eyes
The only thing I didn’t like about her was that she tended to have horrible unflattering haircuts. But when she had long hair? Perfect.
@@johnr8095 oh okay
@@johnr8095 - I agree. And she absolutely SHONE in the live version of 'Why Did It Have To Be Me', from Australia 1977. She was a rock goddess in that one!! Check it out if you haven't seen it!
A lot of women singers in the 70s had great voices sometimes underrated and unappreciated
disco brought many powerful voices to the forefront
I grew up in the 70s/80s. This was the music I grew up listening to. Still one of my favorite songs, also 'Does your mother know' is one of my ABBA favorites.
Love this video, watching them being real and genuinely enjoying themselves. Real talent that didn't need anything but a couple chairs and lights 😊
The last album they did, The Visitors, has my favourite ABBA song on it. The Visitors, the title track, is great. Darker and more synth driven. A political song. Really powerful. Worth a listen. No one else will request it I’m sure.
My guy, check out the BBC docu “The Joy of ABBA’.” So much goodness.
"today is all about distraction, back then it was talent"... EXACTLY... I certainly remember this group and this song from 1978 and they were huge. Not one day went by without hearing ABBA on the radio. Biggest pop band of 70s while Zeppelin was by far the biggest rock band of the 70s..
PREACH!! Love your energy and your perspective. Earth needs more souls like you
Really nice harmonies, I can see why they were so big at the time
They are still big, they will still be big in hundreds of years, just like Mozart or Beethoven.
Helen Hunt That true
"Mr. Sandman" by the Chordettes, or the cover/video by Pomplamoose which is fun.
Heard this song many, many times. Never seen the video; it is great. Loved your reaction and the tee shirt is awesome.
Happy birthday, happy man! Thanks for sending your happiness to all of us. This was fun...
Mamma mia, Jamel's discovered Abba
Try “Winner Takes It All”
Oh, yeah! That was a skating rink song for sure. Love the reactions, thanks for the great wake-up this morning!
thx 4 the vid on my BirthDay.....one thing i truly miss is, when times got tough we had (all we had back in the day) was music, somebody somewhere came up w/a song for the times, nowadays i wouldnt hold my breath...looks like we on our own brother man all we got is each other....peace
Funny, I had the hots for the blonde for the last 30 years or more....
but upon careful recent review, I am switching now and wanting the red headed maiden instead.
Anni-Frid never looked so gorgeous, than in this video. Maybe I’m in the minority, but she was always my favourite.
I've always preferred Frida, she seems more genuine to me and she seemed to put more effort into her performances, looked like she was enjoying herself. Her 2 post-breakup albums I like a lot too.
Petula Clark DOWNTOWN
Great song.... little known fact: guitar backgrounds by session musician Jimmy Page.
Sassy little piano intro then Pet's lovely voice, I double dog dare anyone to not love this song!
It was 1981. I was 8 years old. Every morning while eating my cereal in the dining room, I would listen to our ABBA or RUSH album. I knew the lyrics to every song on Voulez-Vous and Moving Pictures. I TRULY APPRECIATE YOUR APPRECIATION OF THE MUSIC IN WHICH I GREW UP. IT MAKES MY HEART HAPPY TO SEE SOMEONE ELSE HAPPY.
Jamal you are bringing joy to a lot of people in need of it during these times with these videos, I thank you for that, one nation under a groove! 🤟❤
Please react to "waiting for a star to fall" from Boy meets Girl !
Reminds me of someone who fell in love with me. It was playing in the background when he rold me...😌
One hit wonders, but a great song for that one hit. :)
If u like this try starland vocal band “ afternoon delight”
Great vocal melodies.
Here u go th-cam.com/video/wu1UXCdyNo0/w-d-xo.html
Starland Vocal Band/ Afternoon Delight = just 2 words: FREAKY DEAKY !
YES! Incredible song! John Denver worked with Starland as well.
Link to 'Afternoon Delight' for Jamel: th-cam.com/video/wu1UXCdyNo0/w-d-xo.html
Their relationships didn’t work out like ABBA or Fleetwood Mac though. 😏
Abba is my favorite group and this is my favorite song of theirs. For reaction videos I recommend reacting to what I think are their two best "live concert" performances. Why Did it Have to Be Me (from Abba the Movie - 1977). For that you will know you have the correct video if Frida (the one with darker hair) has a hat on and is in shorts and gold boots. Summer Night City from Abba in Concert (1979). This one has everyone in blue and purple costumes with a big set behind them of stylized triangular looking mountains. Though Abba did not like to tour they were excellent live performers that put it all out there and did it up right when they did it.
ABBA is one of those groups where even if you don't enjoy them, you can't deny the harmonies.
You should review some Elton John!
Hell yeah!
My very thought!
absolutely
@ted ritola It's one of my favorites!!!
This song always makes me think of Malcolm in the Middle 😁
It reminds me of an animal shelter video that all the employees lip synced to the song while holding a cat or dog :)
I LOVE ABBA and will never be tired of their music! also...LOVE your shirt!
Every song Ive heard by Abba has been a good song! Excellent band from my mid teens onwards!