Abba wrote three versions of Fernando. The first was in Swedish and told the story of lost love. The second was English and told the story of two veterans in the 1910 Mexican Civil War. The third was in Spanish. My father loved this song. He fought as an infantryman on the front lines in three wars. This song makes me cry for him.
I had the great experience of meeting and conversing with Panch Villa's widow. It was in 1971 in Chihuahua City. She was 79 years old. Her name was Maria de la Luz Corral viuda de Villa. She had a powerful voice, joyful and full of confidence. It was memory that I treasure. In her house she had the car in which Panco was assassinated, full of bullet holes.
@NextWorld Pancho said to Luz that he wanted to kill a certain fellow. Luz said to him, NO! he is a good man, Don't do this and he spared the man. After Pancho's death, there were four wives that wanted the big 50 room house. By then the fellow she spared was president of Mexico. Somehow he had heard of this conversation and he granted the house to her.
@NextWorld Thank you, Next, but my part was tiny. These other accounts are just in the historical record. But to share another bit, Pancho and his men were gathering money from business owners and individuals to fund their military operations. That's where he met Luz in her mother's little store. He liked her looks, but most of all, he liked that she was articulate. She was 18 years old, and he proposed marriage. She was the second wife. It is said that he had more than forty "wives." But Luz had a special distinction. She is the only wife who had a marriage certificate. They went to the Catholic priest, who said that Pancho would need to do confession. Panco said that he had committed so many sins and done so many bad deeds that the priest would simply not have time enough to hear it all. The priest then said, "Well, then let's just skip it," and the marriage ceremony proceeded as scheduled. Luz became an important part of the revolution. At one point, for her safety, she went to Cuba briefly, then spent about two years in San Antonio, TX. She spoke to me in good English, which presumably she learned in TX.
In 1975 I met the love of my life. I married him in 1979 and this song, FERNANDO was our song! And still is - in 2019 we will celebrate our 40th wedding anniversary. Thank you ABBA for Fernando. Xxxx❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️🍾
Deirdre Ryan tell me.. was the 70s awesome :) I heard it was such a beautiful time, this song is hands down my favorite ABBA song well this and dancing queen and I’m 25 and i fucking love abba more then an other CRAP RAP group of today
This was Fernando Valenzuela's Intro Song while playing with the Los Angeles Dodgers.. RIP Fernando Valenzuela 10/22/24 Thank you for the memories ⚾️ 🙏
I am Spanish and I was studying in the USA, the very last day of class there my history teacher put this song just for me. He was the teacher that I loved the most. I almost went down and cry because I was leaving soon and we will never see each other again. Thanks Mr. Ryan
My Grandfather always loved this song. When he was on his deathbed, I played this for him, and while he was sick and exhausted, he cried but smiled when he heard what was playing and did his best to sing the words despite being short of breath. I'll forever think of him when I hear this song now. Rest In Peace Grandpa, Francisco Fernando Cabral.
RIP Fernando Valenzuela. The memories of your delivery will live on. We've lost 2 of the greatest pitching windups in baseball history, 1st with Luis Tiant and 2nd with Fernando. Fans from back then know what I'm talking about. They can now play catch. God Bless. 🙏
One of the most meaningful, albeit misunderstood songs by abba. Even my old folks think this is a love song about a lad named Fernando. This song makes me think of my grandfather who fought in WW2. "I was so afraid Fernando,...none of us were prepared to die...I am not ashamed to say the roar of guns and cannons almost made me cry...they were shining there for...liberty". So poignant and powerful.
@@scott5106 It the war between Mexico and USA, Rio grande was the limit of battle for both country, but it symbol of the young people go to fight in war, it really melody of war, how soldier feel about serving their country showing bravely in face of fear.
Nowadays metalheads and hard rock fans are open about their love & respect for ABBA. Lemmy in Motörhead and Ritchie Blackmore were both big ABBA fanatics and were open about it, even back in the late 70s. Any rocker that likes ABBA should check out the band Ghost, they are can fill an arena headling these days so it's likely that many of you know of their music. Their discography has so much ABBA inspired pop sorcery mixed with an tradtional late 70s/early 80s heavy metal/hard rock and a hundred other sounds from different eras. Their newest album is recorded at ABBA's old studio and you can hear the same piano as used in Money, Money, Money on two songs on that Ghost album. Spillways is one of those two. Highly recommend. Cheers mate!
I know this opinion is very controversial but I much prefer this song to the Beatles song "She loves you". "Fernando" is about the Mexican revolution. The other one is another love song among hundreds.
Fernando's passing brought me to this song tonight, the night before the Dodgers/Yankees World Series. Despite me being a long time Yankees Fan and also seeing ABBA live in concert when they were still in their prime, I am sad to hear the loss of the Dodger great. I've always loved the song and have always respected Fernando Valenzuela. May he rest in peace. BTW, I was in my 20s when Valenzuela was playing and I also related this song to him also.
After 40years they still make me cry happy tears. Best group ever, the music is eternal....thank you for the joy keep me bringing me❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ABBA FOREVER
I recently turned 59 years old, and my Grandmother, Bless her Heart, entered me into Columbia Records when I was very young. One of the albums was Abba. God Bless You Gram. AWESOME TUNE.
Saw a string quartet concert a few days ago. ABBA songs played in a candlelit church. Cried during the whole concert. So moving. ABBA still spins its magic.
My late sister once said when these two ladies sing, they sounded like ringing bells. But, for me, there's nothing quite like ABBA. Two great divas singing beautifully the high notes backed up by two musicians who composed timeless songs I still enjoy to this day. ABBA will always be my favourite pop group of all time
Donna: There was something in the air that night. That's stars were bright. 🎶 Eric: Donna, I really want to kiss you again. Donna: Fernando 🎶 - shut up and dance - They were shining there for you and me, And liberty Fernando 🎶 💃💃💃 Donna and Eric still alive in 2020
My grandfather died in October of last year after two years of fighting glioblastoma. He loved ABBA. This was his favorite song. He always admired Benny, said that Benny wrote most of their songs. He got me into ABBA. I miss you grandpa. Rest In Peace.
Ms Erinjohnson my grandpa recently passed. He loved abba and this song is his favorite too! He got me into them as well. I’m singing this at his funeral . Rest In Peace to our grandpas
This song is FORTY FIVE YEARS OLD...absolutely fantastic group never to be surpassed. Their songs were way ahead of its time and sound so fresh and good in 2020...amazing
ABBA has lots of these beautiful classical style songs in their catalogue. ABBA is known for their big wall-of-sound, big unison (third voice) songs, but their most beautiful ones are their more classical ones which they back-off the wall-of-sound and huge third voice chorus.... These more classically inspired songs promote the emotion and beauty. Anni-Frid Lyngstad on lead is heavenly. She has refined vocal vocal skills and has mastered diaphragmatic breathing. Listen to her original 'Fernando' in Swedish, a huge solo hit for her in 1975. It's breathtakingly beautiful. A year later ABBA recorded this English version. Also, a huge hit for ABBA. So this is technically an ABBA cover of Anni-Frid's original Swedish language 'Fernando'. A few very beautiful ABBA songs that have more classical stylings. - One Man One Woman - Andante Andante - When All Is Said And Done - Gonna Sing You My Love Song - Like An Angel Passing Through My Room - Tropical Paradise - I, Wonder - I Let The Music Speak - Our Last Summer The brunette ABBA girl has an incredibly beautiful voice.
@@danbike9 Hi! Yes, indeed! "Andante, Andante", "Our Last Summer", & back to the Latin sound with "Chiquitita" - these are 3 of my faves. You saw where Metallica paid tribute to ABBA in their home country by playing "Dancing Queen", yeah? Said to myself, "Well, I can die now, because I've seen EVERYTHING!". But that just speaks to ABBA's lasting universal appeal. And, of course, there's the HUGE Broadway musical, "Mama Mia!". I think 1 thing that makes them so extraordinary is that their beautiful voices blend & harmonize so well. Listening to them is like strolling through a gorgeous formal garden - every flower, bush, & tree carefully placed to compliment all the others, presenting a perfectly coordinated whole. We're all fortunate to be able to HEAR what that garden SOUNDS like, thanks to ABBA. And thank YOU for your informative comment.
My precious grandma loved ABBA, she was a beautiful swedish woman ❤️ my grandparents took good care of me after my mother died from cancer. Whenever I hear ABBA, I always think of my grandma smiling
I can´t stop crying with this amazing song; reminds me of my lovely daughter, who died in 2020. My pain will last forever, but Abba kind of comforts me.
the fact that there's a perfect ABBA song when you're out with friends, partying with strangers, or when you're alone and in deep thought makes them legendary.
This song reminds of my grandparents. They both fought in the Mexican Revolution from 1910 to 1920. They were separated in the conflict when the train they were on was blown up. My grandmother and grandfather happened to be on opposite ends of the train when the bomb went off. Each thought the other was dead. Two years later they walked past each other on a train platform. They were married for 75 years.
Another masterpiece.The girls voices are wonderful and they are convincing story tellers.Their ability to musically romanticize and connect internationally is really commendable!
Я конечно не могу категорически утверждать, как некоторые, о том, что таких песен больше никогда не будет. Песни будут, потому что достаточно в мире талантливых людей. Они будут писать стихи и сочинять музыку. Просто нашему поколению повезло слушать такие шедевры, как FERNANDO. Это огромная радость. Браво АВВА!
This song always makes me cry. That sweet sadness when your life is a long story full of different people, real friendships and choices you've made. It's something that can't be put into words, because there aren't enough of them to describe every moment of your life.
I just cried! Remembering so much but mostly the feelings associated with the time of my youth! Thanks for your wonderful summary of the reminiscing and God blessings to you and your loved ones.
_"Now we're old and grey, Fernando"_ had me choking back tears like never before. Now that I'm in my 50s, my emotions have become supercharged. My manopause notwithstanding, ABBA can at once make one wistful for the past and hopeful for the future.
Rasanya jiwa ini lebih segar dengan lagu² lama yang indah seperti ini, teringat masa lalu, sebelum dosaku sebanyak sekarang, walaupun sekaligus teriris, sebab semuanya jadi bermunculan, orang tuaku yang sudah tiada, beberapa kawanku yang sudah tiada ... Semua bermunculan ... 😢
There is just something magical about the way their voices blend together. Very unique! As soon as you hear them you know who it is, like Lennon and McCarthy, a tone, a timbre, a quality like no other. Both girls are excellent in their own right, but together, something very special.
Yeah ABBA's harmonies are unique and distinctive, very special. By the way, i recommend checking out the two sisters (Swedish too) in First Aid Kit, apart from ABBA i think they are the best vocal harmonies I've heard. Search for : First Aid kit live at Polar Music Prize .. They've covered Chiqitita as well
@@monketakingyoutoparadise5609 The two sisters i mentioned above are also good contenders for female equivalent of Simon and Garfunkel. They covered America to honor Paul Simon live at the Polar Music Prize.. Paul tearing up .clearly loved thier worthy cover, and incredible performance. Link to that: th-cam.com/video/pa3xOakbGTo/w-d-xo.html
I'm from South Africa and I'm listening to Abba's music when I wants peace and quiet around me. It allows me to relive my youth and remisce about friends I knew and lost. Great music and great times worth remembering😊
older i get other song i like lol ive started with S.O.S went through voulez-vous and fernando and now i like souper trouper the most lol edit: but i still listen to like 10 of their songs all the time so ... edit 2: ok i think about it 10 minutes and i have to admit "winner takes it all" god damn it man i dont know how to write this but its amazing... No way you can pick 1 favorite song from ABBA there is no fucking way
I love Abba, 40 years ago l met my husband and was the first time I ever heard an Abba song. I have been hooked ever since. Fernando has a special meaning. He escaped communism, Romania and when he made it to America he knew he would come to Las Vegas, we worked for the same hotel and casino. The first time he felt real love, that is when he saw me. He told himself that he was going to marry me and spend the rest of his life with me, then he introduced himself and we have been together 40 years. He was on a battle field, people hunting him and his father over many countries, they made it to Italy, then after another year he found a sponsor to America. I was truly blessed when he told me who he was, a very handsome man. I am surprised he didn't have someone else but l guess life brought us half way around the world, we met and have spent our life together. God blessed us both.
Such melody, such harmony. It takes you to a place that does exist except in the melody of that song ???? Some things cannot be explained some things can onky be felt!!!
my mother was diagnosed with cancer 2 years ago, been to ABBA in London over three times now, this song always makes her cry, just he lyrics ' we were young and full of life and none of us prepared to die' hits hards. Love hit song till the end
This song makes me feel so at peace, it's so beautiful. Frida's voice is as warm as the fireplace in front of them, her Swedish version of this song is so lovely as well!
I'm 78 and have been to war in Vietnam as an airborne infantry soldier from 8/66 - 8/67 and by the Grace of God I lived after being wounded. Thanks be to God.
The two ladies of ABBA group are enormously sweet singers. Fernando is their one of the finest songs and it is equally more popular in November 2020.👌👌👍👍
Can you hear the drums, Fernando? I remember long ago another starry night like this In the firelight, Fernando You were humming to yourself and softly strumming your guitar I could hear the distant drums And sounds of bugle calls were coming from afar They were closer now, Fernando Every hour every minute seemed to last eternally I was so afraid, Fernando We were young and full of life and none of us prepared to die And I'm not ashamed to say The roar of guns and cannons almost made me cry There was something in the air that night The stars were bright, Fernando They were shining there for you and me For liberty, Fernando Though I never thought that we could lose There's no regret If I had to do the same again I would, my friend, Fernando If I had to do the same again I would, my friend, Fernando
@@richardlangley4138 this version mentions the Rio Grande. I read that it was about the Mexican Revolution and this supports that although it could be involving the US.
The song's lyrics written by Björn Ulvaeus (ABBA) presents a vision of nostalgia for two veterans reminiscing at the old age on a long-ago battle in which they had participated. Bjorn said: "I wrote all the songs as little stories. 'Fernando' was about two old freedom-fighters from the Mexican Revolution."
My dad's name wasn't Fernando, but still this song hits different since he passed away. Feenando was my very first favourite song and my dad showed me how to play it on the electric organ
+Prince Plotena just reread, totally percieve it wrong ,sorry honey I am from the Pink Floyd Gen, but what's that tell you. I love love ABBA no apologies have a nice day
i am Mexican and and I am very grateful for this beautiful song that this group composed, the song is inspired by the monologue of a Mexican war veteran who tries to talk with Fernando, his battle partner, and nostalgically reminds him of moments when they participated in the Battle of La Angostura in 1847 in the context of the American War of Intervention, referring to the fact that freedom was finally achieved for Mexico.
I once saw a documentation about Abba like in 2005 and they said the thing with Abba is, that the same sound samples are stacked on each other several times which would lead to the "brilliant" sound!
Dude I'm literally only a few months away from being 18 and I've been listening to Abba since I was like 2 because my moms favorite movie was Mamma Mia. But you're 100000% on point lol
I love this song. I never thought the lyrics are kinda sad, I like how Abba sings about deeper subjects with a lighter melody and bpm. Also they're very poetic.
Vivi la “Fernandomania” en mi adolescencia. Que descanse en paz Fernando “el Toro” Valenzuela🙏✝️🙏 22/Oct/2024 Todos los Honores Patrón 🙌🫡 Nunca te olvidaremos!! desde GDL JAL MEX 🙋♂️Saludos!
Any South Africans on here? I'm in my mid 30s now and this song bares so many memories for me as a kid. We would wake up on this song on a Saturday morning and my mother would be in the kitchen cleaning already and preparing the steam bread for the day. She still with us but how I miss those pure beautiful days.
Turning 20 this year and I'm still loving Abba. I was around 4 or 5 yrs old when I first heard Abba songs and it was my grandpa who introduced it to me, and growing up I like to listen to them and now my grandpa is dead. He died way back 2011
With small changes in the lyrics , song could easily be about the Russian Blockade runners. On all Five Poles and running lights blacked out. The battle shock effect is handled well, without screaming shells,etc Great song.
I turned 30 in october, ABBA was a special thing my grandpa and I shared starting from when I was very young too. he passed away late in 2008. kindred souls!
My grandfather didnt know anything about Abba,but he enjoyed Tennese Ernie Ford,and Eddie Arnold. My grandfather loved me unconditionally,he died of a heart attack at 88.
Never really was an Abba fan, appreciated their skill as a cut above normal pop bands rather than loved them - but this song is on a whole different level.
[Intro] [Verse 1] Can you hear the drums, Fernando? I remember, long ago, another starry night like this In the firelight, Fernando You were humming to yourself and softly strumming your guitar I could hear the distant drums and sounds of bugle calls were coming from afar [Verse 2] They were closer now, Fernando Every hour, every minute seemed to last eternally I was so afraid, Fernando We were young and full of life and none of us prepared to die And I'm not ashamed to say the roar of guns and cannons almost made me cry [Verse 3] Now we're old and grey, Fernando Since many years I haven't seen a rifle in your hand Can you hear the drums, Fernando? Do you still recall the fateful night we crossed the Rio Grande? I can see it in your eyes, how proud you were to fight for freedom in this land [Chorus] There was something in the air that night The stars were bright, Fernando They were shining there for you and me For liberty, Fernando Though I never thought that we could lose There's no regret If I had to do the same again I would, my friend, Fernando There was something in the air that night The stars were bright, Fernando They were shining there for you and me For liberty, Fernando Though I never thought that we could lose There's no regret If I had to do the same again I would, my friend, Fernando Yes, if I had to do the same again I would, my friend, Fernando
"Fernando" Can you hear the drums Fernando? I remember long ago another starry night like this In the firelight Fernando You were humming to yourself and softly strumming your guitar I could hear the distant drums And sounds of bugle calls were coming from afar They were closer now Fernando Every hour every minute seemed to last eternally I was so afraid Fernando We were young and full of life and none of us prepared to die And I'm not ashamed to say The roar of guns and cannons almost made me cry There was something in the air that night The stars were bright, Fernando They were shining there for you and me For liberty, Fernando Though we never thought that we could lose There's no regret If I had to do the same again I would, my friend, Fernando Now we're old and grey Fernando And since many years I haven't seen a rifle in your hand Can you hear the drums Fernando? Do you still recall the fateful night we crossed the Rio Grande? I can see it in your eyes How proud you were to fight for freedom in this land There was something in the air that night The stars were bright, Fernando They were shining there for you and me For liberty, Fernando Though we never thought that we could lose There's no regret If I had to do the same again I would, my friend, Fernando There was something in the air that night The stars were bright, Fernando They were shining there for you and me For liberty, Fernando Though we never thought that we could lose There's no regret If I had to do the same again I would, my friend, Fernando Yes, if I had to do the same again I would, my friend, Fernando...
i was an irish gypsy child when this song came out,i remember walking the roads singing this song wheni look back and remember ,, this song makes me cry,brings back my humble beginings
В этом мрачном, смутном, современном мире только ABBA и спасает. Как посмотришь и послушаешь их, сразу на душе теплее становится. Спасибо Вам ABBA!!!❤👍
У ABBA сложилось всё,удачная встреча,талант,прекрасные композиции, аранжировки,продюссирование, колоссальная работоспособность и много других замечательных качеств! Как будто сам Бог пожелал слушать их завораживающее пение и подарил им своего ангела Агнету!Храни их,Господи!❤❤❤❤❤❤
If there's a list of songs that immediately give the listener pause, this must be at the top of that list. Everything, from the voices, the orchestration, to the lyrics cause one to get lost in the moment. Fernando, IMHO, is a masterpiece for the ages.
Up until this point they produced catchy tunes and were well liked. This song launched them into the musical stratosphere and 45 years later and counting it’s still breathtakingly good.
I am overwhelmed anyone even read my post. I feel for you all as my son and I know how hard it is to go through anything. Believe me, we know. Music sets the stage and tone to help us. Nor just the hard times, but, hum, everything!. Thank you! 😘
I love how music has the power to make you feel nostalgic for events in your life that never happened. Out of all of the songs I've heard in my life, this song is easily one of the most powerful in that regard.
나의 친구 페르난도 아바가 부르니 더 감동이 밀려온다. 눈물샘을 자극하는 곡 분명 밤을 잊고 작곡 작사 했을것이다! 서서히 시작 점점 늘어나는 악기소리 경지에 치닫자 고음이 작렬하는? 오~나의친구 페르난도,당신은 정말 진실된 친구였소. 비록 싸움에선 졌지만? 대한이 너는 진실된 절친 동생 이었다! 언제나 행복하길 기도할께. 값없이 너를 구했지. 그러나 신새를 값겠다고 괜찮아! 너의 마음 다 안다. 우리 다시한번 오ㆍ칠까! Freedom! Forever!
C'était un groupe phénoménal qui n'a pas été égalé à ce jour. It was one of the group we ever listen, sing,... Merveillous ins't enough. Waooh !!! I love them end i listen Abba every day. From France
Saw an Abba tribute band. Best concert I’ve ever been to. Can’t imagine actually seeing them. They are Godlike! Nothing even comes close to Abba. They’re in a genre of one.
@@janeslater8004 That's what I was gonna say: Closer to 50 years. The fact that people in the 2020s still dig the song says a lot about the timelessness of the melody. There were zero songs I gave a flip about from 50 years earlier when I was young. But we're talking about the 1920s through to the 50s -- music in those eras was a wholly different animal from the 70s-90s, naturally.
Frida could have easily chose to sing in another area of music. ( opera ) Thank god she chose to sing with Abba so the entire world could hear her amazing voice.
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I like this song since my brother is a "Fernando" and fighting cancer. Prayers up.
Prayers sent 🙏
So sorry
Prayers for you and your family
praying for him
Prayers to all family! God bless 🤲🏽❤️
Abba wrote three versions of Fernando. The first was in Swedish and told the story of lost love. The second was English and told the story of two veterans in the 1910 Mexican Civil War. The third was in Spanish.
My father loved this song. He fought as an infantryman on the front lines in three wars. This song makes me cry for him.
I had the great experience of meeting and conversing with Panch Villa's widow. It was in 1971 in Chihuahua City. She was 79 years old. Her name was Maria de la Luz Corral viuda de Villa. She had a powerful voice, joyful and full of confidence. It was memory that I treasure. In her house she had the car in which Panco was assassinated, full of bullet holes.
@@tribulusterrestris27 Wow. What a wonderful happenstance. You should write about it in the newspaper or something.
@NextWorld Pancho said to Luz that he wanted to kill a certain fellow. Luz said to him, NO! he is a good man, Don't do this and he spared the man. After Pancho's death, there were four wives that wanted the big 50 room house. By then the fellow she spared was president of Mexico. Somehow he had heard of this conversation and he granted the house to her.
@@tribulusterrestris27 With a little fleshing out, that story would be worth at least a couple hundred bucks in Reader's Digest.
@NextWorld Thank you, Next, but my part was tiny. These other accounts are just in the historical record. But to share another bit, Pancho and his men were gathering money from business owners and individuals to fund their military operations. That's where he met Luz in her mother's little store. He liked her looks, but most of all, he liked that she was articulate. She was 18 years old, and he proposed marriage. She was the second wife. It is said that he had more than forty "wives." But Luz had a special distinction. She is the only wife who had a marriage certificate. They went to the Catholic priest, who said that Pancho would need to do confession. Panco said that he had committed so many sins and done so many bad deeds that the priest would simply not have time enough to hear it all. The priest then said, "Well, then let's just skip it," and the marriage ceremony proceeded as scheduled.
Luz became an important part of the revolution. At one point, for her safety, she went to Cuba briefly, then spent about two years in San Antonio, TX. She spoke to me in good English, which presumably she learned in TX.
In 1975 I met the love of my life. I married him in 1979 and this song, FERNANDO was our song! And still is - in 2019 we will celebrate our 40th wedding anniversary. Thank you ABBA for Fernando. Xxxx❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️🍾
Congratulations for Ur upcoming anniversary.
Nice
old grandma
Deirdre Ryan I hope u guys have fun
Deirdre Ryan tell me.. was the 70s awesome :) I heard it was such a beautiful time, this song is hands down my favorite ABBA song well this and dancing queen and I’m 25 and i fucking love abba more then an other CRAP RAP group of today
This was Fernando Valenzuela's Intro Song while playing with the Los Angeles Dodgers.. RIP Fernando Valenzuela 10/22/24
Thank you for the memories ⚾️ 🙏
Here for that too. Just days shy of his B day and giant mural unveiling in Boyle Heights
He died Yesterday
Damn..😢@@mariopandy3100
@@mariopandy3100 - Me too . . . .God Bless.
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I am Spanish and I was studying in the USA, the very last day of class there my history teacher put this song just for me. He was the teacher that I loved the most. I almost went down and cry because I was leaving soon and we will never see each other again. Thanks Mr. Ryan
you almost made cry with your story 😢 😢
@@carlopebra2498 me too ,this song almost always makes me cry i dont know why
That’s sweet
is your real name Fernandito?
You're a Good Man !
My Grandfather always loved this song. When he was on his deathbed, I played this for him, and while he was sick and exhausted, he cried but smiled when he heard what was playing and did his best to sing the words despite being short of breath. I'll forever think of him when I hear this song now. Rest In Peace Grandpa, Francisco Fernando Cabral.
I'm so sorry for your loss. It will get better, I hope that he is happy now wherever he is
Its very touching.
I wish my grandchildren sing songs of my favorites in my death bed.
I'm so sorry my guy
Sorry for your loss
Very good memories for you!
Sorry about your loss.
2 beautiful ladies who were blessed with angelic voices.
To jest fantastycznie zrobione. RAZ. Na powtórkę tego cuda raczej nikt nie czeka....nikt i nic tego NIE POKONA.
i am so in love with agnetha, she is so lu$tful
There were two other people there. The band and second voices are important too.
Не хочу вы..быватся,но в швеции через несколько лет будет жара как Африке.
true but the piano man was actually behind all of the genius they had.
RIP Fernando Valenzuela. The memories of your delivery will live on. We've lost 2 of the greatest pitching windups in baseball history, 1st with Luis Tiant and 2nd with Fernando. Fans from back then know what I'm talking about. They can now play catch. God Bless. 🙏
My Mom is from Massachusetts and I remember Tiant on the '75 team. I didn't know he passed away too.
@@richstrobel Yes, a few weeks ago. He was in his 80's. Fernando is just way too young.
Most definitely here!!!
Fernandos strong presence was there with freddie freemans grandslam and also in the 5th inning of the winning game ✝️🙏🇲🇽⚾️
One of the most meaningful, albeit misunderstood songs by abba. Even my old folks think this is a love song about a lad named Fernando. This song makes me think of my grandfather who fought in WW2. "I was so afraid Fernando,...none of us were prepared to die...I am not ashamed to say the roar of guns and cannons almost made me cry...they were shining there for...liberty". So poignant and powerful.
This is the only ABBA song I ever liked, and I really like this.
Crossing the Rio Grande? 2:30 I don't think that's WW2...
@@scott5106 It the war between Mexico and USA, Rio grande was the limit of battle for both country, but it symbol of the young people go to fight in war, it really melody of war, how soldier feel about serving their country showing bravely in face of fear.
@@scott5106 who said this was about ww2? I said it reminded me of my grandpa who served during ww2.
LAD Los Angeles Dodger Fernando Valenzuela🇲🇽⚾️
As a rocker growing up in the 70s I would never admit to liking ABBA..but WOW, they really were gifted..So many great songs
In the 1970s ABBA was seen as naff. Yet they've aged much much better than all that progressive progrock sh*t.
gotta be open-minded to all music , music is art
Nowadays metalheads and hard rock fans are open about their love & respect for ABBA. Lemmy in Motörhead and Ritchie Blackmore were both big ABBA fanatics and were open about it, even back in the late 70s. Any rocker that likes ABBA should check out the band Ghost, they are can fill an arena headling these days so it's likely that many of you know of their music.
Their discography has so much ABBA inspired pop sorcery mixed with an tradtional late 70s/early 80s heavy metal/hard rock and a hundred other sounds from different eras. Their newest album is recorded at ABBA's old studio and you can hear the same piano as used in Money, Money, Money on two songs on that Ghost album. Spillways is one of those two. Highly recommend. Cheers mate!
Was afraid to admit it in the 70's too! Love them tho!
I know this opinion is very controversial but I much prefer this song to the Beatles song "She loves you". "Fernando" is about the Mexican revolution. The other one is another love song among hundreds.
As a little kid growing up during Fernandomania in Los Angeles, I thought this song was written for Fernando Valenzuela. RIP.
Fernando's passing brought me to this song tonight, the night before the Dodgers/Yankees World Series. Despite me being a long time Yankees Fan and also seeing ABBA live in concert when they were still in their prime, I am sad to hear the loss of the Dodger great. I've always loved the song and have always respected Fernando Valenzuela. May he rest in peace. BTW, I was in my 20s when Valenzuela was playing and I also related this song to him also.
Pues si sela dedican también a el en o menaje en la serie mundia
It was
After 40years they still make me cry happy tears. Best group ever, the music is eternal....thank you for the joy keep me bringing me❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ABBA FOREVER
They were uniquely talented, they had so many hit songs - no other band ever sounded like them.
You mean 50 years? It has been 50 years since abba won the eurovision
@@Fred_S. It took me 30 years to appreciate ABBA.
Anni-Frid's voice is pure gold
And Agneta voice, too. Really the blend of their voices is out of this planet.
I agree with you but Frida is the cream of the crop
I spent my childhood feeling guilty for thinking she's more alluring than Agnetha.
@@Eliasraoficeal Agnetha gives this unique sound of ABBA. For you is Frida and is OK.
I know that Agnetha is unique but look at Frida what a beautiful voice
Who's here on October 23, 2024 ? - RIP , Fernándo " El Toro" Valenzuela 🕊️
I recently turned 59 years old, and my Grandmother, Bless her Heart, entered me into Columbia Records when I was very young. One of the albums was Abba. God Bless You Gram. AWESOME TUNE.
😅😅😅
Iam 77 years old myfavourite songs reminding me my youth which I passed some oneyear in holland due.to my scientific programs
What beautiful harmonies those two ladies made.
Timeless.
Coffee and cream !
The good thing is they're back together after 40 long years.
@@delby66 Yes. Very cool . I’ve played their news songs several times already
Dont forget to give credit to the two boys in the band also for writing those beautiful melodies!
Beautiful
Saw a string quartet concert a few days ago. ABBA songs played in a candlelit church. Cried during the whole concert. So moving. ABBA still spins its magic.
Wow I am jealous
No entiendo el inglés yo te escribo como amigo respetuoso lo peor es decir amigos ante JESU S
@@LuiseduardoMendezcaicedo Jesús era jugador de béisbol para los SF Giants, Jesús Alou.
Volvo cars aside they were Sweden's best export.
This song is for anyone who fought for something greater than himself with pure heart. I love it
Ich gebe Ihnen ganz Recht von ganzem Herzen ❤️. LG Anneliese
These two girls and their voices... their harmonies will never be duplicated. Some have tried but failed miserably. There'll only ever be one ABBA
cloudydaez those two guys bring nothing to the table it’s all the two girls.
La mejor musica q escuchado en mis tiempos de vida
My late sister once said when these two ladies sing, they sounded like ringing bells. But, for me, there's nothing quite like ABBA.
Two great divas singing beautifully the high notes backed up by two
musicians who composed timeless songs I still enjoy to this day. ABBA will always be my favourite pop group of all time
Mark Beech what?? They wrote all the songs and played the instruments on all of them?? Don’t be a moron ffs.
a great song with beautiful lylics and melody!
Donna: There was something in the air that night. That's stars were bright. 🎶
Eric: Donna, I really want to kiss you again.
Donna: Fernando 🎶 - shut up and dance - They were shining there for you and me, And liberty Fernando 🎶
💃💃💃
Donna and Eric still alive in 2020
My favorite show
Oh my god, that’s literally the reason I came to watch this
Just finished that episode
Omg yessss!
Which show might you guys be talking about.....please.
My grandfather died in October of last year after two years of fighting glioblastoma. He loved ABBA. This was his favorite song. He always admired Benny, said that Benny wrote most of their songs. He got me into ABBA. I miss you grandpa. Rest In Peace.
Im turning 35 now greatest favorite song of abba
Ms Erinjohnson my grandpa recently passed. He loved abba and this song is his favorite too! He got me into them as well. I’m singing this at his funeral . Rest In Peace to our grandpas
Ms Erinjohnson I’m sorry for your loss
Ms Erinjohnson im so sorry for your loss. Treasure the memories...maybe my Angel daughter will greet him some how. 🙏🙏🙏🙏🌞😊
Sorry for your loss, hope your grandfather could rest in peace :(((
My young age was full of joy listening to Abba songs. The songs that will never go out from our memories. I love Abba group bottom of my heart!
This song is FORTY FIVE YEARS OLD...absolutely fantastic group never to be surpassed. Their songs were way ahead of its time and sound so fresh and good in 2020...amazing
If it sounded good then it'll sound good now... music doesn't deteriorate like that
i cried listening to this song. i don't even know anyone named fernando but it's just so nostalgic.
I was just a 6-9 month old baby when this song came out. No wonder I feel special. This was a special song.
Masterpiece great music and words BIG THANX to ABBA lifted my spirits many many x,s with such great hits ❤💙❤💙
I know my friend i was 15
So many memories
Fernando and Dancing Queen were big hits in late 70's; still good songs in the year 2024; amazing group from Sweden!!!
Are you from sweedista???
One of the best groups in an era of talent and meaning
RIP Fernando Valenzuela! LEYENDA!!💙💙💙💙
I am the same age. He passed away too young. Go dodgers!
@@mikefriedman6394fernandomania forever, Let’s Go Fernando “Toro” Valenzuela, Let’s go Dodgers
@@mikefriedman6394 Yeah, the weird part is that in recent years, he looked slimmer and much healthier than he did when he was a player.
Was this song about Fernando the baseball player???
@@kevingallagher6804 No.
The most beautiful song ABBA ever did. The words & tune just flow together perfectly.
Agreed. My fav ABBA for sure. Great story lyrics, too.
@@douglascutler1037 Hi! Absolutely! One can close one's eyes & almost hear the crackling fire & the cannon in the distance. Thanks for your comment.
ABBA has lots of these beautiful classical style songs in their catalogue.
ABBA is known for their big wall-of-sound, big unison (third voice) songs, but their most beautiful ones are their more classical ones which they back-off the wall-of-sound and huge third voice chorus.... These more classically inspired songs promote the emotion and beauty.
Anni-Frid Lyngstad on lead is heavenly. She has refined vocal vocal skills and has mastered diaphragmatic breathing.
Listen to her original 'Fernando' in Swedish, a huge solo hit for her in 1975. It's breathtakingly beautiful.
A year later ABBA recorded this English version. Also, a huge hit for ABBA. So this is technically an ABBA cover of Anni-Frid's original Swedish language 'Fernando'.
A few very beautiful ABBA songs that have more classical stylings.
- One Man One Woman
- Andante Andante
- When All Is Said And Done
- Gonna Sing You My Love Song
- Like An Angel Passing Through My Room
- Tropical Paradise
- I, Wonder
- I Let The Music Speak
- Our Last Summer
The brunette ABBA girl has an incredibly beautiful voice.
@@danbike9 Hi! Yes, indeed! "Andante, Andante", "Our Last Summer", & back to the Latin sound with "Chiquitita" - these are 3 of my faves. You saw where Metallica paid tribute to ABBA in their home country by playing "Dancing Queen", yeah? Said to myself, "Well, I can die now, because I've seen EVERYTHING!". But that just speaks to ABBA's lasting universal appeal. And, of course, there's the HUGE Broadway musical, "Mama Mia!". I think 1 thing that makes them so extraordinary is that their beautiful voices blend & harmonize so well. Listening to them is like strolling through a gorgeous formal garden - every flower, bush, & tree carefully placed to compliment all the others, presenting a perfectly coordinated whole. We're all fortunate to be able to HEAR what that garden SOUNDS like, thanks to ABBA. And thank YOU for your informative comment.
Chiquitita takes that cake, but this song is pretty close.
My precious grandma loved ABBA, she was a beautiful swedish woman ❤️ my grandparents took good care of me after my mother died from cancer. Whenever I hear ABBA, I always think of my grandma smiling
❤️❤️❤️
So nice
R.I.P. Resquiet in pace...They are smiling, indeed, the persons who passed...
@@marie-clairejonin636 👍
hugs so much from Gstaad SWITZERLAND
I can´t stop crying with this amazing song; reminds me of my lovely daughter, who died in 2020. My pain will last forever, but Abba kind of comforts me.
True. I lost my child in 2016. This song was her favourite too. There was something in the air then..
I’m sorry for your loss
@@srideviselvaraj2335 🙏🏻
Sorry for your loss. May God give you strength and comfort to face this. I pray your daughter's soul is in a peaceful and beautiful place.
I am sorry for your loss. Please accept my heartfelt condolences.
the fact that there's a perfect ABBA song when you're out with friends, partying with strangers, or when you're alone and in deep thought makes them legendary.
This song reminds of my grandparents. They both fought in the Mexican Revolution from 1910 to 1920. They were separated in the conflict when the train they were on was blown up. My grandmother and grandfather happened to be on opposite ends of the train when the bomb went off. Each thought the other was dead. Two years later they walked past each other on a train platform. They were married for 75 years.
Beautiful
This story is good enough to be in the film!
Speechless!!
Woah wtf...I-
Classic
Another masterpiece.The girls voices are wonderful and they are convincing story tellers.Their ability to musically romanticize and connect internationally is really commendable!
Eu cresci ouvindo Abba com meu pai aqui na Bahia Brasil.
@@raulsantosdelima3963 Blessings of God to you from Florida in U.S.A.
The ability of theirs to connect in an authentic way in all cultures of the globe is unmatched to this day by any other musician/band.
Thank you Sweden for giving the world ABBA.
Yes
Another.album
Ładna piosenka
Yes 🇸🇪 Thank You
As a proud swedish ABBA fan, I say: You're welcome!🇸🇪
Я конечно не могу категорически утверждать, как некоторые, о том, что таких песен больше никогда не будет. Песни будут, потому что достаточно в мире талантливых людей. Они будут писать стихи и сочинять музыку. Просто нашему поколению повезло слушать такие шедевры, как FERNANDO. Это огромная радость. Браво АВВА!
This song always makes me cry. That sweet sadness when your life is a long story full of different people, real friendships and choices you've made. It's something that can't be put into words, because there aren't enough of them to describe every moment of your life.
this song is so fucking bad oh my god my ears are bleeding
I just cried! Remembering so much but mostly the feelings associated with the time of my youth! Thanks for your wonderful summary of the reminiscing and God blessings to you and your loved ones.
@@TJBear Thank you very much ❤. I wish you and your loved ones all the best - from the bottom of my heart. ❤
I hear you and totally agree. Just overwhelming feelings wash over me.
@@TJBear There is an 18 year old young man in this old, 86 year old body😊
_"Now we're old and grey, Fernando"_ had me choking back tears like never before. Now that I'm in my 50s, my emotions have become supercharged. My manopause notwithstanding, ABBA can at once make one wistful for the past and hopeful for the future.
this comment is a bit underrated, in my honest opinion
Chiquitta makes me cry always and I am 75. Emotions do not stop with age.
Totally agree with you @David Adams .
Now that I'm 36 after 36 years of being single and lonely, I'm not sure I have any emotions anymore.
Does depression count as an emotion?
I hear you.....crying in Canada right now.
Rasanya jiwa ini lebih segar dengan lagu² lama yang indah seperti ini, teringat masa lalu, sebelum dosaku sebanyak sekarang, walaupun sekaligus teriris, sebab semuanya jadi bermunculan, orang tuaku yang sudah tiada, beberapa kawanku yang sudah tiada ... Semua bermunculan ... 😢
I am listening on March 31, 2024 - and... I like ABBA songs since the late 70s.
You are a real Fernando!😊
@@cdoscope He's actually a David
Tudi jst Najlepse pesmi
In Najboljsa skupina ABBA
ZA VEDNO🩵💖💖🩵
14:13 UTC 1 November 2024!
There is just something magical about the way their voices blend together. Very unique! As soon as you hear them you know who it is, like Lennon and McCarthy, a tone, a timbre, a quality like no other. Both girls are excellent in their own right, but together, something very special.
yeah,in the case the sum is much greater than the numbers..........1 plus 1 equals 12......................
Your comment reminds me of Ali Campbell and his brother of ub40. Their harmonies were special. Too bad they split.
It’s like the female equivalent of Simon and Garfunkel.
Yeah ABBA's harmonies are unique and distinctive, very special. By the way, i recommend checking out the two sisters (Swedish too) in First Aid Kit, apart from ABBA i think they are the best vocal harmonies I've heard. Search for : First Aid kit live at Polar Music Prize .. They've covered Chiqitita as well
@@monketakingyoutoparadise5609 The two sisters i mentioned above are also good contenders for female equivalent of Simon and Garfunkel. They covered America to honor Paul Simon live at the Polar Music Prize.. Paul tearing up .clearly loved thier worthy cover, and incredible performance. Link to that: th-cam.com/video/pa3xOakbGTo/w-d-xo.html
I'm from South Africa and I'm listening to Abba's music when I wants peace and quiet around me. It allows me to relive my youth and remisce about friends I knew and lost. Great music and great times worth remembering😊
Listening to it from around the corner (Mozambique).
Their melody purify the soul❤ much love from Kigali Rwanda 🇷🇼
🌹🇷🇼
Same. In Kigali too
Hello Rwanda ! from France !
These two women have one of the most harmonious voices I have ever heard. Oh, I almost forgot, and they are BEAUTIFUL TOO! ❤
Their voices compliments each other. These two ladies has a voice of an angel
The thing with ABBA's songs is, they're all so good it's literally impossible to pick a favorite.
Vas ficar pra sempre nomeu coracao
My favorite is Waterloo
Easy peasy winner takes it all is the best. Sounds uplifting but in reality its absolutely tragic
No
older i get other song i like lol ive started with S.O.S went through voulez-vous and fernando and now i like souper trouper the most lol
edit: but i still listen to like 10 of their songs all the time so ...
edit 2: ok i think about it 10 minutes and i have to admit "winner takes it all" god damn it man i dont know how to write this but its amazing... No way you can pick 1 favorite song from ABBA there is no fucking way
I love Abba, 40 years ago l met my husband and was the first time I ever heard an Abba song. I have been hooked ever since. Fernando has a special meaning. He escaped communism, Romania and when he made it to America he knew he would come to Las Vegas, we worked for the same hotel and casino. The first time he felt real love, that is when he saw me. He told himself that he was going to marry me and spend the rest of his life with me, then he introduced himself and we have been together 40 years. He was on a battle field, people hunting him and his father over many countries, they made it to Italy, then after another year he found a sponsor to America. I was truly blessed when he told me who he was, a very handsome man. I am surprised he didn't have someone else but l guess life brought us half way around the world, we met and have spent our life together. God blessed us both.
God bless you guys :-)
fantastic story. could be made into an epic movie
that's so beautiful
My favourite song when I was young. Also my dad and mum. Now my dad has gone, so I was listen it with my lovely mom and daugthers
Such melody, such harmony. It takes you to a place that does exist except in the melody of that song ???? Some things cannot be explained some things can onky be felt!!!
lapusenier I feel you
my mother was diagnosed with cancer 2 years ago, been to ABBA in London over three times now, this song always makes her cry, just he lyrics ' we were young and full of life and none of us prepared to die' hits hards. Love hit song till the end
one of the most unique songs I've heard... I grew up with ABBA songs as a child, only now at 48 I appreciate their music. Nostalgic!
im 84 and still dig there songs espically this one
@@REDDOG2023holy shit red dog your old as balls
@@REDDOG2023 Same here at 69.
31 and because of my parents being 70's kids, I too grew up with this music.
Saya mendengarkan lagu-lagu Abba ketika masih remaja🙆👟🎒🔥🎧📱💕
This song makes me feel so at peace, it's so beautiful. Frida's voice is as warm as the fireplace in front of them, her Swedish version of this song is so lovely as well!
You're not alone💯😀
@@candyvert5897 great song Happy memories
You know what your absolute 💯 me 2 guess me not alone confirm
I agree! I am an ABBA fan
But you can't take nothing away from Agneta...
I'm 78 and have been to war in Vietnam as an airborne infantry soldier from 8/66 - 8/67 and by the Grace of God I lived after being wounded. Thanks be to God.
God doesn't exist but, congrats! You deserve living and im happy youre alive rn. ❤
Amen 🙏❤
i hope you didnt commit any war crime
and what the relation to this song ?
God bless you Sir and thankyou for your service . Much respect to all war veterans
My favorite ABBA songs rotate. This song is winning in 2024.
It's competing with Chiquitita for me😊
@@jacquelinesmith2235 That’s my #2!
My favourite & Chiquitita...just been to Abba Voyage in London for second time & crying while listening to these 2 songs 😢❤
I have a brother named Fernando. Every time this song plays, he is serenaded by ABBA. My name is Enrique. I'm envious.
The two ladies of ABBA group are enormously sweet singers. Fernando is their one of the finest songs and it is equally more popular in November 2020.👌👌👍👍
Fernando is a masterpiece for all generations. I'm so glad I'm alive and able to listen to ABBA, these guys have a special place in my heart. ❤️
From saudia arabia i realy love all abba song
I love ABBA, from Brazil
Who here because of Fernando Valenzuela who passed away? RIP Fernando
Vince Scully: Screwball.... got em!!!!!
@@jmichelzzzboyMay they both RIP along with all the Dodgers legends. Hopefully Shohei will belt one off Holmes & Weaver in his honor.
And hopefully Soto will belt 2 off Yamamoto
😅😅😅😅😅😅😅
@@jefflund33321 If Judge wins the World Series, case closed!
Me.
Can you hear the drums, Fernando?
I remember long ago another starry night like this
In the firelight, Fernando
You were humming to yourself and softly strumming your guitar
I could hear the distant drums
And sounds of bugle calls were coming from afar
They were closer now, Fernando
Every hour every minute seemed to last eternally
I was so afraid, Fernando
We were young and full of life and none of us prepared to die
And I'm not ashamed to say
The roar of guns and cannons almost made me cry
There was something in the air that night
The stars were bright, Fernando
They were shining there for you and me
For liberty, Fernando
Though I never thought that we could lose
There's no regret
If I had to do the same again
I would, my friend, Fernando
If I had to do the same again
I would, my friend, Fernando
Very nice
Very happy wonderful
Were they talking about (one of) the wars between Mexico and the US?
@@leovalenzuela8368 I was thinking Spanish Civil War, but each version (Swedish, English, Spanish) has different lyrics.
@@richardlangley4138 this version mentions the Rio Grande. I read that it was about the Mexican Revolution and this supports that although it could be involving the US.
The women sang with the soul!
The song's lyrics written by Björn Ulvaeus (ABBA) presents a vision of nostalgia for two veterans reminiscing at the old age on a long-ago battle in which they had participated. Bjorn said: "I wrote all the songs as little stories. 'Fernando' was about two old freedom-fighters from the Mexican Revolution."
The tribute drone show was so awesome. Well done Dodgers. We won it Fernando!!! You inspired us then and do so now in eternity.
My name is Fernando, my dad’s name was Fernando too. This song hits different since he passed away
My dad's name wasn't Fernando, but still this song hits different since he passed away. Feenando was my very first favourite song and my dad showed me how to play it on the electric organ
My deepest condolences. 🙏
Me and my dad have the same name too
:’v
Fernando spent 14 weeks at no.1 in Australia in 1976, a record still unbeaten to this day and one I dont think anyone will ever beat.
Did he stay at the Hilton ??
not lmfao
Probably the InterContinental.
+Prince Plotena just reread, totally percieve it wrong ,sorry honey I am from the Pink Floyd Gen, but what's that tell you. I love love ABBA no apologies have a nice day
You know that we were just joking right?
How far will Abba's lyrics and melody imagination go?
It's so endless.
It's just amazing.
I think ABBA is close to classical music
Who doesn’t love a bit of ABBA?
Always cheers me up ❤
Do you know what brought me here....the genius of ABBA.
th-cam.com/video/3nCHa40iPiY/w-d-xo.html
Hypnotic. The arrangement is pure genius. The vocals are a breath from Heaven.
i am Mexican and and I am very grateful for this beautiful song that this group composed, the song is inspired by the monologue of a Mexican war veteran who tries to talk with Fernando, his battle partner, and nostalgically reminds him of moments when they participated in the Battle of La Angostura in 1847 in the context of the American War of Intervention, referring to the fact that freedom was finally achieved for Mexico.
Holy crap we have the same first and last name 😂
Emmanuel Guzman tocayo!
Wow ! I never knew any of that, thanks so much.
Oyes de que parte de Mexico eres? Tengo un primo que también tiene el mismo nombre jaja
Or the Mexican Border War 1910-1919
I play this song in honor of Fernando Valenzuela, the greatest Mexican Dodger pitcher. May he throw all sticks in heaven!
Me too. Hopefully Shohei will belt one off Luke Weaver in game 7.
@@dannythomas417 no.... game 4. dodgers should sweep and do it for fernando.
Two very talented musicians, two ladies whose voices blended like no others. A cute, sexy one and a classic beauty. Together they made history.
In this song, the lead singer is Annfried.
@@peterfarrel9629 Of course
@@peterfarrel9629 Two musicians and two ladies makes four
Yep!
Frida is gorgeous, a Goddess !
There's just something special about ABBA, I'm only 21 and really love their music. It's like from a different dimension or something.
ABBA's discography is something special to say the least. They are Royalty here in Sweden:) Cheers mate.
Welcome to real harmony
I once saw a documentation about Abba like in 2005 and they said the thing with Abba is, that the same sound samples are stacked on each other several times which would lead to the "brilliant" sound!
same but im 18, my mom and i loved dancing queen, i decided to explore more of their music and i was not disappointed
Dude I'm literally only a few months away from being 18 and I've been listening to Abba since I was like 2 because my moms favorite movie was Mamma Mia. But you're 100000% on point lol
I love this song. I never thought the lyrics are kinda sad, I like how Abba sings about deeper subjects with a lighter melody and bpm. Also they're very poetic.
Yeah it’s not so subtlety about the Spanish Civil War and all those who tried and failed to save the Spanish Republic from Franco’s tyranny
@@generalhorse493 the song goes about two Mexican civil war veterans,the swedish version its about a Stockholm bartender
Nostalgic, but not sad.
@@generalhorse493 The Rio Grande is not in Spain.
My name
Vivi la “Fernandomania” en mi adolescencia.
Que descanse en paz Fernando “el Toro” Valenzuela🙏✝️🙏
22/Oct/2024
Todos los Honores Patrón 🙌🫡
Nunca te olvidaremos!!
desde GDL JAL MEX 🙋♂️Saludos!
Everytime I hear the chorus of this song I remember my uncle Fernando and the night he passed away it was a night full of bright stars. I miss you Tio
The sound of their voices together is pure magic. So perfect.
Agnetha e Frida cantando parecem uma voz só. Incrível!
love this song so much
Love this song
Согласна)
ej sve razumijem.
Espectacular fusion
Any South Africans on here? I'm in my mid 30s now and this song bares so many memories for me as a kid. We would wake up on this song on a Saturday morning and my mother would be in the kitchen cleaning already and preparing the steam bread for the day. She still with us but how I miss those pure beautiful days.
Turning 20 this year and I'm still loving Abba. I was around 4 or 5 yrs old when I first heard Abba songs and it was my grandpa who introduced it to me, and growing up I like to listen to them and now my grandpa is dead. He died way back 2011
❤❤❤❤🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
With small changes in the lyrics , song could easily be about the Russian Blockade runners. On all Five Poles and running lights blacked out. The battle shock effect is handled well, without screaming shells,etc
Great song.
I turned 30 in october, ABBA was a special thing my grandpa and I shared starting from when I was very young too. he passed away late in 2008. kindred souls!
My grandfather didnt know anything about Abba,but he enjoyed Tennese Ernie Ford,and Eddie Arnold. My grandfather loved me unconditionally,he died of a heart attack at 88.
Never really was an Abba fan, appreciated their skill as a cut above normal pop bands rather than loved them - but this song is on a whole different level.
[Intro]
[Verse 1]
Can you hear the drums, Fernando?
I remember, long ago, another starry night like this
In the firelight, Fernando
You were humming to yourself and softly strumming your guitar
I could hear the distant drums and sounds of bugle calls were coming from afar
[Verse 2]
They were closer now, Fernando
Every hour, every minute seemed to last eternally
I was so afraid, Fernando
We were young and full of life and none of us prepared to die
And I'm not ashamed to say the roar of guns and cannons almost made me cry
[Verse 3]
Now we're old and grey, Fernando
Since many years I haven't seen a rifle in your hand
Can you hear the drums, Fernando?
Do you still recall the fateful night we crossed the Rio Grande?
I can see it in your eyes, how proud you were to fight for freedom in this land
[Chorus]
There was something in the air that night
The stars were bright, Fernando
They were shining there for you and me
For liberty, Fernando
Though I never thought that we could lose
There's no regret
If I had to do the same again
I would, my friend, Fernando
There was something in the air that night
The stars were bright, Fernando
They were shining there for you and me
For liberty, Fernando
Though I never thought that we could lose
There's no regret
If I had to do the same again
I would, my friend, Fernando
Yes, if I had to do the same again
I would, my friend, Fernando
Tq so much dear for sharing us beautiful lyrics
Thanks for sharing🎼🎵🌈
Me encanta 😊
Tear Jerker “.
Thanks my dear
R.I.P. Fernando 🥲🙏🏻
we need to bring this type of music back‼️
Better than all junk nowadays
It's so simple yet authentic, it's amazing, I don't get how it fell out of fashion
this music is still around as long as you listen to it, buy abba albums on CD, I have all of there albums on CD
ABBA - Fernando (Official Music Video) 0511am 15.10.24 no idea how it caught the cusp of a wave and almost got the entire world singing in unison...
Adoro este nome,e meu favorito.
"Fernando"
Can you hear the drums Fernando?
I remember long ago another starry night like this
In the firelight Fernando
You were humming to yourself and softly strumming your guitar
I could hear the distant drums
And sounds of bugle calls were coming from afar
They were closer now Fernando
Every hour every minute seemed to last eternally
I was so afraid Fernando
We were young and full of life and none of us prepared to die
And I'm not ashamed to say
The roar of guns and cannons almost made me cry
There was something in the air that night
The stars were bright, Fernando
They were shining there for you and me
For liberty, Fernando
Though we never thought that we could lose
There's no regret
If I had to do the same again
I would, my friend, Fernando
Now we're old and grey Fernando
And since many years I haven't seen a rifle in your hand
Can you hear the drums Fernando?
Do you still recall the fateful night we crossed the Rio Grande?
I can see it in your eyes
How proud you were to fight for freedom in this land
There was something in the air that night
The stars were bright, Fernando
They were shining there for you and me
For liberty, Fernando
Though we never thought that we could lose
There's no regret
If I had to do the same again
I would, my friend, Fernando
There was something in the air that night
The stars were bright, Fernando
They were shining there for you and me
For liberty, Fernando
Though we never thought that we could lose
There's no regret
If I had to do the same again
I would, my friend, Fernando
Yes, if I had to do the same again
I would, my friend, Fernando...
thank you so much
i dedicate this song for Ahok
música
Thanx
Up
i was an irish gypsy child when this song came out,i remember walking the roads singing this song wheni look back and remember ,, this song makes me cry,brings back my humble beginings
This is an immortal ABBA number. Feel like listening to it again and again. Great band!
В этом мрачном, смутном, современном мире только ABBA и спасает. Как посмотришь и послушаешь их, сразу на душе теплее становится. Спасибо Вам ABBA!!!❤👍
Mesmoquenaootenhaconhecidoestesirmaosote
nhaomenagiadoatravesdessamusica
Согласен, на душе сразу становится теплее)
У ABBA сложилось всё,удачная встреча,талант,прекрасные композиции, аранжировки,продюссирование, колоссальная работоспособность и много других замечательных качеств!
Как будто сам Бог пожелал слушать их завораживающее пение и подарил им своего ангела Агнету!Храни их,Господи!❤❤❤❤❤❤
Половина первого московской ночи,уже 80 лет живу,сейчас слушаю "Фернандо"и такое ощущение неизбывного счастья на душе,что хочется жить и жить!
If there's a list of songs that immediately give the listener pause, this must be at the top of that list. Everything, from the voices, the orchestration, to the lyrics cause one to get lost in the moment. Fernando, IMHO, is a masterpiece for the ages.
This was my mother’s favorite song. I lost her last year due to Parkinson’s. May she rest in peace. 🕊️
100% Talento
100% Amor
100% ABBA
que intenso
Que saudade grupo aba e anos 80 de coisas boas
300%
200% fernando
your comment= 0% originality
The first song I ever heard by ABBA, 1976. Still my favorite and I still love ABBA.
They are the best
Technically this is a 1975 song.
Лучше их нету и не будет. Обожаю эту группу.Какие голоса ,просто отдыхаешь и наслаждаешься. Слушать и слушать хочеться
@@СветланаВикторовна-з9г9о Конечно.
Up until this point they produced catchy tunes and were well liked. This song launched them into the musical stratosphere and 45 years later and counting it’s still breathtakingly good.
I am overwhelmed anyone even read my post. I feel for you all as my son and I know how hard it is to go through anything. Believe me, we know. Music sets the stage and tone to help us. Nor just the hard times, but, hum, everything!. Thank you! 😘
❤
I totally concur. Love them.
Rip Fernando Valenzuela
Thank my parents for showing us kids ABBA -
Me and my sister used to sing and dance to this song! We wanted to be ABBA soooo bad 😊😊😊😊
All 4 of them?
Bad MamaJama hahaha you cute mamy
Bad MamaJama, same.
Dobre!🙂🎸👍❤🇵🇱
Viaje con su música y canciones por océanos y mares, del mundo, ahora tengo 69 años y los llevo en mi corazón.gracias por su música.🕊️❤️🇨🇱
Juan tienes la misma edad que yo Cumpli 69 años el 11 de Agasto del 22 Naci en Camajuani Villa Clara
Beautiful thoughts
Qué chulada 👍
SWET LOVE FOREVER.
Saludos, compatriota, yo tengo 25 e igualmente disfruto esta bella obra, de mis favoritas junto a The Winner Takes It All y Waterloo...
I love how music has the power to make you feel nostalgic for events in your life that never happened. Out of all of the songs I've heard in my life, this song is easily one of the most powerful in that regard.
your mom
I feel like I was young traveling in South America.
Adorabile agnetha fascino incredibile 🧑❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
It is a great feeling traveling up and down your spine.
@@EpiklyGuyyeah your mom 👌🍌
나의 친구 페르난도 아바가 부르니 더 감동이 밀려온다. 눈물샘을 자극하는 곡 분명 밤을 잊고 작곡 작사 했을것이다! 서서히 시작 점점 늘어나는 악기소리 경지에 치닫자 고음이 작렬하는? 오~나의친구 페르난도,당신은 정말 진실된 친구였소. 비록 싸움에선 졌지만? 대한이 너는 진실된 절친 동생 이었다! 언제나 행복하길 기도할께. 값없이 너를 구했지. 그러나 신새를 값겠다고 괜찮아! 너의 마음 다 안다. 우리 다시한번 오ㆍ칠까! Freedom! Forever!
That group was a phenomina absolutely out of this world.
Phenominoodle...?
C'était un groupe phénoménal qui n'a pas été égalé à ce jour.
It was one of the group we ever listen, sing,... Merveillous ins't enough. Waooh !!! I love them end i listen Abba every day.
From France
aiduba974 Salut! Je parle français, mais je suis italienne😄😄
Saw an Abba tribute band. Best concert I’ve ever been to. Can’t imagine actually seeing them. They are Godlike! Nothing even comes close to Abba. They’re in a genre of one.
I saw a cover band in Colorado. They were called "Bjorn Again".
About a decade ago some music industry people offered ABBA a billion dollars (250m each) to do a 100 concert tour. They turned it down.
Genre of one definitely ❣️
They have a new album called Voyage coming out in a couple weeks. I guess they are doing two shows in the UK soon. Crazy after all these years
The harmonies are wonderful, but the subtle details and iconic expressions in Frida's vocals in the first verse just can't be beaten.
Absolutely true !!! ❤❤👍👍
Ear Candy of the highest caliber !
Anni Frid sings with such pure emotion, that's one of the things that elevates this song.
@@creativeliberdade Yes!
The most beautiful song ever written.
For Abba, absolutely.
Easily one of the best songs ever wrote. Voices of angels.
It's forty years later, and the chorus of this song still sends wonderful chills down my spine -- ¡Viva ABBA!
long lives for them
Aghatha frida bothgrear singersand good looking
@@simonallen2604 Don't forget about Benny and Bjorn.. I will not lie Benny is hot.
Its 48 years ago. It was 1975 now 2023
@@janeslater8004 That's what I was gonna say: Closer to 50 years.
The fact that people in the 2020s still dig the song says a lot about the timelessness of the melody.
There were zero songs I gave a flip about from 50 years earlier when I was young. But we're talking about the 1920s through to the 50s -- music in those eras was a wholly different animal from the 70s-90s, naturally.
Frida could have easily chose to sing in another area of music. ( opera ) Thank god she chose to sing with Abba so the entire world could hear her amazing voice.