Elaine Paige, Barbara Dickson - I Know Him So Well "From CHESS"

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  • From the album CHESS THE ORIGINAL RECORDING by Benny Andersson, Tim Rice and Björn Ulvaeus.
    Listen to the full album here: PolarMusic.lnk.to/5OO9MfKAID
    Music video by Elaine Paige, Barbara Dickson performing I Know Him So Well. (C) 1984 3 Knights Ltd., Under exclusive license to Polar Music International AB
    #ChessMusical
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  • @natashagomes-george2214
    @natashagomes-george2214 ปีที่แล้ว +592

    This song is 40 years old. Still sounds amazing in 2023

    • @andrewgahan3568
      @andrewgahan3568 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      May 2023 Friday 1045pm😊

    • @marlenesullivan3113
      @marlenesullivan3113 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

      ​@@andrewgahan3568JUNE 2023
      & FOREVER, AN EVERLASTING SONG

    • @magdalenaengstrand7511
      @magdalenaengstrand7511 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      😮😮

    • @jencoops3468
      @jencoops3468 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

      How true, so exquisite.

    • @edwardtannahill6297
      @edwardtannahill6297 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

      They are still so beautiful. I'm not so sure about me; timeless talent.

  • @tectoramia-sz1lu
    @tectoramia-sz1lu 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +82

    Barbara Dickson's voice is like liquid gold. She hits the high notes without screeching.
    I saw her in concert twice. She was a much under rated singer in the UK.

    • @billwatt2528
      @billwatt2528 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

      I totally agree. We saw her in Peterborough a few years ago. A very good voice

    • @mcmaximon1
      @mcmaximon1 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

      One of those pure smooth voices like Karen Carpenter! A pitch perfect tone

    • @Mr.Bones1983
      @Mr.Bones1983 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      In the world. She deserves all of the recognition.

    • @johncm4420
      @johncm4420 18 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Just gorgeous, I would love to have married her!. such class and elegance!

  • @mysoullovessoul558
    @mysoullovessoul558 ปีที่แล้ว +92

    My mum's favorite song. Can see her singing along with the radio to it, making the Sunday dinner, every time I hear it. RIP Mum. xx

    • @TomRipley7350
      @TomRipley7350 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    • @SIZERRULE
      @SIZERRULE 19 วันที่ผ่านมา

      ❤❤❤

  • @ank6043
    @ank6043 ปีที่แล้ว +263

    I really love this duet!
    'No one in your life is with you constantly. No one is completely on your side'. So true!

    • @neenaaubyjonasen4557
      @neenaaubyjonasen4557 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Love elaine

    • @mradrianmarkpenn6370
      @mradrianmarkpenn6370 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Never a truer word said..!!!

    • @jeansmith3367
      @jeansmith3367 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      yep - never truer words spoken

    • @ksc743
      @ksc743 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Until you meet the right person..it does happen. It happened to me.

    • @simonegraf748
      @simonegraf748 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Ye that my favourite lyric of the song and words of wisdom to live by
      "no one is completely on your side"
      As long as I'm on my side I don't care
      A life lesson 💋💋👊

  • @sandracollier7036
    @sandracollier7036 ปีที่แล้ว +293

    These lyrics are incredibly heart-wrenching, about the wife and the mistress grieving over the man who broke both their hearts. And their voices are incomparable!

    • @aireenrazelcoca887
      @aireenrazelcoca887 ปีที่แล้ว +23

      I haven't realized the meaning of the song not until I listen closely to its meaning and dang you're right!

    • @mradrianmarkpenn6370
      @mradrianmarkpenn6370 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      so so so true..!!

    • @sandracollier7036
      @sandracollier7036 ปีที่แล้ว +37

      @@aireenrazelcoca887 yes, if you listen to the words, Elaine is the mistress. He needs more security than a mistress offers, but the wife sings how he needs his fantasy and freedom. It's really heartbreakingly accurate!

    • @paultreadaway102
      @paultreadaway102 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      What a performance by both on Chess Boards amazing this hits u like lots blessed the 80s the pinnacle my spirit to guide me back words list is endless to describe how it all went on i take it like it was superb lots of emotions how and what we were doin

    • @balto8111
      @balto8111 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +10

      Incomparable... as long as you can block out the idea of Agnetha and Frida performing this song.

  • @Lee71England
    @Lee71England ปีที่แล้ว +126

    I heard this on the radio today. For the first time in more years than I care to remember. And do you know what.....I sang - well, screeched - my 50-something heart out. I was suddenly a teenager again. I know it's an age-old cliché, but they don't make 'em like this anymore. This is sheer musical brilliance.

    • @user-zr9bw1xb7d
      @user-zr9bw1xb7d 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Friday March 8th 2024😮

    • @vidhead85
      @vidhead85 18 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

      I'm glad you screeched it out and enjoyed yourself!

  • @daisyd7815
    @daisyd7815 2 ปีที่แล้ว +329

    Benny and Björn - such musical geniuses.

    • @mradrianmarkpenn6370
      @mradrianmarkpenn6370 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Absolutely...!!

    • @angelikakarle1847
      @angelikakarle1847 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Ja die beiden sind im wahrsten Sinne Genies .Einfach Spitze Thank you for the Music Björn & Benny 🙏

    • @peterm2776
      @peterm2776 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +11

      The lyrics and original idea for chess were by Tim Rice.

    • @user-zs7eb5uc9r
      @user-zs7eb5uc9r 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      전설의 아바멤버들...❤

    • @warrenfourie511
      @warrenfourie511 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Truly they are.

  • @robreilly1708
    @robreilly1708 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +118

    my mum played this when my dad left, my mum died 6 years ago but this song will forever ingrained in my mind because she was the greatest woman in life

    • @paul-hutt.3686
      @paul-hutt.3686 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      Sorry for your loss,my mum died 7 years this month,but that's the power of songs.❤

    • @lucy8555
      @lucy8555 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      My Mum sing this song I m his girl 💜

    • @robinaguinaldo4507
      @robinaguinaldo4507 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      On behalf of the astronomical community of San Diego, california, I am very sorry for your loss.

    • @user-zr9bw1xb7d
      @user-zr9bw1xb7d 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      November 12th 2023😊

    • @janedoex1398
      @janedoex1398 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I AM SURE SHE WAS ! ❤
      I am having a panic attack even thinking one day ....NO, NO. NO ! NEVER! 🥺😭

  • @r.m.m.1333
    @r.m.m.1333 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1973

    I'm a huge guy and a Heavy Metal head but this is my guilty pleasure. This pandemic makes me use TH-cam as a time machine.

    • @TheMonkeesArchives
      @TheMonkeesArchives 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Watch this remake version! I think it's even better! Yes, 2 of the Spice Girls! (Also a metalhead! We have taste!) th-cam.com/video/7eO0hhfq5RM/w-d-xo.html

    • @anthonymeans7439
      @anthonymeans7439 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      👌 👌

    • @huwthomas1311
      @huwthomas1311 3 ปีที่แล้ว +53

      I'm 100 foot tall and can listen to whatever pleases me.

    • @sergiocroquer3983
      @sergiocroquer3983 3 ปีที่แล้ว +41

      From experience, a metal head sees the value in good music, however it may sound.

    • @minicrewcyan314
      @minicrewcyan314 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      watch the version of STEPS

  • @hummingbirdcity
    @hummingbirdcity 4 ปีที่แล้ว +580

    This song holds one of the most gut-wrenching lyrics I've ever heard: "No one in your life is with you constantly. No one is completely on your side."
    Even typing it drew out a tear.

  • @neilwhitear9203
    @neilwhitear9203 หลายเดือนก่อน +12

    Two powerful voices coming together for a beautiful duet

  • @vadertronstoychest
    @vadertronstoychest 2 ปีที่แล้ว +31

    listening to this for my mum who lost her battle to cancer September 2021 she/we loved this song R.I.P mum xxxx

  • @williamradford8817
    @williamradford8817 2 ปีที่แล้ว +482

    This song will go down in history, as one of greatest power ballad duets of all time

  • @georginaflynn5893
    @georginaflynn5893 ปีที่แล้ว +33

    I had just left my husband when this song was released. I know i made the right decision. I am with my next husband for 34 years and I am so happy.

    • @robertwilliams060
      @robertwilliams060 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @Hello there, how are you doing this blessed day?

  • @Blaze23557
    @Blaze23557 ปีที่แล้ว +75

    Barbara Dicksons voice is amazing…

  • @chrisguy4661
    @chrisguy4661 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +12

    These songs will live on for ever, there's nothing to get anywhere near them these days!

  • @leoagullana1645
    @leoagullana1645 3 ปีที่แล้ว +171

    Elaine is excellent. Her voice is very here and now, so sweet and very human. Barbara's voice is like something in a dream, sounds like an angel, with a heavenly voice that is both strong and soaring that you can hear from the best church singers. They compliment each other.

    • @reynaldiplg
      @reynaldiplg 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Totally agree bro.. best summary.. elaine has the most beautiful voice and barbara is so powerful

    • @annabelleshortshort1126
      @annabelleshortshort1126 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      In other words Elaine plays the role of the young lover where as Barbara plays the role of the more mature experienced role.

  • @jimmyyoung4187
    @jimmyyoung4187 4 ปีที่แล้ว +370

    Two legendary ladies singing one legendary piece of musical theatre.
    Songs don't much better than this - period!
    This really is a duet of such magnificent proportions.

    • @socratesxo
      @socratesxo 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Jimmy Young They got an oportunity to sing an ABBA duet. How could they refuse?

    • @masterseedinv
      @masterseedinv 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Best duet was by Whitney Houston and her Mother....try it...

    • @dawnfleming-burt4941
      @dawnfleming-burt4941 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Absolutely fantastic ❤️

    • @jimmyyoung4187
      @jimmyyoung4187 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@masterseedinv I shall definitely take a look 👍

    • @neenaaubyjonasen4557
      @neenaaubyjonasen4557 ปีที่แล้ว

      Great song

  • @louniecarson8543
    @louniecarson8543 13 วันที่ผ่านมา +7

    Still listening in 2024❤

  • @junpinedajr.8699
    @junpinedajr.8699 2 ปีที่แล้ว +40

    1985 THE YEAR THIS SONG CAME OUT,I WAS IN FIRST YEAR,FIRST SEMESTER IN COLLEGE, ENGINEERING.37 YEARS LATER,THE SONG STILL REMINDS ME OF SIMPLIER,HAPPY TIMES.

  • @JenniferDurrans
    @JenniferDurrans 3 ปีที่แล้ว +30

    Elaine Page has such a strong voice but Barbara Dickson has that exquisite and classy tone. I could listen to Barbara all day!!

    • @BestForeverMusic
      @BestForeverMusic 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Elaine Page has an absolutely amazing voice, as if from heights, heavenly, divine ... it's not just about Barbara .... th-cam.com/video/sxR-1mZem8Q/w-d-xo.html

    • @allowah6
      @allowah6 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@BestForeverMusic I think Jennifer is just having an opinion of the voice she prefers, she’s allowed that privilege. I must admit I tend to agree with Jennifer.

    • @sametoyoutoo8509
      @sametoyoutoo8509 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Scottish much?

    • @JenniferDurrans
      @JenniferDurrans 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@sametoyoutoo8509 haha nooo not at all. Half Irish, Half French. Why is Elaine Paige Scottish?

  • @jamesmoloney6539
    @jamesmoloney6539 4 ปีที่แล้ว +322

    Still listening 2019, this was a time when people were famous because they had talent, not just because they had been on love island, come on bring it back.

    • @matrimcauthon7937
      @matrimcauthon7937 4 ปีที่แล้ว +25

      We live in an age of mediocrity.

    • @matrimcauthon7937
      @matrimcauthon7937 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      @Damian Cairns Euphemism for reality tv.

    • @joannedarley1893
      @joannedarley1893 4 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      @@matrimcauthon7937 I think you are being too generous, mediocrity would be a step up.

    • @KeldorDAntrell
      @KeldorDAntrell 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Er, I think you'll find that there are still talented people around. Then there were celebrities of questionable talent around when this was in the charts.

    • @buzzytrombone4353
      @buzzytrombone4353 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Realistically no one fucking cares who jumps on the Love Island train. It might be popular during the summer time when people have the right to jack off to it but after August, people get on with their lives and forget about those contestants on the show.

  • @mickeefreeman2898
    @mickeefreeman2898 2 ปีที่แล้ว +88

    You could imagine agnetha and Frida from ABBA singing this together. Written by the ABBA boys + tim rice. + one night in Bangkok. Two massive hits from the chess musical. Xx. Chess is deep ...but Brilliant. Xx

    • @mariellereilly361
      @mariellereilly361 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you for the info!😊

    • @kyachdistent1301
      @kyachdistent1301 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      More to the point, THIS, along with 'One Night In Bangkok', 'Nobody's Side' & 'Heaven Help My Heart', plus virtually all the songs given to the Gemini Swedish duo for their 2 80s albums were to be ABBA's next songs if they hadn't split, and like with Gemini (though they are fine) we have to take them like this with these singers standing in well for our lovely A&A because no other version exists.

    • @kattoneycliffe6715
      @kattoneycliffe6715 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Have you seen this version?
      th-cam.com/video/v8q0v1FIX7U/w-d-xo.html

  • @johndiamond5824
    @johndiamond5824 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    When we were living our way thru the 1980s, charts overflowing with this quality of music, I for 1 took it all for granted.

  • @MultiMrMiles
    @MultiMrMiles 7 ปีที่แล้ว +119

    80s when we really lived...never forget...BEST times ever!!

    • @Supersweetguy
      @Supersweetguy 7 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Please do analyze this. Some women go for the looks, instead of getting to know the person. Sometimes, when women wants their man to be committed to her, he is not ready, which leads to the realization they made a mistake.

    • @nicoctout3120
      @nicoctout3120 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Mindless the hair =D

    • @canyoubelievethis220
      @canyoubelievethis220 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Amen, Amen and Amen! Life was so great and people were so much friendlier.

    • @tradingpost2472
      @tradingpost2472 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Mi Picasso Well the Gay scene in London from 1980 onwards esp in Earls court SW5, "those were the days!"

    • @nicolabrown6372
      @nicolabrown6372 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      +Resty Mervin Ponio listen happy with my man since I was 16 just broke up with him 21 years together and I tell you what I didn't fancy at first we're just friends so what you're saying is b*******

  • @tricktrick-cp5pi
    @tricktrick-cp5pi 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +18

    One of the most beautiful songs I have ever heard, with two superb voices, the ABBA influence is there, I can imagine Anna and Frida singing it,

    • @danielsellers8707
      @danielsellers8707 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Yes it sounds like an ABBA song; they should do this one now they're back together!

    • @tricktrick-cp5pi
      @tricktrick-cp5pi 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I would love to hear that.

    • @Zach90888
      @Zach90888 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@tricktrick-cp5piAgnetha*

    • @normandunckley3926
      @normandunckley3926 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Watched a doco in early 2000's, they had interviewed some "studio tech" that had worked with ABBA "rumor has it" they have sung it & other Chess songs, only in a studio/informal/messing about way. The boys were playing around/drafting/writing Chess music in those last years of ABBA 81 -82. " I know him so well" is taken from ABBA's I Am An A and there are other cross overs of Chess music to ABBA songs. There was supposed to be another album after Visitors ( new material) 82 but didn't happen. Late 82 -83 it was full on for the guys to complete Chess & girls doing there own thing. I could imagine them doing it trying sounds/lyrics etc. Yes for sure would be something to hear for sure.

    • @tricktrick-cp5pi
      @tricktrick-cp5pi 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you Norman for that information, I appreciate you taking the time to reply, I would love to see the ABBA girls do the song, even the film clip could be similar. I saw ABBA live in concert in Sydney in 1977, one of the highlights of my life. @@normandunckley3926

  • @SarahWestTheAmericanTailQueen
    @SarahWestTheAmericanTailQueen 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

    Long live Chess, and the fans of Elaine Paige and Barbara Dickson for this Wonderful song

  • @chasmith1971
    @chasmith1971 3 ปีที่แล้ว +66

    My sister and I used to sing this back in the 80’s karaoke style. Brings back so many memories 💕💕💕💕. Life in the 80’s was so simple......

    • @allanguevarra3561
      @allanguevarra3561 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      So true...

    • @leea2112
      @leea2112 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      A million times better than now ! 💖💖💖💖💖💖

  • @sohnapakistanimunda4490
    @sohnapakistanimunda4490 2 ปีที่แล้ว +114

    I love Barbara Dickson, her voice is amazing

  • @mikebatlinh6650
    @mikebatlinh6650 ปีที่แล้ว +64

    Barbra Dickson comes across as a nice person in interviews! And has a lovely voice! Not a diva who thinks shes better than everyone!!!!!!

    • @andrewgahan3568
      @andrewgahan3568 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      From 1982😊

    • @iainclark5964
      @iainclark5964 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Dunfermline's finest

    • @peterm2776
      @peterm2776 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@andrewgahan3568 1985

    • @chriss2452
      @chriss2452 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      This record came out in 1984. I had it for Christmas.

    • @susanwaugh9711
      @susanwaugh9711 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      My dad knew Barbara’s family in Dunfermline where we are from. Although we stay in Rosyth.

  • @JinaNZTaylor
    @JinaNZTaylor ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Damm I love the 80's. So glad I experienced them.

  • @user-ok9ju7hn1z
    @user-ok9ju7hn1z หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Lyrics hit me deeply😢😢😢😢😢

  • @alangeorgebarstow
    @alangeorgebarstow 5 ปีที่แล้ว +609

    Why are people gormlessly commenting about who they would like to hear sing this song. The two ladies singing it here are peerless.

    • @briancook885
      @briancook885 5 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      It makes you wonder, doesn't it Alan

    • @fylaxx
      @fylaxx 4 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      Well, considering it's written by B & B, how Agnetha & Frida would've handled it with their ridiculously übersynced harmonies and voices would be a treat.

    • @susannadubaz3929
      @susannadubaz3929 4 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      there is another interesting version sung by Whitney and Sissi Houston.. magnificent too...

    • @celsiusfits
      @celsiusfits 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@fylaxx seeing that this song was also written by Tim Rice for the stage show Chess Elaine singing the song makes a lot a sense.

    • @Gayalert69
      @Gayalert69 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@fylaxx No it wouldn't! Outside of ABBA both A&A are as dull as ditchwater.

  • @sooty1410
    @sooty1410 ปีที่แล้ว +24

    Two of the greatest female voices in the business. Both have a fabulous set of pipes.

  • @Chc1982
    @Chc1982 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    Sweden - Björn and Benny forever - long live Abba, Tim Rice, Chess and all the other big Musicals from this period of time - Cats and all those great remarkable musicals who still gives us all goosebumps, even now in 2023 - Im from 1982 and Im brought up in Musicals from the the 40’s and up. This kind of music lives on forever and for those people who dont like musicals, well what can I say, sad life. Let us celebrate this musical and cheers to Björn and Benny 🍻

  • @chris0628
    @chris0628 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +13

    Just class …. No substitute for this level of singing ability 👌🏾

  • @crusadeagainstgreedyentert4865
    @crusadeagainstgreedyentert4865 7 ปีที่แล้ว +865

    It took me almost thirty years to appreciate this song, but I am making up for lost time.

    • @DAB59
      @DAB59 7 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Gary Watton Ditto

    • @4712guest
      @4712guest 7 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      took me 50+

    • @claire2943
      @claire2943 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      Why? x

    • @4712guest
      @4712guest 7 ปีที่แล้ว +21

      because i wouldn't have understood how you can know someone so well.. but not... but now i do... experience... didn't have it before... :)

    • @mjfan3709
      @mjfan3709 7 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      Gu Est I love your comment and I feel the same, I was 9-10 when this came out and my Mum bought it on vinyl, we'd listen to it together and I liked it but now i can understand the words I appreciate it so much more x

  • @sarakirk9542
    @sarakirk9542 2 ปีที่แล้ว +57

    Who knew this song would sound so beautiful from these gorgeous ladies. What powerful voices they have. A classic 80’s track 🎼🎤😘

    • @robertwilliams060
      @robertwilliams060 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @Hello there, how are you doing this blessed day?

  • @BruceLee-zd9bw
    @BruceLee-zd9bw ปีที่แล้ว +87

    Ladies and gentlemen, this is what you call music!!!
    These two just go hand in glove, and blow this song out of the park.
    Total respect to a duo that have stood the test of time.
    I salute you.
    🙏🙏🙏👏👏👏👏👏👏

  • @WildOrchid72A
    @WildOrchid72A 2 ปีที่แล้ว +57

    They don't write phenomenal music like this anymore. First time I heard this song and the soundtrack to Chess, I was around 14 years old. Till this day I am amazed by this song. I still listen to this music and it brings me back in time. I hope someday they bring back Chess to Broadway.

  • @MisterFuriousity
    @MisterFuriousity 4 ปีที่แล้ว +254

    Huge respect for both of these ladies. For their voices and for performing so near to naked flames with that amount of hairspray.

  • @opicatchu2164
    @opicatchu2164 4 ปีที่แล้ว +294

    benny and bjorn from ABBA are musical's genius !!!!!!

  • @mistrbravado
    @mistrbravado 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

    I never heard of this show. I heard the Whitney & Cissy Houston’s cover and that brought me here. I’m thankful for this. I love this version and the purity of the original ❤

    • @Tes7000
      @Tes7000 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      All these years, I too never knew Whitney and Cissy's version was a cover. This Barbara Dickson and Elaine Paige version was a huge hit in Britain, but not the United States. That might have influenced Whitney's decision to cover the song.
      Just a couple of years before this, Barbara Dickson did a cover of Stop! In the Name of Love by The Supremes. The Supremes version is a classic of course, but Barbara Dickson's version was pretty good and very contemporary sounding for the 80s.

    • @mistrbravado
      @mistrbravado 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@Tes7000 I’m definitely going to have to look up that version of Stop! In the Name of Love! Thanks for the recommendation!

  • @pinkcarrera123
    @pinkcarrera123 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +17

    I forgot about this song, came across it today and it hits different now 😔 Like a punch in the gut

  • @chrisboyle7994
    @chrisboyle7994 5 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    This is a great song that got to No.1 in the UK Charts in February 1985.
    I've noticed that 294 people hate this song. Why? This song is an absolute beauty.

  • @fakerating
    @fakerating 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Sadly, this song, these two ladies, and this record aren't well-known in the U.S. I'm so grateful I stumbled across it on TH-cam..

    • @annabelleshortshort1126
      @annabelleshortshort1126 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I think that may be at least partly because when Chess opened in American the part that Elaine Paige played in London part was played a different and the musical was not a success in America. On a slightly different note Did you know Elaine Paige was also a actor co-director on Anything Goes?

  • @efingyulianti5594
    @efingyulianti5594 3 ปีที่แล้ว +182

    Who is still listening this beautiful song in march 2021 the same with me???? This song make me back to the old past and remember beautiful memories

    • @ronlheureux7623
      @ronlheureux7623 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I will never tire of this duet. There are many to chose from on the Tube, but this version just does it for me.

    • @nicolahamel5074
      @nicolahamel5074 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I love this, never will I tire of it.

    • @kathyjanetski3008
      @kathyjanetski3008 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      So very beautiful

    • @catherineainsworth8972
      @catherineainsworth8972 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      We played this at my Dads funeral March 2021 beautiful song miss my Dad every day ❤️

    • @PH_1964
      @PH_1964 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I've just seen Chess at Perth Concert Hall today Saturday 5th June 2021😍 and came home straight away to check out Elaine and Barbara with a better understanding. Fantastic 👏 👏 👏

  • @alanthomas6947
    @alanthomas6947 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Barbara Dickson sings so effortlessly

  • @highten443
    @highten443 5 ปีที่แล้ว +679

    Anyone else old enough to remember when this was no 1 in 1985? I was 10 and remember it being announced on Top of the pops.

    • @cazgreen1
      @cazgreen1 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Erm no :)

    • @davidmarchant9386
      @davidmarchant9386 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Nope, i was born when it was no1 tho

    • @tomfennell2039
      @tomfennell2039 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      I was only 12 when this song reached no 1.

    • @highten443
      @highten443 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Tom Fennell I was 10.

    • @brendadrumm9708
      @brendadrumm9708 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      I am x

  • @jakespretorius9258
    @jakespretorius9258 4 ปีที่แล้ว +43

    Elaine Paige and Barbara Dickson both have such amazing voices. Two great dames of the music world!!!!

  • @markwiggins5495
    @markwiggins5495 2 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Another Benny & Bjorn masterpiece

  • @stephenbynum4077
    @stephenbynum4077 3 ปีที่แล้ว +42

    This Song Gives Me Goosebumps

  • @gaz141
    @gaz141 3 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    Barbara Dickson is so amazing

  • @davidwimmerstedt1071
    @davidwimmerstedt1071 2 ปีที่แล้ว +154

    All I want is that Frida and Agnetha would sing this. Imagine the blend of their voices on this..

    • @susiepittman601
      @susiepittman601 ปีที่แล้ว

      That should have happened.

    • @doreenmonks8371
      @doreenmonks8371 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      It would be amazing.

    • @Gayalert69
      @Gayalert69 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Why??? They are hugely less interesting as singers and performers that EP and BD. Both these women are hit makers and award winning actresses in their own right - real individual stars - and both continue to have wonderful interesting careers. Dickson in particular is glorious - a great voice, a fine musician and songwriter.

    • @stevetournay6103
      @stevetournay6103 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      That would indeed be cool.

    • @user-et9vg9dm4z
      @user-et9vg9dm4z ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Они пели это, поищите в интернете. Но мне больше понравился, как ни странно, этот дуэт

  • @lisabird6900
    @lisabird6900 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +18

    Haven't heard this song in years still love it 😢

    • @TheChellman
      @TheChellman 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      But it dont sounds old

  • @andrewandjoanhart7882
    @andrewandjoanhart7882 3 ปีที่แล้ว +49

    Absolutely timeless and peerless. One of the few duets I play regularly and still enjoy it as much as the first time I heard it.

  • @allisonday893
    @allisonday893 4 ปีที่แล้ว +35

    Barbara has THE most amazing voice

  • @kayleighwinn306
    @kayleighwinn306 4 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    My late grandad got me into this song as he liked elaine paige. R.I.P. Grandad

    • @VauxhallViva1975
      @VauxhallViva1975 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Your grandad had great taste in music.

  • @TheColinChapman
    @TheColinChapman 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    the most successful female duet song in history.
    Thanks, Abba!

  • @leon111333
    @leon111333 2 ปีที่แล้ว +31

    One word to this masterpiece: epic!

    • @paultreadaway102
      @paultreadaway102 ปีที่แล้ว

      One Night In Bangkok is brilliant part of Chess the Video remember at 14 at College playing Bongos to the Song love Murrays strong pommy accent puts a spin on it

  • @Chaneloweenz
    @Chaneloweenz 4 ปีที่แล้ว +57

    Amazing. Nobody can beat this version.

    • @NRGTracking
      @NRGTracking 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yeah - try the Whitney and Cissy Houston version - they own this track

    • @billvinsmoke3498
      @billvinsmoke3498 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Steps version too

  • @petsbiology9316
    @petsbiology9316 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Back in the day, being vulnerable in love, admitting one's mistakes, being honest about how you feel, and letting go without holding a grudge were all good things. Hence the poetic songs of the 80s and 90s.

  • @jasonradspinner4165
    @jasonradspinner4165 3 ปีที่แล้ว +300

    It's May 2021, and this song is STILL AMAZING.

    • @irenedavo3768
      @irenedavo3768 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Very sad!

    • @defnotsoph.
      @defnotsoph. 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      ikr!

    • @josuesitorodriguez
      @josuesitorodriguez 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      It's now Jan 2022 an i agree

    • @teknikgroup7597
      @teknikgroup7597 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Elaine Paige can not only sing but also her phrasing and expression can move a grown man to tears.

    • @jselectronics8215
      @jselectronics8215 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@teknikgroup7597 It did.

  • @sharonmcwilliams_ionarose
    @sharonmcwilliams_ionarose ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I cry when I listen to this song. My father ... my music.. my love. He taught me how to appreciate life, love and music. Incredible ❤️

    • @jensenene
      @jensenene ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Music is so strong. It can really help you through ups and downs. I have been a member of the famous choir in Trondheim for 14 years and started singing when I was 5 years old ( now 48) and i am still singing every day. Keep continue with your singing. It helps you and other who are listening 😀😀😀 Paul Jensen from Norway

    • @sharonmcwilliams_ionarose
      @sharonmcwilliams_ionarose ปีที่แล้ว

      @@jensenene I’m working on a wee theory or way that people in my community can use music to help heal. It’s early days but it is working. I sing not very well I’m guessing 😂😂but music is the key 🔑 Happy new year!! 😊

  • @djintheatl
    @djintheatl 7 ปีที่แล้ว +200

    80s hair and fashions and all that. I live for Elaine Paige!

    • @amyclarke41
      @amyclarke41 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      well she is available on the radio every Sunday at 1pm radio 2

    • @Gayalert69
      @Gayalert69 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      and still not a patch on Barbara Dickson who is a truly great singer

    • @highten443
      @highten443 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Big hairdo. Huge shoulder pads, big jewellery, big makeup. Those were the days!

    • @primadonna4535
      @primadonna4535 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      😂😂😂. 80s fashion

    • @yorkiegeoff1825
      @yorkiegeoff1825 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@Gayalert69 Two gorgeous and amazingly talented ladies , Barbara’s voice is so sweet 💕

  • @jamesmccluskey5756
    @jamesmccluskey5756 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    "no one in your life is with you constantly, no one is completely on your side"

    • @joecastleberry3665
      @joecastleberry3665 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Jesus is---if you ask Him into your heart but He is the only exception

    • @andyblenkey8076
      @andyblenkey8076 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Too true

  • @chrislees5177
    @chrislees5177 2 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    I find this more beautiful now than I did back then. A stunning song .

  • @anthonysmith8800
    @anthonysmith8800 3 ปีที่แล้ว +42

    Excellent, classy song. Still remains the best selling song by a female duo in the UK. Yet another number 1 for Benny and Bjorn

  • @sincopas1978
    @sincopas1978 8 ปีที่แล้ว +212

    Beautiful music by Benny Andersson, Tim Rice and Björn Ulvaeus

    • @tinekevanderblom1304
      @tinekevanderblom1304 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      The ABBA sound without the girls, imagine that…the girls……...

    • @pennykorte6928
      @pennykorte6928 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      ABBA all over

    • @vikramrao6391
      @vikramrao6391 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I was thinking how much this song sounded like ABBA, that very moment I saw your comment.

    • @vastateofmind
      @vastateofmind 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      The music truly is something to behold, isn't it? These two musicians and singular lyricist are the reason that Chess is my all-time favorite musical.

  • @haroldmachroli7038
    @haroldmachroli7038 4 ปีที่แล้ว +27

    I didn't discover this emotional masterpiece till this year. Can't imagine anyone else singing it but these two. Their voices are perfect together.

  • @DingoYabuki
    @DingoYabuki 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    The way their voices sound together at 2:28 is beautiful

  • @johnattard9446
    @johnattard9446 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Beautiful! We are blessed to have such beautiful female singers throughout time. Elaine Page, Barbra Dickson, Celine Dion, Susan Boyle, Vera Lynn, Whitney Houston and so on.

  • @michaelcornett444
    @michaelcornett444 7 ปีที่แล้ว +122

    One of the greatest, most heartbreaking songs ever written. And amazingly performed here, despite the almost ridiculously 80's visuals...

    • @janettimberg924
      @janettimberg924 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I absolutely adore this song - this version of it - and sing it at karaoke when I can find someone to sing it with me; it's just a beautiful song - full stop!

    • @stevetournay6103
      @stevetournay6103 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Check out the brilliant sendup of it by Susan Boyle and Peter Kay (in drag), done for Comic Relief. It's visually hilarious and musically really very fine indeed. (Madness!) 😉

  • @bailey343640
    @bailey343640 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1091

    Who is still listening to this master piece in February 2020.

    • @paulj375
      @paulj375 4 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      Amazing, haven't heard it in years. Fantastic voices, they match so fine. the multi voice chorus stuf is super.

    • @veravink
      @veravink 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Tony Midlands me!

    • @Marcustb71
      @Marcustb71 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Me.... 👍

    • @mikeredfern4060
      @mikeredfern4060 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Yes.

    • @globaleye8
      @globaleye8 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Me ! - 😁

  • @ln5976
    @ln5976 2 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    This was and still is 1 of my favorite song.The oldies have that quality that last forever.

  • @angelaarnold3740
    @angelaarnold3740 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Once again another wonderful Song recorded by two Wonderful Singers. And it Reminds me of the LOVE I Shared with my Husband, Sadly not with us anymore, but we had 40 years together and I wouldn't have Missed it for the World, Still LOVE YOU KEITH 💕💜💞🌹💯

  • @paultreadaway102
    @paultreadaway102 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    Chess is a Masterpiece from 2 of the Greatest Songwriters and Machines in Benny and Bjorn.These 2 have great lungs voices done so well as a Girl Duet to be part of the greatest decade of all time never to forget miss it so much oh hail the 80s

  • @BlueRoseJourney
    @BlueRoseJourney ปีที่แล้ว +16

    Fell in love with this album when it came out in 1984. I always wished I could have seen the musical

    • @stevetournay6103
      @stevetournay6103 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Every so often a theatre troupe somewhere revives it, so perhaps you will. "Chess" is like those cult classic movies, they never disappear...

    • @AndrewB-mn3eh
      @AndrewB-mn3eh 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      It was a beautiful musical. At least you have this wonderful music to listen to

  • @neilwhitear9203
    @neilwhitear9203 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    Two great voices, but Elaine Page's voice is truly beautiful

  • @paulhewitt5198
    @paulhewitt5198 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    2024!! Still fabulous!!

  • @hfrfdlty
    @hfrfdlty 3 ปีที่แล้ว +43

    I'm just 20 years old but I'm inlove with this song. Classic old songs are the best ❤️👌 I'm an old soul 💕

  • @donnapurton5262
    @donnapurton5262 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Always, was a big fan of Barbara Dickson

  • @jacquelineadams8363
    @jacquelineadams8363 2 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    I find the song so moving. It's like the feeling of absolute heartbreak set to music.

  • @kirbymarchbarcena
    @kirbymarchbarcena 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Nowadays, they don't make this kind of beautiful music like they used to.

  • @handyvickers
    @handyvickers ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Such an iconic song written by two pillars of modern music... And performed by two superb singers of the modern era...

  • @chrysryce
    @chrysryce 5 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Two mind blowing vocalists....in an amazingly cheese 80's video. Raised in the 80's. Love the 80's.

  • @paulbootland9691
    @paulbootland9691 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I remember buying this on 7'" vinyl when it came out and I've worn the record out where I played It so many times. I'm 56 now and I still like hearing it. Thank goodness for You Tube.

  • @jessiekarena8573
    @jessiekarena8573 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Memories with my mom.. Singing this song together before she passed away.. Beautiful song to remember ❤️🙌🙏🏻👍

  • @sabinasabina2010
    @sabinasabina2010 5 ปีที่แล้ว +178

    No one in your life is with you constantly, no one is completely on your side (true)

    • @vickychamberlain3110
      @vickychamberlain3110 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      sabinasabina2010 it really is. I’ve just started to realise this.

    • @bostoncarserviceba
      @bostoncarserviceba 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      GOD IS ALWAYS WITH YOU.

    • @joelmayores307
      @joelmayores307 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      there is my friend....THE ALMIGHTY.....

    • @ianhowlett4682
      @ianhowlett4682 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      So true.

    • @themthatcanthearmustfeel8115
      @themthatcanthearmustfeel8115 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Why do u say true? Some of us know how to be loyal and completely on someone's side. Just not every person in your life deserves that level of respect and loyalty, regardless of how long u may have known them.

  • @simonbird1973
    @simonbird1973 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Should of won an Oscar for her performance, let anyone the song. Her eye contact is off the scale!!!!

  • @Gayalert69
    @Gayalert69 3 ปีที่แล้ว +39

    I know this is a classic but I was looking at some recent Barbara Dickson TH-cam videos....and her music has so much more depth and interest these days. She is a proper musician, plays guitar and keyboards and is a fine songwriter. Her 'When Shadows Meet the Light' is superb. Its just a shame that for most people Barbara is only remembered for this song and its big hair/shoulder pads/lip gloss etc. She is so much more interesting. ...

    • @stevetournay6103
      @stevetournay6103 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks for the vector! Didn't know any of that about Barbara...

    • @user-gd8my1bb3p
      @user-gd8my1bb3p 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Correct title is "Where Shadows Meet The Light"

  • @kompianggautama3887
    @kompianggautama3887 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    How Genius Benny Anderson who creates this song. Combines with 2 beatiful singers. Perfecto!!

  • @nathandougherty7058
    @nathandougherty7058 2 ปีที่แล้ว +113

    Elaine Paige is great, but this song really shows the richness and power of Barbara Dickson's voice. He timbre is exceptional

    • @mattbod
      @mattbod 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Benny Anderson is used to writing for soprano and contralto combo with the ABBA girls: the guy has a brilliant ear and apparently can’t read a note of music: total genius.

    • @busybee3458
      @busybee3458 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      I have always loved Barbara Dickson's exceptionally beautiful voice. ☘

    • @affenschwanz64
      @affenschwanz64 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Exactly. The timbre and the warmth and depth of that voice. The note on the first syllable of "younger" is a spot I could occupy for a long time.

    • @AJ-jc1ye
      @AJ-jc1ye 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Love Barbara’s voice and she is very versatile too!

    • @AJ-jc1ye
      @AJ-jc1ye 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Barbara was a folk singer! they have a richness, depth and exceptional timbre to their voices just like Judith Durham of the Seekers

  • @user-be3bc9pe7o
    @user-be3bc9pe7o 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Absolute classic and 2 best singer's together cant go wrong.....

  • @anna-brittaandersson4251
    @anna-brittaandersson4251 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Always, the one most great and beautiful ballads

  • @paulbowden1905
    @paulbowden1905 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    I play it every day without ever thinking I’d grow tired of it . . . It’s one of my 3 songs chosen for my funeral along with ‘California Dreaming’ and ‘Whiter shade of pale’ . . . I could have picked a thousand others but I won’t be around to argue my case!!

  • @theresaryan2280
    @theresaryan2280 2 ปีที่แล้ว +40

    April 2022. Still as good as first time I heard what a duo they were

    • @magran17
      @magran17 ปีที่แล้ว

      And in April 2023! Hi from Victoria 🇨🇦

  • @craftybum
    @craftybum 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    This song will go down in history, as one of greatest power ballad duets of all time love it

  • @mischkastegi7964
    @mischkastegi7964 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Listening to this song makes me feel like a teenager again... The sounds, the fashion, the hairstyling - these were "state of the art" in the 80's... And I miss these times so badly (ok, not really the cloths an the hair...). But the feeling, these days, when life seemed to be endless, when you couldn't imagine, that the basics of your life could ever change, when you had no serious problems, when every single day was a new adventure, always wit a happy ending... Memories of a better life and better times. I miss these times, I miss my youth.
    "But it's over, it will never be the same"...

  • @magsfleck8077
    @magsfleck8077 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I am listening while quarantined in a nursing home where I live. Watching videos found some old favorites.