I hear you! I love that this song has slow part to sway to that you feel sad for her then the fast part that makes you stomp around in time to the beat gives you hope lifts my spirits and makes me happy and the outro with the piano is a fab ending to a song. Abba are class!!!
Yeah that's a good way to put it.. I actually don't like or dislike their music but it's just not my thing. But my mom loved them and they are indeed much like her. They sound like they wouldn't hurt a fly and that's indeed calming. I understand!
Everybody who is anybody in the music industry loves Abba. They made utterly perfect pop, they were different from their contemporaries at the time and there has never been another band like them. They are unique. And their music sounds deceptively simple - they're not simple at all and some of them are stupidly hard to sing. Or at least, sing well! I loved this reaction J, a big smile on your face the whole time. Pretty sure that's why they made their music - to make people smile! Peace, Jen
The issue with singing ABBA songs is that you really need two women with well-matched voices singing the harmonies. I love to sing their songs at karaoke, but find myself gravitating to songs like "The Winner Takes It All" because it doesn't feature Frida very much. I'm always in need of a Frida.
A critic said if you wanted to hear the easiest way to make money listen to ABBA. It was a slam. No one worked harder than ABBA on their songs. The girls sang all the multi tracks. ABBA wasn't simple pop by any means. They never got their due until long after they were gone. And even now some say ABBA was nothing more than simple pop. Far from it. You don't sell 400 million records being simple. Second all time to only The Beatles if you weren't any good at what you do.
@@larrylindgren9484 Yeah, that's like that thing of someone being told how lucky they are, and replying "Yes, and you know the funny thing? The harder I work, the luckier I get."
That;s not true... who told you that anybody in the music industry loves ABBA? There's documentaries showing their struggle and how they didn't like them...
They still continue to do so, since more than 10 years them give 100% instead of 50% of the earnings, more than 5 billion $ yet - isn't it great? So let's keep on soreading this song.
They gave 100% of the earnings to UNICEF. And that included the Spanish version, which may have made more money than the original bc this song was (is) HUGE in Latin America.
hello from greece my brother . abba made that song and donate the money for the children.abba were famous in all 7 continents because they had their own unic sound i am 55 and i have their music in my helmet i take my bike and go for a long ride just me and my bike and they make me so happy listening to them i drive nature goes by and my soul flies
ABBA we’re absolutely awesome. I’m a heavy metal fan and spent my whole life hiding from my buddies how much I love ABBA lol………they would disown me lol
Abba was a global phenomenon during the Disco era. Talent, sure; charisma, absolutely, but the magic they created is unexplainable. They captured lightening in a bottle and ran with it.
Real talent makes a huge difference. Not just the singing, which is phenomenal, but the writing of both the lyrics and music. One of the greatest all around groups ever. We definitely need more of this now more than ever.
I love how good music speaks to people all over the world, no matter their background. It's the universal language. Every once in a while all the stars align, and we get bands like Abba, that come together and produce gems for the whole world to enjoy. The smile on J's face is a telltale sign.
50% of the profits for this song went to UNICEF and later they gave 100%, those profits were serious, I believe the Spanish language version of this song was number 1 in Mexico for half a year.
@7:31 no one could have expressed it better...i'm here not just for the reactions but you really have a beautiful way of seeing the spirit behind the music and that's the universal appeal behind sharing it...great job
ABBA are without a doubt the quintessential Perfect pop band. It was something that I always remembered on the radio in the background growing up. As I Grew Older I learned to appreciate songs like The Winner Takes It All. For me at least it is the perfect song about divorce. I cannot express to you how much I love them. Agita & Ana's voices tho...🥺🥺😊😊🥰🥰
@@tuijakarttunen9164 the main writers were Benny & Bjorn, Stig Anderson only contributed to the lyrics of some of their bigger hits at the beginning but the duo were still the main writers…
The harmony in their voices is incredible. I don't think I have ever heard voices that sound so amazing together. I have read somewhere that this was one of the reasons why ABBA was so popular
In my opinion the best harmony duo of all time. But dont miss out on another amazing duo, also from Sweden. First Aid Kit. They are sisters. Totaly different style but their harmony and connection is perfection.
I recommend that you listen to a Brazilian band called Roupa Nova. They sing in harmony. The genre is different, but they're amazing. In Brazilian music, the harmony duo is very common... th-cam.com/video/m9jp5K-IT2Q/w-d-xo.html
How come no one notices the amazing piano skills by Benny. What a talent. He composed all the Abba songs more or less. Up there with the very, very best of all time
The Spanish version of this song was the first song I ever hear of ABBA and it was always playing somewhere as I was growing up in Mexico therefore it’s so nostalgic for me to hear this one ❤️
Wow! Same here. My mom is from Mexico City and we went every year for 3 months. I had uncles and aunts who where much younger in the discotheque days. They always played such great music. I knew the Spanish version before the English one. The harmonizing with these ladies and the arrangement if their music is difficult to achieve as purely as they do. They are my go to group to get emotionally up beat and remember my childhood. ❤❤❤
These guys were huge in Australia 🇦🇺 and New Zealand 🇳🇿, they defined a generation of kids growing up down under. It reminds me of summer, beaches and BBQ’s, Christmas. Happy times in the late 70’s and early 80’s. Iconic
@@ALong-fo5so well that's your opinion okay! As for other countries in this world, we can say the same so there! I've noticed Australian people love big heading themselves! I'm mean seriously can yall heads fit through doors, being yous are so up yourselves lol.😂 lol.😂 lol.😂 lol.😂 I mean, give us a break man! Lol.😂 lol.😂 lol.😂 lol.😂 lol.😂 lol.😂 lol.😂 lol.😂 lol.😂
That ending piano part, probably has done more then any therapy could ever do. I ain’t even kidding. It just sounds like what living life could be. I always picture the best things when I hear that part. I may be overly emotional with it but that’s just how it makes me feel. Abba in general just kicks the depression out of me sometimes lol
You should definitely check out their songs “so long (made in Sweden for export) 1975”, ”does your mother know” (which Björn, the guitarist is the main vocalist on), “thank you for the music” and “the name of the game” All their songs are so so so so good so it’s hard to choose a favorite but I think these are some of my faves atm and chiquitita is definitely a fave too, their harmonies and the ending is AMAZING
ABBA were incredible and Chiquitita was a genuine sprinkling of gold dust that goes straight to your heart, soul and mind. Whenever I hear it, I really connect with it because it's a soothing song that everyone can connect to especially during a difficult time and listening to it could make them feel better. It's a very caring and beautiful song.
ABBA have no rivals and never will have as they are completely unique. Its a fact that their chord sequences and melodies are more difficult to play than most of the music ever made. They are undoubtedly the best female duo who have ever lived.
The Spanish version of Chiquitita stroke a chord in all of Latin American countries when it came out. It talks to a chiquitita, a humble (and implied, poor) little girl in a Third World country, which most of Latin America was and still is, and gives this little girl a message of hope. Give the Spanish version a try, now that you know the English lyrics and what is really about.
@@raesour2806they did the Spanish version first and late English but in Spanish chiquitita it's way more emotional if you know what the lirics really is about.
This is a really well written song . Perfect vocal harmonies . Even the chorus deviates from 4/4 timing and adds an extra note to briefly enter an odd time signature (5/4) .
Man, this song. Makes me cry every time. Brings back some intense memories. This band was incredible when it comes to harmonies. I still have one of their albums in vinyl. ❤️
"Chiquitita" proved to be one of ABBA's biggest hits. It was featured in a 1979 UNICEF charity event, the Music for UNICEF Concert, broadcast worldwide from the United Nations General Assembly. As a direct result of this event, ABBA donated half of all royalties from the song to UNICEF
OneThousandHomoDJs 2 months ago (edited) "Chiquitita" proved to be one of ABBA's biggest hits. It was featured in a 1979 UNICEF charity event, the Music for UNICEF Concert, broadcast worldwide from the United Nations General Assembly. As a direct result of this event, ABBA donated half of all royalties from the song to UNICEF. "Chiquitita" was a No. 1 hit in Belgium, Finland, Ireland, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Spain, Switzerland, Mexico, South Africa and Rhodesia. It was a Top 5 hit in ABBA's native Sweden, the United Kingdom (peaking at No. 2 in both countries where Blondie's "Heart of Glass" was occupying the top spot),Australia, West Germany and Norway. This makes it the most successful single from the Voulez-Vous album in terms of global charts and one of the most famous charity songs ever. To this day, 50% of the proceeds from the song go to UNICEF in recognition of the "International Year of the Child" in 1979. In 2014, all ABBA members agreed on increasing their donation to 100% of all royalties from the song to UNICEF. As of 2021, the song's royalties have raised $4.8 million for the charity. (Thanks for posting this OneThousand)
ABBA we’re a real force of music in the 70’s, agnetha was like an angel with a voice to match. She’s still so beautiful even today. This came out in 1979, always loved ABBA from the first time I saw them in 1974.
This song reminds me of my grandma she would always play Abba songs on the weekends when it was cleaning house day lmaoo she basically got me into Abba and til this day she still a fan of them ❤️ Plz react to Voulez Vous that one is so catchy and danceable 🔥
Despite their radio-friendly pop confections, this group was not made up of empty calories. They had substance and heart and even gave the rights to this song to UNICEF to help the children of the world. You nailed this one JV. So glad you appreciate them ❤
Money Money Money was a huge hit back in the days. Not a typical ABBA track, but a track where you could tell that they had fun and played with music. A bit classical, a bit musical. And a great video.
Been hoping you'd react to this song and this video in particular (with the snowman!). Frida and Agnetha look so lovely here. This song is pristine and perfect. Next by ABBA, perhaps S.O.S. and The Name of the Game? Maybe Waterloo, which was the first song of theirs to put them on the map. Thanks Jay!
The World will never quit needing ABBA, the younger fanbase that is finding and loving ABBA today is Awesome and Inspiring. They are all about Love and Unity!!!!
ABBA were trending again, when Chiquitita had went viral on TikTok inspiring over 1Million clips. like these: 1. Silenzio Bruno. Chiquitita by ABBA slowed 2. Chiquitita x Twilight .. etc. Fantastic song!
This is one of my favourite Abba songs. Agnetha's solo vocals are perfect and when Frida comes in on the pre-chorus the combined voices are so deep and meaningful. Then that power chorus comes marching in like an army of evangelical angels reassuring everyone that things are going to be all right. The sun is still in the sky and shining above you - what a positive thought. Well done JVTV - a great reaction and a heartfelt reaction.
When they sing "The sun is still in the sky and shining above you" it really gets me in the heart. What utterly beautiful lyrics throughout. And Jay, I have only watched a few of your reactions but already I can see that you're a sweet soul. Don't ever change.
Their songs are for anyone, every one can appropriate them , there are in-temporarily. When I m listening ABBA, I can see joy and like gut above all with this so particular music ; everything becomes so beautiful and gracefully with something innocent and pure.
Thank you sweetheart for playing my favourite ABBA song, there are no bad songs bt this amazing group but this is so uplifting and compassionate. Your words and the message you get from them and their music is so positive and well thought out. They are so professional and so in harmony, I don't know personally anyone who doesn't like them. Take care and stay safe please my friends God bless you all love hugs and peace to everyone Mary-Ellen UK
I don't know why, I've heard this song a million times but not only does this song never get old but seeing someone experience it for the first time fills me with such joy, you just gained a subscriber
This is probably my husband's favorite ABBA song. I'm definitely sharing your reaction with him! You are spot on. They were so GOOD. Their writing and arrangements, the performances...polished and beautiful.
I love the internationality of this song: it starts out Spanish and ends Bavarian, created and performed by Scandinavians. It’s another aspect of their music that just draws you in and with a hug and makes you feel better, whatever kind of day you’ve been having.
For me, Abba are like a big comfort blanket, no matter what they're singing about, their voices, melodies etc are so calming. I just love Abba.
I hear you!
I love that this song has slow part to sway to that you feel sad for her then the fast part that makes you stomp around in time to the beat gives you hope lifts my spirits and makes me happy and the outro with the piano is a fab ending to a song.
Abba are class!!!
Perfectly said ♥️♥️♥️♥️
Yeah that's a good way to put it.. I actually don't like or dislike their music but it's just not my thing. But my mom loved them and they are indeed much like her. They sound like they wouldn't hurt a fly and that's indeed calming. I understand!
Love them, too! Bought their box set a year ago. A great purchase!
Johnny Cash has that impact on me!
those girls could sing the goddamn phone book and it would be compelling
Haha, so true 😁
This literally made me L-O-L 🤣
Best answer yet LOL
Or the dictionary, and I would love it.
The ending of this song is just pure magic
There’s a place for us :)
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@@Wloppish ah thanks man
Yes! That piano and rolling drum riff at the end hits the spot!
@@Wloppish Ahh yes! Thank you! That 10 minute ending is meditating for the soul.
Perfection
Best friendship song ever.
It makes me sooooo happy to be alive.
They never made a bad record. Once in a lifetime group.
Well, they don't know how to make a bad one. They couldn't if they tried.
Everybody who is anybody in the music industry loves Abba. They made utterly perfect pop, they were different from their contemporaries at the time and there has never been another band like them. They are unique. And their music sounds deceptively simple - they're not simple at all and some of them are stupidly hard to sing. Or at least, sing well! I loved this reaction J, a big smile on your face the whole time. Pretty sure that's why they made their music - to make people smile! Peace, Jen
The issue with singing ABBA songs is that you really need two women with well-matched voices singing the harmonies. I love to sing their songs at karaoke, but find myself gravitating to songs like "The Winner Takes It All" because it doesn't feature Frida very much. I'm always in need of a Frida.
Well said!!
A critic said if you wanted to hear the easiest way to make money listen to ABBA. It was a slam. No one worked harder than ABBA on their songs. The girls sang all the multi tracks. ABBA wasn't simple pop by any means. They never got their due until long after they were gone. And even now some say ABBA was nothing more than simple pop. Far from it. You don't sell 400 million records being simple. Second all time to only The Beatles if you weren't any good at what you do.
@@larrylindgren9484 Yeah, that's like that thing of someone being told how lucky they are, and replying "Yes, and you know the funny thing? The harder I work, the luckier I get."
That;s not true... who told you that anybody in the music industry loves ABBA? There's documentaries showing their struggle and how they didn't like them...
ABBA are the best in the world I have loved them for 20 years💖💖💖
Chiquitita means little one, Spanish term of endearment for a female
So that's why it was my lullaby at night... I do enjoy their empowerment of this song though!
@@TheIgisas aww 🥰 how lovely! Yes, it has a empowering message!
@@meeshelle1397 Yep!!!
@@meeshelle1397hii😊
I loved your comments to this amazing song, and this amazing band.
Can’t help smiling when listening to Abba 😊
The song was used by UNICEF and ABBA donated half of the earnings -which was a LOT of cash, to the organization.
They still continue to do so, since more than 10 years them give 100% instead of 50% of the earnings, more than 5 billion $ yet - isn't it great?
So let's keep on soreading this song.
They gave 100% of the earnings to UNICEF. And that included the Spanish version, which may have made more money than the original bc this song was (is) HUGE in Latin America.
I used to sing this to my daughter when she was upset.
Beautiful song.
Abba songs are timeless.
Yes, very!
@@RunTFCyes, hi 😊
hello from greece my brother . abba made that song and donate the money for the children.abba were famous in all 7 continents because they had their own unic sound i am 55 and i have their music in my helmet i take my bike and go for a long ride just me and my bike and they make me so happy listening to them i drive nature goes by and my soul flies
ABBA we’re absolutely awesome. I’m a heavy metal fan and spent my whole life hiding from my buddies how much I love ABBA lol………they would disown me lol
Your not alone Tony. I'm a die hard Sabbath and Preist fan yet i love Abba?
all your friends were doing exactly the same thing buddy :)
We love you Tony! They’re all going exactly the same thing as you!🤗
@@d-rock5235 you have taste that’s why. Have you seen the mash up of Abba with Iron Maiden? Oh hell I’ll come back with a link….
@@jonnylumberjack6223 yep! They still are😉
its alway the two guys from Abba who compose the music for each of their songs and then add the lyrics as they go ..
Abba was a global phenomenon during the Disco era. Talent, sure; charisma, absolutely, but the magic they created is unexplainable. They captured lightening in a bottle and ran with it.
they would be HUGE today, if today was when they released their recordings. Abba is awesome.
Period.
'Eagle' (LONG VERSION), 'The Name Of The Game', 'Mama Mia', 'Thank You For The Music', etc, etc, etc....
Real talent makes a huge difference. Not just the singing, which is phenomenal, but the writing of both the lyrics and music. One of the greatest all around groups ever. We definitely need more of this now more than ever.
ABBA was an example for many music-stars..ABBA is...Immortale..(the whole planet knows ABBA..)
Abba was a huge part of the 70s. I heard them in Denmark and again in Milwaukee in the 80s. Still love their songs.❤
Not Abba's most famous song but arguably their best. The songwriting is absolute perfection from the first to the last note.
I love how good music speaks to people all over the world, no matter their background. It's the universal language.
Every once in a while all the stars align, and we get bands like Abba, that come together and produce gems for the whole world to enjoy. The smile on J's face is a telltale sign.
Agnetha and Anni Frids voices worked together perfectly like no other pairing.😁📀👍🎶❤️
Absolutely unmatched anytime ever
Simon and Garfunkel
I never see you giggle and smile like this with any other music.
Abba would not be abba without the angelic voices of the ladies...hands down brother!!!
50% of the profits for this song went to UNICEF and later they gave 100%, those profits were serious, I believe the Spanish language version of this song was number 1 in Mexico for half a year.
Most underrated of all their songs this. It’s incredible
Just a gorgeous song, with their pure, beautiful vocals. This was their song where all the royalties went to UNICEF. Just beauty beauty beauty❤️❤️❤️
That’s beautiful!
I never knew that! Oh, that's lovely that they did that.
@@jdpaddon @RuralJuror yes, they are good people with big hearts.❤️
@7:31 no one could have expressed it better...i'm here not just for the reactions but you really have a beautiful way of seeing the spirit behind the music and that's the universal appeal behind sharing it...great job
ABBA are without a doubt the quintessential Perfect pop band. It was something that I always remembered on the radio in the background growing up. As I Grew Older I learned to appreciate songs like The Winner Takes It All. For me at least it is the perfect song about divorce. I cannot express to you how much I love them.
Agita & Ana's voices tho...🥺🥺😊😊🥰🥰
All ABBA songs were written, arranged & produced by the band themselves Jay, mainly Benny & Bjorn (as far as I know)
With Michael Tretow their sound engineer.
In the beginning their manager, Stickan Andersson wrote some of the lyrics, but after that, it was all Benny and Björn.
@@tuijakarttunen9164 the main writers were Benny & Bjorn, Stig Anderson only contributed to the lyrics of some of their bigger hits at the beginning but the duo were still the main writers…
@@jasonhebron yes. That's what I meant.
Abba is like the bee gees. Once you in , you hooked.
👍💙💛💙💛
WELL said!
As my British husband says, EXACTLY (only he pronounces it "Ed Zatly")!
@@GeoffreyLaureate I'm going to guess he's from somewhere near Birmingham!
The harmony in their voices is incredible. I don't think I have ever heard voices that sound so amazing together. I have read somewhere that this was one of the reasons why ABBA was so popular
In my opinion the best harmony duo of all time. But dont miss out on another amazing duo, also from Sweden. First Aid Kit. They are sisters. Totaly different style but their harmony and connection is perfection.
I recommend that you listen to a Brazilian band called Roupa Nova. They sing in harmony. The genre is different, but they're amazing. In Brazilian music, the harmony duo is very common...
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Great reaction video! Well done! I too love the lyrics to this very positive song!
How come no one notices the amazing piano skills by Benny. What a talent. He composed all the Abba songs more or less. Up there with the very, very best of all time
The Spanish version of this song was the first song I ever hear of ABBA and it was always playing somewhere as I was growing up in Mexico therefore it’s so nostalgic for me to hear this one ❤️
Wow! Same here. My mom is from Mexico City and we went every year for 3 months. I had uncles and aunts who where much younger in the discotheque days. They always played such great music. I knew the Spanish version before the English one. The harmonizing with these ladies and the arrangement if their music is difficult to achieve as purely as they do. They are my go to group to get emotionally up beat and remember my childhood. ❤❤❤
I like the Spanish lyrics better.
@@brainstew4you952 I would gladly marry either of the women (both I hope) if given the chance!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
@@donberry6079 😂 That's great!
I love the spanish version.
My mum was a massive fan of ABBA and she use to play their albums when I was growing up
I'm so glad she did 😊
I enjoy their music
Same! We're lucky our parents had good taste in music to pass on to the next generation 😊
You were blessed.
FYI...every time this song is broadcast on whatever medium, UNICEF receives contributions. THIS is why people should share it!
The happiest sad song. Their harmonies and vocals are beyond awesome without auto tune 👌🔥❤️
ABBA - "Thank you for the Music"
This song is perfect from start to finish
I wonder what all your mates would think when you’re cruising round your ‘hood, windows down, blasting out Chiquitita lol.
Have you heard their song “Eagle” yet? Completely different vibe and an excellent timeless tune! Check it out!
Full version please.
Oh, he just has to listen to Eagle 😊
Full version is a MUST, the shortened version loses the heart of the sound
@@malcolmbrown7683 Long version for sure!
Completely agree about "Eagle"! I"m always surprised it doesn't get more attention when people are checking out ABBA songs.
ABBA _still_ rocks after 40+ years.
The Spanish version of this is so endearing, makes you tear up. The English is OK but the Spanish version has SO much more emotion, really heart felt.
Im glad to be alive today to hear new songs from ABBA
Love you Jay. Take care man! You interpreted it just the right way. X
These guys were huge in Australia 🇦🇺 and New Zealand 🇳🇿, they defined a generation of kids growing up down under. It reminds me of summer, beaches and BBQ’s, Christmas. Happy times in the late 70’s and early 80’s. Iconic
It was the Aussies who made ABBA a household name when they toured there in ‘75 giving them their huge break
@@ALong-fo5so well that's your opinion okay! As for other countries in this world, we can say the same so there! I've noticed Australian people love big heading themselves! I'm mean seriously can yall heads fit through doors, being yous are so up yourselves lol.😂 lol.😂 lol.😂 lol.😂 I mean, give us a break man! Lol.😂 lol.😂 lol.😂 lol.😂 lol.😂 lol.😂 lol.😂 lol.😂 lol.😂
That ending piano part, probably has done more then any therapy could ever do. I ain’t even kidding. It just sounds like what living life could be. I always picture the best things when I hear that part. I may be overly emotional with it but that’s just how it makes me feel. Abba in general just kicks the depression out of me sometimes lol
You should definitely check out their songs “so long (made in Sweden for export) 1975”, ”does your mother know” (which Björn, the guitarist is the main vocalist on), “thank you for the music” and “the name of the game”
All their songs are so so so so good so it’s hard to choose a favorite but I think these are some of my faves atm and chiquitita is definitely a fave too, their harmonies and the ending is AMAZING
Oh I’d love to see his face with Frida in that video😍🤣
@@DeidreL9 Agnetha you mean
ABBA were incredible and Chiquitita was a genuine sprinkling of gold dust that goes straight to your heart, soul and mind. Whenever I hear it, I really connect with it because it's a soothing song that everyone can connect to especially during a difficult time and listening to it could make them feel better. It's a very caring and beautiful song.
ABBA have no rivals and never will have as they are completely unique. Its a fact that their chord sequences and melodies are more difficult to play than most of the music ever made. They are undoubtedly the best female duo who have ever lived.
Cannot go wrong with Abba! 🎶🎤🎸💜Thxx for reacting!!
There was intense emotion in their songs. This one is especially my favorite. Their voices are perfect and I enjoy hearing their music.
When I was 4 I got an abba cassette tape for my birthday with a Sesame Street tape player with a microphone. It shaped my life
This is an all time classic. 🙂
👍😎
The Spanish version of Chiquitita stroke a chord in all of Latin American countries when it came out. It talks to a chiquitita, a humble (and implied, poor) little girl in a Third World country, which most of Latin America was and still is, and gives this little girl a message of hope. Give the Spanish version a try, now that you know the English lyrics and what is really about.
That's more projection than reality.
The Spanish lyrics seem to have a deeper meaning
@@raesour2806 The Spanish lyrics definitely hit harder.
@@raesour2806they did the Spanish version first and late English but in Spanish chiquitita it's way more emotional if you know what the lirics really is about.
This is a really well written song . Perfect vocal harmonies . Even the chorus deviates from 4/4 timing and adds an extra note to briefly enter an odd time signature (5/4) .
Man, this song. Makes me cry every time. Brings back some intense memories. This band was incredible when it comes to harmonies. I still have one of their albums in vinyl. ❤️
"This is a band having fun with music" - that's one of the keys to getting ABBA.
"Chiquitita" proved to be one of ABBA's biggest hits. It was featured in a 1979 UNICEF charity event, the Music for UNICEF Concert, broadcast worldwide from the United Nations General Assembly. As a direct result of this event, ABBA donated half of all royalties from the song to UNICEF
Note: In 2014 ABBA decided that from now on donate 100% of all royalties from this song to UNICEF.
OneThousandHomoDJs
2 months ago (edited)
"Chiquitita" proved to be one of ABBA's biggest hits. It was featured in a 1979 UNICEF charity event, the Music for UNICEF Concert, broadcast worldwide from the United Nations General Assembly. As a direct result of this event, ABBA donated half of all royalties from the song to UNICEF.
"Chiquitita" was a No. 1 hit in Belgium, Finland, Ireland, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Spain, Switzerland, Mexico, South Africa and Rhodesia. It was a Top 5 hit in ABBA's native Sweden, the United Kingdom (peaking at No. 2 in both countries where Blondie's "Heart of Glass" was occupying the top spot),Australia, West Germany and Norway. This makes it the most successful single from the Voulez-Vous album in terms of global charts and one of the most famous charity songs ever.
To this day, 50% of the proceeds from the song go to UNICEF in recognition of the "International Year of the Child" in 1979.
In 2014, all ABBA members agreed on increasing their donation to 100% of all royalties from the song to UNICEF. As of 2021, the song's royalties have raised $4.8 million for the charity. (Thanks for posting this OneThousand)
It really doesn't get any better. ABBA will probably the top of the pops.
This is the first song my mom played for me when I went through my first real heartbreak in 2019. I was numb for a week and I felt a little bit.
I live in Bavaria (Germany) on the border with Austria. I love cruising through the beautiful Alps with this turned up.
Favourite abba song on so many levels
ABBA we’re a real force of music in the 70’s, agnetha was like an angel with a voice to match. She’s still so beautiful even today. This came out in 1979, always loved ABBA from the first time I saw them in 1974.
This song reminds me of my grandma she would always play Abba songs on the weekends when it was cleaning house day lmaoo she basically got me into Abba and til this day she still a fan of them ❤️ Plz react to Voulez Vous that one is so catchy and danceable 🔥
For me uncle used to play to me...
Despite their radio-friendly pop confections, this group was not made up of empty calories. They had substance and heart and even gave the rights to this song to UNICEF to help the children of the world. You nailed this one JV. So glad you appreciate them ❤
What is often overlooked is English is a second language to them yet you wouldn't know it from how well written their lyrics are.
What amazing Songs and what amazingly beautifull voices from really gorgeous girls loved em since i first saw them as a kid especially Agnetha.
Second biggest group in history bar the Beatles, so obviously talented.
Best true friendship song ever
Money Money Money was a huge hit back in the days. Not a typical ABBA track, but a track where you could tell that they had fun and played with music. A bit classical, a bit musical. And a great video.
There is not a typical song from ABBA.All songs are so different 🐈⬛🐈
Timeless, beautiful magic. ABBA always and forever💖💙💙💖
Been hoping you'd react to this song and this video in particular (with the snowman!). Frida and Agnetha look so lovely here. This song is pristine and perfect. Next by ABBA, perhaps S.O.S. and The Name of the Game? Maybe Waterloo, which was the first song of theirs to put them on the map. Thanks Jay!
One of their most underrated ballads imho is My Love, My Life. Beautiful in its simplicity. It was never released as a single in the UK sadly.
The World will never quit needing ABBA, the younger fanbase that is finding and loving ABBA today is Awesome and Inspiring. They are all about Love and Unity!!!!
ABBA were trending again, when Chiquitita had went viral on TikTok inspiring over 1Million clips. like these: 1. Silenzio Bruno. Chiquitita by ABBA slowed 2. Chiquitita x Twilight .. etc. Fantastic song!
Pretty sure it was written for his daughter when she was a little thing. You can hear her changing moods from grief to joy all throughout the song ❤️
This is one of my favourite Abba songs. Agnetha's solo vocals are perfect and when Frida comes in on the pre-chorus the combined voices are so deep and meaningful. Then that power chorus comes marching in like an army of evangelical angels reassuring everyone that things are going to be all right. The sun is still in the sky and shining above you - what a positive thought. Well done JVTV - a great reaction and a heartfelt reaction.
Chiquitita and Fernando are my favourite ABBA songs. Such a great band.
The melody of the line "But the sun is still in the sky and shining above you...." makes me all shivery - it's so wonderful!
When they sing "The sun is still in the sky and shining above you" it really gets me in the heart. What utterly beautiful lyrics throughout. And Jay, I have only watched a few of your reactions but already I can see that you're a sweet soul. Don't ever change.
ABBA also released Chiquitita, Fernando and I Have a Dream (and maybe other cuts too) in Spanish. Not bad for a Scandinavian group.
ABBA Oro (Gold) is a compilation of all 15 songs released in Spanish.
Jay...Jay, Jay, Jay...it’s their melodies! ABBA is known for writing the MOST INCREDIBLE MELODIES!
Their songs are for anyone, every one can appropriate them , there are in-temporarily. When I m listening ABBA, I can see joy and like gut above all with this so particular music ; everything becomes so beautiful and gracefully with something innocent and pure.
Thank you sweetheart for playing my favourite ABBA song, there are no bad songs bt this amazing group but this is so uplifting and compassionate. Your words and the message you get from them and their music is so positive and well thought out. They are so professional and so in harmony, I don't know personally anyone who doesn't like them. Take care and stay safe please my friends God bless you all love hugs and peace to everyone Mary-Ellen UK
I don't know why, I've heard this song a million times but not only does this song never get old but seeing someone experience it for the first time fills me with such joy, you just gained a subscriber
ABBA im crying lol. I see my parents dancing to this song.
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My fave ABBA tune. So great!!!
I’ve always loved this song.
This song starts out sad, then turns to pure joy. You have to stand up and dance; so you get a lot of energy from it.
This is probably my husband's favorite ABBA song. I'm definitely sharing your reaction with him! You are spot on. They were so GOOD. Their writing and arrangements, the performances...polished and beautiful.
Mine too!!!!
Everythingg is perfect by ABBA: And the two singers just perfect!!! All are emotions by ABBA
As a Swede I'm happy your back watching Abba.
Lovely song and Frida battling errant breeze-blown locks of hair! - which, to me, makes her look even more beautiful.
I love the internationality of this song: it starts out Spanish and ends Bavarian, created and performed by Scandinavians. It’s another aspect of their music that just draws you in and with a hug and makes you feel better, whatever kind of day you’ve been having.
Love this and all ABBA songs thanks! 💃🕺💃🕺