Most sophisticated song by ABBA (with "i let the music speak)! The tempo has been sampled by" the fugees" for their song "rumble in the jungle" with the permission of Abba ! Only the fugees and Madonna have been allowed to sample an ABBA song !!!!! One of a best band ever !!!! 👌🙏🙏🙋
No problem boy,do pay attention to the video too.These girls are such a sight!Their seductive charm was also part of their success that matched their great recordings plus they were such a crush for millions of us.
One of their most complex songs/arrangements. Definitely in my favourites for sure. Agnetha was pregnant with her and Bjorns second child hence not partaking in the roundabout scene in the video.
Björn Ulvaeus and Benny Andersson were both admirers of Stevie Wonder and had been listening to his then-current album Songs In The Key Of Life. They began work on a new song, with a working title "A Bit Of Myself," in which the bass line was similar to a slowed down version of Stevie Wonder's "I Wish." This formed the core of the song and the rest was then built up as a 6-part harmony structure, becoming their most complex composition yet. When the band's manager Stig Anderson heard the backing track, he suggested "The Name Of The Game" as the song's new title. It topped the UK charts but in all the other territories where ABBA were at the time successful it fell short of the top spot. The Fugees sampled the bass and synthesizer from this for their 1997 hit "Rumble In The Jungle." This was the first time ABBA allowed one of their songs to be sampled.
These were just the baby steps of meaningful music videos but I think they always got the balance right between the performance and the visual element, and the visuals add to song rather than distract
Hey don't worry what anyone says. I like your analysis of EVERYTHING. The hair, the clothes they all played a part of their success and noteriary. The two couples who were actually married in real life are cute and flirtatious. Especially Benny the pianist and his wife the red haired girl Frida. Great song and reaction. Please do their song "So Long" the live version from their TV special calked "imported from Sweden" and "Hey Hey Helen" live version 1975 is best. both very rock and roll and different.
In my opinion this is their most American sounding single, inspired by the California sound of the time. Btw, the 2 ladies are too gorgeous, I have a huge crush on Frida she's phenomenal in here
Great song, theres so many to choose from , one of my favourites is 'does your mother know' and my all time favourite song ever' The winner takes it all ' ABBA are the best and most talented group of all time, and are still as popular today, which is amazing
Superb reaction, sir🍀 The Name Of The Game was my favourite as an 11-year-old back in October 1977 (UK Number 1 for four weeks) - & still is Great to hear your assessments & immediate reactions to the vocals, instrumentation, production, visuals, mood....everything! you're very intelligent, sensitive, perceptive, open-hearted Wonderful reaction, sir🍀 *this was one of their American-inspired songs of 1977 *their next single was "Take A Chance On Me" - try it next! (has a great video) 🍀Thank You, Sir🍀
In the 60s teenage girls were in love with either Paul (McCartney) or John (Lennon). In the 70s teenage boys were in love with Anna or Frida. That's how it was.
"The name of the game" these is an extraordinary song by ABBA, which has many peculiarities: 1) I think it's the first in which each of the girls sings a verse as lead voice 2) the official video was recorded at the blonde Agnetha & blonde Björn's home, because Agnetha was very late in her second pregnancy (that's why maybe she's sitting and cared for in the picture) 3) "The name of the game" was released in October 1977, two month before "ABBA The Album" and "ABBA The Movie" It was a bold gamble from ABBA, it opened their horizons and spread beyond pop. I think that "The name of the game" (1977) have some vibs of influences of BEATLES songs like "Penny Lane" or "Fool on the hill" (1967) curiosly, "The name of the game" was #1 in UK (4 weeks) and replaced in the #1 for "Mull of Kintyre" by Paul McCartney (ex-BEATLES member) "The name of the game" is in my opinion a masterpiece one of the Seven Wonders of ABBA (in chronological order): Waterloo S.O.S Dancing Queen The name of the game Chiquitita The winner takes it all Don't shut me down You have fantastic songs in "The Album" (1977) to react, ABBA's most versatile album: "Eagle" almost 6 minutes amazing Take a chance on me (the banger hit) "One man one woman" (beauty ballad) "Move on" (fantástic chorus) "Hole in your soul" (powerful rock) included a mini musical from 1977 Tour: "Thank you for the music" (ABBA hymn) "I wonder" (dramatic ballad) "I'm a marionette" (progresive rock) I hope to see you soon in more ABBA videos A big hug from Buenos Aires, Argentina 🇦🇷 South America PS: at the time of the official video (1977) the blonde singer Agnetha and the guitarist Björn was married since 1971, with one child in 1973 and in pregnancy of their second child (the only official video with Her pregnant) the brunette singer Frida and the bearded keyboardist Benny was engaged and living together since 1969 and married next year 1978
The bass/keyboard line was also sampled by Fugees that were given official permision in 1996 for "Rumble in the Jungle", that was a hip hop group featuring Lauryn Hill.
Personally, I don`t hate you talking about the video and other stuff. I`m just mostly and genuinely interested in hearing your thoughts about the songs, those voices, the harmonies, the instrumentation, etc., how you hear and experience them. That`s all. Thank you for the reaction.
Lasse Hallström is a great director, a big reason why their music videos are always fun. I think he's won Oscar gold, he was nominated at least. He always made them on a low budget and in one day too. You should talk about whatever you want, it's your channel. Great song
This song has might seem simple but has such a fab super complicated and detailed construction.It's also full of hooks from start to finnish.It' also deals with a woman's sceptic mood while being hesitant to trust and step into a love affair and also kinda hints a feeling of agoraphobia. Here are some of the noticable lyrics .... ....I was an impossible case No-one ever could reach me But I think I can see in your face There's a lot you can teach me So I wanna know....I have no friends, no-one to see And I am never invited Now I am here, talking to you No wonder I get excited Your smile, and the sound of your voice And the way you see through me Got a feeling, you give me no choice But it means a lot to me/ ...And you make me talk And you make me feel And you make me show What I'm trying to conceal .....If I trust in you, would you let me down? Would you laugh at me, if I said I care for you? Could you feel the same way too? I wanna know/
btw since you hinted some sadness on criticism ......anyone can express an opposite opinion,it's inevitable it's ok you can listen, take notice or not.it's all part of the game.Besides I think the majority of Abba fans are civil and really nice people even if we kinda childishly complain/murmur sometimes lol, I feel we will still be here for an Abba reaction to share with you .This video is from 1977 (with a pregnant Agnetha.)So that was the time I recall girls in the '70s were much into green/blue eye shadows and orange lip-gloss that smelled like strawberry.
a side comment So far you've made 7 reactions to ABBA These are 7 of their 20 Top 10 in the UK (4 of these were #1, out of a total of 9 that ABBA had) ABBA is absolutely versatile in their music, although their essence is pop music If you want to see a more dramatic and emotional side, their most heartbreaking songs, it's time for "The winner takes it all" (1980)
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Most sophisticated song by ABBA (with "i let the music speak)! The tempo has been sampled by" the fugees" for their song "rumble in the jungle" with the permission of Abba ! Only the fugees and Madonna have been allowed to sample an ABBA song !!!!! One of a best band ever !!!! 👌🙏🙏🙋
Aren't they phenomenal?
Another masterpiece from ABBA. The best band ever!!!
Most of Abbas' video were directed by Lasse Halstrom. Lasse when on to direct Johny Depp and Leonardo DiCaprio in movie "What's eating Gilbert Grape
Frida’s mezzo soprano and Agnetha’s soprano blended perfectly to create the ‘third voice’.
Great tune!...
BEST ⭐ POP ⭐ MUSIC ⭐ EVER!
❤️🇨🇱🤗👍
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Best Band Ever
Love the complex song so much .
Never get tired of the Voices of Agnetha and Frida.
Beautiful .
Also the both are soo pretty.
This song is SO INCREDIBLE!!! My N° 1 ABBA song ever, a masterpiece, just amazing... Love your channel, hug from Argentina!!!
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No problem boy,do pay attention to the video too.These girls are such a sight!Their seductive charm was also part of their success that matched their great recordings plus they were such a crush for millions of us.
No ugly tattoos back then.
One of their most complex songs/arrangements. Definitely in my favourites for sure. Agnetha was pregnant with her and Bjorns second child hence not partaking in the roundabout scene in the video.
Thanks for info
Their director of all videos, is Lasse Hallström. He made movies like Cederhouse roules, Chocolate.
Björn Ulvaeus and Benny Andersson were both admirers of Stevie Wonder and had been listening to his then-current album Songs In The Key Of Life. They began work on a new song, with a working title "A Bit Of Myself," in which the bass line was similar to a slowed down version of Stevie Wonder's "I Wish." This formed the core of the song and the rest was then built up as a 6-part harmony structure, becoming their most complex composition yet. When the band's manager Stig Anderson heard the backing track, he suggested "The Name Of The Game" as the song's new title. It topped the UK charts but in all the other territories where ABBA were at the time successful it fell short of the top spot.
The Fugees sampled the bass and synthesizer from this for their 1997 hit "Rumble In The Jungle." This was the first time ABBA allowed one of their songs to be sampled.
Masterpiece!
These were just the baby steps of meaningful music videos but I think they always got the balance right between the performance and the visual element, and the visuals add to song rather than distract
Wow 🤩 more ABBA please 🙏
brilliant composition, timeless classic
Hey don't worry what anyone says. I like your analysis of EVERYTHING. The hair, the clothes they all played a part of their success and noteriary. The two couples who were actually married in real life are cute and flirtatious. Especially Benny the pianist and his wife the red haired girl Frida. Great song and reaction. Please do their song "So Long" the live version from their TV special calked "imported from Sweden" and "Hey Hey Helen" live version 1975 is best. both very rock and roll and different.
In my opinion this is their most American sounding single, inspired by the California sound of the time. Btw, the 2 ladies are too gorgeous, I have a huge crush on Frida she's phenomenal in here
Great song, theres so many to choose from , one of my favourites is 'does your mother know' and my all time favourite song ever' The winner takes it all ' ABBA are the best and most talented group of all time, and are still as popular today, which is amazing
The viewers need to understand it's your job to give input on the songs as you're listening to them.
Very nice reaction ,Please do SLIPPING THRU MY FINGS LIVE by ABBA next
Oh my God! The one you have suggested has no adjective to describe it. It is so perfect, so beautiful that it always makes me cry my eyes out.
What about 'Giime!Gimme!Gimme!(A man after midnight) next?Another totally different banger.
Superb reaction, sir🍀
The Name Of The Game was my favourite as an 11-year-old back in October 1977 (UK Number 1 for four weeks) - & still is
Great to hear your assessments & immediate reactions to the vocals, instrumentation, production, visuals, mood....everything!
you're very intelligent, sensitive, perceptive, open-hearted
Wonderful reaction, sir🍀
*this was one of their American-inspired songs of 1977
*their next single was "Take A Chance On Me" - try it next! (has a great video)
🍀Thank You, Sir🍀
back in the second half of the 70s the two ABBA girls were DAZZLING
In the 60s teenage girls were in love with either Paul (McCartney) or John (Lennon).
In the 70s teenage boys were in love with Anna or Frida.
That's how it was.
ABBA - the absolute pinnacle of popular music
"The name of the game"
these is an extraordinary song by ABBA, which has many peculiarities:
1) I think it's the first in which each of the girls sings a verse as lead voice
2) the official video was recorded at the blonde Agnetha & blonde Björn's home,
because Agnetha was very late in her second pregnancy
(that's why maybe she's sitting and cared for in the picture)
3) "The name of the game" was released in October 1977,
two month before "ABBA The Album" and "ABBA The Movie"
It was a bold gamble from ABBA, it opened their horizons and spread beyond pop.
I think that "The name of the game" (1977)
have some vibs of influences of BEATLES songs like
"Penny Lane" or "Fool on the hill" (1967)
curiosly, "The name of the game" was #1 in UK (4 weeks)
and replaced in the #1 for "Mull of Kintyre" by Paul McCartney (ex-BEATLES member)
"The name of the game"
is in my opinion a masterpiece
one of the Seven Wonders of ABBA (in chronological order):
Waterloo
S.O.S
Dancing Queen
The name of the game
Chiquitita
The winner takes it all
Don't shut me down
You have fantastic songs in "The Album" (1977) to react,
ABBA's most versatile album:
"Eagle" almost 6 minutes amazing
Take a chance on me (the banger hit)
"One man one woman" (beauty ballad)
"Move on" (fantástic chorus)
"Hole in your soul" (powerful rock)
included a mini musical from 1977 Tour:
"Thank you for the music" (ABBA hymn)
"I wonder" (dramatic ballad)
"I'm a marionette" (progresive rock)
I hope to see you soon in more ABBA videos
A big hug from
Buenos Aires, Argentina 🇦🇷
South America
PS: at the time of the official video (1977)
the blonde singer Agnetha and the guitarist Björn was married since 1971,
with one child in 1973 and in pregnancy of their second child
(the only official video with Her pregnant)
the brunette singer Frida and the bearded keyboardist Benny was engaged
and living together since 1969
and married next year 1978
@eduardooscar309 I hadn't realised that Agnetha isn't seen spinning round
The bass/keyboard line was also sampled by Fugees that were given official permision in 1996 for "Rumble in the Jungle", that was a hip hop group featuring Lauryn Hill.
Personally, I don`t hate you talking about the video and other stuff. I`m just mostly and genuinely interested in hearing your thoughts about the songs, those voices, the harmonies, the instrumentation, etc., how you hear and experience them. That`s all. Thank you for the reaction.
Lasse Hallström is a great director, a big reason why their music videos are always fun. I think he's won Oscar gold, he was nominated at least. He always made them on a low budget and in one day too. You should talk about whatever you want, it's your channel. Great song
This song has might seem simple but has such a fab super complicated and detailed construction.It's also full of hooks from start to finnish.It' also deals with a woman's sceptic mood while being hesitant to trust and step into a love affair and also kinda hints a feeling of agoraphobia.
Here are some of the noticable lyrics ....
....I was an impossible case
No-one ever could reach me
But I think I can see in your face
There's a lot you can teach me
So I wanna know....I have no friends, no-one to see
And I am never invited
Now I am here, talking to you
No wonder I get excited
Your smile, and the sound of your voice
And the way you see through me
Got a feeling, you give me no choice
But it means a lot to me/
...And you make me talk
And you make me feel
And you make me show
What I'm trying to conceal
.....If I trust in you, would you let me down?
Would you laugh at me, if I said I care for you?
Could you feel the same way too?
I wanna know/
ABBA's drummer Roger Palm died today, 75 years old, suffering from Alzheimer's disease. Rest in Peace, Roger. Vila i frid!
🙏🙏
Quite sad. It scares me a lot.
Great reaction man. This your channel. You do as you please. Dancing Queen by ABBA is another great tune.
ABBA peeps come to listen! Nice!
btw since you hinted some sadness on criticism ......anyone can express an opposite opinion,it's inevitable it's ok you can listen, take notice or not.it's all part of the game.Besides I think the majority of Abba fans are civil and really nice people even if we kinda childishly complain/murmur sometimes lol, I feel we will still be here for an Abba reaction to share with you .This video is from 1977 (with a pregnant Agnetha.)So that was the time I recall girls in the '70s were much into green/blue eye shadows and orange lip-gloss that smelled like strawberry.
I really like your analysis. keep it up
a side comment
So far you've made 7 reactions to ABBA
These are 7 of their 20 Top 10 in the UK
(4 of these were #1, out of a total of 9 that ABBA had)
ABBA is absolutely versatile in their music, although their essence is pop music
If you want to see a more dramatic and emotional side,
their most heartbreaking songs, it's time for
"The winner takes it all" (1980)
react to whatever you like. that's your reaction to a video, not just a track playing.
I totally agree
Too much downtime, definitely too much.
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