ABBA "THE DAY BEFORE YOU CAME" REACTION

[@stevehulse4005]

One of their greatest songs. The song builds with Frida’s wonderful operatic backing.

[@joycegibbs5267]

that’s Frida ??? I knew she had a bigger range that was usual for ABBA but I never knew.

[@walterwhitetailfeather9998]

ABBA at its best. Haunting and ethereal.

[@mickwelly6123]

no 32 on the uk chart so sad because its so good .

[@user-wr5it6lo2w]

This song still gives me goosebumps. Definitely in my top ten of ABBA songs. It's a song for all time.

[@kyachdistent1301]

Isn't it just and what was stuck as it's B-side is astounding. They're all miles away from the like of 'Dancing Queen'-and acting like THAT was such a problem on release, when it's only a good thing. It's called artistic development and advancement, get over it madogga lovers.

[@user-xf8nn8nx7t]

Fantastic, their most underrated song

[@caroleott9409]

Abba Songs waren immer fröhlich. Als dieser Song veröffentlicht wurde, glaubte ich zuerst an eine musikalische Veränderung. Ich realisierte nicht, dass es das Ende von Abba war. Nachdenklicher Song ohne Refrain, ein letztes Meisterwerk von Abba.

[@svetlanaklimova14]

Одна из лучших песен АББА. И последняя их песня. Агнета когда закончила петь при записи в студии, она расплакалась. Это была точка , дальше все разошлись. Больше они в 20 веке не записывались вместе. Зато порадовали нас спустя 40 лет.

[@EnzFab73]

This song has been in my top 2 favourite ABBA songs for the last 35 years. Love it so much. So poignant, haunting. Although the lyrics are only mildly depressing, almost reading like a journal entry from a bored & lonely women, the vocals, atmosphere, music, etc, give this a haunting & tragic quality. It should be a happy song considering she is remembering a person of influence that came into her life. But it is not. There are countless interpretations but the not knowing what was inside Benny & Bjorn's head when writing this song keeps us guessing. But a beautiful, bewitching song which was released at the end of their career in 1982.

[@ruuddhont2098]

One of their last songs before the 40 years hiatus..a bit moody and depressed but beatifull

[@alejandrosantanaborquez917]

One of their last recordings...
A great song that gives an idea of what ABBA would have been in the 80's, had such a long 'break' not occurred...
See ya ✌️, Zeddy.
Love ❤️ from Chile 🇨🇱🤗👍

[@rasvanniekerk6297]

Spectacular song! The mystery behind the words, Agnetha's deliverance and the haunting mood created will forever puzzle and fascinate me.
❤❤❤❤

[@philrob1978]

Having commanded the pop world for at least 7 years at this point in 1981, in their dying embers as a group they still managed to produce what I think it their best album "The Visitors". And had time to pop this out, a gloomy Scandinavian melancholic masterpiece, as their final recording. It's a stunning track, and has all kinds of hidden meanings if one wants to delve into that.
I don't trust anyone who has any interest in music who says they don't at least appreciate ABBA. They consistently poured out banger, after banger, after banger - there's never been, and never will be any band like that again. They returned to us recently in a glorious moment, but that original run of theirs is a legacy that resonates to this day. ABBA will never get old, thanks to the likes of you who discover the magnificence, and pass it on to new generations who should never be without it.

[@svens.4600]

Als der Song 1982 veröffentlicht wurde und ich das erste mal die Single auflegte kamen mir voll die Tränen. Schon nach dem ersten Anhören war mir klar, dass es für den Rest meines Lebens für immer mein Lieblingssong sein würde. Umd das hat sich auch bis heute nicht geändert.

[@eliaspapoudaris6012]

Such underrated masterpiece...

[@evedavey2475]

My love my life is very beautiful and dramatic and emotional ❤❤❤

[@supastah68]

The last song they recorded in 1982 and my favorite song of all time.

[@helenpeterson]

Im my top 3, so hauntingly beautiful.

[@discogareth]

Unusually for ABBA, the song was written in the studio and features no instruments apart from a synth and a Linn drum machine (and a snare overdub). It was their last known recording session together in late August 1982 until May/June 2017.

[@albertonieto7599]

Hermosa voz,lo haces bárbaro a éste tema ,eres preciosa Agnetha, todos a tus pies

[@dancelover020]

This one together with "When all is said and done" are my top 2 ABBA songs.

[@eliaspapoudaris6012]

2 underrated masterpieces...

[@supastah68]

As far as I'm concerned, it's about a hook up that happened a few times and you remember for the rest of your life. It's over. But you still remember it.

[@hahatoldyouso]

my favourite ABBA song|!

[@markparfett5380]

Gosh I forgot this video. She is just so beautiful and that voice.

[@paulecrosby2006]

This is a hauntingly beautiful masterpiece ❤

[@TY-ms1nf]

This is one of my favorite ABBA songs! Love the music and Agnetha's storytelling vocals! Thank you for reacting to this beautiful song.

[@dirkstander4058]

My love my life by ABBA, PLEASE take a listen. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND you do.

[@evedavey2475]

Beautiful song 💛💛💛💛💛💛

[@alainbrunetti9012]

Always incredible 😮best song of all Time

[@marcomatroso3575]

god i remember when my parents gave me the best of in the late 90´s and i remember this song because i didn´t like it. but these days it is actually one of my favourites espicially since it has this synth vibe to it, which i admire from their album" the visitors" btw there are also pretty cool songs

[@opicatchu2164]

Lyrics are amazing 😍

[@eggy1962]

A no chorus song telling a story, benny apparently did not want agnetha’s usually perfect vocal asking for a story telling sound…..more of a musical sound…the way the guys were going after they broke up……chess

[@evedavey2475]

💛💛💛💛💛💛💛💛💛💛

[@martinhumble]

Amazing song. I lived nearby the platform in the video and took the the same train to work

[@wrorchestra1]

Have a listen to "Eagle"

[@eliaspapoudaris6012]

Released in limited territories, in my top 3 Abba.

[@bartholomewswarmkrunsh3859]

Another great Abba song - but the duo Blancmange covered it magnificently and made a bigger hit out it.

[@birgitpeters7975]

Ein trauriger Song.

[@MSTA1234]

I think they had one more album in them back then - and I reckon it could have been one of the defining synth albums of the 80s...

[@micheleallen]

Love this song by them. One of my favourites.

[@bobbygempton5669]

Amazing song, almost melancholic, and these guys weren't writing in their native language. Fantastic.

[@kyachdistent1301]

Funny how the first thing he says is how different the video is for ABBA, but not the song. But at the same time, while it's doing many brave things, considering where they went musically from 1980 to 1981, is this really such a huge leap in alienation as too many idiots felt it was on release?

[@khaledsoqour7556]

Try I`v been waiting for you by ABBA

[@janagancheva]

Really like your reactions!
I would recommend my favorite song “Eagle” 😊

[@svenheimes2494]

Can't believe this was a flop back in the day. F***ing masterpiece.

[@eliaspapoudaris6012]

Except in some territories...

[@evanhughes1510]

Can you start doing some reactions to Linda Ronstadt? She’s one of the most amazing singers from the 70s, and sang about every genre you can think of, and her voice is amazing. Try her song Desperado, the studio version. Or the official video for tracks of my tears. Those are a good start.

[@user-ft2gr3km1k]

Very interesting information about the history of composition writing and video creation. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Day_Before_You_Came#Music_video 👋