I continue to be amazed at how articulate and sincere you are, at reviewing ABBA. You get them and give just, respectable reviews they deserve. Yes, they worked very hard to create these mini-masterpieces. This IS an "Epic pop song!"
"Chiquitita" means 'little girl' (with affection) in spanish And the melody have a spanish tune, specialy by the acustic guitar But the center is the wonderful piano, like akmost all ABBA songs "Chiquitita" is a beautiful song, it has hopeful lyrics, a melody that starts very soft with the blonde Agnetha's solo, then grows and explodes in a powerful chorus; Agnetha and Anni Frida's vocal harmonies are of excellence (Agnetha is soprano, Anni Frid is mezzo soprano, and together blending together the 'Third Voice' of ABBA) "Chiquitita" was composed especially for the Concert by UNICEF, invited (with a lot of artist) by Bee Gees ABBA premiered "Chiquitita" that night in January 9 (1979), and its royalties are eternal for UNICEF "Chiquitita" was ABBA's greatest success in Latin America, that prompted ABBA to record it in Spanish, and its success was so extraordinary that in the following years ABBA recorded an album with its best songs entirely in Spanish "Chiquitita" was specialy the greatest hit of ABBA in my country Argentina "Chiquitita" is in the Top 3 of all ABBA worldwide biggest hits, with 'Dancing Queen" and "Fernando", and it's a fantastic Masterpiece This promotional video was in February 1979 in Swizterland, when ABBA go there to a special TV "ABBA in Switzerland", for the 'International year of the Child' (That's why the snowman) It's their only promotional video that ABBA made without Sweden I wish to see you soon in another reactions to ABBA songs Maybe the next could be "Thank you for the music" (1977) another beautiful ABBA song recorded in spanish GOD bless you and stay safe My best regards from Buenos Aires Argentina South America
I know most of the reviewers - not you - just drool over the ladies but over here in Europe they were loved for bringing such joy and freshness to our lives. It took a group from outside Britain and America to do this. They brought the beauty of humanity to their music.
Man what a comment.!Yes indeed.4 Swedish outsiders 'invading" in the traditional Anglosaxon music culture status quo.'Critics' went furious, deciding to reject them but none of them asked the people who had already decided that Abba were here to stay and massively suported them.
a separate comment, to provide you with some contextual information that you wouldn't even imagine about this historic ABBA song. 1) ABBA had been invited to the Concert for UNICEF They were the only one of all the invited artists who was non-English speaking) ABBA were promoting their disco-style song "If It Wasn't for the Nights" as a future new single. But the time came for the recording of "Chiquitita", and everything changed, and ABBA considered "Chiquitita" as more appropriate for UNICEF, and so it was. And the premiere at that historic concert at the United Nations 2) at the time of recording "Chiquitita" it is the time of separation of Agnetha and Björn as a couple, with two small children of 6 and 1 year old "Chiquitita" is their last recording as a couple, and at the same time it is the first that they perform separately, and this is the first official video of ABBA no longer being two couples. You can see the professionalism of Agnetha and Björn, who are next to each other, and just separated 3) the success of "Chiquitita" was more notable in Spanish-speaking countries; In my country Argentina, many singles were sold, and it was on this occasion that the manager of the RCA record company in Argentina traveled to Sweden with an adaptation of the lyrics in Spanish (only the first verses and chorus) and convinced ABBA's manager to record it in spanish ABBA accepted and premiered it in Spain in 1979 in a couple of TV specials. Its success was indescribable And that same year ABBA recorded another one in Spanish, and with an official video: "Estoy soñando" (I have a dream) The following year ABBA will record a full album in Spanish, with many of their hits (Mamma Mia, Fernando, Dancing Queen, Thank you for the músic) For this, the lyrics in Spanish were made by the argentine Buddy and Mary McClusky, and a Spanish journalist helped Agnetha and Frida with the phonetics for the recordings. That's why, when you cited my country Argentina among the most successful places of "Chiquitita", my Argentine pride told me to tell you everything important that connects Argentina with ABBA through "Chiquitita", here is their greatest success, the same as Mexico and other Latin American countries and Argentina provided ABBA with the Spanish lyrics for most of its recordings. Finally I want to congratulate you for your passion, professionalism and joy with each new ABBA song that you discover. ABBA really has a level of excellence, although in their time they were overrated and considered very commercial, but reproducing their melodies and the complex alchemy of their vocal harmonies is impossible to even approach such a level. More very popular songs await you, and others that were not singles but are as brilliant as the previous. A cordial greeting from Buenos Aires Argentina South America
No much energy in Bee Gees, thin voices IMHO ... I understand their compositions and strength but ... ABBA is a different story . The 2 voices sound as choir and orchestra at the same time. The sound and the blend is so solid and full ... master class composition. arrangement and performance
I was a little boy when this came out. You'd hear it everywhere: radio, the shopping centre, and my father humming it while he made dinner. I remember stopping what I was doing each time to listen. Happy times.
As a child, that snowman scared me 😂 I've learnt to appreciate ABBA more and more over the years, and understand why ppl from other countries exclaim ABBA! when they hear you're from Sweden 😊
Legend has it the snowman was their bodyguard when they started out in Sweden but they soon found he couldn't tour with them in warmer climates. This was their reunion and he made a special appearance for the children as this was for a children's charity. Apparently he is alive and well and living in the mountains of Sweden where the ABBA members visit from time to time. He is a very cool guy. Now more ABBA please.
They were worshipped by some and seen as uncool by others.I could never dispute their ability and thoroughly enjoyed their music.🌹Thank you for the Music, Abba.
I think most people have had the lightbulb moment after the second or third abba song,they are majesty and greatness in music,they bring pure joy and authenticity to music,abba were always about beautiful music ,you really need to see the live wembley concert,it has Chiquita,and standout hole in your soul,the way old friends do.abba are forever.
This Song really became a reactors favourite. Well in fact " lay all your Love on me" , "one of us ", " head over heals", " the day before you came" ," when all IS Said and done" are also nice ones , you should try, too.
Carries me back to my young adulthood - I used to hang out in a hole-in-the-wall, low-ceilinged, WWII British pub (in the southern US) that had an old upright piano next to the stone fireplace. On Friday nights, the owner’s wife would come in and play, which evolved over time into a weekly sing-along that developed its own regular crowd that would come in just to have fun and participate. Someone brought a battered tambourine in specifically for Chiquitita, and it became THE song to sing when she played. Lots of great times and memories - it broke my heart when Arthur retired and sold the business to a couple of hipster entrepreneurs, who destroyed the vibe to turn a quick buck. Assholes, the both of them.
This is the song that made me fall in love with ABBA as a child. So good, unbeatable harmonies. You've spoken about hearing them live in one of the past videos, their performance of Chiquitita at Wembley in 79 is amazing imo. There's also Dancing Queen from Australia in 77. There's also S.O.S, Take a Chance on Me, Knowing Me Knowing You, Gimme Gimme Gimme, Fernando and so many others you gotta get to lol. The GOATS of music. They were in Switzerland at this time and needed to record a video for the song so they just sat down on a mountain and did this, so there's no real meaning to the snowman. The only ABBA single to not have a "proper" music video I think.
I believe this if from when they were in Switzerland, filming ABBA in Switzerland in 1979. Who thought it was a fun idea with a giant snowman in the background I have no idea... You can see the wind blowing Fridas hair... giving her some trouble. The title means little girl in spanish, and you can hear some influences probably. Maybe the snowman felt child friendly for the cause?
You are correct... In fact 'the Jackson five' also have a clip (in daylight) in front of the same snowman... ("THE JACKSONS in Switzerland 1979 Leysin Sky Resort") I think they performed on a different day than ABBA, but in the same week... ❤🇨🇱🤗👍🏼
@@alejandrosantanaborquez917 I didn't know that, thank you! Love the Jackson 5! It seems that The Jackson 5 were there on the 5th of February and ABBA on the 14th. That mysterious snowman, would love to know more about the background of it all. Was it built for the Jackson 5 and ABBA just reused it? They seemed to be in a hurry, so they might have just thought it was a fun prop.
first time i heard ABBA i was around 8yrs old, i was at a friends house, they had tons of records, and we would listen to them, he put on ABBA and it became one of my favs. they sounded like angels to me.
Some other reactor/songwritter discribed this song as 'mundane" while reacting to this.Don't know what his ears were 'conceiving" but for me it's like hearing the echoes of angels singing from a nearby paradise.btw both my parents plus my uncle Gus who were all '50s/'60s Gen (into Beatles ,Elvis,etc) had steadily concluded that this is ABBA's best recorded song ever.They all felt chills whenever i played the VV album and this song started.It was like a sacred moment.Absolute silence in the sitting room and then sheer excitement.
Such a wonderful kinda emotional reaction.Thank You!And yes ABBA don't fail to make you smile as you've said.Spanish version with same heavenly harmonies sounds exotic and was a mammoth hit in Latin American countries with phenomenal unpreceded sales there.
To drill down a bit on what you said - this is a “pop arrangement” of what is essentially european folk. Abba always did that, throughout thier career. A lot of it is straight-up “beer hall” music, but it’s done really, really well.
Great reaction and comments. ABBA are simply the gold standard of pop music. Whatever order you cover their dozens of legendary tracks, please when you get to 'Gimme Gimme Gimme' use the official lyric video - it has the full version and is a must.
The snowman is there because they were singing this at a children’s benefit for UNICEF. They donated all the proceeds from this song from then on in perpetuity to charities that help underserved girls in certain countries.
You have no idea what a kick it is watching somebody discover the brilliance of ABBA for the first time. If you're looking for a great up-tempo synth driven classic, check out "Lay All Your Love On Me".
That unique double kick back beat with the off screen percussion, in sync with the piano's, which are also percussion instruments (look it up) make this track my all time favorite of ABBA's!
Thx, in Europe and in record companies they say;abba is timeless, universal, inter-generational, but it seems to me that it is the diversity of musical genres that characterizes them the most.Thank you for the next Abba song to react to their “Happy new year”, Agnetha again with the vocals, against vocals 👍👍👍
It has been incorrectly stated by some fans that this was a studio. ABBA were in the Swiss Ski Resort of Leysin to film a TV Special in February 1979. They chose this visit to also shoot this video. Although it turned out great, it always seemed a odd film location for a Spanish/Mexican flavoured song. In the chorus they sing ''But the sun is still in the sky and shining above you' while the video is filmed in the evening, halfway up a snowy mountain.
Everytime I hear this song I can not understand why I don´t have Chiquitita on my ABBA top 10 list 🙂 The angelic voices, the melody, the background vocals etc.... I love your ABBA-reactions and this gave me a big smile also. Thanks!
You should listen to the Spanish version of Chiquitita, whether you understand Spanish or not. Yes, it has the same melody, same voices, and similar lyrics. Just another darn good ABBA song for English-speaking ears. BUT, it developed into its own and hit a chord in all of Latin America for its harder-hitting lyrics and profound nuanced meaning in Spanish.
So many great ABBA songs. If you want prog try Eagle from The Album (full length version), if you want darkly mysterious try The day before you came. If you want disco try Summer night city, etc, etc.
Frida’s voice was stronger than Agnetha’s, so not sure what you mean? During live performances Frida held the microphone further away to try to counter balance things otherwise her voice was more prominent
I have just recently discovered your reactions and have been so pleased that you have done a lot of my top tier musicians. I was in high school in the 1970's and LOVE most all 70's music. ABBA is for sure one of my tops. ABBA are the first initials of each member. They guys had been writing and performing themselves but when they brought their wives in to sing leads, well the magic happened. I remember listening to my radio in my car when it was announce that the group was disbanding due to both couples getting divorced. I was crushed. Fun fact: They won the competition with WATERLOO, second place was Olivia Newton John. You have done great ones so far but let me tell you a few of my top favs. Definately check out DOES YOUR MOTHER KNOW, this is the only song that has a male lead singer, Bjorn sings it with the ladies as back up. KNOWING ME, KNOWING YOU was my divorce song. I love ANGEL EYES. DANCING QUEEN was one of their early super hits. FERNANDO has a real dreamy quality to it. Another early hit was S.O.S. Please continue down their rabbit hole and enjoy the ride
ABBA were in Switzerland filming for a special due to be released at eastertime. The BBC was also there filming them for a Christmas show, thus the snow scene. But because of the lighting and wind issues, a second version was filmed indoors and that was the one used by the BBC for the Christmas show instead. ruclips.net/video/G5rSsH-snRs/видео.html
Since we're at ABBA right now (and if I've researched correctly you haven't heard this song on your channel yet) I would like to suggest a song by ABBA for New Year's Eve: "Happy New Year". The song is "very ABBA". Behind a beautiful and catchy melody that alternates between contemplation and party mood hide lyrics with great depth. It's one of my favorite ABBA songs.
The Snowman may have something to do with the fact it was recorded in Sweden on December 13th 1978, it might of been released in some countries just before Christmas,just a guess
I loved the expression on your face when Benny started the with the piano roll at the end. I’ve heard this song one million times but I rewind to hear that part!
DId you all know that ABBA in 1979 decided to. Everytime someone plays this song. UNICEF, receive donation money. Forever , everyday , and always , always. So spread the words . So Manny people can get the need they deserve. Thank you ABBA for that ❤️🙏🏻🌟
Benny Anderson is not a songwriter; he’s a classical composer who found himself in the 20th century, forced to write pop songs. And Bjorn? His mastery of the English language and lyrics is supernatural. For those who never heard it, check out their musicals “Chess” and “Kristina”. You’ll see what I mean.
Two of their lesser known songs that I always really liked were The Piper and Our Last Summer. The Piper had such a nice folksy feel to it and the song Our Last Summer has the lyrics of anyone remembering another really beautiful time in their life.
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I can honestly say I'll NEVER tire of ABBA songs
Once you fall for them there's no turning back.It's a... vital addiction.
I second that
Nobody is , who grow up with them. I did in the 80's .
My mom love them so much
Its a big club 🐈⬛🐈🫂♥️
@@marksheehan8442 late to the party, so I'll third that!
44 years and this song still gives me goosebumps.
There are two types of ABBA songs, good ones and great ones.
*great ones and perfection
Great ones and fantastic…. It aint gonna be any better
Abba is probably the most infectiously happy group ever.
They are to music what 'Friends' is to TV...
Frida & Agnetha the perfect harmonies ever! ❤
same level like Simon and Garfunkel - magical harmony
Bjorn and Benny sure know how to write a good tune! Your reaction to their songs is wonderful to watch 😊
You literally cannot go wrong with ANYTHING by ABBA 👍💐
Abba didn't just record fantastic songs, they created amazing audio experiences. Pop Royalty who's throne has never been challenged ❤
Anni-Frid looks especially lovely in this video.
I continue to be amazed at how articulate and sincere you are, at reviewing ABBA. You get them and give just, respectable reviews they deserve. Yes, they worked very hard to create these mini-masterpieces. This IS an "Epic pop song!"
Epic, as showing off their vocals and Iove the Spanish melody influence.
@@ChuckHackney... there is a Spanish language ABBA album, and this song is sung in Spanish by the band. Maybe you already knew that.
@@fday1964 Got the original in vynil.Album was 'Gracias por la musica"1980.
ABBA, YES, YES, YES. The best pop band ever. Kisses from Portugal. Ana
"Chiquitita" means 'little girl' (with affection) in spanish And the melody have a spanish tune, specialy by the acustic guitar But the center is the wonderful piano, like akmost all ABBA songs
"Chiquitita" is a beautiful song, it has hopeful lyrics, a melody that starts very soft with the blonde Agnetha's solo, then grows and explodes in a powerful chorus; Agnetha and Anni Frida's vocal harmonies are of excellence (Agnetha is soprano, Anni Frid is mezzo soprano, and together blending together the 'Third Voice' of ABBA)
"Chiquitita" was composed especially for the Concert by UNICEF, invited (with a lot of artist) by Bee Gees
ABBA premiered "Chiquitita" that night in January 9 (1979), and its royalties are eternal for UNICEF
"Chiquitita" was ABBA's greatest success in Latin America, that prompted ABBA to record it in Spanish, and its success was so extraordinary that in the following years ABBA recorded an album with its best songs entirely in Spanish
"Chiquitita" was specialy the greatest hit of ABBA in my country Argentina
"Chiquitita" is in the Top 3 of all ABBA worldwide biggest hits, with 'Dancing Queen" and "Fernando", and it's a fantastic Masterpiece
This promotional video was in February 1979 in Swizterland, when ABBA go there to a special TV "ABBA in Switzerland", for the 'International year of the Child'
(That's why the snowman)
It's their only promotional video that ABBA made without Sweden
I wish to see you soon in another reactions to ABBA songs
Maybe the next could be
"Thank you for the music" (1977)
another beautiful ABBA song recorded in spanish
GOD bless you and stay safe
My best regards from
Buenos Aires Argentina
South America
This is a surprise, I've not seen Eduardo comment on an ABBA reaction video before!
...oh wait
Nothing spanish about the tune. Greek all the way down.
That piano at the end is one of my favourite Abba moments
A short with Benny playing that part. Probably at his home studio.
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@@paulopinheirosc Thank you so much I hadn't see this
The pure joy on your face tells everything...
Fernando is phenomenal too
Wow indeed. I listened to this as a kid, but as an adult it's magical
I know most of the reviewers - not you - just drool over the ladies but over here in Europe they were loved for bringing such joy and freshness to our lives. It took a group from outside Britain and America to do this. They brought the beauty of humanity to their music.
Man what a comment.!Yes indeed.4 Swedish outsiders 'invading" in the traditional Anglosaxon music culture status quo.'Critics' went furious, deciding to reject them but none of them asked the people who had already decided that Abba were here to stay and massively suported them.
If ABBA came out at this era, they'd smash records and be billionaires. Every song is a masterpiece!
Yep all masterpieces by 2 top song writers...and 2 of the best female vocalist
@@davegill7614Yep! I agree💯 Cheers!
They are absolutely fabulous and your right the harmonies are perfection. Theyre definitely are a world treaure in the music world.❤
And for today's random factoid, ABBA were Sweden's second biggest export product after Volvo.
44 year old man and this song still grips me right in the feels.
Same age here, same feeling.
54 yr old here and ditto, so don't worry, in 2034 it'll still have the same punch. 8)
“Voulez-Vous” is a massively underrated ABBA song that you should check out!
Yepp
I totally agree.A fantastic dance track.
yeah, please check this one out!
But ONLY the album version, not the shortened version which chops out the funky bass-driven instrumental break.
100% Agree!
They are music Maestros….. Never get tired of listening to their songs.
a separate comment, to provide you with some contextual information that you wouldn't even imagine about this historic ABBA song.
1) ABBA had been invited to the Concert for UNICEF They were the only one of all the invited artists who was non-English speaking)
ABBA were promoting their disco-style song "If It Wasn't for the Nights" as a future new single.
But the time came for the recording of "Chiquitita", and everything changed, and ABBA considered "Chiquitita" as more appropriate for UNICEF, and so it was.
And the premiere at that historic concert at the United Nations
2) at the time of recording "Chiquitita" it is the time of separation of Agnetha and Björn as a couple, with two small children of 6 and 1 year old
"Chiquitita" is their last recording as a couple, and at the same time it is the first that they perform separately, and this is the first official video of ABBA no longer being two couples.
You can see the professionalism of Agnetha and Björn, who are next to each other, and just separated
3) the success of "Chiquitita" was more notable in Spanish-speaking countries; In my country Argentina, many singles were sold, and it was on this occasion that the manager of the RCA record company in Argentina traveled to Sweden with an adaptation of the lyrics in Spanish (only the first verses and chorus) and convinced ABBA's manager to record it in spanish
ABBA accepted and premiered it in Spain in 1979 in a couple of TV specials.
Its success was indescribable And that same year ABBA recorded another one in Spanish, and with an official video:
"Estoy soñando" (I have a dream)
The following year ABBA will record a full album in Spanish, with many of their hits (Mamma Mia, Fernando, Dancing Queen, Thank you for the músic)
For this, the lyrics in Spanish were made by the argentine Buddy and Mary McClusky, and a Spanish journalist helped Agnetha and Frida with the phonetics for the recordings.
That's why, when you cited my country Argentina among the most successful places of "Chiquitita", my Argentine pride told me to tell you everything important that connects Argentina with ABBA through "Chiquitita", here is their greatest success, the same as Mexico and other Latin American countries
and Argentina provided ABBA with the Spanish lyrics for most of its recordings.
Finally I want to congratulate you for your passion, professionalism and joy with each new ABBA song that you discover.
ABBA really has a level of excellence, although in their time they were overrated and considered very commercial, but reproducing their melodies and the complex alchemy of their vocal harmonies is impossible to even approach such a level.
More very popular songs await you, and others that were not singles but are as brilliant as the previous.
A cordial greeting from
Buenos Aires Argentina South America
ABBA has spanned several decades. I can enjoy their music with my granddaughter as well as I did my daughter. Timeless!
Agnethas voice resonates in this one. ABBA at their peak.
For harmonies in the '70s the kings and queens were the Bee Gees and ABBA.
Absolutely!
Carpenters too 😘
Earth Wind and Fire
Simon and Garfunkel
No much energy in Bee Gees, thin voices IMHO ... I understand their compositions and strength but ... ABBA is a different story . The 2 voices sound as choir and orchestra at the same time. The sound and the blend is so solid and full ... master class composition. arrangement and performance
Great reaction thanks, Fantastic song from my opinion the greatest band in History. There is a snowman because they filmed a TV special in Switzerland
I was a little boy when this came out. You'd hear it everywhere: radio, the shopping centre, and my father humming it while he made dinner. I remember stopping what I was doing each time to listen. Happy times.
As a child, that snowman scared me 😂 I've learnt to appreciate ABBA more and more over the years, and understand why ppl from other countries exclaim ABBA! when they hear you're from Sweden 😊
This is also featured on their Spanish Album Gracias Por La Musica and showcases the group’s abilities to sing in another language.
Legend has it the snowman was their bodyguard when they started out in Sweden but they soon found he couldn't tour with them in warmer climates.
This was their reunion and he made a special appearance for the children as this was for a children's charity.
Apparently he is alive and well and living in the mountains of Sweden where the ABBA members visit from time to time.
He is a very cool guy.
Now more ABBA please.
Ha ha ha, that was very very very funny.🐈⬛🐈🫂♥️🇸🇪
😍🤩ABBA released a Spanish version in 1980, and it was Nº1 on the charts in México for 32 weeks❗
Another brilliant ABBA song. That momentary switch to the minor chord always gets me.
They were worshipped by some and seen as uncool by others.I could never dispute their ability and thoroughly enjoyed their music.🌹Thank you for the Music, Abba.
I think most people have had the lightbulb moment after the second or third abba song,they are majesty and greatness in music,they bring pure joy and authenticity to music,abba were always about beautiful music ,you really need to see the live wembley concert,it has Chiquita,and standout hole in your soul,the way old friends do.abba are forever.
This Song really became a reactors favourite. Well in fact " lay all your Love on me" , "one of us ", " head over heals", " the day before you came" ," when all IS Said and done" are also nice ones , you should try, too.
You still need to do "Knowing Me, Knowing You" (Official Music Video). It is an ABBA gem.
VOULEZ VOUS next please
The false fade-out and then the triumphant piano and guitar return are fabulous. Whole song is still a wash of stunning pop. ABBA can do no wrong ❤
Carries me back to my young adulthood - I used to hang out in a hole-in-the-wall, low-ceilinged, WWII British pub (in the southern US) that had an old upright piano next to the stone fireplace.
On Friday nights, the owner’s wife would come in and play, which evolved over time into a weekly sing-along that developed its own regular crowd that would come in just to have fun and participate.
Someone brought a battered tambourine in specifically for Chiquitita, and it became THE song to sing when she played.
Lots of great times and memories - it broke my heart when Arthur retired and sold the business to a couple of hipster entrepreneurs, who destroyed the vibe to turn a quick buck. Assholes, the both of them.
Assholes---that figures!!!
It's a freakin WALL of SOUND is what it is! Check out their Trippy Hit from early 80's called THE VISITORS! An underrated GEM! :-D
This is the song that made me fall in love with ABBA as a child. So good, unbeatable harmonies. You've spoken about hearing them live in one of the past videos, their performance of Chiquitita at Wembley in 79 is amazing imo. There's also Dancing Queen from Australia in 77. There's also S.O.S, Take a Chance on Me, Knowing Me Knowing You, Gimme Gimme Gimme, Fernando and so many others you gotta get to lol. The GOATS of music. They were in Switzerland at this time and needed to record a video for the song so they just sat down on a mountain and did this, so there's no real meaning to the snowman. The only ABBA single to not have a "proper" music video I think.
I believe this if from when they were in Switzerland, filming ABBA in Switzerland in 1979. Who thought it was a fun idea with a giant snowman in the background I have no idea... You can see the wind blowing Fridas hair... giving her some trouble. The title means little girl in spanish, and you can hear some influences probably. Maybe the snowman felt child friendly for the cause?
You are correct... In fact 'the Jackson five' also have a clip (in daylight) in front of the same snowman...
("THE JACKSONS in Switzerland 1979 Leysin Sky Resort")
I think they performed on a different day than ABBA, but in the same week...
❤🇨🇱🤗👍🏼
@@alejandrosantanaborquez917 I didn't know that, thank you! Love the Jackson 5! It seems that The Jackson 5 were there on the 5th of February and ABBA on the 14th. That mysterious snowman, would love to know more about the background of it all. Was it built for the Jackson 5 and ABBA just reused it? They seemed to be in a hurry, so they might have just thought it was a fun prop.
first time i heard ABBA i was around 8yrs old, i was at a friends house, they had tons of records, and we would listen to them, he put on ABBA and it became one of my favs. they sounded like angels to me.
Some other reactor/songwritter discribed this song as 'mundane" while reacting to this.Don't know what his ears were 'conceiving" but for me it's like hearing the echoes of angels singing from a nearby paradise.btw both my parents plus my uncle Gus who were all '50s/'60s Gen (into Beatles ,Elvis,etc) had steadily concluded that this is ABBA's best recorded song ever.They all felt chills whenever i played the VV album and this song started.It was like a sacred moment.Absolute silence in the sitting room and then sheer excitement.
Such a wonderful kinda emotional reaction.Thank You!And yes ABBA don't fail to make you smile as you've said.Spanish version with same heavenly harmonies sounds exotic and was a mammoth hit in Latin American countries with phenomenal unpreceded sales there.
After all these years, you have me wondering why IS there a snowman in this video ? Love this song!!
ABBA forever
To drill down a bit on what you said - this is a “pop arrangement” of what is essentially european folk. Abba always did that, throughout thier career. A lot of it is straight-up “beer hall” music, but it’s done really, really well.
Takes me back to my sister and i as kids,singing into hairbrushes 😊
Great reaction and comments. ABBA are simply the gold standard of pop music. Whatever order you cover their dozens of legendary tracks, please when you get to 'Gimme Gimme Gimme' use the official lyric video - it has the full version and is a must.
My favorite ABBA song! Great reaction.
John McCain said if he became President, Abba would be playing in the White House 24/7. His favorite band.
The snowman is there because they were singing this at a children’s benefit for UNICEF. They donated all the proceeds from this song from then on in perpetuity to charities that help underserved girls in certain countries.
You have no idea what a kick it is watching somebody discover the brilliance of ABBA for the first time. If you're looking for a great up-tempo synth driven classic, check out "Lay All Your Love On Me".
I'm completely with you Salvo....you notice the same things as I do.
Grew up with Abba in the 70's❤
My favourite ABBA song
That unique double kick back beat with the off screen percussion, in sync with the piano's, which are also percussion instruments (look it up) make this track my all time favorite of ABBA's!
Thx, in Europe and in record companies they say;abba is timeless, universal, inter-generational, but it seems to me that it is the diversity of musical genres that characterizes them the most.Thank you for the next Abba song to react to their “Happy new year”, Agnetha again with the vocals, against vocals 👍👍👍
It has been incorrectly stated by some fans that this was a studio. ABBA were in the Swiss Ski Resort of Leysin to film a TV Special in February 1979. They chose this visit to also shoot this video. Although it turned out great, it always seemed a odd film location for a Spanish/Mexican flavoured song. In the chorus they sing ''But the sun is still in the sky and shining above you' while the video is filmed in the evening, halfway up a snowy mountain.
One of their finest vocal performances along with Knowing Me Knowing You.
The snowman is Günthur; the band held a sweepstakes with the prize being an appearance in an AꞚBA video and Günthur was the lucky winner.
No, and I can't wait to hear it on RUclips or download it. They do spanish music sooo well! How 'bout
those Swedes!!!!
Everytime I hear this song I can not understand why I don´t have Chiquitita on my ABBA top 10 list 🙂 The angelic voices, the melody, the background vocals etc.... I love your ABBA-reactions and this gave me a big smile also. Thanks!
One ABBA song that gets better every time you hear it. It is so poignant and impactful. 🤍
Another great reaction. I love ABBA. Not a bad song in their catalog. You are authentic!
I think this song has made me cry every time...that OUTRO with the roll-up is THE BEST!~
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Try 'Happy new year' in this days...
Love ❤️ from Chile 🇨🇱🤗👍🏼
The ending is legendary. As u can tell it's the most replayed part of the video. Ppl have uploaded extended versions
Agnetha 😍
You should listen to the Spanish version of Chiquitita, whether you understand Spanish or not. Yes, it has the same melody, same voices, and similar lyrics. Just another darn good ABBA song for English-speaking ears. BUT, it developed into its own and hit a chord in all of Latin America for its harder-hitting lyrics and profound nuanced meaning in Spanish.
they have always been perfect and stunning!!!
So many great ABBA songs. If you want prog try Eagle from The Album (full length version), if you want darkly mysterious try The day before you came. If you want disco try Summer night city, etc, etc.
Frida was so perfect at holding her own and balancing Agnetha's strong voice.
Frida’s voice was stronger than Agnetha’s, so not sure what you mean? During live performances Frida held the microphone further away to try to counter balance things otherwise her voice was more prominent
You should listen to the day before you came by abba. Absolutely hauntingly beautiful.
About the snowman: This was filmed during an TV special from Leysin in Switzerland.
For the Tv UK, BBC. It seems to me, Co-production?
Every note is a masterpiece
I have just recently discovered your reactions and have been so pleased that you have done a lot of my top tier musicians. I was in high school in the 1970's and LOVE most all 70's music. ABBA is for sure one of my tops. ABBA are the first initials of each member. They guys had been writing and performing themselves but when they brought their wives in to sing leads, well the magic happened. I remember listening to my radio in my car when it was announce that the group was disbanding due to both couples getting divorced. I was crushed. Fun fact: They won the competition with WATERLOO, second place was Olivia Newton John. You have done great ones so far but let me tell you a few of my top favs. Definately check out DOES YOUR MOTHER KNOW, this is the only song that has a male lead singer, Bjorn sings it with the ladies as back up. KNOWING ME, KNOWING YOU was my divorce song. I love ANGEL EYES. DANCING QUEEN was one of their early super hits. FERNANDO has a real dreamy quality to it. Another early hit was S.O.S. Please continue down their rabbit hole and enjoy the ride
If the end of the world happens...this would be a good anthem for the survivors.. :)
I love that you went back at the end to the beginning to just ground it even more
Frida's backing vocals 😮😮😮
I love these Two Beautiful Ladies, but Frida steels my heart ❤
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Another stunning one of their songs is "lay all your love on me".
VERY european. A LOT of erudite elements are applied. That's why it sounds so epic.
Those 4 fabulous musicians know how to do it. And they do.
ABBA were in Switzerland filming for a special due to be released at eastertime. The BBC was also there filming them for a Christmas show, thus the snow scene. But because of the lighting and wind issues, a second version was filmed indoors and that was the one used by the BBC for the Christmas show instead. ruclips.net/video/G5rSsH-snRs/видео.html
Since we're at ABBA right now (and if I've researched correctly you haven't heard this song on your channel yet) I would like to suggest a song by ABBA for New Year's Eve: "Happy New Year". The song is "very ABBA". Behind a beautiful and catchy melody that alternates between contemplation and party mood hide lyrics with great depth. It's one of my favorite ABBA songs.
It's kind of mesmerising, that's for sure. Always loved this song for what it is - the power of their talents on full display!
Abba always makes me think of Christmas ❤❤❤❤
Love Your reactions 💕😀👍
The Snowman may have something to do with the fact it was recorded in Sweden on December 13th 1978, it might of been released in some countries just before Christmas,just a guess
I loved the expression on your face when Benny started the with the piano roll at the end. I’ve heard this song one million times but I rewind to hear that part!
Abba's most beautiful song.
"Chiquitita" means "little girl" in Spanish 🙂
Yep, they were pretty spectacular.
DId you all know that ABBA in 1979 decided to. Everytime someone plays this song. UNICEF, receive donation money. Forever , everyday , and always , always. So spread the words . So Manny people can get the need they deserve. Thank you ABBA for that ❤️🙏🏻🌟
Benny Anderson is not a songwriter; he’s a classical composer who found himself in the 20th century, forced to write pop songs.
And Bjorn? His mastery of the English language and lyrics is supernatural.
For those who never heard it, check out their musicals “Chess” and “Kristina”. You’ll see what I mean.
Escucha a Abba cantar en ESPAÑOL..y te sorprenderás
Greats songs will lifve forever. ABBA still is one of the best bands ever.
Thank you your real reaction!!! 😊
That piano outro 👌🏻
Two of their lesser known songs that I always really liked were The Piper and Our Last Summer. The Piper had such a nice folksy feel to it and the song Our Last Summer has the lyrics of anyone remembering another really beautiful time in their life.