nobody ever talks about Benny's piano playing. he is amazing

@davidorheden529

2 жыл бұрын

His is also the mastermind behind their music. One of worlds best composers.

@HasseHugin1

2 жыл бұрын

Check here: kzread.info/dash/bejne/g2udpNqzYa2fnZs.html

@sjusovare

2 жыл бұрын

it's even more amazing when you know he never took courses, he learnt by himself, which might be allows him to think of unconventionnal patterns when composing

@scottchristy

2 жыл бұрын

@@sjusovare I think so too. I hear a lot of classical music influence in there also. he sort of plays like an orchestra :)

@dennislindqvist8443

2 жыл бұрын

I heard him just improvising before a concert a few years ago. I thought afterwards I wish I had recorded it. Just to make sure what I heard was real. I've heard many pianists, but this one was something extra.

Benny is always so happy and plays the piano since he was just a child, just a natural!

I grew up listening to Abba and i just can't tell how much i love them ❤️

This is the sound that made them famous. Everything just worked and flowed seamlessly. Even after 40 years they still have it.

He is the Maestro

The guys and girls from the Seventies and Eighties were all taken by the Abba songs. It is great that right now 40 years later young people are still taken by Abba.

They have also sung spanish versions of quite a few of their english songs, including chiquitita...beautiful.

This song is very emotional for me. One of my closest childhood friends would do the Greek sirtaki dance with me and my mom to this amazing and rhythmic song. She was years later in 2004, killed in a mass murder and it haunts me. I had stopped listening to it for many years. It brings me back to those sad but also beautiful memories. Thank you for appreciating it. ❤️😢

This song was dedicated to the UNICEF in 1979, The Year Of The Child. They performed in the UNGA.

In 1981 the ABBA group was completing 10 years of career, I was 11 years old, there was a TV special I remember as if it were today.and I love it.

Chiquitita is one of my ABBA favorites because my childhood nickname was Tita and my dad sang and I identified myself. The most beautiful female voices, the group has one of the best tunings in history and the most beautiful songs. Abba's songs have something dramatic and a wealth of incredible nuances.

@710LL59

Жыл бұрын

great comment Patricia !

Frank, they also performed this song in Spanish. You should check it out.

happiness and lightness!!

The other song you're thinking about could be "Hasta Mañana" or even maybe, "Fernando". "Fernando" (1976) became one of ABBA's best-selling singles (10 million copies), topping the charts in at least 13 countries.

@janpersson9818

2 жыл бұрын

You're the second person I have ever seen refer to "Hasta Mañana", my personal favourite song of theirs. And that's after seeing hundreds of reactions to ABBA and reading most of the comments. I was beginning to think I had imagined it and it didn't really exist.

I would sing this to my daughter when she was young and she got upset. This song brings me to tears every time I hear it because I think of my daughter crying and me trying to fix it.

OMG !!! WHAT A DIVINE BEAUTY OF MUSIC , SONG AND VOICES !!! ABBA MUSIC FOREVER IN THE WORLD !!! VERY BEAUTIFUL ANGELIC VOICES !!!

simplicity, and soooo pure!!

I'm so glad you were here again to continue with your reactions to ABBA songs, another of my ABBA Top 5! several things to say about "Chiquitita" and it's context in 1979 "Chiquitita" is a beautiful song, it has hopeful lyrics, a melody that starts very soft with Agnetha's solo, then grows and explodes in a powerful chorus; Agnetha and Anni Frida's vocal harmonies are of excellence It allows us to check how excellent singers Agnetha and Frida are and what harmonies of excellence they achieve. It stands out especially when they stretch the monosyllables with great quality and beauty "Chiquitita" was composed especially for the UNICEF Concert, premiered that night (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 year ABBA recorded a full album with their best songs entirely in Spanish ("Chiquitita" in Spanish is the biggest ABBA hit and #1 in My country Argentina) "Chiquitita" (little girl in spanish) is one of the ABBA songs with tittle in spanish: Hasta mañana (1974) Fernando (1976) Chiquitita (1979) Andante andante (1980) This promotional video was in February 1979 in Swizterland (ABBA goes for a TV Special) It's the only promotional video that ABBA made without Sweden (at these time the blonde singer Agnetha and the guitarist songwriter Björn was separated two mount ago) I wish to see you soon in another reactions to ABBA songs GOD bless you and stay safe My best regards from Buenos Aires, Argentina

I had fun with you and ABBA once again, thank you!

In spite of the popular idea that ABBA were a fun pop group, their lyrics were often quite dark. Yes, they should have filmed a warm country video for this song but considering their fame at the time & need for travel, that was impractical. As other's probably said, this was part of a TV Special in the Austrian or Swiss Alps. Frida's hair and how she deals with it blowing in her face is the star for me. Such an experienced and profesional performer.

ABBA is so distinctive that even if you don't know the song, you listen to the first three, four chords, you know it is theirs. And the combination of the timbers of Agnetha and Frida is amazing. The video is blurred, but we can see two things that always catch my attention: Frida struggling with the wind that keeps making her hair go into her mouth and that person walking behind them. hahahaha I am glad to see that you saw these details, too. Another big hit of them here in Brazil and all over the world is Dancing Queen. Have you already reacted to it? A friend of mine works as a DJ and he told me this is one of the songs he plays when he wants everybody to reach the dancing floor. He always says it is an excellent way to have a party started. BTW, how about reacting to some other older stuff? How about The Bee Gees, Supertramp, Jethro Tull just to start? Stay safe! It seems that our fighting the damn virus is getting good results. I can't wait to get back into "normality".

Thanks for the ABBA. Someone already mentioned this songs ties to UNICEF so I won't go into that. When you were trying to describe how they blended uptempo and melancholic themes in their songs your spot on. ABBA was inducted into RRHOF in I think 2010. Benny Andersson's acceptance speech is wonderful and insightful in his description of of their music. Watch it if you want real insight. Anyway thanks again. It's fun to watch new people discover and gain respect for ABBA.

@raulafonsosoler6228

2 жыл бұрын

RRHOF? Very well deserved. Thanks for this info. I will check Benny's acceptance speech. Is BeeGees there, too? Another great band with a lot of unforgettable hits.

@Flatwoodsdad

2 жыл бұрын

@@raulafonsosoler6228 Yeah I think they are the presenter or whatever you call it. The thing that always stikes me about the ABBA members is how humble and down to earth they all are. Another nice clip on YT is I think 2016 the fanclub is at the museum in Stockholm. Benny walks in and just starts talking to them. He ends it by playing "Thank You For The Music" and they all sing it. Talk about being approachable.

To me this is ABBAs best song. Specially due to the instrumental part (like in the end).. I can’t believe you have never listened to it before this!! But, better late than never

HELLO FRANK. BLESSINGS AND SALUTATIONS FROM FORT WORTH TEXAS AND MY FAMILY IN PUERTO RICO. WAO. THIS SONG IS SO SO BEUTIFUL. I SING THIS SONG WHEN MY SONS WAS LITLE. I STILL 💕 LOVE THIS SONG. I HAVE THE RECORD OF THIS GROUP. ABBA IS A GREAT SINGERS.

That’s the definition of perfection.

THIS ARE THE GREAT MUSIC I LIKE TO LISEN TO. THE MELODY IS SO BEAUTIFUL. THANKS FRANK FOR BRING TO MY MEMORY THIS SONG ☺️❤️ CHIQUITITA. BYE BYE

Still a great record after all these years ♥

I had texted a Spanish friend of mine and she told me Chiquitita is a Mexican generic name for a young girl, much like we might say "sweetie", also that unique "piano" music you're picking up I don't believe to be a piano at all but a custom haprpsichord Benny owns, the difference being it plucks the strings instead of hitting them, giving it a very unique sound...have a good day!

Compare this song with, for instance , The Visitors to understand ABBA's range, scope... just every genre!! Whatever fits best with the song. Amazing songwriting

You do great reviews. Lovely to see you discover ABBA. Keep going :)

Chiquitita - a bottle of joy.

Ah, there was a Brazilian version of this one made by a paraguayan corny singer named Perla... it played a lot in the radios and tvs I had access in the childhood...edit: I found it here and it got some tears...

Indonesia hadir...kerennn mantap jiwa ☕mana☕👍☕👍

Abba created many different ways to tape their voices and sounds, snow from Sweden....Atnietha did not like to fly so many of their videos took place on their home town. Chiquitita rights were donated from ABBA to UNISEF. As a group they did amazing music.

ABBA zaubern einem ein Lächeln ins Gesicht 😊❤👍👌 ABBA put a smile on your face

I love ABBA . Good reaction thank you greetings from Brasil . Good afternoon .

The all time best selling single in Mexico up to date , in both languages , still it’s a tradition to sing a “serenata” to the Virgin of Guadalupe every 12th of December , in all temples and most mass choruses deliver Chiquitita among other songs .

One of my favorites ❤. Loved your reaction. Thx for sharing.

Frank, you're a champ! You say what I'm thinking one second before I can articulate it. I'm re-discovering Abba, like many, I guess. It's not as simple as it seems...

This gentleman gives very smart comments. All 'Chiquita' rights went for Unicef.

loving your Abba reactions, like you I'm into rock, however Abba is awesome

Eu gosto de ABBA porque eles são incríveis: belas vozes, músicos excelentes, composições elaboradas e irrepreensíveis, produção cativante, letras cativantes que se encaixam muito bem em diferentes situações e fases da vida de cada um que escuta...

it's not a music video ( or promoclip as they was called) This clip was taped by the BBC during recording of the show ABBA in Switzerland, broadcast across Europe at Easter 1979, although this clip did not feature in the broadcast, being intended for a Christmas programme The clip of the group filmed outside with the snowman was originally intended for this Christmas show, that's why there is a Snowman To this day, 50% of the proceeds from the song go to UNICEF in recognition of the "International Year of the Child" in 1979

They actually performed this song at the UNICEF fundracing gala in wich they gave away all future earnings from this song to UNICEF wich today are several millions ❤️

Hey man. Abba really have hidden gems like the rocker ‘summer night city’, ‘The day before you came (all over my face)’, under attack’ ‘Tiger’’ ‘if it wasn’t for the Nights’, ‘Angel eyes’, ‘when i kidsed the teacher’ and maybe 25 other top notch ABBA songs. Do at least the day before you came and tiger. Nice to see someone wanting to learn.

Outstanding, beautiful song. I love them since i was a kid. Greets from germany.

Hi dear Frank, greetings from San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato. Gracias por tus videos. Sigue así.

Estou "abbando"... Ops!!! Quero dizer, amando suas reações!!! Coisa boa demais, menino!!! Bom dia!!🙋🏾‍♀️🌻

Morning Valchiria, I like this classic Abba song. Thanks bro 🙏

@FrankValchiria

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for listening

@gcunegundesgc3059

2 жыл бұрын

@@FrankValchiria You're welcome bro

Suggestion: If you are going to do ABBA the right way, start with how everything started. This was actually the second time they performed Waterloo (see link below) after the final votes were in, and they were announced as the winners of the Eurovision contest in 1974. Even though they were an instant sensation around the world, people thought that Waterloo was a one hit wonder kind of thing, and they were off the radar for a while until the recorded S.O.S. Which in my view was the song that legitimized the band. After that they hit a unbelievable streak of great pop songs, even recording a whole album in Spanish and in other languages. Today abba have sold more than 400 million records. For the record, I did not witness their success, but learned to love their music from my late father who was a huge fan of the Swedish sensation. This is the link kzread.info/dash/bejne/qKR_1cGdpJyxdbA.html

If you like Nordic melancholic songs, I strongly recommend Slipping Through My Fingers and The Day Before You Came, both by ABBA!

@CerinAmroth

2 жыл бұрын

Wow the day before you came is really heavy. I LOVE Abba, and Slipping Through my Fingers is one of my favorites because of the lyrics. But The Day Before you Came... The melody as a whole seemed scary. The person in the song was having a normal average day and then "HE" came. It's not a happy, hopeful song. I really sense something dreadful coming that song, the lyrics, the melody... It's... Scary.

@CerinAmroth

2 жыл бұрын

Also Liked an Angel Passing Through my Room has amazing lyrics too.

Chiquitito (kkkk), quando vc reage a uma música dessa forma, com tamanha alegria e carisma, fica impossível não adorar cada segundo do vídeo ❤

Abba sings chiquitita in Spanish version too. And the other Abba song with a Spanish title you’re thinking of is Hasta Mañana which by the way is sing by Abba both in English and Spanish versions. Actually and just to wrap this coment, Abba released an album named ORO which includes their greatest hits in Spanish versions. Thanks for your videos

For a live rock performance full of energy by ABBA, check out does your mother know followed by hole in your soul live at wembley in 79 (both together). I think you'll be surprised. Guitar solos and al.

The clip came from the Abba In Switzerland special. The background doesn't really suit to feel or content of the song but I guess they just thought it looked OK from the special and we may as well just use as an official clip than bother doing it again.

@jonasdahlin8670

2 жыл бұрын

BBC recorded this for a TV-Chrismas show ! That's why they recorded on a mountain with snow

🤣🤣 You're so Italian, I can totally see how you react in Italian, as I lived there for 8 years. LOL

my fav song from ABBA

You sould try some of their more "kind-of-rock" songs, like "Hey hey Helen" or "Watch out". Great and underrated stuff.

@Tom_McMurtry

2 жыл бұрын

Orlive stuff like does your mother know followed by hole in your sole. live at wembley. Even live stuff like on and on and on via some live shows and summer night city live at wembley gets a rock flaire with ballad beggining.

React to "Nelson Cavaquinho - Juízo final" please, one of the best sambas in the history of Brazil, you will not regret it.

Hey it's Frank 😂 I've only seen you reporting on Depp/Heard trial didn't know you did song reactions too 🤣

Amo ABBA!

Nice reference to the Nordic soul.

They made a spanish version of an entire album.

Did you really listen to this song for the first time? Where had you been before that? On another planet?

The Young man entering the screen was the producer of the videos son. He wanted to do some work on the setup, but was not allowed so he chose to sabotage the shoot.

Great reaction. Songs taking you back in time. ABBA 🌠just here for a visit. Thank you ABBA for the memories.

Getting more and more fan of your great relaxed reviews of songs. Great to see you enjoy doing this. Ga zo door! ;-)

As far as I know, this video comes from a TV special called "Abba in Switzerland from 1979/80 (???)". But if you look to the videos ABBA did in their first years (as one of the music video pioneers) they are so simple, compared to what we have in today's music videos. But at these times it worked well and sending videos all over the world helped the group not to travel that much.

Hey Frank there is un spanish versión by ABBA!

i am in love with you Frank! hi from Greece!

I second the recommendation of Fernando. In addition to being a great song, the video matches the song. If you like the introspection, you should try The Day Before You Came. This should also convince you that not all ABBA's songs are cheerful.

@CerinAmroth

2 жыл бұрын

Neither is Soldiers.

@klausolekristiansen2960

2 жыл бұрын

@@CerinAmroth And Soldiers is a great song. One of my favorites,

You also listen to the spanish version of this song.

Bela escolha👏👏👏👏

Damn, you are a gorgeous man!

That was a hiker they did not expect during filming! It's a funny story! Boy did I love your reaction on that guy! Lol! I went from tears to laughing simultaneously! 🤣😂

#bittersweet

Essa canção é um clássico! Tenho boas recordações... 🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶 Por onde anda o seu chiquitito Gigi??? Mande um beijinho pra ele! 😚

Melodia harmoniosa

Your reacts showing you just heard this song this year. I am surprised. Where have you been in the last 40 years? I heard this song for the first time in 1977 or else

@arquimedesxxi6419

2 жыл бұрын

This song was released in 1979.

Está canão tocou tantas vezes Aqui no Brasil que chegou a enjoar mas ouvi r novamente depois de passado a febre desta canção e gostosa de se ouvir

I think the Chiquitita video was just updated to 5K today! I noticed the guy on frame the last time I watched the video and was wondering if he was even supposed to be back there or if it was a mistake lol!

Listen to Hole In Your Soul from the album ABBA The Album...after Chiquitita you won't believe your ears

the snow scene was because this recording was made in Switzerland, for tv. abba donated all proceeds from this song to Unicef. generated millions. also this song, spanish version, became a sort of anthem in spanish-speaking countries during lockdown 2020, sung from balconies by whole neighbourhoods

Frank voce está de sacanagem comigo, me fazendo voltar há mais de 42 anos atrás para relembrar esse maravilhoso grupo. E todos os domingos lá estava eu na discoteca do Beré em Teixeira de Freitas, tinha nesse ano 20 anos de idade, e por lá só xavecando uma linda moça, me lembro como hoje, a menina lourinha e muda, apenas comunicávamos através de gestos, ainda tenho saudade dessa época.

Fascinante, vibrante com amplificação sonora incrível , adorável único !

наконец-то! реакция, стоящая внимания. по делу. по деталям. и профессионально!

Come on,, they are not Sabrina Salerno,,,,,hahaha,,,,,,,,,,LOVE FROM SWEDEN❤❤❤

Please react to their live performance of this song from Wembley in 1979. I would also like to hear your thoughts of I`m a marionette and Eagle, the long album version.

Not "... ashamed of your own sorrow..." but "... you're enchained by your own sorrow..."

All their songs are great. Well, maybe not so King Kong Song. LOL! Angeleyes is so full of vocal harmonies, it hurts. In the usual good way.

Blessings from Portugal. Try "Does your mother now". It will be a suprise for you... Of course, for you.

In spanglish sonds very nice too.

You should check out their spanish version of this song!

Fernando

Frank also recommend by Abba Fernando, Super Tropper, SOS., Does your mother know, Dancing Queen.

@verenakelly1789

2 жыл бұрын

Yes Super Trouper and Dancing queen, you have to listen it!

É contagiante assistir você reagindo ..uhuuuu..

I am really bummed, how come you don't know ABBA? They are one of the most famous pop bands in the 80s and 70s and from the looks of it, you were probably alive around that time. Plus, it is also quite interesting that you are Italian and European which most Europeans would know ABBA. I'm just lost or something.

"Fernando" was the other song with a Spanish name as a title.

Reacted to their : dancing queen,summer night city,as good as new,lay your love on me,king has lost his crown,waterloo,frando .

💓💓💓