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@LoveLightLiberty6868

2 жыл бұрын

It's about a couple who has finally surrendered to love. Waterloo was a famous battle that Napoleon lost .

@LoveLightLiberty6868

2 жыл бұрын

Btw... you are amazing as always

@Thisandthat8908

2 жыл бұрын

@@LoveLightLiberty6868 but where he definitely didn't surrender. He just ... ran away and was hunted by some Prussians. Which is an interesting thought in relation to the song.

@LoveLightLiberty6868

2 жыл бұрын

@@Thisandthat8908 hahaha

@suzanne1430

2 жыл бұрын

Do ABBA.....visitors...🎀

The statue was of Napoleon Buonaparte (bone-a-part), who was defeated finally and irrevocably at the Battle of Waterloo on June 18, 1815, by a coalition of European forces led by the British commander Sir Arthur Wellesley, The Duke of Wellington. To meet one's "Waterloo" is to finally give in, give up...or accept defeat, like Napoleon had to. This song was the winner of the Eurovision contest in 1974 and launched ABBA on their huge success!

@BobSoltis1

2 жыл бұрын

@@brushstroke3733 - Please don't fall for anti-sematic conspiracy theory nonsense.

@brushstroke3733

2 жыл бұрын

@@BobSoltis1 Who said anything about semitic peoples? European Jews aren't semites, but that's beside the point. I don't assume the Rothschilds are Jews. Do you?

@brushstroke3733

2 жыл бұрын

@@BobSoltis1 Rothschild said it himself. Don't fall for authoritarian propaganda.

@deirdreevangelista856

2 жыл бұрын

@@brushstroke3733 Thats RICH....the Rothschild's are apart of the deepstate, a banking family who have run this world since.the 1500's .....its not a conspiracy theory either. Just do some research, the info. is out there.

@johnd8892

2 жыл бұрын

Although Waterloo won Eurovision and sold well as a record, Eurovision winners were classed as one hit wonders to be ignored. Bjorn of ABBA saying that Eurovision strangled them until they broke through in Australia by Countdown promoting them ; kzread.info/dash/bejne/c59-l7SQise6ZZc.html After a huge string of being number one for weeks in Australia, record companies around the world then gave them the respect they deserved by releasing their records.

In 1974 when they won the Eurovision Song Contest with this song, I was living in Waterloo Belgium where the battle took place. A couple of weeks after the contest, ABBA came and visited the town, to say thank you for inspiring their huge hit.

@Ecosse57

2 жыл бұрын

very cool!

@sheenacolada1482

5 күн бұрын

What a short yet amazing comment. A tidbit of their history I never knew. That they came to say thank you is so adorable. Its as innocent and cute as their songs. Love ABBA. Thanks for that. Amazing.

Yes, that's Napoleon. Waterloo was the location of his big defeat. They're singing about I couldn't escape if I wanted to, you are my Waterloo.

@Thisandthat8908

2 жыл бұрын

They're also singing that he did surrender. Which he didn't. I mean who doesn't like the song but don't use it to learn (non-music) history.

@danielmarcantuno

Жыл бұрын

It’s a love song

It's a common reference, if someone "meets their Waterloo" they've been defeated.

Historical reference to Napoleon's defeat at Waterloo. Here a female "surrendering" to a male. Loved this song in the 70s, really too young at the time to understand the historical significance used as a metaphor for a relationship. I just thought it was catchy as hell.

@josephmalinsky5282

2 жыл бұрын

Funnily enough Napoleon never actually "surrendered" at Waterloo, he just lost and fled. ABBA playing around with history, but still a brilliant song 😂😂😂

@tripledistilled2822

2 жыл бұрын

Great film by the way!

@Skraboing649

2 жыл бұрын

"To meet (his/her/your/my, etc.) Waterloo" was an idiom before Benny and Bjorn used it, but yeah, their use of it is bloody brilliant 😀

@melavzla

2 жыл бұрын

@@josephmalinsky5282 he didn't admit defeat, but he sure as hell knew he was defeated.... :)

@davidlionheart2438

2 жыл бұрын

Oh, Jesus. It's about a person surrendering to love.....NOT a woman surrendering to a man.

Someone once wrote that it seemed inevitable that a European song contest would be won by four Swedes (one of them Norwegian-born) singing in English about the defeat of a French military leader (of Italian origin) at a battle in Belgium - it kinda covers a lot of ground...

@stansolo4138

2 жыл бұрын

..... just like covid

@lena-mariag.louis-charles3579

2 жыл бұрын

Yes, Frida (Anni-Frid...) was born (in Norway...) to a Norwegian mother, and a German father.

@starvictory7079

2 жыл бұрын

It was in Swedish in the Swedish contest.

@billmcmahon5454

2 жыл бұрын

Hmm..interesting take on this song and the contest. I never suspected European politics played a part in it.

@BerishStarr

2 жыл бұрын

@@lena-mariag.louis-charles3579 "Tyskunge" as "we" called them back then. Kids born from German occupation of Norway. Kids that struggled majorly in Norway, that's why many moved to Sweden. Just to be bullied here.

This band was a hit making machine in the 70’s. Backed by the top session musicians in Sweden. Tight grooves and chunky bass lines always.

I suffer from Depression, and these classic Songs are the best medication I can have! I really like watching you enjoy the Music!

This song was ABBA’s great breakthrough to the mass market when they won The Eurovision Song Contest with it and mad e them superstars. What followed was a string of highly catchy pop songs capturing the hearts of millions along the way. They were terrific live too. Great reaction Jamel.

@StatsJedi

2 жыл бұрын

1974. kzread.info/dash/bejne/ZXqnuMeGqpSsZcY.html the contest,

@bluesrocker79

2 жыл бұрын

First song that I ever heard by ABBA.

@johnd8892

2 жыл бұрын

Success after a difficult period of being ignored everywhere because winning Eurovision was a Kiss of death. Took success in Australia after their music videos were played on TV to finally spread to other countries. ABBA interviews confirm this problem they had.

@johnd8892

2 жыл бұрын

Bjorn of ABBA saying that Eurovision nearly strangled them until they broke through in Australia by Countdown promoting them ; kzread.info/dash/bejne/c59-l7SQise6ZZc.html

One of the breakthrough songs for ABBA that help launch their careers WorldWide!!! Such a catchy tune when it played over the radio. Everyone just joined in and sang and were happy!!

So many hits from this band...."The winner takes it all" is my favorite!!

@debbeechy

2 жыл бұрын

mine too!

Who can ever forget Dancing Queen!😄

They won Eurovision with Waterloo which helped launch them into the stratosphere.

A band worth deep-diving their catalog. "SOS" one of my favorites, as a bonus, it's done in the key of D minor, the saddest key of all. Benny and Bjorn (the husbands) collaborated after the break-up. THey did the score for the musical "Chess", best known for the song "One Night in Bangkok".

@brushstroke3733

2 жыл бұрын

Is that where and who the song "One Night in Bangkok" came from? Now that solves a mystery!!

@dougefresh7435

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the trivia . Love finding out fun facts like that 😊

@brianmiller1077

2 жыл бұрын

@@brushstroke3733 Sang by Murray Head, written by Benny & Bjorn. Seems so obvious afterwards.

@toddwilliams8128

2 жыл бұрын

B&B knew how to write a good song. Then they got A&A to add tje sublime vocals. There are two volunes of albums out of Sweden which a e e basically metal covers of ABBA songs and it is glorious.

@keithhealing1115

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the subtle Spinal Tap reference. Made me smile when I think of the song title...

Being a kid in the 70's I'll never forget my mother playing the radio in the car and hearing all these great 70's hits including this song from ABBA. GREAT times!

I don't think it's humanly possible to listen to ABBA without a smile on your face.

Thank you a lot for covering this one. My great late wife look just like Agneta. She sadmly passed away 5 hours of her 61 st birthday. It going for 7 years now and i missed more and more every. We were married for 41 years. She was my one and only.

Another great song is "does your mother know" give that one a listen too!!

@dawnjensen5615

2 жыл бұрын

Yes!

Thank you for playing this song, my favorite Abba song! Great job also the reference is to Napoleon.

Love this song! Great use of it in the movie “Muriel’s Wedding” and the tv show “The Simpsons Season 7, episode 8”. 😀

@beedeegee9374

2 жыл бұрын

Love the movie, haven’t watched it in years, thanks for mentioning it!

@naiderl

2 жыл бұрын

The Waterloo sequence in “Muriel’s Wedding” was epic!

Napoleon's forces seemed unstoppable, and if he hadn't been defeated at the battle of Waterloo by the Duke of Wellington then he may have gone on to conquer the whole continent of Europe. At Waterloo, Napoleon surrendered and thusly Waterloo is now synonymous with the act of surrender. In the context of this song that surrender is to love.

@leemcclements8889

2 жыл бұрын

Brilliant deduction!

@highpath4776

2 жыл бұрын

i have a feeling that the late arrival of the prussians might have given the final push. Leading to an C19th build up by the Germans mainly of military arms to protect against another French Invasion, which led in part to WW1. Actually a united europe under bonaparte's semi- socialistic state of individual freedoms might have been better

@EmmaChihuahua81

2 жыл бұрын

@@highpath4776 there is also the theory that it was the weather that muddied the fields thus slowing Napoleon's forces and not allowing him to use his heavy weapons effectively that lead to his downfall. Then again, several scientists believe the weather was affected by a large volcanic eruption (Tambora) in Indonesia in April.

@jaythompson5102

2 жыл бұрын

Napoleon did not lose by a lot at Waterloo. There was some communication problems before the Battle and his calvarly commander (Grouchy) basically ran his forces so far away from the main body that they couldn't help. However I believe that even had he won its likely there would have been a 7th coalition and they would eventually be defeated.

@EmmaChihuahua81

2 жыл бұрын

@@jaythompson5102 it doesn't matter if it was by a little or a lot, Napoleon took the 'L' at Waterloo.

Watch the movie, Muriel's Wedding. Full of ABBA music and a great watch.

Fun fact: in the same year that ABBA won the Eurovision Song Contest with Waterloo, Olivia Newton-John represented the UK and placed fourth.

Jamel, thanks for playing that. I love Abba. Have a great day.

Australians caught onto ABBA very quickly. They came to Australia very early in their career and enjoyed their fame here. Their music was presented in "Muriel's Wedding", a quirky Australian arthouse movie .Their music is more sophisticated than many people realise.

If you're not dancing to this💃 ya ain't got no soul!

@nickjames3049

2 жыл бұрын

I have the soul, just not the outfit!! 😂

Probably my favorite ABBA song. Actresses Toni Collette and Rachel Griffith did this song for their talent show entry in the movie, Muriel's Wedding. It was awesome!

@AndersonDawesWasRight

2 жыл бұрын

Not my favourite. Their other songs were deeper. This was written for the Eurovision song context, it had to be catchy one one listen. And it is, they played the Eurovision game superbly.

This was my first memory of ABBA, but in retrospect, a cool one. My father loved this song and we disagreed on a lot of things, but we loved this song! He was homophobic, and I think he knew about me (he wanted a football player, but that didn't happen! He died when I was 18, just before I came out). But I know we connected on at least one level.

Jamel you need to check out S.O.S by Abba

Thank you for another first reaction🌷🌷🌷🌷They won Eurovision 1974 with this song but the international breakthrough came a year later, all thanks to Australia - ABBA Nation No.1✌ Lot's of love from Sweden to you and all your subscribers 🇸🇪❤

@johnd8892

2 жыл бұрын

Yes, Australia really saved them from being one hit wonders like most Eurovision winners. Although Waterloo won Eurovision and sold well as a record, Eurovision winners were classed as one hit wonders to be ignored. Bjorn of ABBA saying that Eurovision strangled them until they broke through in Australia by Countdown promoting them ; kzread.info/dash/bejne/c59-l7SQise6ZZc.html After a huge string of being number one for weeks in Australia, record companies around the world then gave them the respect they deserved by releasing their records.

I love this song. Jamel you Rock!!! Be good to yourself and others. 🤘

The guys are such brilliant song writers. They wrote a Swedish and English version of this, The Swedish one got them to Eurovision for Sweden, The English one started their world conquering. We love ABBA down here in Australia. There is even a concert tour movie they made here.

The saying "to meet your Waterloo" means you've come to a cataclysmic defeat. The two men, Benny and Bjorn, wrote the music, and were hands-on in production, and the girls sang really well together. They had their own soap opera, reflected in their music. The Fleetwood Mac of Sweden! They appeared on Eurovision, swept the board and in Europe, they went boom. For the next 10 years there was always an ABBA song in the charts.

@LynneConnolly

2 жыл бұрын

BTW, Benny and Bjorn wrote some very successful musicals after the band split up. Chess, for instance, and of course Mamma Mia, the first juke box musical, used their songs.

@johnd8892

2 жыл бұрын

Although Waterloo won Eurovision and sold well as a record, Eurovision winners were classed as one hit wonders to be ignored. Bjorn of ABBA saying that Eurovision strangled them until they broke through in Australia by Countdown promoting them ; kzread.info/dash/bejne/c59-l7SQise6ZZc.html After a huge string of being number one for weeks in Australia, record companies around the world then gave them the respect they deserved by releasing their records.

The song is about a woman surrendering to the pursuits of a man, for life. Waterloo is a metaphor of a Napoleon like surrender but to love. "Couldn't escape you if I wanted to...."

A fun sounding song that helped learn history! If Abba could sing about the battle place, I was interested!

One of the coolest bands from the 70s. I still have a crush on Agnetha, the blond one in the band.

@centuryrox

2 жыл бұрын

And she still looks good at 71 years old!

@stantheman9072

2 жыл бұрын

Everyone did and we still do!

@dawnjensen5615

2 жыл бұрын

Benny for me..

@darrenbent7601

2 жыл бұрын

@@dawnjensen5615 We all have our favourites.

@thatsmrfuckwit

2 жыл бұрын

Me too. 47 years on and counting ... and my wife knows all about it!!!

The first ever 45 rpm I bought was Abba's S.O.S.

SOS is another no. 1 hit by them. Loved waterloo. Memories and feel good songs. the blonde from Abba married a prince. Thats when the band ended the music. They were so popular and im sure it crushed alot of fans.

I just love how you love music. It’s a joy to watch you…you often react to my genre growing up and it’s comforting when I see the next generation appreciating our generation’s style. Keep on man!

I don’t remember knowing about ABBA until I heard this song back in ‘ 74, I was In middle school about 13 years old , even then I probably didn’t become a big fan until later in the late 70’s . I’ve heard that they didn’t have another hit after this song until around 76- or 77 when they began there almost non stop sting of worldwide hits . I was overseas in Okinawa Japan with my family for two years as my father was in his last years in the Air Force, this was a huge hit then, I’m sure people thought they would be a one hit wonder, but the rest is platinum ABBA history!

@johnd8892

2 жыл бұрын

Although Waterloo won Eurovision and sold well as a record, Eurovision winners were classed as one hit wonders to be ignored. Bjorn of ABBA saying that Eurovision strangled them until they broke through in Australia by Countdown promoting them ; kzread.info/dash/bejne/c59-l7SQise6ZZc.html After a huge string of being number one for weeks in Australia, record companies around the world then gave them the respect they deserved by releasing their records. Took a while depending on the country.

My favorite ABBA song is Take A Chance On Me.

Watching Jamel’s shoulder shake kick in with chorus was awesome!! Always imagined this would make a great E.L.O. song

@kroakie4

9 ай бұрын

E.L.O could cover a number of Abba songs and sound great doing so.

Anything Abba is awesome!

Thank you Jamel! Really like your ABBA-reactions. Greatings from Sweden. Soon we have a new ABBA-album

Living in Sweden at the time, I can still remember it like it was yesterday, watching the Eurovision Song Contest back in 1974, as a fresh faced 13 year old, sitting on the couch with my parents and younger brother, keeping my fingers crossed that "our" ABBA and their song "WATERLOO" would win... and they did!💙💛💙💛 ABBA is a DEEP rabbit hole - check out their track "MY MAMA SAID" - You won't regret it!

@nickchristoforou7850

2 жыл бұрын

"My Mama Said", "Gonna Sing You My Lovesong", "Honey Honey", "Hasta Mañana", "Watch Out" and "Dance (While The Music Still Goes On) and "Suzy-Hang-Around"....excellent album besides the title track with lots of variety

My absolute FAVORITE song of theirs!!!!!!!!!!!!

The story behind this song is incredible.... makes this song even more impressive sounding.... Basically as a Sweden band and new they thought in taking part in a Contest that only favored British musicians and frowned on "Outsiders" .... As a new band they thought they'd try their luck but lost....angered they worked al year on their next attempt and this was the result.....Surprisingly (or not so surprisingly) they won and the rest is history.

@jaccilowe3842

2 жыл бұрын

The Eurovision Song Contest did not 'favour' British musicians lol. You need to check how many times we actually won! Waterloo was ABBA's winning song and they exploded onto the music scene worldwide. The rest is history.

@highpath4776

2 жыл бұрын

They lost the Swedish Song for Europe with Ring Ring (later released after Waterloo world wide with added Sax track) , and recorded a more Swedish Folk Song as a potential entry to eurovision ,but in the end went with Waterloo. The good version is the live Winners reprise, from Eurovision at Brighton. (I dont recall seeing a YT of the competitive performance. - though I remember it live when first broadcast)

@johnd8892

2 жыл бұрын

Although Waterloo won Eurovision and sold well as a record, Eurovision winners were classed as one hit wonders to be ignored. Bjorn of ABBA saying that Eurovision strangled them until they broke through in Australia by Countdown promoting them ; kzread.info/dash/bejne/c59-l7SQise6ZZc.html After a huge string of being number one for weeks in Australia, record companies around the world then gave them the respect they deserved by releasing their records.

@tonybroderick4808

5 ай бұрын

Britain hardly ever won it. Before or after Waterloo.

This was ABBA's first big hit in America. The song peaked at #7 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the early summer of 1974. Who knew that ABBA was one the biggest music acts of the 1970s!!!

Dozens of great ABBA songs.

ABBA’s first hit. They won the Eurovision contest with this in ‘74. They only became a household name a year later when they toured Australia and the fans and media there really took to them, giving the band extensive coverage. Found this out only recently in a KZread documentary.

This song put ABBA on the map. They basically won a talent contest with this one. 1974 EUROVISION grand prize. And they deserved it; it’s a cute reference between love and Napoleon’s defeat at Waterloo. Great song.

@johnd8892

2 жыл бұрын

Although Waterloo won Eurovision and sold well as a record, Eurovision winners were classed as one hit wonders to be ignored. Bjorn of ABBA saying that Eurovision strangled them until they broke through in Australia by Countdown promoting them ; kzread.info/dash/bejne/c59-l7SQise6ZZc.html After a huge string of being number one for weeks in Australia, record companies around the world then gave them the respect they deserved by releasing their records.

Will Ferrell used this song a couple times in his brilliant comedy Eurovision Song Contest, the Story of Fire Saga. It's on Netflix now!

"I feel like I win when I lose!" :)

Still up, brother. Very infectious dance tune. I'm a prog/rock, etc guy. ABBA works. Love n peace, all

This takes me back to my childhood. I was born in 67 and Abba had a lot of hit songs during the 70s

These early ABBA videos are so fun and cheesy. Directed by Lasse Hallström who would go on to direct What’s Eating Gilbert Grape, Something to Talk About, The Cider House Rules, Chocolat, The Shipping News

I just wanted to reach out and say I love your channel dude. Good vibes, open-minded, honest, and funny as hell. Thanks for the fantastic content!

Well, thank you, Jamel, for correcting me after all these years. I've been singing, "Knowing my baby would be with you." Totally different Jolene-style vibe. Thanks for straightening me out! 😁

Loved the happy music of the 70's and especially ABBA.

So many great ABBA songs

The Waterloo vid at the end of Mamma Mia is just plain fun. Bjorn (?!) plays the piano.

With the win of 1974 Eurovision, with Waterloo, ABBA established themselves as what would become one of the very top bands for almost a decade. Eurovision winners typically don't realize success beyond the contest...ABBA shattered the stereotype,.obviously!!! Sooo much magic of ABBA, it's an endless treat to dive deep with analysis of their music... Arrangements and new techniques developed by ABBA we're iconic and incredible!!! Much more than a catchy tune and good, talented, fun music!!! 💜💜💜

@johnd8892

2 жыл бұрын

Although Waterloo won Eurovision and sold well as a record, Eurovision winners were classed as one hit wonders to be ignored. Bjorn of ABBA saying that Eurovision strangled them until they broke through in Australia by Countdown promoting them ; kzread.info/dash/bejne/c59-l7SQise6ZZc.html After a huge string of being number one for weeks in Australia, record companies around the world then gave them the respect they deserved by releasing their records.

My favorite of theirs. Thanks Jamel for keeping great and fun music alive!

I saw only the title of the video and immediatly the song is stuck in my head (every fking time it happens when I see the name)

I think they are comparing a relationship to Napoleon's defeat in Waterloo

Thanks Jamal for your extra effort to bring the music in a shared format 🥰

This song started their international career when they won the Eurovision Song Contest. Björn and Benny had made beautiful songs in Swedish earlier. As a Swede I am happy and so surprised that they are making a comeback. The song is about the battle Waterloo in Belgium where Napoleon was defeated.

@george217

2 жыл бұрын

Agnetha was a pretty famous singer in Sweden before ABBA, I believe...

@mavenfrankeus7287

2 жыл бұрын

@@george217 Yes she was.

As a teenager, ABBA was one of my favourite bands and I just heard this as a lovely song with a nice bouncy beat. It wasn’t until I was in my 30s, that I got the relationship metaphor. And you picked that out first listen!! Amazing!!

ABBA won the Eurovision song contest with this in 1974. There was an homage to it in the 2020 romantic comedy film of the same name.

This was the song that finally launched ABBA to worldwide success when they won the Eurovision song contest in 1974 .... (having lost in 1973 with "Ring Ring")

That was the song that got me into Music completely when I was a child. One of my first First Records was Abbas greatest hits volume two which had all the great stuff like dancing Queen and knowing me knowing you

I remember me and my Dad dancing -jitterbug- around the kitchen. A sweet memory Thanks

I saw the other day that ABBA has a new album out. I'm interested to see if they've kept their distinct sound.

This was the first ABBA song I ever heard. Back in ‘74 I believe when it came out. It turned me into a big fan.

Another awesome video, I love your shows! When this song came out I knew they were going to be big. I bet you would be a fun guy to hang out with! Keep up the great work man.

No one can resist the power of ABBA!!!!

Anna were, and remain, a guilty pleasure for many people. I believe that Stephen Fry is a fan.

Just saw this one. I love when you get groovin with the songs. I love your videos.

Thanks Jamal for keeping great music alive. Waterloo. Napolean's classic defeat..a play on a classic historical incident.

This song won the Eurovision Song Contest representing Sweden. The ESC is a competition held between the countries of Europe every year since the late 50's, except for the 2020 one because of Corona. It is a huge event with over 200 million television viewers for the grand finale in recent years. When ABBA won there was no internet or streaming but the huge exposure of the televised contest meant that winning songs were often huge hits throughout the world. Celine Dion also won the contest in the 80's representing Switzerland. Anyhow, as big as the hits it created it could also be the kiss of death afterwards as it was difficult to get the same coverage for the following songs so that even ABBA had a year or two of (commercial) failure before they became the international sensation we all know today.

Hi jamel this was their winning song in the Eurovision song contest, biggest Europrs biggest singing contest which which is watched by over 300 million people every year , each participating country allocates votes for the best song, 50 % of votes come from national judging committee and 50% comes from phone in votes, winning country hosts the competition following year , ABBA has sold 100s of millions of records, they have just released a new album and details of a new tour even though they are in the 70s , most anticipated reunion in over 40 years, fun fact they couldn't speak English and learned to sing phoneticly, every one has heard an ABBA song ,also the film musical mama Mia is based on their songs ,great reaction as usual, shout out from Ireland

@johnd8892

2 жыл бұрын

Although Waterloo won Eurovision and sold well as a record, Eurovision winners were classed as one hit wonders to be ignored. Bjorn of ABBA saying that Eurovision strangled them until they broke through in Australia by Countdown promoting them ; kzread.info/dash/bejne/c59-l7SQise6ZZc.html After a huge string of being number one for weeks in Australia, record companies around the world then gave them the respect they deserved by releasing their records.

Jamel, There are a couple of Australian Movies, were ABBA Music is prominent; my 1st recommendation - "Muriel's Wedding" ... 2nd - "Pricilla, Queen of the Desert". Bring the Popcorn ! ;-)

You can't go wrong with REACTING to anything ABBA Jamel, thanks for the reaction!

The Mighty English Army hereafter known as "The Good Guys" defeated The Horse Eating, Snail Chewing Garlic XXXX that was The French hereafter known as "The Bad Guys" in the famous and heroic Battle Of Waterloo en route ** to our quest for World domination and forming the largest and greatest Empire the World has ever known occupying 117 of The World 204 Countries while Land Of Hope And Glory played in the background but enough of this Pomp and Circumstance**, as even more importantly Abba won THe Eurovision Song Contest with this in 1974 which started their journey to World fame...(Got a bit carried away earlier ).....:) **It's all good stuff :)

They won the 1974 Eurovision song contest with this song. There is a video from that day..Great hit!

Back in the 70s nobody cared about the lyrics too deep as most of the song is about love and catchy. It made you dance and move when going to the club (discos) was a huge 'thing'. If you change the Napolean part and the word Waterloo to honey or baby it turns to a love song. It can relate to anyone with a crush. It was catchy and made you dance. This is the song that shot them to fame that they won on a talent contest. The video to that is on YT and its amazing seeing them so nervous and innocent having no idea theyre about to be disco legends. People were much more innocent and unaware back then. Google wasnt around or KZread to educate the masses about Napolean etc. It was a different time. An amazing time that breaks my heart to see has come to what the world is now. I am glad we do have the access to knowledge that we do but it has also somehow made the world (justifiably) bitter. Also more passive/aggressive and sadder. With knowledge comes emotion. Back then you left the door unlocked and car running in the driveway.. Teens had sleepovers and working in Mcdonalds or Kmart was a middle class job that you could support your family and buy a house. The 70s and 80s are forever gone but at least we have these videos on what we now call KZread and those are some of the benefits that come with change too! The original contest is awesome footage and a piece of music history. Should check it out. Oh yea.. I think Abbas copywrite clause states it under the "fair use" act. As far as I know, this is fair use. Right?

I grew up with ABBA. ALWAYS love ❤ this 🎵 song

What a fun band!

Good to see you doing some Abba now my Rush brother!

Fernando-my favorite ABBA song

You are right. Music is sooo therapeutic

They hit the air waves and never looked back! I still have the 45 I bought oh so many years ago! And it still plays! Yep, I'm that old! And still have a stereo that works! lol

I think it's great when you check the song facts. I often learn something new. One of the reasons I love watching your videos. Thanks for that.

Waterloo was the first top 40 hit for Abba in the USA.

Well I watched the whole song no probs. Yea Abba are so cute innocent but wild and fun-- talented graceful and sophisticated at the same time. Love em!

Hello, nice to see you again with your reactions to ABBA songs "Waterloo" (1974) is one of my favorites, and is in my Top 5 of all ABBA songs (with S.O.S. , Dancing Queen, Chiquitita & The winner takes it all) and I think that is the song that change history, not only for ABBA, for Sweden and Eurovision too "Waterloo" was the song that ABBA wrote especially to participate in the annual Eurovision Song Contest By the rules of the competition the songs could not exceed 3 minutes and ABBA made a masterpiece! ABBA sing it in Swedish, for the local selection in Sweden (February 1974) and finally ABBA sing it in English in the final held in England (April 1974) before 16 interpreters and songs from all over Europe. it's a link to that historic moment: kzread.info/dash/bejne/iKRlwbGEkdquido.html "Waterloo" and ABBA win Eurovision for the first time for Sweden It will be Their first big global success: #1 in UK and half Europe (also South Africa), and Top 10 in U.S., Canada, Australia , New Zealand and the rest of Europe ABBA recording "Waterloo" in swedish, english, german and french Several years later, in 2005, to the 50th Eurovision anniversary, "Waterloo" was chosen as the Best Song in all the history of Eurovisión "Waterloo", with all the songs of my Top 5, and 14 more songs, was included in ABBA recopilation album 'GOLD' that two mounth ago arrives to 1000 weeks of permanence at Top 100 in UK Official Charts (first group singer or artist to do it in UK) I hope you have a nice week Kind regards from Buenos Aires Argentina South América

@IllumeEltanin

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^all of this^ The video of ABBA winning Eurovision with this song is worth experiencing. I definitely encourage you to follow the above link.

@johnd8892

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Although Waterloo won Eurovision and sold well as a record, Eurovision winners were classed as one hit wonders to be ignored. Bjorn of ABBA saying that Eurovision strangled them until they broke through in Australia by Countdown promoting them ; kzread.info/dash/bejne/c59-l7SQise6ZZc.html After a huge string of being number one for weeks in Australia, record companies around the world then gave them the respect they deserved by releasing their records.

We had some of the best songs 🎵 in the 70s, im happy to have been A young teen then 😊 ❤

What cotton candy "sounds" like! I love it!

They won the Eurovision Song Contest with this song and to this day received the highest score ever!