-- I agree with you, but I can't find this song on any album and I don't understand why?! if you have any idea please if and when you can answer me thank you in advance. Tynel-747.
Preciosa canción no la conocía hay muchas canciones que no las había escuchado y quiero agregar felicitaciones especial a el pianista del grupo Abba Benni es unos pianista de mi previlegio le pongo un cien inigualable mis saludos ♥️
-- Greetings from Romania, could you please tell me the name of the album (and the year of release) and I really like their interpretation, but I can't find this song and I don't know how to look for it anymore... thanks anticipated. Tynel-747.
Wow. Some below have really got their panties in a bunch over this. Take a chill pill. It was simply a part of a medley of songs they did in 1975 that ended up on the B-side of one of their singles and eventually as a bonus track on the re-mastered 1975 'ABBA' album. They remain the only songs recorded that they hadn't written themselves. Take it as a compliment that a mega-band like ABBA should cover a favourite song. It's been said umpteen times but musicians and bands are generally more rational and open minded than many of the fans that follow them.
Steve Britton You're technically correct, Yes. But it had been written by ABBA's Benny and Bjorn. They gave it to Benny's old 'Hep Stars' bandmate Svenne Hedlund and his wife as a potential Eurovision entry in 1975 before ABBA themselves recorded it. 'Fernando' is also a cover technically as it was first recorded by Frida on her 1975 solo album. In both these cases the lyrics were originally in Swedish and with slightly different arrangements. In 'Fernando's case the original version wasn't about Mexican wars at all. 8-)
one thing that must be remembered about this arrangement of the song is that it's part of a medley, and doesn't sound as great on it's own because it has little structure and is quite short.
Some people might not like this version and like the CCR; but some people also might not like the CCR and like this version. I do think it's as simple as that.
This is not the video for the song! But I think they did a good version.... They sounded better than most and the people griping about it on here are pseudos who want to show they are cool and that only the great ccr can do it and not a pop band like Abba
"Midnight special" uno de los 3 únicos covers de ABBA y los 3 forman parte del meddley al fin del tercer album: 'ABBA" Nota: la imagen de este vídeo corresponde a una presentación para TV Suiza del año 1979 con la canción "Lovers live a little longer" con Frida como voz líder en cambio Agnetha es la voz líder de "Midnight special" de 1975
It’s not from the US television show midnight special. This is from the UK TV special, Abba in Switzerland inn that’s an over dub of midnight special from their medley
Kind of like it. But based on other entries it must be a sin for ABBA to sing it. Wouldn't bother me if they sang a little Merle Haggard or George Jones or Hank Williams. But there are others here who would want to do them bodily harm. Come on people. Give it a break!!
-- Greetings from Romania to everyone, can someone please tell me what album this song is from because I can't find it on Discogs, Spotify, or Sooulseek, only here on CZcams but on the album whose cover appears on the video this one is not included, I don't know how to try anymore, can someone give me an idea?! thank you in advance, "have a great day" everyone. Tynel-747.
I like The Spencer Davis version better than anything else I’ve ever heard I actually bought the single this version by ABBA was on its called “ Summer Night City “
Lead Belly did a version, but it's a traditional song. I'm not exactly sure who actually wrote it but it was someone other than Lead Belly. I'm curious now so looks like something to research.
Hey longliverock94, there were so many so-called "rock songs" and "rock bands" that suck one could list thousands of them. I agree this is not one of Abba's better songs, though.
I don't know what the hell people have wrong with this version. I personally love it!
-- I agree with you, but I can't find this song on any album and I don't understand why?! if you have any idea please if and when you can answer me thank you in advance. Tynel-747.
Best version anyones ever sang this song
The BEST Cover❣️ I 🥰 LOVE it from the frist time I heard it( in the 70’s.....
Preciosa canción no la conocía hay muchas canciones que no las había escuchado y quiero agregar felicitaciones especial a el pianista del grupo Abba Benni es unos pianista de mi previlegio le pongo un cien inigualable mis saludos ♥️
oh, my! ABBA singing a jailbird song in that outfit - it's outrageous
The video isn't of them performing this song, it was obviously taken from a different performance
@@owenreese2216- ABBA recorded The Midnight Special in 1975 as part of a charity drive. This is the only song that they did not write themselves.
I absolutely
BRILLIANT!!! Well done...it really matches in well...always loved this track!!! ;-))
When this record came out I hated the a-side and played this
repeatedly
someone should do an ABBA Leadbelly mashup
-- Greetings from Romania, could you please tell me the name of the album (and the year of release) and I really like their interpretation, but I can't find this song and I don't know how to look for it anymore... thanks anticipated. Tynel-747.
I Like This Number Very Much 😎👍 So Nice And Cool 😎 Always I Wanna Shake And Dance With This Song 😅🙇 Thanks To Upload 😀 Thank You So Much 🙇
Cool!
Loved it!
Wow. Some below have really got their panties in a bunch over this. Take a chill pill. It was simply a part of a medley of songs they did in 1975 that ended up on the B-side of one of their singles and eventually as a bonus track on the re-mastered 1975 'ABBA' album. They remain the only songs recorded that they hadn't written themselves. Take it as a compliment that a mega-band like ABBA should cover a favourite song. It's been said umpteen times but musicians and bands are generally more rational and open minded than many of the fans that follow them.
I don't mean to rain on your parade here,perhaps I'm wrong,but wasn't Bang A Boomerang a cover a TOO? +
Steve Britton You're technically correct, Yes. But it had been written by ABBA's Benny and Bjorn. They gave it to Benny's old 'Hep Stars' bandmate Svenne Hedlund and his wife as a potential Eurovision entry in 1975 before ABBA themselves recorded it. 'Fernando' is also a cover technically as it was first recorded by Frida on her 1975 solo album. In both these cases the lyrics were originally in Swedish and with slightly different arrangements. In 'Fernando's case the original version wasn't about Mexican wars at all. 8-)
one thing that must be remembered about this arrangement of the song is that it's part of a medley, and doesn't sound as great on it's own because it has little structure and is quite short.
Some people might not like this version and like the CCR; but some people also might not like the CCR and like this version. I do think it's as simple as that.
This is not the video for the song!
But I think they did a good version.... They sounded better than most and the people griping about it on here are pseudos who want to show they are cool and that only the great ccr can do it and not a pop band like Abba
"Midnight special"
uno de los 3 únicos covers de ABBA
y los 3 forman parte del meddley
al fin del tercer album: 'ABBA"
Nota: la imagen de este vídeo corresponde a una presentación para TV Suiza del año 1979 con la canción
"Lovers live a little longer"
con Frida como voz líder
en cambio Agnetha es la voz líder de "Midnight special" de 1975
Thank you very much! =)
@wwwonderful .....that's the funniest thing I've seen on CZcams in a long time!!!! Best part is, it could be true!
Bra låt med fantastisk grupp/ fast nej. {Aus English, By what right does those t'''t's claim to be ABBA. //With love from Sweden
Seeing (and knowing) that many people hate this version, have I misunderstood something? ('cause I don't hate this little medley)
It’s not from the US television show midnight special. This is from the UK TV special, Abba in Switzerland inn that’s an over dub of midnight special from their medley
better than the original or not.....nice to see the pants spray painted on...
Kind of like it. But based on other entries it must be a sin for ABBA to sing it. Wouldn't bother me if they sang a little Merle Haggard or George Jones or Hank Williams. But there are others here who would want to do them bodily harm. Come on people. Give it a break!!
Leave it to someone to find something wrong with ABBA
-- Greetings from Romania to everyone, can someone please tell me what album this song is from because I can't find it on Discogs, Spotify, or Sooulseek, only here on CZcams but on the album whose cover appears on the video this one is not included, I don't know how to try anymore, can someone give me an idea?! thank you in advance, "have a great day" everyone. Tynel-747.
@ThalesIII Sorry if I misunderstood you, but this WAS recorded by Abba, as a part of a medley.
@bertski60 Its called "Mumbletrousers"-you can see the lips move but do not hear a sound.
I like The Spencer Davis version better than anything else I’ve ever heard I actually bought the single this version by ABBA was on its called “ Summer Night City “
Lead Belly did a version, but it's a traditional song. I'm not exactly sure who actually wrote it but it was someone other than Lead Belly. I'm curious now so looks like something to research.
I read in the internet that the song is a traditional texan song and the author name is anonymous
Also, was 'Leadbelly' the one who wrote this song?
yeek!! it's like when Eumir Deodato made a cover of Strauss "also sprach Zarathustra"...:(
is it a cover of a song from John Fogerty or Fogerty cover ABBA?
Here are the lyrics:
w3lyrics.com/lyrics/song/4429/abba-midnight_special.html
i had to pause the damn song to think straight enough to figure out what to search for to get out of here.
Jhaat ka baal
Which couple are Justin Bieber's parents?
wwwonderful Is that meant to be an insult?
Hey longliverock94, there were so many so-called "rock songs" and "rock bands" that suck one could list thousands of them.
I agree this is not one of Abba's better songs, though.
your wrong best version is from drukwerk.
they making the song funny and great.
oh no - gimme back the ccr!
I 'm off to wash my ears out with some John Fogerty.
I have a hard time picturing these girls sitting in a Houston prison waiting for a pardon.. Good voices. Wrong song.
They look strange.
I prefer ccr.
Montage?? That was just one song... And, the worst version I have ever heard.
Nice try ABBA. I'm sure you meant well, but your version of this song just doesn't work very well.
No.....just....no!
Terrible.
Worst cover on mother earth.