MY GOODNESS!| FIRST TIME HEARING Abba - S.O.S. REACTION

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  • MY GOODNESS!| FIRST TIME HEARING Abba - SOS REACTION
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  • @ZakhadWOW
    @ZakhadWOW Před rokem +117

    THis is regarded by many in the industry across decades as one of the most perfect pop songs ever written.

  • @andymageen5308
    @andymageen5308 Před rokem +629

    When this song was released Abba were the largest Corporation in Sweden, they outsold Volvo and Saab worldwide. It’s amazing to remember just how global they were. ✌️

    • @eduardooscar309
      @eduardooscar309 Před rokem +15

      Not exactly in the time that S.O.S. was released (June 1975:in Sweden), because the worldwide succes of ABBA is just after these

    • @eduardooscar309
      @eduardooscar309 Před rokem +7

      @@Spo-Dee-O-Dee Is what I said, More than two years later than S.O.S. was released

    • @meyerhave
      @meyerhave Před rokem +8

      ABBA were NEVER FOR EVEN A MOMENT "...the largest Corporation in Sweden..." - what a silly, ignorant notion - because ABBA, to begin with, was not a corporation like VOLVO and SAAB, etc.
      Both of which employing thousands upon thousands, for starters, a workforce that absurdly dwarfs whatever was the actual number of people on ABBA's payroll at any point in the pop group's existence.

    • @michele1491
      @michele1491 Před rokem +10

      They still are. I live in Munich and I regularly hear the street musicians playing Abba songs. I love it.

    • @carlospagoaga321
      @carlospagoaga321 Před rokem +3

      thank you guys for reacting on ABBA once again with this iconic mega hit which that normal for their music and that's why it's tough just to pick one song

  • @Timmayytoo
    @Timmayytoo Před rokem +314

    This is such a well constructed song... the verse is in a minor key while the lyrics are sad, then it switches to a major key in the chorus as the lyrics become more hopeful. And where some songs struggle to find 1 hook, this song has 3 hooks. Definitely one of my favorite of their songs.

    • @CLRoess
      @CLRoess Před rokem +6

      Great insight here from both of you

    • @Paladin70
      @Paladin70 Před rokem +13

      I don’t know shit about minor keys, major keys or hooks. I just know that in the end it sounds damn good and that’s really all that matters.

    • @Steffe
      @Steffe Před rokem +2

      Another brilliant pop song.

    • @theivory1
      @theivory1 Před rokem

      The relative major, Dm and Fmaj

    • @michaelsodergren4993
      @michaelsodergren4993 Před rokem +1

      Love you guys...maybe try Head On by The Jesus and Mary Chain

  • @user-or1ye3iz6d
    @user-or1ye3iz6d Před rokem +121

    ABBA "THE WINNER TAKES IT ALL" is incredible!!!!! ❤

  • @elizabethfranco1284
    @elizabethfranco1284 Před rokem +66

    Yeah! Finally more ABBA ! This song John Lennon called the perfect pop song. Now next is Dancing Queen, Take a Chance on Me,Knowing Me,Knowing You,Fernando, The Name of the Game,Money Money Money,Does Your Mother Know,Thank You For the Music,Waterloo. They have a rabbit hole miles deep!

    • @mrbrightside719
      @mrbrightside719 Před rokem +4

      S.O.S. and Does Your Mother Know are my favorite Abba songs.

    • @MrsColumbo823
      @MrsColumbo823 Před rokem

      Does Your Mother Know and Money, Money, Money are great calls!

    • @tricko8000
      @tricko8000 Před rokem

      @@mrbrightside719 You got great fking taste!! Those are my favorites too 🤘
      Well, those 2 and Eagle

  • @docj72
    @docj72 Před rokem +53

    “Take a Chance On Me” is really good, and of course “Dancing Queen” is probably their signature song, check them out next.

    • @priestpega
      @priestpega Před rokem +3

      "Dancing Queen" is indeed their most famous song and the one in their discography that was played the most at the discos in the 70s.

  • @freyastewart3964
    @freyastewart3964 Před rokem +2

    ABBA were Sweden's first winners of Eurovision, you guys should watch Eurovision next weekend!!

  • @alexioverdo5225
    @alexioverdo5225 Před rokem +5

    Swedish Blissful sonic bomb.Timeless.

  • @shapeach
    @shapeach Před rokem +209

    My favorite ABBA song is "Take a Chance on Me". At some point in our lives, I think all of us can relate! You will love it and see exactly what I mean! Thank you so much, for all the love you bring every day!

    • @bjdefilippo447
      @bjdefilippo447 Před rokem +7

      Absolutely!

    • @Kelly-just-kelly
      @Kelly-just-kelly Před rokem +1

      It's one of their worst

    • @danrumble74
      @danrumble74 Před rokem +5

      I think it's mine as well 👍

    • @kennyhuskisson2684
      @kennyhuskisson2684 Před rokem +8

      I still have that 45 record I bought way back in 1978 when it came out!👍✌️

    • @joannecunliffe8067
      @joannecunliffe8067 Před rokem +4

      @@kennyhuskisson2684 So do I - I was 11 when "Take a Chance On Me" came out. It was one of the first singles I bought and another being "Video Killed the Video Star" by The Buggles. Both singles blew my young mind. Just growing up with this level of musical talent was a privilege and then (obviously) 80's synth-pop and metal bands in the UK. I love rock and metal bands but still love ABBA even now. The wall of sound they produce in the chorus of "S.O.S." is just unbelievable - such a well constructed and well produced song. The one we sang along to as kids was (of course) "When I kissed the teacher" ... erm ... maybe one you shouldn't play now 🤣🤣🤣

  • @kazzakoala
    @kazzakoala Před rokem +80

    I’m a 70s baby and grew up with some of the best musicians. I love love love ABBA. I have the double CD disc set of ABBA Gold in my car and proudly crank it as I’m driving along. I sing and dance to it like no one is watching 😂😂

    • @flavoredwallpaper
      @flavoredwallpaper Před 7 měsíci +1

      Haha ABBA Gold. Every road trip as a kid included at least three playthroughs of ABBA Gold. That and the Red/Green Beatles albums.

  • @horsehollerer
    @horsehollerer Před rokem +127

    For me, SOS is still the most original, the most quirky, the most surprising, and maybe even the most catchy 3-minute pop song ever written and performed. Well played, Abba. Cheers guys!

    • @karenheyou9946
      @karenheyou9946 Před rokem +9

      Pete Townsend, of The Who, called SOS the best pop song ever created.

    • @gejuje
      @gejuje Před 11 měsíci +4

      @@karenheyou9946 John Lennon said the same, it was one of his favourites

    • @gregsager2062
      @gregsager2062 Před 9 měsíci +4

      @@karenheyou9946 Ray Davies loved it, too. If Townshend, Davies, and Lennon -- not just three of the best songwriters of the British Invasion, but three of the best songwriters in rock history, period -- rave about a song, you know it's something really special.

  • @markforrest4900
    @markforrest4900 Před 8 měsíci +8

    To this day they remain 1 of the all time best selling band, and by serious critics consider there songs the best written top 40 pop songs in radio history

  • @gwencampbell4345
    @gwencampbell4345 Před rokem +65

    Frida had a hit as a solo artist on the US charts in the 80s called "I know there's something going on"

    • @flatandsplat
      @flatandsplat Před rokem +4

      Yes. Loved that

    • @jodonnell64
      @jodonnell64 Před rokem +8

      That entire album was produced by Phil Collins, as well as playing drums. He used the "gated reverb" technique on his drum playing, the sound of which was made famous by his song "In the Air Tonight".

    • @wendymotogirl
      @wendymotogirl Před rokem +2

      She and Agnetha both had careers before ABBA. CZcams has some really great old videos of them.

    • @deborahcox921
      @deborahcox921 Před rokem

      Both girls had solo albums Frida had Something's Going On and Shine.
      Agnetha had Wrap Your Around Me(one track featuring Smokie), Eyes Of A Woman(produced by Eric Stewart of 10cc), I Stand Alone, My Colouring Book and A.
      These are the albums I have of them

    • @xerxesalmighty9444
      @xerxesalmighty9444 Před rokem +1

      Frida is underrated. And her family story (born Norwegian) is both shocking and amazing. I won’t repeat her backstory here but if you’re interested, look it up. Her success was as unlikely as it was impressive.

  • @froggy5935
    @froggy5935 Před rokem +64

    Amber is spot on with her assessment of ABBA songs...their songcraft and production are second to none.

  • @paulrt3
    @paulrt3 Před rokem +2

    ABBA has not performed together in person since a 1986 TV rendition of “Tivedshambo ” to honor their manager Stig Anderson. They’ve turned down roughly a billion dollars for reunion tours over the years.

  • @tuijakarttunen9164
    @tuijakarttunen9164 Před rokem +12

    On of the greatest pop songs ever written. Perfection.

  • @johnsexton2200
    @johnsexton2200 Před rokem +215

    Such a great group! Love their songs like Fernando, Dancing Queen, Take a Chance, Honey Honey, Knowing Me Knowing You, Money, Money, Money, and Ring Ring.

    • @paulthompson4545
      @paulthompson4545 Před rokem +10

      Does your mother know, and hole in the soul are rockers, plus voulez vouz! ❤❤❤

    • @patrickstevenson9775
      @patrickstevenson9775 Před rokem +3

      And 'Eagle'!!!

    • @bjdefilippo447
      @bjdefilippo447 Před rokem +6

      Knowing Me and Knowing You is a favorite of mine, as it showcases their ability to sound upbeat while dealing with a sad situation. Still, there's not a song I skip on any album.

    • @Renkk17
      @Renkk17 Před rokem +7

      My Favorites - Knowing Me Knowing You - Fernando - Gimme Gimme Gimme - Does your Mother Know - Take a Chance on Me - Waterloo

    • @deborahwhittington2157
      @deborahwhittington2157 Před rokem +5

      Fernando is one you should try!

  • @hankamania
    @hankamania Před rokem +142

    Famously, this is Pete Townshend's (of the Who) all-time favorite song. When it came out, he'd get super coked up, listen to it on repeat, and call friends to tell them how amazing it was. He'd also buy up copies and give them away.

    • @vespoint
      @vespoint Před rokem +14

      That makes me love Pete even more.

    • @ErickSowder
      @ErickSowder Před rokem +11

      Makes sense as Pete would love a well produced song as he wrote most of the songs in the Who.

    • @waynekasmar4401
      @waynekasmar4401 Před rokem +11

      Did he get 'coked' up, or did he get choked up ?

    • @kellifranklin9872
      @kellifranklin9872 Před rokem +10

      @@waynekasmar4401 Lol! Probably both!

    • @Go-tee71
      @Go-tee71 Před rokem +2

      🤣

  • @eduardooscar309
    @eduardooscar309 Před rokem +2

    so nice to see you with another reaction to ABBA songs
    I've been waiting for You (it's a little joke, because these phrase is a tittle of another ABBA song in these álbum)
    specialy because these is my favourite ABBA song of all times, 'The Masterpiece' for excellence between more ABBA masterpieces
    "S.O.S." (1975) has a story
    It was one of Their first recordings after the greatest success of "Waterloo" in Eurovisión, just four months later, in August 1974
    But it waited almost a year for its release, in June 1975 at Sweden, September 1975 at UK and US
    (the next singles after Waterloo was, in these order:
    Ring Ring (re-entry), So long (at 1974), and "I do I do I do I do I do",
    and finally "S.O.S."
    when " "S.O.S." have your chance to be a single, it picks at #6 in U.K. and #15 in U.S. being Their second hit in both countries at the same time, and six #1 (including Germany Australia) and more Top 10 in several countries of all continents
    and after these, ABBA had 18 Top 10 consecutives in UK between 1975/1982, for example:
    Mamma Mía, Fernando, Dancing Queen, Take a chance con me, Chiquitita, The winner takes it all, Super trouper etc
    "S.O.S." in less than 200 seconds is a gem, a Masterpiece!
    The transitions from the dramatic opening (a dingy piano and a cracking voice of the blonde singerAgnetha) to a powerful rock beat with catchy pop chorus in the middle are brilliant
    ABBA marked an era in many ways One was the musical leadership of its beautiful and lofty female vocalists as the center of attention
    Another was the use of contrasts, such as sad lyrics with catchy melodies and harmonies
    And their recording tecnique "wall of sound" gives ABBA more powerfull
    ABBA, as in its time BEATLES, left an unforgettable mark on several generations
    It is good music that lasts and stays alive and well
    Thank you very much for your reaction; I hope to see you soon in next ABBA songs
    My next suggestion Is "Fernando" (1976)
    with the brunette singer Frida in lead voice
    My best regards to You from
    Buenos Aires, Argentina 🇦🇷
    South América

  • @joycemullins3233
    @joycemullins3233 Před rokem +37

    "Knowing Me, Knowing You" was always my favorite from Abba.

  • @surlechapeau
    @surlechapeau Před rokem +36

    Jay & Amber, you'll love their "Dancing Queen", "Waterloo" and "Fernando" !!! These were huge hits!

  • @todddepue681
    @todddepue681 Před rokem +27

    ABBA are masterful at getting the listener to bounce around merrily even while the lyrics are often quite melancholy.

  • @randydebower8240
    @randydebower8240 Před rokem +105

    All of Abba"s songs were a guilty pleasure in an era of classic rock from Aerosmith to BTO & Lynyrd Skynyrd to ZZ Top. Never wanted to admid to my friends that those catchy pop tunes Abba could crank out so effortlessly were exceptional in every way!! And man, what a ton of great tunes!!

    • @kellifranklin9872
      @kellifranklin9872 Před rokem +3

      That’s exactly right and true!

    • @francismedina4547
      @francismedina4547 Před rokem +8

      They are NOT guilty pleasures. Their music is nothing to be guilty of. Their music is much better than any other artists put during their period. They may be considered guilty pleasures back then but look how many people are reacting to their music now.

    • @summersunday6675
      @summersunday6675 Před rokem +1

      So so true.👍🏻👍🏻

    • @MLawrence2008
      @MLawrence2008 Před rokem +1

      I could have written the exact same reply, but thanks for doing it for me. :)

    • @barbarafrazier3242
      @barbarafrazier3242 Před rokem +2

      Agree…. Mid to late ‘70’s had a ton of great rock bands and ABBA was more of a pop/rock band but with very unique sound and style. They did have many hits, Mamma Mia, Take A Chance, Dancing Queen….even more. Well worth diving into!!

  • @BrendanAshton
    @BrendanAshton Před rokem +11

    I think I remember reading somewhere that Pete Townsend of the who described this as the the greatest pop
    Song of all time. I may be wrong but it was definitely an ABBA song

  • @pattyestrada6
    @pattyestrada6 Před rokem +21

    Linda Ronstadt - “Long Long Time” this song always makes me 😢. Her vocals, the instrumentation, the melody, the lyrics, all of it.

  • @joewhite6421
    @joewhite6421 Před rokem +2

    Agnetha ,has a professionally world renown Pitch Perfect ,Perfect Pitch with a ,B2 - F7 range...Check her out when she was in Swedens live theater production of JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR at only 19 years old ,,she steals the show with her voice.

  • @chakroc
    @chakroc Před rokem +49

    The harmonies and the unique sound of ABBA...often imitated, NEVER duplicated.

  • @vincentsablan732
    @vincentsablan732 Před rokem +66

    The HARMONIES they put forth are STUNNING!!! It seems odd that the "power" vocals are provided by the female lead(s). The gents add background lower harmonies that really compliment the ladies in a subdued yet definite way.
    All their music is so well put together...

  • @fatherman9
    @fatherman9 Před rokem +5

    ABBA - Knowing Me, Knowing You - great song

  • @DOtherWhiteMeat
    @DOtherWhiteMeat Před rokem +34

    Later in their careers, ABBA made a push to get more respect for their songwriting. Many thought them just pop, or worse teeny-bop. But they were serious musicians that knew how to construct a song. Their music is timeless.

  • @lukeb1042
    @lukeb1042 Před rokem +9

    Abba are pop geniuses

  • @sjgavenger37
    @sjgavenger37 Před rokem +16

    1970's pop is completely different than modern pop

  • @jamesdean1148
    @jamesdean1148 Před rokem +8

    pete townsend once said SOS was the perfect pop song

  • @DavetheAvatar
    @DavetheAvatar Před rokem +7

    I will never not hear this and not think of Pierce Brosnan screaming/singing "When you're gone!" in Mamma Mia.

    • @wawa2
      @wawa2 Před rokem +3

      That's why I never watched the Mamma Mia movies.

  • @rmacdougallaliasdogviticus

    How is it 'Dancing Queen' is not on your checklist yet? Or 'The Name of the Game' or 'Fernando' or 'Knowing Me, Knowing You' or ... we could go on. They have a lot of awesome tunes for sure. Great comments as usual. Cheers.

  • @cathariney.3877
    @cathariney.3877 Před rokem +26

    This is great! Also try “Does Your Mother Know” for an ABBA song where the two guys are the main singers and the ladies sing backup!

  • @petedz9772
    @petedz9772 Před rokem +26

    I'm likely repeating what others have said...but ABBA's unique sound was because they weren't a blues based band. Therefore their music was different from other pop groups of the '70's. A lot of their sound was more associated with classical music, crazy as it sounds...

  • @raycornford283
    @raycornford283 Před rokem +1

    And let's not forget that 50 years ago Abba were singing (and writing) in their second language

  • @talon8537
    @talon8537 Před rokem +24

    Get your girls to react with you to the song " Mickey" by Toni Basil. Toni was kind of a one hit wonder.
    Your girls have to hear it though since the entire song is a cheerleading chant and most people in the video are in cheer uniforms

    • @ChelseaPensioner-DJW
      @ChelseaPensioner-DJW Před rokem +1

      So many blokes in the UK at the time, did the video moves as a bit of fun. Just imagine a bunch of UK Skinheads/Scooterists, or Greasey haired/bearded Bikers, bouncing about chanting 'Hey Mickey' hillarious.

    • @flatandsplat
      @flatandsplat Před rokem

      Yes!

    • @jeannieschmidt2217
      @jeannieschmidt2217 Před rokem +1

      I second this - and have been waiting forever for them to do it. Walking on Sunshine as well be Katrina and the Waves.

  • @sweetwilly
    @sweetwilly Před rokem +116

    So hard to pick a favourite ABBA song, there’s no bad ones, and it doesn’t seem to age. But, this one. It’s so well constructed that it brings you in with the lyrics and smashes you with the melody. We wish they were Australian, during their time they owned our charts, and not many homes didn’t have an ABBA record. Take A Chance, Eagle, The Visitors. ❤

    • @wendymotogirl
      @wendymotogirl Před rokem +2

      There are definitely bad ones.

    • @z0n0ph0ne
      @z0n0ph0ne Před rokem

      The Visitors deffo!

    • @ZakhadWOW
      @ZakhadWOW Před rokem

      thus the reason ABBA featured prominently in 2 early 90s Aussie movies ( onlya decade after they broke up:
      Muriel's Wedding ( the dawn of TOni Collette!)
      Adventures of Priscilla: Queen of the Desert introducing the wider world to Hugo Weaving and Guy Pearce, and giving a special Swan Song to Terence Stamp) IOmaigne going form playigna uber campy Drag Queen in 1994ish to playing ELROND and Agent SMith >.

  • @Cruithneach
    @Cruithneach Před rokem +4

    A song lauded by such luminaries as Pete Townshend, Ray Davies and John Lennon

  • @jamesmcdermott1550
    @jamesmcdermott1550 Před rokem +2

    Their phonetic pronunciation of English makes the harmonies sound even better

  • @seldomheardsongs
    @seldomheardsongs Před rokem +3

    For a more melancholy mood check out "Knowing Me, Knowing You". The intense, almost pleading emotion of the lines "There is nothing we can do, knowing me, knowing you...We just have to face it, this time we're through...breaking up is never easy I know but I have to go...knowing me knowing you, that's the best I can do" would be enough to cause even the most broken heart to wonder whether it really is over.

  •  Před rokem +4

    This song is perhaps the one that reminds me the most of my teenage days. UNDELETABLE MEMORY.

  • @stltrekmodels.4157
    @stltrekmodels.4157 Před rokem +4

    The man playing the piano also wrote (One Night in Bangkok) for the Musical Chess, that Muray Head sings.

  • @BlackCountrySoul1
    @BlackCountrySoul1 Před rokem +3

    Pete Townshend of The Who described this as the best pop song of all time.
    It's like 3 songs in one, all with great hooks.

  • @chrishackett554
    @chrishackett554 Před rokem +10

    Muriel’s Wedding and Priscilla Queen of the Desert are two good movies where ABBA songs are prominent themes throughout the movie.

  • @alexioverdo5225
    @alexioverdo5225 Před rokem +5

    U2's Bono has recently done an acoustic live version to this for UK's BBC.Not to mention that Red Hot Chilly Peppers covered this live while touring with John Frusciente on lead vocals and guitar.

  • @diasciapink7558
    @diasciapink7558 Před rokem +4

    My favourite ABBA song since I was a child. I would leap around aged 5

  • @jerrycote659
    @jerrycote659 Před rokem +2

    ABBA! They just knew how to bring it and the fact that they have grown and grown in popularity and have grown to be recognized for the absolute brilliant musicians and artists they are and have always been, as a lifelong ABBA fan who remembers when they were dismissed as just a commercial pop band who’s music was vacant and created for no other reason than to make themselves rich and successful. Well, they did become internationally hugely successful and yes, very rich, however, the goal was to create quality music with integrity and technically as close to perfection as possible. The fact that in retrospect many of their most successful songs were actually anything but “vacant”, in fact they were extremely full of emotion and were personal statements in many instances about situations they went through in their personal lives. It makes the music all the more powerful in retrospect given how they never engaged the media or entertainment and music outlets to exploit those personal traumas and pains to promote whichever of the many hits they had based on those personal, painful situations. That’s another reason why they have only become more popular as the years have gone by and the truths behind those songs become more universally known and acknowledged. ❤ABBA❤

  • @Linda-zm6lk
    @Linda-zm6lk Před rokem +3

    I was lucky enough to see them in Seattle on their one and only US tour. I will never forget that amazing concert. You should do Dancing Queen which I think was their biggest hit.

  • @jackgilchrist
    @jackgilchrist Před rokem +30

    ABBA was a group that practically everyone liked, though not everyone would have admitted it.
    Definitely do Dancing Queen (a big disco hit), Take a Chance on Me, and Knowing Me Knowing You. Toss Fernando into the mix for good measure.

  • @ShawnEberlein-eu2lu
    @ShawnEberlein-eu2lu Před rokem +18

    ABBA is a super great band!👍 My mother introduced them to me in the 80s. I love their songs, Ring Ring, SOS, Honey Honey, Dancing Queen, Fernando, I Do I Do I Do I Do, Another Town Another Train, Mama Mia, and there are a couple of others, but I can't remember them at this time! Thank you for your reaction!🔥🤙

  • @Dennis-yo2fv
    @Dennis-yo2fv Před 6 měsíci +2

    I think what makes the piano on their songs sound so good is that Benny plays an upright versus a grand piano that most musicians use.

  • @raloria9173
    @raloria9173 Před rokem +2

    No body else sounds like ABBA!
    I hope you'll check out their song, "Eagle". It's yet another example of their unique sound.

  • @douglassellers7528
    @douglassellers7528 Před rokem +3

    Just a very nice song. Could listen all day to anything they sing.

  • @severma22
    @severma22 Před rokem +3

    You guys MUST Must listen to 'Does your mother know that you're out?' Forget which guy is on lead. A different ABBA sound.

  • @brisser68
    @brisser68 Před rokem +2

    abba is like keeping an secret place in your heart. and you keep returning back to them and the music from a past ever to forget

  • @sylviesaunders117
    @sylviesaunders117 Před rokem +2

    They had a unique sound.I like The day before you came.Hauntingly good.Also I believe in Angels which is now a Spiritualist hymn

  • @PinkMartiniAZ
    @PinkMartiniAZ Před rokem +3

    ABBA… such magic. So ahead of their time.

  • @mikaeljohansson7848
    @mikaeljohansson7848 Před rokem +3

    ABBA is iconic in there style that is timeless and lyrics that's about things that is as current then as now

  • @carolki1315
    @carolki1315 Před rokem +2

    my parents were huge fans of abba! i remember hearing them on our stereo but i was too young to know who they were. check out: take a chance on me, super trouper, knowing me knowing you, dancing queen. back in the 80s, you couldn't go to the clubs & roller skating rinks and not hear abba! they were hands down 1 of the best!

  • @matthewkendall5235
    @matthewkendall5235 Před rokem +8

    ABBA's music is at many times simply infectiously happy!

  • @jeri-annabbott1896
    @jeri-annabbott1896 Před rokem +8

    I am old enough to remember when these songs were first released. I was a fan of ABBA right from the start, and still love listening to their songs. This one is high up on my list of ones I love.

  • @Stingray-ly2om
    @Stingray-ly2om Před rokem +3

    ABBA S.O.S. is hands down the greatest Pop song ever.

  • @jasonmiller2905
    @jasonmiller2905 Před rokem +3

    Abba produced a lot of great songs. I think you guys should react to “Waterloo” and “Dancing Queen”. You won’t be disappointed.

  • @drewfife5169
    @drewfife5169 Před rokem +2

    Very iconic band. How many bands have had their body of work made into a production that crossed two mediums with wide success so far removed in time from the time the songs were first released?

  • @FLmickey90
    @FLmickey90 Před rokem +3

    They have so many great songs! I was young and remember my parents getting me hooked on them (especially my mom). Take a chance on me, Winner takes it all (which you've reacted to), Gimmie Gimmie Gimmie, Dancing Queen, Money Money Money, Mamma Mia, Does your mother know, Super Trooper, Summer night city, hole in your soul.

  • @davidens8204
    @davidens8204 Před rokem +10

    no other group is like ABBA so good and my childhood loved them

  • @jaimiewarren8687
    @jaimiewarren8687 Před rokem +62

    They are a huge part of the soundtrack to my life. The talent they all had was beyond amazing and everyone listened to ABBA even if they refused to admit it. 😆

    • @keithjones2379
      @keithjones2379 Před rokem

      Muriel? Is that you? Lol!
      If you don't know what I'm talking about, then ABBA is not the soundtrack of your life and you need to see Muriel's Wedding immediately! Haha

  • @wonder5487
    @wonder5487 Před rokem +1

    SO many great ABBA songs. I think "Dancing Queen" is their biggest success for a reason. It's my favorite Disco song. However, if you want more great Agnetha songs, my favorite ABBA song is "The Winner Takes It All" so beautiful and emotional. She does great ballads. Also love "One of Us."

  • @sumonjamal1653
    @sumonjamal1653 Před rokem +1

    After Abba won Eurovision contest in 1974, "S.O.S." was one of their first hit singles in 1975 from their 3rd album (self-titled) which made them stars almost immediately... It was their 1976 album 'Arrival' that made them global superstars.
    FYI - Agnetha (the blonde singer) is pronounced "Ann - yet - ah" 😁Benny Andersson (keys/ piano/ organ) was the genius composer in Abba... his music was just out of this world.

  • @jerryjackson7339
    @jerryjackson7339 Před rokem +9

    "Waterloo" is also great!

  • @lcmemphistcityproductions169
    @lcmemphistcityproductions169 Před 8 měsíci +4

    The thing about Abba is their writing. This song is about heartbreak over a fun track. Very sophisticated!

  • @patclinker6587
    @patclinker6587 Před rokem +2

    Love ABBA! And the live show, NOT the movie, Mama Mia is FANTASTIC!!! Listen to Name of the Game, you will LOVE it!!

  • @JohnSmith-pq7vn
    @JohnSmith-pq7vn Před rokem +2

    One of my favourite and most underrated ABBA songs is Summer Night City. Well worth a listen.

    • @Sabrina79
      @Sabrina79 Před 3 měsíci

      Ooh yes that is an amazing song!

  • @awillistx
    @awillistx Před rokem +3

    My favorite ABBA song: Thank You For The Music 🥰
    I don't think you've reacted to that one yet!

  • @pilesovinyl
    @pilesovinyl Před rokem +11

    This sounds better to me now than it did then. I got goosebumps hearing it today.

  • @VitaminJay12
    @VitaminJay12 Před rokem +2

    "Eagle" is IMO one of ABBA's best most underrated songs.. I think you would both love it!

  • @PaladinesAngel
    @PaladinesAngel Před rokem

    Knowing me knowing you, Kisses of Fire,Voulez Vous, The Visitors, The Piper, I’m a Marionette, The King has Lost His Crown, As Good As New, there really are SO many fantastic songs by this band.

  • @aerynsunx
    @aerynsunx Před rokem +31

    Hey, guys! I think you definitely need to hit "Fernando" by ABBA. That song will give you yet another side of ABBA's musical skills. And it's one of my most favorite ABBA songs, along with S.O.S.
    Edit: If you guys haven't hit "Dancing Queen" yet, then you *must* react to it. I don't like to insist so hard, but "Dancing Queen" was a monster of a hit for ABBA in the mid 70's. It's a pop music classic!

  • @MrSpock-ww3qt
    @MrSpock-ww3qt Před rokem +16

    All 4 members of Abba were successful musicians in their own right before they formed Abba. That I believe is how they structured and composed their songs so well.

  • @jpmnewyork
    @jpmnewyork Před rokem

    I was never a huge ABBA fan -- except for this song. I could -- and did -- listen to it over and over and over and over and...

  • @bloppysloppy2283
    @bloppysloppy2283 Před rokem +2

    "Dancing Queen" "Fernando" and "Waterloo" should be your next ABBA reaction. BTW "SOS" by ABBA is the only song in US chart history where both artist and song title are palindromes meaning spelled the same frontwards and backwards.

  • @stormy8207
    @stormy8207 Před rokem +19

    I was around 18 or 19 when Abba swept through like a disease and took hold of the music world. They were massive for a while. This reminds me of what was going on in my life at the time and it gives me strong, strong memories. Especially when I hear Waterloo.

  • @jeanstrickland2445
    @jeanstrickland2445 Před rokem +17

    Their voices are heavenly, airy, beautiful 💞

  • @Giggirl
    @Giggirl Před rokem +2

    Another massive hit from ABBA ❤️🎶

  • @RalphWigg1
    @RalphWigg1 Před 10 měsíci +2

    Abba are the only band who can make you dance with tears in your eyes!

  • @markmartinez5122
    @markmartinez5122 Před rokem +3

    Like someone else mentioned Pete Townshend called it the Greatest Pop Song EVER ... The piano was based I believe on Rachmaninov
    Fun watching these songs performed on American Band Stand even if they were lip synced cuz the ladies came out with their beautiful and sexy kitty kat Micro Minnie's!! 😉🥰

  • @comedyriff5231
    @comedyriff5231 Před rokem +7

    ABBA has a very deep catalogue. When you dig beneath the most famous hits, you find even more great songs. In terms of style, except for pop I think they had a musical component to many of their songs. The two guys actually composed for some musicals after ABBA (for example Chess). So I think part of the secret is that it´s not just simple pop, the songs have a complexity to them as well. Musically, lyrically, conceptually, production wise and in terms of performance.

  • @dulceyconrad7758
    @dulceyconrad7758 Před rokem +2

    My dad was a huge Abba fan and therefore, I became one, too :) There is no bad option when it comes to them!

  • @hk-karolin3680
    @hk-karolin3680 Před 7 měsíci

    If you've started listening to Abba, they stick in your brain, absolutely incredible, hang in there too

  • @lucyprescott274
    @lucyprescott274 Před rokem +7

    You’d be the first as no other reactors on CZcams have reacted to these two songs by ABBA - so please could you do either ‘Lovers (Live A Little Longer)’ or ‘If It Wasn’t For The Nights’
    If you could, that literally would be amazing as these two songs are incredibly underrated and hardly ever played - Plus, I can guarantee no one in the comments is going to request either of these two songs because like I say, they are so underrated! ❤

  • @micheleallen
    @micheleallen Před rokem +5

    Absolutely love ABBA.

  • @stuckinthe80s85
    @stuckinthe80s85 Před rokem +1

    One of my favorite ABBA songs! Of course, you can't pick just one favorite!!

  • @Sabrina79
    @Sabrina79 Před 3 měsíci

    I fell hard for ABBA in 1996 when I was a senior in high school, and almost 30 years later I still love them!

  • @megster116
    @megster116 Před rokem +6

    Yes it is a good day with the RSR fam with ABBA! This group is in a special class of talent in terms of lyrical and musical composition. You could do an entire week of reactions on them alone and still only scratch the surface

  • @aussierhino471
    @aussierhino471 Před rokem +18

    Benny Andersson is a genius - Abba's chord progressions are wonderful. Such quality music that I only came to appreciate in my latter years. It wasn't cool to be an Abba fans as a teenage boy in 1970s Australia!

  • @jlilley73
    @jlilley73 Před rokem +1

    I LOVE that when you think of ABBA, you first think of "Chiquitita"!! I think that's their favorite song of mine too.
    The piano riffs of SOS are great, but I also love the way it is contrasted with the heavy guitar parts as well.

  • @kitskivich
    @kitskivich Před rokem +2

    I still love Fernando best and think it's one of their prettiest songs. It still has the power to make me cry, just from the beauty of the song and vocals.