POWERFUL!..FIRST TIME HEARING Abba - Chiquitita REACTION

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  • POWERFUL!..FIRST TIME HEARING Abba - Chiquitita REACTION
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  • @fyzgamingmuigoku3669
    @fyzgamingmuigoku3669 Před 11 měsíci +550

    Just remember - No autotune, no luxurious cars, no twerking girls, no rich designer clothes, no vulgar lyrics, and definitely no branding of any sorts. Just pure music, two musicians, two wonderful voices and a giant snowman! - ABBA will make u cry and jump in joy, it will peirce right through the heart and heal u inside.

    • @abstractgeniuscomments
      @abstractgeniuscomments Před 10 měsíci +10

      Whilst you are right on some points, ABBA was a very well coordinated, thoughtout "brand". Like the music, their PR was on point.

    • @MsBananasmel
      @MsBananasmel Před 9 měsíci +7

      I don't care because I grew up with ABBA and they always affect me no matter what you say, the same goes for Steps in the 90s yeah they were manufactuared but who cares...if the music and songs affect you then it's good and great
      @@abstractgeniuscomments

    • @boreopithecus
      @boreopithecus Před 9 měsíci +18

      Flaunting your wealth is considered tacky in Swedish culture.

    • @topoen1
      @topoen1 Před 9 měsíci +9

      Their voices will live for ever ❤️

    • @sherrileebryan9918
      @sherrileebryan9918 Před 9 měsíci +11

      Your wrong on one point, they were four great voices, the guys were great singers as well

  • @captainpotatoaim9381
    @captainpotatoaim9381 Před 9 měsíci +31

    Im an aged care worker and i just lost a dear resident to me at just 70 to dementia, she was always listening to abba and this song reminds me of her so so much it hurts. Rest in peace my beautiful miss trouble, i will miss you always

    • @tnp7784
      @tnp7784 Před 20 dny

      Sorry to hear that and just your energy to take her with you in music and spirit MAKES HER HAPPY IN SKY WITH GOD 🙏🏻 thanks for share your relation and friendship power ✨

  • @italoblu
    @italoblu Před rokem +282

    Benny, the keyboardist, is one of the greatest living composers we have, and one of the greatest of all time. He and Bjorn have written dozens of masterpieces, and to have angels sing it, how lucky are we?

    • @michaelhillman2959
      @michaelhillman2959 Před 11 měsíci +24

      I am with you on Benny. One of the greatest composers and keyboardists of our time.

    • @Irishb0y
      @Irishb0y Před 10 měsíci +12

      He's the mozart of our time. Benny Anderson!

    • @frankiebowie6174
      @frankiebowie6174 Před 9 měsíci +5

      His piano here is what I would call honky-tonk style. Just when it was slipping into ragtime.
      Still, we danced to it in the clubs. 😅 that’s how good ABBA is/was.

    • @whatsgoingon4815
      @whatsgoingon4815 Před 9 měsíci +9

      The girls got the limelight but Benny and Bjorn were masters at their craft also.

    • @thomasmccabe3111
      @thomasmccabe3111 Před 23 dny

      Brilliant ❤

  • @rikardgustafsson5345
    @rikardgustafsson5345 Před 8 měsíci +62

    as a swede im proud of abba

    • @gironez
      @gironez Před 2 měsíci +1

      I am from Colombia and I am more than proud of ABBA

  • @larsnilsson6821
    @larsnilsson6821 Před 5 měsíci +40

    I was feeling down so the doctor told me to take two ABBA songs every day 🐈‍⬛🐈🫂♥️

  • @SapphireZucchini-xb3vr
    @SapphireZucchini-xb3vr Před 2 měsíci +5

    I think you guys have made history... It's probably the first time anyone wearing an ACDC cap has rocked out to Chiquitita!

  • @TimWong49152
    @TimWong49152 Před rokem +374

    ABBA's music is timeless. If their music came out today, they'd be billionaires.

    • @alexq3532
      @alexq3532 Před rokem +21

      Not only that, but they and their music were so ahead of time!

    • @garibaldi54
      @garibaldi54 Před rokem +31

      They pretty much are, with all their royalties from their music, and the Mamma Mia stage shows and films, not to mention their 3D hologram shows they have so much money that they've turned down offers of $100m's to reform.

    • @shanewheal9069
      @shanewheal9069 Před rokem +42

      they are billionaires

    • @willswomble7274
      @willswomble7274 Před rokem +13

      Err, they are and that's fine by me!

    • @nickstrickland4751
      @nickstrickland4751 Před rokem +6

      Mama Mia definately made them billionaires

  • @JackFurrow
    @JackFurrow Před 3 měsíci +30

    How this did not reach #1 in the US is beyond me!!A very underated song from them.Simply amazing!🥲

    • @rogerforsman5064
      @rogerforsman5064 Před 2 měsíci

      Foreign band, ugh to US radio shows!

    • @rogerforsman5064
      @rogerforsman5064 Před 2 měsíci

      Also not easy to place! Disco?, Pop?

    • @rjjcms1
      @rjjcms1 Před 2 měsíci +1

      It didn't quite get to number 1 in the UK either,kept at number 2 by Heart of Glass by Blondie. At the time everything was under heavy snow and I used to come into school with my transistor radio,lead and earpiece secreted on me to listen to the first reveal of the new singles chart (just before our lunch hour on Tuesdays) in science lessons.
      UK Top 40 singles chart first aired on Tuesday 13th February 1979 (Top of the Pops 15th February,w/e 17th February,Sunday full rundown 18th February): 1 (1) Heart of Glass - Blondie; 2 (2) Chiquitita - Abba; 3 (3) Woman in Love - the Three Degrees; 4 (7) I Was Made For Dancing - Leif Garrett; 5 (5) Don't Cry For Me Argentina - Shadows; 6 (11) Contact - Edwin Starr; 7 (NEW) Tragedy - Bee Gees; 8 (4) Hit Me With Your Rhythm Stick - Ian Dury & the Blockheads; 9 (13) Milk and Alcohol - Dr Feelgood; 10 (9) Car 67 - Driver 67
      11 (16) King Rocker - Generation X; 12 (12) My Life - Billy Joel; 13 (NEW) Oliver's Army - Elvis Costello & the Attractions; 14 (8) September - Earth,Wind & Fire; 15 (20) Take on All the World - Judas Priest; 16 (10) A Little More Love - Olivia Newton John; 17 (18) Cool Meditation - Third World; 18 (14) Just the Way You Are - Barry White; 19 (29) Ain't Love a Bitch - Rod Stewart; 20 (17) This is It - Dan Hartman
      21 (32) I Will Survive - Gloria Gaynor; 22 (21) Get Down - Gene Chandler; 23 (6) YMCA - Village People; 24 (27) You Needed Me - Anne Murray; 25 (23) The Sound of the Suburbs - the Members; 26 (24) Mirrors - Sally Oldfield; 27 (NEW) Get It - Darts; 28 (25) Could it Be Magic? - Barry Manilow; 29 (31) Take That to the Bank - Shalamar; 30 (34) Shake Your Groove Thing - Peaches & Herb
      31 (36) May the Sun Shine - Nazareth; 32 (38) (Our Love) Don't Throw it All Away - Andy Gibb; 33 (19) Lay Your Love on Me - Racey; 34 (15) Hello This is Joanie - Paul Evans; 35 (RE) Doctor Doctor - UFO; 36 (28) Le Freak - Chic; 37 (34) Bat Out of Hell - Meat Loaf; 38 (NEW) Don't Stop Me Now - Queen; 39 (NEW) Baby of Mine/Just For You - Alan Price; 40 (33) Desire Me - Doll
      I challenge you to react to Dr Feelgood!

    • @lilchicklets
      @lilchicklets Před 2 měsíci +1

      Abba just never got promoted in the US. If you were not American or British and from a non-English speaking country in the music industry at the time, it was an uphill battle.

  • @dcmphotog8452
    @dcmphotog8452 Před 2 lety +466

    As some others have mentioned, "Fernando" was another song by ABBA with a latin melody that came out in the mid 70s and was a huge hit (one of the top 50 biggest selling singles of all time).

    • @jhonyermo
      @jhonyermo Před 2 lety +16

      They did an entire album in Spanish ABAB ORO

    • @elausente21
      @elausente21 Před 2 lety +14

      That's such a beautiful song

    • @redcaddiedaddie
      @redcaddiedaddie Před 2 lety +10

      Absolutely, Jay & Amber- it's a 'MUST LISTEN'.......SOOOO beautiful!!

    • @sourisvoleur4854
      @sourisvoleur4854 Před 2 lety +11

      I loooove Fernando. I love the descending melody of "in the air that night / the stars were bright". So pretty.

    • @cathyhall1350
      @cathyhall1350 Před 2 lety +8

      I LOVE Fernando! I love the story and the way it's beautifully sung paints the perfect picture! 💓

  • @mervinmannas7671
    @mervinmannas7671 Před 2 lety +358

    Chiquitita means 'little one' in Spanish. This was a massive hit all over Europe and all proceeds were donated as partof a show by a nuber of artists the UNICEF the United nations childrens charity. Abba recorded this in Spanish and it went back to number one again in Spain and throughout South America. They also did an album with 10 of their songs many prior hits in Spanish. Bjorn speaks about 5 languages. For a great example of Anni-frids vocals and great harmony 'Fernando' is amazing. Another Spanish themed song though the story is set in Mexico.

    • @rebeccalipps8007
      @rebeccalipps8007 Před 2 lety +12

      I remember this! It was also used by my Spanish teacher to illustrate the "little female friend" aspect of the title & how Spanish speakers may make a fond nickname out of one's name by adding ita or ito. My husband's name becomes Guermolito. A lesson that has stayed with me for over 35 years. Gracias, Senora Fell!

    • @jumentooooo
      @jumentooooo Před 2 lety +7

      ​@@rebeccalipps8007 In Spanish "chiquitita" is the diminutive of "chiquita" and "chiquita" is "little girl". in Spanish "chiquitita" would be the equivalent to "tiny girl", and from what I read about the group ABBA, in those years they sang in Spanish without knowing the meaning of the words in that language, they only learned to read and pronounce the words and not to understand the language.

    • @carolynnewcomb2153
      @carolynnewcomb2153 Před 2 lety +11

      I remember the BeeGees donated the proceeds from “Too Much Heaven” to UNICEF- I wonder if it was part of the same fundraiser? Anyway, it’s so cool when artists do that.

    • @nenushka
      @nenushka Před 2 lety +4

      @@carolynnewcomb2153 Yes, it was the same event.

    • @k.t.5405
      @k.t.5405 Před 2 lety +8

      I heard its called the ABBA "Revolution Trilogy" = "Fernando", "Chiquitita" and "I Have A Dream". Its a narrative.

  • @tommilievemaa498
    @tommilievemaa498 Před rokem +72

    Benny Anderson, the pianist in ABBA, is a true musical genius. He wrote the songs together with Björn Ulvaeus, the guitarist.

  • @SteveInScotland
    @SteveInScotland Před rokem +125

    It’s amazing that this has raised $5 million for UNICEF. Great song. There is no auto-tune, this is just two voices mixing and melting together to form something so brilliant in its beauty that it’s almost blinding!

    • @mkito1796
      @mkito1796 Před rokem

      Can you please check out Franz Rhythm. And I want to know how you would react to a 15 year old girl doing this cover.

    • @sherlockholmes8528
      @sherlockholmes8528 Před rokem +4

      The song wouldn't exist without Benny and Bjorn..... All 4 made a piece of art.

  • @rbeard7580
    @rbeard7580 Před 2 lety +281

    NOTE: The word for "girl" in Spanish is "Chica", and Chiquitita is just "little girl" or a term of affection for a young female. ALSO: Abba does a Spanish version of this song, which is in nearly flawless accents! (You should review it too.) It was a ginormous hit in Latin America.

    • @icegypsy99
      @icegypsy99 Před rokem +11

      Ahh haven't heard that version....off down an ABBA rabbit hole I go

    • @oscaryee9493
      @oscaryee9493 Před 10 měsíci

      ABBA "Chiquita" (Spanish version from 1979)
      czcams.com/video/ih4JqI44Qz8/video.htmlsi=BwjpCqyfOhqVSVsQ

    • @joaoluizfonseca6914
      @joaoluizfonseca6914 Před 9 měsíci +7

      Their accent is flawless in English even tho their Swedish, so it doesn’t surprise me….. they’re great

    • @AndresMUy-vd2fy
      @AndresMUy-vd2fy Před 9 měsíci +5

      Chica/ pequeña = little
      Chiquitita/pequeñita = very little, "littly"

    • @user-zy1ku2he1n
      @user-zy1ku2he1n Před 8 měsíci +3

      Thank you for your explanation. I knew nothing about any of their Spanish music. Pos que Bueno y que Bonito.:)

  • @jennifermartin7791
    @jennifermartin7791 Před 2 lety +470

    All the profits from this song were directed to UNICEF, the charity that helps children worldwide. Such a generous gesture from an amazingly talented group. I remember loving this song when I was about 10, and watching the video on TV. When my dad died suddenly when I was 14, it actually helped me process my grief. It's a truly touching song that seems to capture empathy for suffering children.
    PS - Listen to "Fernando" for more of those gorgeous harmonies.

    • @darkjudge8786
      @darkjudge8786 Před 2 lety

      Bullshit. Your story about the royalties isn't true. Makes me think your dead dad story is also bullshit. What us your malfunction to make this crap up for sympathy? What broke you? Regardless, fix it or self delete

    • @thehoogard
      @thehoogard Před 2 lety +16

      @@darkjudge8786 They donated a percentage of the royalties in a list of countries. I think they upped it to 100% in later years to support UNICEF even more.

    • @Gokke888
      @Gokke888 Před 2 lety +25

      @@darkjudge8786 since 1979 Abba donated 50 % of royalties (for this track) to UNICEF, since 2014 they donated 100 %. Reaching 4.8 mio USD for UNICEF in 2021.

    • @mjvanpoelgeest-heintz2147
      @mjvanpoelgeest-heintz2147 Před 2 lety +24

      @@darkjudge8786 you sir, are a bully and a troll. You have missed the entire philosophy of this channel. Learn to google, learn to have self control and if some hurt you so badly that you think your response was warranted please find healing.

    • @lmagdangal4842
      @lmagdangal4842 Před 2 lety +9

      what a beautiful story, thank you for sharing

  • @michaelcatlow8069
    @michaelcatlow8069 Před 2 lety +13

    I'm a 49 year old man and need to pull myself together. What an absolute choooooon!

  • @velourkungen
    @velourkungen Před 5 měsíci +19

    one of the greatest songs ever written

  • @davidrosoff3228
    @davidrosoff3228 Před 2 lety +361

    I have literally NEVER heard an ABBA song I didn't love. They're one of my favorite groups of all time. But, my favorite song by them BY FAR is "Fernando" for the harmonies & the moving story.

    • @ed.z.
      @ed.z. Před rokem

      Listen again.

    • @theodoreritola7641
      @theodoreritola7641 Před rokem +1

      THE MOST PIONOEST SONG EVER LOL Them 70s baby ,, Released in early 1979

    • @dondelbiondo1258
      @dondelbiondo1258 Před rokem +1

      I don't think you can go past this song. Fernando's great, but this is better.... and the live in concert version is better again.

    • @nickcolby1391
      @nickcolby1391 Před rokem +2

      The only single I dislike is I have a dream , too sickly sweet for me , kids singing ? No thanks, Abba although they are amazing , have like all bands made songs that I like less or not at all , I have every album , including voyage and they all have at least two tracks I can’t stand , two I think are ok , and about three I bloody love , I’m sure other people would think differently, it’s just taste I guess ✌🏼

    • @kermit1096
      @kermit1096 Před rokem +2

      One of us, the name of the game is mine. Together with chiquitita especially the last piano solo. And ofcourse the winner takes it all

  • @retromaven2159
    @retromaven2159 Před rokem +11

    Benny once mentioned this was his favorite ABBA song!!

  • @randyinvancouver
    @randyinvancouver Před 2 lety +10

    I’m sure this has been said by now, but chiquitita is an affectionate term for young girl in Spanish. Since 1979, ABBA have supported UNICEF’s global effort to protect the rights of women and girls through royalties earned on their song Chiquitita, raising US $4.8 million to date.

  • @Les-vp8si
    @Les-vp8si Před 5 měsíci +8

    Two sopranos with an incredible range, we took them for granted a little in the 70's . Chiqitita is anybody, it's not a literal person, that's why this song is so powerful.

  • @jeffstevens4262
    @jeffstevens4262 Před rokem +62

    Freda and Agnetha are a vocal match made in heaven, but the songwriting of Benny and Bjorn never seems to get the accolades they so richly deserve. So many wonderful smash hits with a strong focus on melody and simple 'hook-lines' which captivated the world for thirty years or more until they broke up, but their melodies are timeless and still so loved by countless millions of us.

  • @godfreygabbusch372
    @godfreygabbusch372 Před 9 měsíci +10

    Benny has never been truly given the credit he deseves for his piano / keyboard skills. The instrumental "Intermezzo no. 1" from the album ABBA is a showcase of his ability.

  • @RalphWigg1
    @RalphWigg1 Před 11 měsíci +26

    One of the main reasons why the girls' voices blend so well, quite apart from the fact that they're both pitch perfect, is their vibrato is perfectly synchronised!

  • @keithygadget381
    @keithygadget381 Před 10 měsíci +10

    It’s a joyous song of friendship. I think it’s not a person’s name, I think it is a term of endearment. Like “sweet girl”

  • @leonabarad6972
    @leonabarad6972 Před 2 lety +71

    One of my favorite songs by ABBA. I don't think Chiquitita is a person's name, just an endearment (little one). ABBA is such an amazing group to listen to. Their catalog is very large. I remember being at a cafe when they put on ABBA's Greatest Hits. The whole place became a party!

  • @matiasdv8848
    @matiasdv8848 Před 2 lety +41

    This is probably one of the most beautiful songs ever ❤️

  • @michaele7880
    @michaele7880 Před rokem +45

    Abba always sung in perfect harmony. None of this screaming and trying to outdo each other like people often do these days.

  • @timcarr4673
    @timcarr4673 Před rokem +78

    I love watching Ambers facial expressions as she follows the sadness & joyous moments in the song. I can see how emotionally invested you are with the story being told. Love it.

    • @iykeharrison9161
      @iykeharrison9161 Před rokem +7

      Yeah, she really feels the song. This has always been my best ABBA song among many of their songs that I love so much.

    • @Irishb0y
      @Irishb0y Před 10 měsíci +2

      Me too. My No.1 go to song when i'm feeling down and alone...

    • @JoseManuelGonzalez-lr4ug
      @JoseManuelGonzalez-lr4ug Před 8 měsíci +2

      This song was in commemoration of 1979 The Year of The Child.

    • @JoseManuelGonzalez-lr4ug
      @JoseManuelGonzalez-lr4ug Před 8 měsíci +1

      Chiquitita is "small one" in Spanish.

  • @elizabethfranco1284
    @elizabethfranco1284 Před 2 lety +20

    They were inducted into the Rock n Roll Hall of Fame by Barry and Robin Gibb

  • @ronburgardt6495
    @ronburgardt6495 Před 2 lety +65

    Part of what made ABBA so popular was that they did unexpected things with their phrasing and their note progressions. That uniqueness was gold. This song is a perfect example of that.

    • @davidkelly2355
      @davidkelly2355 Před 2 lety +2

      The phrasing is because they are native Swedish speakers who are singing in a different language

    • @phila3884
      @phila3884 Před 9 měsíci

      If you know anything about singing, and I don't , you can hear that in every syllable, how they enter each phrase (the "attack" in instrumental speak), softly or hard, how they choose how strong one or the other sings, everything, it's not by accident. I call it micro-phrasing and it's the sign of master singers.

  • @apocsapocalyps
    @apocsapocalyps Před rokem +18

    One of my absolute favourite Abba songs....
    Chiqitita means child ( mostly girl ).
    Abba donated in total 4.8 USD
    to UNICEF from the songs royalties.

  • @sds6303
    @sds6303 Před rokem +22

    You can’t help but have a big smile on your face whenever you listen to any ABBA song

  • @colinstevens2691
    @colinstevens2691 Před 2 lety +68

    The genius songwriting of Benny and Bjorn, the iconic piano riffs, and the stunning voices and incredible harmonies of Agnetha and Frida equals the perfect cocktail for the best pop band ever to grace this world!

  • @topoen1
    @topoen1 Před 7 měsíci +32

    ABBA songs allways bring a smile on your face, they will live forever❤️

  • @virtualdude64
    @virtualdude64 Před rokem +11

    During the 1970s, Abba were revered as musical gods in both Australia and New Zealand. Their dominance was evident in 1975 when they secured the top spot on the Australian charts with consecutive number one singles for 14 consecutive weeks.

  • @liammize3765
    @liammize3765 Před 2 lety +64

    Their harmonies are unparalleled.

  • @stevehamilton8824
    @stevehamilton8824 Před 2 lety +161

    ABBA is a Swedish band that were HUGE in the 70's and very early 80's. Primarily known for their disco grooves they had so many great tunes and new bands that came after, like Ace of Base that were from Sweden all were compared to them. Check out Dancing Queen, Mamma Mia, Knowing Me Knowing You, S.O.S and more.

    • @AngryPostmanStockholm
      @AngryPostmanStockholm Před 2 lety +4

      Great suggestions

    • @sealdrup
      @sealdrup Před 2 lety +7

      Name of the Game is another one.

    • @SueProst
      @SueProst Před 2 lety

      They've done several ABBA red tions.

    • @JuniorTennis
      @JuniorTennis Před 2 lety +9

      Sorry but they are not known for their disco groves. They had a couple songs that fell into that category but they are primarily Pop and Pop Rock.

    • @jamil2447
      @jamil2447 Před 2 lety +6

      @@JuniorTennis whatever their genre imo ABBA is best known for their perfect harmony.

  • @jesseheiman1806
    @jesseheiman1806 Před 2 lety +37

    This is a beautiful song by Abba. It is even more amazing to know that no one in the band spoke English during most of the time of their early hits. They learned the songs phonetically to sing them. Beautiful voices.

  • @elizabethfurchtgott2226
    @elizabethfurchtgott2226 Před 2 lety +18

    We used to call our daughter chiquitita and when this song came out she was going through a hard time so it always brings tears to hear it.

  • @larsnilsson6821
    @larsnilsson6821 Před 9 měsíci +7

    This song were number 1 in Mexico for 36 weeks.ABBA is the greatest band ever.🐈‍⬛🐈😛♥️

  • @tektoniks_architects
    @tektoniks_architects Před 2 lety +36

    The impact of ABBA on the world of popular music is vast. So many hits.

  • @adams2841
    @adams2841 Před 11 měsíci +18

    Love your reactions. Agnetha was a soprano, Frida was a mezzo soprano, and as you aptly pointed out, they melded their voices uniquely well. The magic of the ABBA sound.

  • @nataliewesson1574
    @nataliewesson1574 Před 9 měsíci +10

    Bjorn was a perfectionist
    They slayed music
    He made them sing over n over until he was happy
    Gotta love him for that tho
    This is magic ✌️

  • @t.lee.p9182
    @t.lee.p9182 Před 2 lety +27

    This brought me right back to a Christmas morning when I was about 6-7 and my mother opened her ABBA album ♥️♥️♥️ I miss her soooo much!

  • @evelyngalarza5627
    @evelyngalarza5627 Před 2 lety +11

    When you're down, this song reminds you that everything will be ok. Love it

  • @firebyrd437
    @firebyrd437 Před rokem +3

    I have so many memories tied up with abba songs, hearing them brings them back

  • @brisbaneshadowsplayers4225
    @brisbaneshadowsplayers4225 Před 10 měsíci +30

    ABBA's music is so much more than great vocals. It is the total package of fabulous songwriting, superb instrumentation and sound engineering that remains unequalled, and without the digital trickery that is a feature of most pop songs of today.

  • @mysteriousmysticalmoments2023

    ABBA is iconic and definitely need to do more from them. Dancing Queen, Mama Mia , Fernando ect.

  • @henryjackson6677
    @henryjackson6677 Před 7 měsíci +5

    Chiquitita means little girl. Royalties from this song were donated by Abba to UNICEF the children’s charity.

  • @henrymerino6038
    @henrymerino6038 Před 2 měsíci +3

    Chiquita is a song about a little girl in Christmas that was so sad without no mom no siblings and no toys just sadness and they did what it took to make her happy ❤❤❤

  • @davidberry7719
    @davidberry7719 Před 2 lety +25

    ABBA were absolutely huge in the '70's. They are still my wife's favorite.

    • @greg2976
      @greg2976 Před 2 lety +1

      Mine too

    • @wgsips
      @wgsips Před 2 lety

      ABBA appeals to many generations, my mom of 72 yrs , me 48 yrs and my daughter of 18 yrs all love ABBA!! Many good songs!!!, And of course their songs featuring in the Mama Mia movies 🎤🎶💜

    • @theodoreritola7641
      @theodoreritola7641 Před rokem

      The fab 5 in the 70s were ABBA , LEDZEPPELIN , THE EAGLES . THE CARPENTERS AND THE BEE GEES .No wonder the 70s sold more LPS Than any other decade ... 8 0f the top 25 biggest selling LPS Are from the 1970s Baby ........ A TRUE FACT /

  • @wiseguy3675
    @wiseguy3675 Před 2 lety +163

    My wife loved ABBA. Each Christmas I would put a "best of" double Cd of one of her favorite artists in her stocking. One year it was of ABBA. I lost her just before the pandemic, as she suffered from many health problems, and everytime I hear a song from this band, I think of her. Thanks for reacting to this one, and keep them coming.

    • @slatenothead3633
      @slatenothead3633 Před 2 lety +3

      ❤️💐

    • @christianbarrett5601
      @christianbarrett5601 Před 2 lety +3

      Sorry for your loss 💐💕

    • @sparkle8400
      @sparkle8400 Před 2 lety +3

      It's so comforting when a song(s) reminds us of the person we loved. 🎶💚🎶

    • @margaretjohnston7320
      @margaretjohnston7320 Před 2 lety +3

      🤗 so thoughtful, sorry for your loss. She would be proud of you for telling us your story, shows us to be kind to our loved ones, and those we pass by each day. Music does help remember, and heal at the same time.😇❤

    • @stevetimms4100
      @stevetimms4100 Před rokem +2

      I'm so sorry about your Wife.

  • @tonymonk1965
    @tonymonk1965 Před 2 lety +2

    That's what made ABBA so special was the duet of both ladies.

  • @mossyman65
    @mossyman65 Před rokem +16

    Brilliant song writers, brilliant musicians and the best ever female vocal harmonies. What is there not to love about Agnetha, Bjorn, Benny, Anni-frid.

  • @stewartmatthews1551
    @stewartmatthews1551 Před 2 lety +10

    Yes Abba I love it!!

  • @terjoe6643
    @terjoe6643 Před 2 lety +19

    ABBA have given the royalties of this beautiful song, in perpetuity, to UNICEF to aiding children. They have recently added "Little Things" from their latest WONDERFUL album "Voyage" to assisting children, God bless them.

  • @bobbiemooney2709
    @bobbiemooney2709 Před 8 měsíci +4

    At 72 yrs old I STILL LOVE this song so so much💝💝 It just makes me dance all over the place!!! Love Y'all and thanks for the music😘😘🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸💒🐤🐤chiqitita

  • @victor543211000
    @victor543211000 Před rokem +7

    ABBA. It`s ABBA. Genius.

  • @alexandervasel6845
    @alexandervasel6845 Před 2 lety +21

    Amazing success! This group is one of the best selling in world history. They have a unique sound. Some of their music made it to Broadway too. Who would've thought, two married couples would form a group and sell hundres of millions of records?!?

  • @picnic75
    @picnic75 Před 2 lety +19

    ABBA are legendary. A good way to hear so many of their hits (sung by others) is to watch the movie Mama Mia.

  • @njs2311
    @njs2311 Před 8 měsíci +6

    ABBA - the best for ever and always...

  • @roccomarciano6099
    @roccomarciano6099 Před 6 měsíci +4

    My favourite Abba song so beautiful 💙

  • @chrisbateman5358
    @chrisbateman5358 Před 2 lety +67

    I always loved ABBA and anything they ever did was golden. Great music and beautiful blending of their voices. Thanks for bringing this! Abba is great and I hope you do more of them. J & Amber, I am so glad you stretch yourselves to embrace and enjoy so many styles of music. You make me smile 😁

  • @michelemercier2286
    @michelemercier2286 Před 2 lety +127

    Benny, the guy playing piano composes the music. Bjorn, the guy with the guitar, writes the lyrics. Agnetha, the one with blond hair, is a soprano and Frida, with the red hair is a mezzo soprano. Each singer has a lovely voice in her own right, and each have opportunities to sing lead ("Knowing Me, Knowing You" is a great one for showcasing Frida's lead vocals) but their voices coming together is what makes this group special. As you noted, their voices blend together so well - fans refer to this as the group's "third voice". They just recorded their first album after nearly 40 years and in an interview about making it, Bjorn said they weren't sure how they were going to sound after all these years, but as soon as Frida and Agnetha's voices came together it was "the sound of ABBA". P.S. The snowman is there because these were the very early days of music videos and initial attempts to make them look interesting resulted in things like Swedish (Nordic) people sitting in front of giant snowmen. :)

    • @1127924
      @1127924 Před 2 lety +2

      Snowman almost looks like "Bon Homme" (good man) from Quebec Canada

    • @magnushelin007
      @magnushelin007 Před 2 lety +2

      Thanks for the info!

    • @jsm8149
      @jsm8149 Před rokem +3

      I believe this video was part of a UNICEF special.

    • @carolb1268
      @carolb1268 Před rokem +2

      Loved your reply!

    • @davidelliott5843
      @davidelliott5843 Před rokem +2

      Don't forget the accidental photo-bomber in the background. The videos got better check out" The Day Before You came. Stunning music with excellent video.

  • @heatheryarbrough5255
    @heatheryarbrough5255 Před rokem +14

    Chiquitita and Fernando are two of my favorite ABBA songs. Beautiful vocals not to mention the Spanish guitar and of course the fantastic piano.

  • @fyzgamingmuigoku3669
    @fyzgamingmuigoku3669 Před 11 měsíci +10

    This song brings tears always and goosebumps everytime I hear it. The vocals, the lyrics, the composition, the guitar, and the final piano outro. ABBA blessed us with heart touching soul music.

  • @donnarhodes4008
    @donnarhodes4008 Před 2 lety +28

    ABBA's music is a lot like John Denver's music to me in the sense that when I listen to them I get goose bumps. Not all music is capable of that. Can't go wrong with any of their songs.

  • @char8222
    @char8222 Před 2 lety +14

    ABBA is one of my all time favorite bands. Another song that is definitely worth a listen is my favorite song of theirs “Slipping Through My Fingers”

  • @AlmaCynthiaVerdejo
    @AlmaCynthiaVerdejo Před 2 lety +78

    I always remember the Spanish version of this song. Really big hit in Mexico, as all their songs, but this definitely takes me back to living in Mexico as a kid.

  • @markstevenson7577
    @markstevenson7577 Před rokem +10

    The magic of ABBA never fails to amaze me, song after song after song

  • @eduardooscar309
    @eduardooscar309 Před 2 lety +74

    "Chiquitita" means 'little girl' (with affection) in spanish And the melody have a spanish tune, specialy by the acustic guitar But the center is the wonderful piano, like akmost all ABBA songs
    "Chiquitita" is a beautiful song, it has hopeful lyrics, a melody that starts very soft with the blonde Agnetha's solo, then grows and explodes in a powerful chorus; Agnetha and Anni Frida's vocal harmonies are of excellence (Agnetha is soprano, Anni Frid is mezzo soprano, and together blending together the 'Third Voice' of ABBA)
    "Chiquitita" was composed especially for the Concert by UNICEF, invited (with a lot of artist) by Bee Gees
    ABBA premiered "Chiquitita" that night in January 9 (1979), and its royalties are eternal for UNICEF
    "Chiquitita" was ABBA's greatest success in Latin America, that prompted ABBA to record it in Spanish, and its success was so extraordinary that in the following years ABBA recorded an album with its best songs entirely in Spanish
    "Chiquitita" was specialy the greatest hit of ABBA in my country Argentina
    "Chiquitita" is in the Top 3 of all ABBA worldwide biggest hits, with 'Dancing Queen" and "Fernando", and it's a fantastic Masterpiece
    This promotional video was in February 1979 in Swizterland, when ABBA go there to a special TV "ABBA in Switzerland", for the 'International year of the Child'
    (That's why the snowman)
    It's their only promotional video that ABBA made without Sweden
    I wish to see you soon in another reactions to ABBA songs
    GOD bless you and stay safe
    My best regards from Argentina

    • @annother3350
      @annother3350 Před 2 lety +1

      or Very little girl

    • @willrichardson519
      @willrichardson519 Před 2 lety +1

      Spanish guitar :-)

    • @franky4318
      @franky4318 Před 2 lety

      and they recorded all these songs in spanish too , so they did a cross over in Spain and Latin America.

    • @eduardooscar309
      @eduardooscar309 Před rokem +1

      @@franky4318
      That's what I said in my comment

  • @24sherbear
    @24sherbear Před 2 lety +101

    Chiquitita is Spanish term of endearment meaning "little one." I love this and love both of the Momma Mia movies! The OKC Museum of Art did the first movie as a sing along several years it ago. They played the movie with subtitles so everyone could sing along! It was so fun and some people came in costume.

    • @GranFelicia
      @GranFelicia Před 2 lety +5

      watching and listening to this I was picturing Christine Baranski singing to Meryl... 'I see you've broken a feather'

    • @xy1622
      @xy1622 Před 2 lety +3

      Perfect explanation of what 'chiquitita' equals in english.

    • @papamaniac2410
      @papamaniac2410 Před 2 lety +3

      I looked on Google for the meaning before I read this. It added a little. "The title of the song 'Chiquitita' is not a name of a person, contrary to what some people think. The word is actually Spanish for the phrase “very little girl” or “little one”. It is often used as a term of endearment for females."

    • @jonnylumberjack6223
      @jonnylumberjack6223 Před 2 lety

      Mama Mia is an abomination. The worst movie I have ever sat through. So, so bad. I adore Abba, have for decades, they are pretty much the first band I ever fell in love with back in the 70s. And I am female, whatever my handle may indicate! The. Worst. Film. Ever.

    • @GranFelicia
      @GranFelicia Před 2 lety +1

      @@jonnylumberjack6223 everyone has different tastes and different opinions. That's what's so great about this channel, these wonderful people are all about positivity. I love both ABBA and the movies...
      🤷‍♀️

  • @robmilne67
    @robmilne67 Před rokem +6

    I was lucky enough to see them live in Australia in 1979. I will never forget it. I was 17 at the time.

  • @BaconIsNotBiceps
    @BaconIsNotBiceps Před 9 měsíci +4

    Straight into my soul. This is heaven.

  • @Shrykespeare
    @Shrykespeare Před 2 lety +54

    Ohhhh, you got me with this one. I think this and "Fernando" are my favorite ABBA songs. Agnietha and Anna-Frid's voices are so amazing together, and they play perfectly over Benny and Bjorn's musicianship. It's so heartwarming that they put their differences aside after 39 years to do one more album. (I've heard it, it's incredible.) Thanks!

    • @russellevans2446
      @russellevans2446 Před 2 lety +5

      Who? Agnetha and Anni-Frid (Frida) were the girls names. 😁 Frida had a short solo career after ABBA disbanded. My favorite solo song by her is "I Know There's Something Going On". It's got that 80's vibe to it.

  • @darrinlindsey
    @darrinlindsey Před 2 lety +9

    Take A Chance On Me is my favorite ABBA song.

  • @brigidwell
    @brigidwell Před 6 měsíci +4

    Loved the reactions to these ABBA songs. These songs are utter magic, it's crazy how many little details come through in all the vocal parts and instrumental flourishes.

  • @davidstacy608
    @davidstacy608 Před 7 měsíci +3

    I absolutely love the two of you and your children are blessed to have you as parents and mentors as you both are very blessed to have your three babies.God bless you all

  • @dagmar.6954
    @dagmar.6954 Před 2 lety +66

    I grew up with all the fabulous music from the 60's - 80's. ABBA was one of my favorites. They had lots of hits & I owned many of their albums. I can't think of a bad song by them. Some of their best are "Gimme, Gimme, Gimme", "Thank You For The Music", "Does Your Mother Know?", "Waterloo", "Money, Money, Money", "The Name Of The Game", "Super Trouper", "I Have A Dream", "Voulez-Vous", "Fernando", "Chiquitita", "Take A Chance On Me", "Mamma Mia", "SOS", "Knowing Me, Knowing You", "Dancing Queen" etc. Nice to see that they are back together again recording after all these years.

    • @uweschmitz
      @uweschmitz Před 2 lety +3

      Every Title you mentioned is a great Song and shows there wide range of Music they published over the Years back then. I was and still am a great ABBA Fan and a lot of Songs make me cry, I guess I grew up to be a sentimental old Guy - LOL

    • @rarelycares8416
      @rarelycares8416 Před 2 lety +2

      Don't forget "The Day Before You Came"...never got much play time because it came after the fall of disco and ABBA was synonymous with disco...but love that song.

    • @falchoon
      @falchoon Před 2 lety +3

      "The Winner Takes It All" is my favourite, shout out to Waterloo and Dancing Queen.

    • @Isleofskye
      @Isleofskye Před 2 lety +1

      My personal favourite for happiness: I Do, I Do, I Do, I Do, I Do....:)

    • @mysticpizza02
      @mysticpizza02 Před 2 lety

      Eagle.

  • @oguifonte
    @oguifonte Před 2 lety +9

    Abba 😍😍😍
    Some suggeestions:
    Gimme ! Gimme ! Gimme !
    Dancing Queen
    Fernando
    Mamma Mia
    I Still Have Faith In You

  • @grushism
    @grushism Před rokem +23

    Growing up in Australia in the 80s, I was aware of ABBA, bit only as a massive joke. I began to notice over the years that every house had at least 1 abba album in their collection. Then the ads for abba gold started and I found myself singing along. So, I secretly bought ABBA gold and that night put on my headphones and had a fucking revelation. Some of the songs I'd heard parts of, but I'd never heard chiqitita. The piano, it's like a twinkling beautiful stream, the vocals, aww, just everything,. But that's what's normal for abba, unique.

    • @carlostorrico9724
      @carlostorrico9724 Před rokem

      🤣🤣🤣 I guess that lots of young boys did that back in those days, and everywhere... It was another world...

    • @janeslater8004
      @janeslater8004 Před rokem

      Its true in 70s and 80s it wasnt considered cool to admit being a fan despite their hits but it is 50 years on.

  • @chrissy0868
    @chrissy0868 Před rokem +7

    one of the best groups ever👍

  • @margaretsmith756
    @margaretsmith756 Před 2 lety +49

    Don't forget to give the boys their due; all four of their voices blend perfectly. Combine that with their songwriting and musicianship, and ABBA will always be one of a kind! :)

  • @nadronnocojr
    @nadronnocojr Před 2 lety +66

    My mother left the planet when I was 12 , she would play this song and the entire album often, and I always have a hard time not feeling emotions , especially when they sing the sun is in the sky shining above …….glad to see people experiencing abba, and the joy they bring

    • @annek1226
      @annek1226 Před rokem +1

      Sorry for your loss. She is watching over you still!

    • @migiplayz91
      @migiplayz91 Před rokem

      She continues to live on in the lifestream, watching you always

    • @pammetje1
      @pammetje1 Před 10 měsíci

      So sorry for you.

  • @johnklotz2520
    @johnklotz2520 Před 10 měsíci +5

    LOVE their reaction when the chorus hits for the first time. So powerful

  • @donniepurcell9887
    @donniepurcell9887 Před 2 měsíci +1

    Abba and the mid 70's were the absolute best times of my life. Free and living life.

  • @bamknm90
    @bamknm90 Před rokem +10

    All their songs are so different. Love ABBA.

  • @liviakelly5691
    @liviakelly5691 Před 2 lety +5

    My favorite band of all time 😍

  • @shawnclay241
    @shawnclay241 Před 2 lety +8

    Love ABBA and this is a favorite song

  • @mjames4709
    @mjames4709 Před 2 lety +5

    The genius of Abba.

  • @ginnyboetel2891
    @ginnyboetel2891 Před měsícem +2

    One of their most beautiful songs!

  • @michaelparsons5299
    @michaelparsons5299 Před 2 lety +22

    These girls sing just like the beautiful birds in the trees. Soothing to the heart and soul x

  • @garycasey3739
    @garycasey3739 Před rokem +4

    I love all of ABBAs music but I think this one shades it, One of the best songs of all time.

  • @richardyoli
    @richardyoli Před 2 lety +6

    Chiquitita is one of the most beautiful songs ever!!!!!

  • @ChuckHackney
    @ChuckHackney Před 7 měsíci +2

    Another strong why reason why, among all decades, nothing tops the sheer joy, melodies and lyrics, the amazing outpouring of talent, from the magical 70s.❤❤❤Long may 70s music reign.

  • @andream3617
    @andream3617 Před 2 lety +3

    This song is one of my many favorites, but of all the songs FERNANDO is a must!! I guarantee you won't be disappointed.

  • @megster116
    @megster116 Před 2 lety +18

    OMG so much yes!! ABBA is one of the best bands EVER!! Benny (the pianist) is a magician with anything with keys! He and Bjorn (guitarist) wrote all their songs. You should look up One Night in Bangkok by Murray head. That’s from the musical Chess that Benny and Bjorn wrote.
    Btw Chiquita is Spanish for little girl, so very appropriate for female Friday!

  • @sandywilkie564
    @sandywilkie564 Před rokem +13

    Your reaction to the ending really made my day. I love it

  • @catastrophic009
    @catastrophic009 Před rokem +4

    Just forget everybody that has gone before because you are listening to the greatest 'Pop Band ' of all time !

  • @debbiecollins6517
    @debbiecollins6517 Před rokem +3

    LOVE LOVE LOVE ME SOME ABBA!!!! HUGE HUGE HUGE group of the 80's for a decade (over 40 years ago)!! Fun facts and "not so fun" facts: Swedish group. The blond girl (Agnetha) was once married to the guitarist (Bjorn) and the auburn-haired girl (Anni-Frid) was once married to the pianist (Benny). For a short time (the last 2 of those 10 years) after both couples divorced, they still toured together. Millions and millions of dollars was offered to them, over the years, to re-unite. They turned it all down, BUT, finally came together in the last couple of years and have presented a kind of return with special affects concerts (digitally constructed avatars). So, together, but NOT together. They were one of the greatest bands of all time!!! Their harmonies were second to none!!! Thank you for your reaction!!!