And Bjorn is a genius. I like what Gene Simmons said in the VH1 Behind the Music episode about ABBA; to paraphrase as best as I remember, when describing ABBA, Gene said, 'It was really well crafted pop music. If you don't understand that, you just don't get it.' Like I said, I'm paraphrasing from a show I saw in the early or mid-nineties, when VH1 was a thing. I thought it was exceptionally high praise, especially coming from Gene Simmons. Good musicians appreciate all genres of music.

No, they were just born privileged and entitled, like all Swedish, Norwegian and Dutch kids who have ever wanted to get into music production. If you've got the money for all the right gear you can do pretty much anything you want.

@@MariusLaru The international music scene was dictated and administered by two major countries: Britain & America. The British and American music industry ignored and rejected ABBA. This video kinda tells that story, along with the importance of their music videos. ABBA TV before MTV. Groups from America, UK, Australia, Canada, New Zealand and South Africa dominated the pop/rock international music scene - all english speaking nation's. Countries, like Sweden, who's native language was not english were ignored. The thinking was, "how could non-native english language speakers write songs/melodies for english lyrics" ...... ABBA was rejected by the music industry. Nobody would publish their music. It was thrown away. Enter ABBA's plan. They figured out a way to get heard. First by entering Eurovision ('Waterloo' 1974) and also by sending low budget music clips to TV program directors around the world. The program directors liked them -- so they put them on TV. Boom!!! The people around the world loved ABBA. Radio stations then played their records. They managed to get heard by doing an "end around" the American and British controlled international music industry. ABBA is credited to busting up the American /British control. ABBA were the rebels in the music industry. It opened up doors for other non native english speaking nation's. ABBA were the ultimate indie band. They wrote the music they wanted to write. They did everything themselves. They released records on their timetable VS giant corporate label dictates. Today, everybody has a high respect for not only their high level of musicality, musicianship and professionalism, but because they never sold out to corporations. Benny Andersson said ABBA's music will never be used to sell a service or product. He said ABBA legacy business gets calls everyday for request to sample, use a song in commercial, etc..... He said the answer is always no. ABBA's thinking is if your music is heard all over, like in TV commercials, etc..... selling cars, computers, services... then the music gets diluted and is cheapened. They are the most intelligentlly run major international musical groups I know. One of the smartest things they did was going out on the top of their game. They were all still young, energetic, etc..... That image will always be intact. Smart!!!!!

20.10.19

and married each other

I think it is the last video....we have new ABBA music now.....but probably not a new real musicvideo....

Considering that you wrote this 20 hours ago, I will state that you are not some teller of futures from ages past but merely someone who has read endless numbers of current media announcements! If you had said this in 2001 I may have considered you some kind of prophet of the future!

I knew about it 6 months ago!

Who woulda thought??! So glad they're back!

@@markus30musik not really, this is old ABBA music with puppets, the newer one is much closer to a new video.

Of course. They are.

Indeed!

Abba is one of the bands of all time.

I think, but am not sure, but ABBA, means Father.

Indeed

Царство небесное

hugs buddy

I fondly remember my mom singing and dancing to Abba while cleaning the house too. I’d asked for the records for Christmas back in 1979 or 80. Thanks to the magic of Abba both of my parents enjoyed them so I got to listen to them much more than I normally would have. Your mom is still with you, knows what’s going on in your life. Ask her to send you signs that she’s still there, even to play Abba for you. There are lots of great documentaries, books and podcasts out there that talk about the signs our loved ones send us from the other side. I’m not religious at all but after losing some dear ones myself I’ve immersed myself in the topic for years. Enjoy those memories! 😊

My goodness, you caught me off-guard. Thank you for sharing

My mum did the same with Fernando

I wish people wouldn't think of Abba as guilty pleasure music because they're so fucking gooooooooooood. 😭

You can't believe the grief i took as a Metal Head during the 80's,,, long hair, smoking that ol green, lightning bolt ear ring and anddd, " turn that up thats ABBA""........lol......they all liked em, just wouldn't admit it......went to knock on a bunch of buds doors at various times, ABBA BLARING,, Them singing along,, finally get them to answer the door,." Ah hell, old lady got that shit going",,, " yea right dude, so what was that I was watching you sing along to thru the window there?""" Lol......

I won’t admit it but yes

You Right, Me love Abba but don't admit it

Love ABBA hate the video

FR

Yeah!

Whoooo 💗

Finally!!! Greetings from Russia!

Thank God 🙏🏻

So True grew up in the late 70s early. 80s I listened to them every chance I get. In 2023. Agree never get tired of this video or their Music

I have never been a fan of theirs, but I have to say their harmonies are really tight.

Pareil !!! Une merveille 🥰

You missed 'The Winner takes it all' between Watch Out and I Have a Dream. YOu gotta listen hard for it.

And Dreamworld “I’m not charmed, you’re not groovy”

@@hibbidyjibbidyy The history book on the shelf Is always repeating itself

Hi paulj

Are you sure you wanna hear more?

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@@SC-jh9qp What if it ain’t worth the while?

IKR then all of sudden show up in recommends!))

Yeah I just saw this too but what is this? I don't get the point. They didn't show a whole song, Abba didn't perform. Funny though.

Even Miss Swan danced and sang to AbbA! kzfaq.info/get/bejne/m5qIodOduNWceWg.html

Same here...

just as surprised!

Chiquitita has saved my life.

@@MajinFernie I think know it. It has been a while.

God be with you ❤️✝️🙏

We have lonelyness times now And ABBA saves me from the feb24_2022

Be sure to also listen to Ateens the ABBA Generation from the late 90s

Большое спасибо, сам я бы не раскопал эту загадку: в лифте стоят не похожие, а настоящие АББА!))

Terry C. i actually cried

I am a massive fan and found it overwhelming and sad but so happy to see them together here at the end loved it

Thank you for the answer as to how they did the effect......I thought it was some really excellent cgi.

@@hwfq34fajw9foiffawdiufhuaiwfhw Yes...in the elevator. It's an actual scene from ABBA: The Movie from 1977. They edited the puppets and manager into the scene.

David Reynolds same here

​ @DJ Porter , How very dictator-esque of you, Colonel Klink lol.

Rather late than never

@@PippaPipster You know, his comment IS funny when you think or say it in the Colonel Klink voice! 😁 Say to say, there are probably more people under 30 now who saw Colonel Klink on that episode of The Simpsons. I doubt very many people under 20 now have actually SEEN an episode of Hogan's Heroes! A lot of the old TV shows that used to be syndicated nationally and shown on local cable channels (before EVERY channel became part of a network conglomerate) are restricted to speciality cable channels you have to pay extra for (like MeTV). Maybe Hogan's Heroes is on Hulu? I dunno... I haven't seen it in years, either, and saw it as a kid (under 11) when most of the humor flew over my head!

@@AvengerII, I know right, I could hear/see Klink as I read it. And it wasn't personal, just funny. There were so many great shows back then. Loved Carol Burnett, Odd Couple, and old SNL. Everybody had a laugh back then. Today they choose triggering over giggling 😜

Same. I'm 61. Van Halen forever but I love me some ABBA too.

61 year old Iron Maiden, Sabbath and Accept devotee. But I always liked Abba. How can you not?

¡Otro chileno ABBAmaníaco!

I’m pretty sure there are Dancing Queen ,Waterloo and The winner takes it all too🤩 it would be really nice if you add these in! (Or correct me if I’m wrong in any ways)

@@thursdaymorning9452 I could include also songs playing in the background and cameos. Thank you!🙏

Cameo missed: 4:17 Iron Maidens Eddie! (As linked from kzfaq.info/get/bejne/h6l4lMygprC3pas.html, also worth watching for both Maiden and ABBA fans.)

Someone had a LOT of time on their hands

Yeah, noticed that, it was hillarous lmao!

The same happened to me!

I've watched this video a thousand times and it still gets me every time...

That's the best part...

THE greatest singing group of all time.

Que ternura y llenan de alegriaen un tiempo sin tanto dolor como ahora. Gracias por compartir. Me encanta muchachita 😢😢😢

I freaked out on this.....fantastic!

@@carmenpeimbert4723mm

*one of the greatest groups of all-time. Not just the singing, the instrumentation too.

Bee Gees were NEVER considered lightweight. Saturday night fever is one of the biggest grossing movies of all time. You need to check your sources

@Yoo-Hyun Kim Abba was never light weight. Some considered them a bit controversial because they were a bit too sexy. Bee Gees were as mainstream as music could be when they were at their peak.

Maybe their TUNES were considered lightweight? Like, poppy and easygoing. That's not the same as the ARTIST being inferior though :)

Am I the only one who remembers seeing this in theaters before some movie?

São extraordinários; tanto BEE GEES quanto ABBA.

*in

x2

Buonanotte...by..gio..sss..music..grup...Milano.. italy...ciaoooooooooo

What?? They are reuniting as a group or is this for one album. Either way, it is nice to see them back. We will see!

Buona..notte..da..gio..sss..junior..in..by..gio..sss..primo..Milano.. italy..grazie..a..tutti..ciaoo

Or they just loved the uplifting music even with their deep songs as both made you feel good.

@@Dermacrosis Indeed. But how many ABBA music lovers know the history and the battles they had with the music industry puppeteers. Too include DJ's who would not play their records.... There is a reason B&B wrote their mini-musical (77) -- 'The Girl With The Golden Hair' : 1. Thank You For The Music 2. I, Wonder (Departure) 3. I'm A Marionette 4. Get On The Carousel (Live only - no studio) Listen to them in this order. It was ABBA's message/warning to artist not to sign away their artistic creativity to the industry puppeteers (record labels, etc....) and also, their polite "middle finger" to the industry puppeteers. The fsongs represent a young artist who loves music and wants to make it big. She leaves home and makes it big. Then she soon finds out she is losing control, she begins to feel like a marionette as the industry puppeteers start to control her. Then she tries to get off the carousel, but it's too late -- she is now owned by the music industry puppeteers. ______ The Swedish music puppeteers tried to bury them, then the American and British pop/rock music industry tried as well.... But ABBA went around them. Outsmarted them: Eurovision Song Contest (Waterloo) and their low budget music clips sent to TV stations around the world. BOOM! ABBA did an end around the corporate music industry puppeteers. They published and recorded on their home label. Produced everything themselves. They maintained control of their creativity. They never sold out to the corporate music world. They were a very unique band.

@@danbike9 How many people could find that sort of thing out back then? Hindsight is a dangerous thing, even more so when people whose parents' were not even around at the time can search things on the net now.

@@PDPham It didn't die sweetie.

Nonsense. You don't need to know any of that to love the video.

I agree!

I totally blanked on seeing cher....... holy crap lol

Look for spitting image (itv)(uk)there is a mine of creepy puppets

@@acavell6184 I love Spitting Image. They recently did a revival series.

and ozzy

Hammy Cats69 ABBA fans were oppressed?

B for Thigh Well, I don't know but I certainly was bullied in primary school for liking ABBA

Just the same with me in school in the 1978/79 remeber it. People to be cool must like acdc (i like) Queen (i like that too) But I also love ABBA

gayboyzig I agree. Well said. 😊

B for Thigh well, in certain circles we are. I generally love Punk and Metal, but damned if everytime ABBA comes on I don't act the fool and dance my ass off

Be honest, did you ever think Rick and ABBA would be in the same clip? Wonder what Cliff Richard thinks of it all

It makes me realize just how fast the years go by. Doesn't seem possible.

Wish I got to experience those days instead of this horrible era humanity is currently in

It was a cold war between USA versus USSR. Now, it is trade war between USA versus PRC. Will there be better music?

There was a joy to their lyrics. Not a more innocent time, but perhaps one where people lived more *in* the world.

Just dive deep into the different scenes. So many great bands have done stuff on their own. The music industry (record labels) have lost it's way, and think they can still dictate what you like. I sah fuck the labels, and go for self made bands.

These puppets are Scarier than pennywise the clown....

I think the same. For a moment I thought that Anni-Frid was going to leave the screen and was going to attack me.

Loved, loved, are awesome!

Oh god i was thinking the same thing lol

It does have that Uncanny Valley vibe going on.

Realy? Your day is so primitive?..

@Mary Smith Same here in Germany

Mine too! Really good fun.

THE EUROPEAN same here! I love ABBA!

Watched this on shrooms and it's one of the best experiences I've ever had

Why? They are ugly.

*are ugly and that is taking it to far stop trying to get a reaction

thank you taking down this horrible post

same

Yeah, with cameos throughout!

That’s really sweet. I feel sorry for your loss

I'm an old guy so when I tell you that your grandmother(s) will lie on in your memories, you can believe it.

❤

Nice,, you are blessed xxx

RIP ur grandmother. Hope you are ok.

As a man i sat on my Computer reading the News With tears in my eyes. They come back I know the band since the late 70-ties ! :)

Of course

Me. I love Abba

Yes yes yes!!!!!!

MEEE

I'm 60 years old and to this day I still really like ABBA! 🙂

And Eddie from Iron Maiden!

They fit the time period I think. Abba and Cher float in the same boat.

Because of the time.

@@barbarjinks8170 true

Was that the real Cher or a look alike?

They're just terrifying. Also, ABBA sucks. Always had and always will forever.

@@billmcdonnell79 Chill bro keep ur opinions in ur crib full of vomit

Le Monke Productions true, when you comment your opinions you need to know if you’ll be attacked

@@billmcdonnell79 why you evrn watching then

@@billmcdonnell79 I'd like to see you try and get as big as they did... trust me you won't do it

Natalie Harshman i heard They said the lyrics from vole vozz, money money money, ring ring, i Do i Do i Do and thank you for the music and i have a dream and mamma mia

@@supixio6166 dancing queen too. And take a chance on me

Lovely i havent heard all the songs but abba is fricking lit👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻😁😁

Plet Koek It’s not? It’s definitely a song they sing though.

Natalie Harshman I would LOVE to live in that world😩 ABBA’s music is much better than the music nowadays, according to me! 😻 I live in Sweden btw.

I mean this also has Rick Mayall so...

I don't consider their music as Disco theey were in the Disco era but their music is Pop and their melodies are far better than Disco songs that's why their music is still appreciated today, the lonely thing really dated and old fashion were their videos and costumes

You’re okay boomer 💕💘

@IROKLIFE ok boomer

@IROKLIFE You talk a lot of shit for someone who uses ROFL in 2019.

The winner takes it all!

Please stop your evil leaders for causing so much senseless death and destruction. As you know, Putin has set you back 60 years. The world will simply not stand for this anymore. You may not have a future but we aren't about to turn into miserable Russia.

@@OneAdam12Adam I am from Ukraine

Hohol

I am sorry for both the Russian & Ukrainian people.

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Great Rick Mayall

While some of his characters really bothered me, he’s brilliant here and when he was Lord Flashheart/descendants in Blackadder.

There’s something so mesmerizing about the puppet versions of them I love it

True. And even now, I still detect elements that I didn't notice before.

It is for me lmao

😂

How’d you know 😮

DJ Regnier undoubtedly, their melodies are magnetic! they have some "magic" that makes them get stuck in your head... astonishing!!

Me tpo...😢😢😢

Martin Aguirre OMG SAME!! Whenever I look at their younger selves and hear their songs, I cry. Idk why I just do. I’m so weird lmao

i thought only me got those goosebumps :')

I'm Soo 1999 I had the feeling yo!🔥

Long life to you, dear Maureen!

I saw them live in Melbourne, Australia in 1977 - I was 12 yo - AND like you, to this day I love listening to them. They simply bring joy to my heart!

The best is you... ✌️🇫🇷

I thought abba started in the 70's

@@snirgens93 1972

@@elektron2kim666 Agree 1972 That's the year my agent sold one of the last songs I wrote, Dancing Dream. ABBA orchestration much better.

ABBA started in 1972, Björn and Benny were from band in the 60s. Frida and Agnetha has solo careers then. Wow, I’m 13 and I know this. 🤦🏻‍♂️🤦🏻‍♂️🤦🏻‍♂️🤦🏻‍♂️🤦🏻‍♂️

#Judith hill you lucky madam 😘 ABBA my favorite band they're take me to another world 🌹🌹🌹

i just got it i dont know why (the algorithm is strange)

7* years:D

Stfu with the algorithm comments.

the algorithm has corona XD

Actually it's from 2002

idem ici! Ces marionnettes son trop chou! si ça reflète leurs débuts, le producteur qui ne croyait pas en eux a dû s'en mordre les doigts! Salutations du Québec!

3:10 en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michael_Nyqvist

Yo solo note a benny

Thank you so much!

Thank you!

Oh! That's Eddie from Iron Maiden at 4:17!!

Teletubbies on line one.

I've got to quote you on that when I send this to my dad, who introduced me to ABBA about 40 years ago.

HAR DE HAR

You must be kiddin'.

Not ideal to watch when your high or drunk

Luan R. Nunes omg me too

Luan R. Nunes same

Luan R. Nunes same

Luan R. Nunes me too

So did I

Alys Pardeé SAME

dmn. same! 😂

UNLIMITED POWERRRRRR!!!!!!!

Yeah, just now about 5 minutes ago. I watch ABBA vids all the time too. YT analytics...go figure.

We Soon gonna hear their 2 new song, I hope 🙏🏻

Yes. But why???

moi

Me!!

They are absolute the winner....

The blonde one was creepy cute.

I agree with the first statement.

Almost looks like Spitting Image puppets

Describe "creepy".

You mean WHETHER?! lol

I want to live there hahah

it’s amazing

*W O S D A T N O I S E ?* *W H A S D A T D R E A D F U L R U M B L E ?*

DarthAverage If I look closely, I can see the line. That sucks, and I wonder why they had to be put together?

Cher 4:28

libtard cornflakes John Lennon 6:26

Daniel Saldívar You got me lol

Wasn't that Cher @4:28? Who else is in there?

@@longshot7601 Yes, that was Cher. The late Rik Mayall and the original Abba are there as well.

No but then the real ABBA is going in... So they'll get selected and the world would be all the more better for it!

I think that too haha I believe the puppets were lovely 😍 I want to hug them and sing these great songs together

@@frederikmagnusson1183 I'd like to hug them too.

Same here, at the end when she said "till we meet again, don't know where, don't know when" and then the look of disappointment while still having an optimistic smile....HEARTBREAKING! and genius!

@@dannobles8028 Yeah I loved how they smile and still manage to look disappointed. And the last words from the Bjorn puppet in the elevator, as he sees the real ABBA --- "Not a chance."

Sarah's Life yeah i cried too,a lot. i wasn't even born when they were a band,not even when they broke up,but they are totally in my heart

Sharing tears friend.

Recommendation for a such good music will never be to late.

I feel lucky it hasn't been taken down for being antisocial. You might want to download it before it gets censored.

The video was actually on Eurovision in 2004.

Do you actually know what an algorithm is?

@@PRmoustache88 what im confused?

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No doubt.

yea

you cant say that because its stupid for you its the best for another its shit evry person thinks different

Very true

@@gorgewashington1216 ?

I keep coming back to the video over and over again, too. I showed my mother the video just the other day (she likes Abba, too) and asked her to pay attention to the dialogue and see if she can figure out what's special about it. She didn't quite catch on that all the lines are ABBA lyrics; the writers did a good job of making the lyric seem plausible as lines in each scene. 🙂 I didn't know that, either, until I read it in the comments.

You can't get the album this week, it'll be about 7 weeks.

Cc?

ALL???? the music ?? For the past 50 ??? They only made music from '73 to '81 that's 8 yrs of making music ,GET IT RIGHT !!!😆🤣

@@frankmartinez3020 Ale nigdy nie przestaliśmy słuchać ich utworów, bo są ponadczasowe i ciągle grane!

@@luiza1682 Americano por favor .😂🤣🤣🤣

You missed Percy from from Blackadder. Shame on you. ;-)

Ribbitgoesthedog Lastnamehereyeah Where? Cant see him and not listed here: www.imdb.com/title/tt0415473/fullcredits?ref_=tt_cl_sm#cast

I think they are spitting image puppets

I think the man who presented the ABBA puppets might have been VIVIAN from the young ones.

@@generalzod8589 From what I looked up "Vyvyan" was played by Ade Edmondson. The guy in the video presenting the puppet versions of Abba is Loa Falkman.