This wasn't a live performance. It was a TV performance, but the miming was done to sheer perfection, especially from Agnetha.

Classics are classics and there's nothing more to be said.

ABBA's "The Winner Takes It All" is one of the most heartbreaking breakup songs of all time, and it always gets us emotional. Like most ABBA songs, it was written by Benny Andersson and Björn Ulvaeus. It was originally titled "The Story of My Life". Agnetha Fältskog sang lead vocals on the ballad, which was recorded the same year she and Ulvaeus broke up. Bjorn Ulvaeus has denied that the song is about his and Agnetha's divorce. However, he has said that it is about divorce in general and the emotions associated with it. He said: "It's an experience of divorce, but it's fiction. In our case, there was no winner or loser. A lot of people think it's straight from reality, but it's not." The song put Agnetha in a strange situation where she was asked to sing a break-up song written by her ex-husband just moments later. However, Björn didn't mean for it to happen this way. He said: "I recorded a demo of it myself and a lot of people liked it and said you have to sing it. But of course I saw the sensible thing, it had to go to Agnetha. "I remember coming into the studio with it and everyone was like, 'Oh this is great, wonderful. It was strange to hear him sing it. It was more like an actor doing something while singing it, but deeply moving. Afterwards there were a few. tears too." He added: "It's usually not a good idea to write drunk, but everyone got away with it. When I wrote 'gods can roll the dice', the bottle was empty." Agnetha said: "Björn wrote it about us after our marriage broke up. The fact that he wrote it right when we broke up is really touching. "It was fantastic to do that song because I was able to give that feeling. I didn't mind sharing it with the audience. It didn't feel wrong. There's so much in that song.

This song brings chills and gentle tears to me. I can't fathom how theses artists play with ex-lovers. I must come to terms with how this is possible. I am prone to resentment and I tend to shun those who reject me. How tf do these people come together and make hits that touch so many people like this? Look at Fleetwood Mac. Forgiveness seems to be so powerful. I have one to many loves that loved me...

Thanks for your reaction ! You have put a smile on my face and yes I love ABBA also ! May Gods Blessings be with you !

You never be dissapointed with a ABBA song,i promise

Some Abba classics to add to your Abba reaction playlist ... "SOS", "Knowing me knowing you", "My love my life", "The Name of the Game"

Only damn song I fight the tears back. My daughter loves ABBA so it inevitable it comes on. Just glad I have tinted windows.

That's Benny on the keys. He is a genius! Great reaction!!

You gave a tremendous emotional reaction I cry every time I hear this song I could see the tears in your eyes I love you I love you for your reaction I look forward to seeing more of your videos I can tell you have a kind heart thanks again

If ever I need a pick me up and my belief in humanity reigniting, I simply watch and listen to ABBA coming at me from a better time long gone.

Simply Beautiful!!! I love ABBA! They can emote they can rock... The music dreams are made of!

Hello, thanks for your new reaction to ABBA songs, another of my ABBA Top5 (with Waterloo, S.O.S., Dancing Queen & Don't shut me down) ABBA in the begining two swedish couples: Agnetha (blonde singer) & Björn (guitarist songwriter) Benny (pianist songwriter) & Anni Frida (brunette singer) both couples separated before the breakup of ABBA in 1982: Agnetha & Björn at end of 1978 Benny & Frida at begin 1981 "The winner takes it all" (1980) is one of the Best Songs by ABBA and the Most sad and emotional too The best lyrics by the guitarist Björn and the greatest performing with the amazing Interpretation of the lead singer Agnetha Fältskog and her soprano voice The lyrics is a fiction about a divorce, it is not about Their real life, although it is obviously influenced by Their own experiences and the realization of the legal divorce between Agnetha & Björn in the middle of 1980, even though They were no longer a couple or lived together more than a year and half ago, at the end of 1978 In fact, the song was more nearly in time to the split of Benny & Frida as a couple, only a few months later It have an Official Video with more than 110 millions views in KZfaq, was filmed on July 12 (1980), is a Masterpiece as the song (it shows the blonde singer Agnetha alone so sad and remembering happy times, and the others members so nice together, a perfect example of contrast feelings It's the first ABBA vídeo with images in black and white about Their previous history, to introduce us in the context; I think it's their best official video but just as a great performance by Agnetha is seen in these video, almost like a dramatic actress, transmitting the sorrow, anguish and pain, there are also videos in the back room of the filming, which show the four cheerful and fun)que "The winner takes it all" return ABBA to the Top of the charts, gives ABBA their eighth #1 in UK after almost two years and half Also was the fourth and last Top10 to ABBA in U.S (pick at #8 in 1981) and #1 in US Adult Contemporary too "The winner takes it all" was voted the Best ABBA song by the British fans, and is the favourite ABBA song to the blonde singer Agnetha and now in the new Voyage concerts at London the encore song is... "The winner takes it all" For a new reaction I suggest You "Super Trouper" (1980) the following single and last #1 in UK with the lead voice of the brunette Frida (so you could see the different voices in ABBA) I wish to You a greatest weekend my best regards from Buenos Aires , Argentina 🇦🇷 South América

The studio song was recorded in 1980 and released in July the same year . ABBA member Bjorn Ulvaeus wrote this after separating from wife and fellow band member, Agnetha Fältskog. It is about divorce . Great reaction and bloopers enjoyable as usual !! 👏👏

Abba always sung with such perfect diction. You could always understand every word. And Frida and Agnetha sang so well together.

ABBA comes in with a cheerful tune then break u down in tears. And Im an older big dude. But u can identify if u ever been in love.

First Song I remember listening to. Started my Love for Music in general. This was not live, yet still great.

Hi again Mia! I'm so glad to see you again... What I like the most about this video is seeing that while the others are performing, trying to convey the sadness of the song, Benny can't help but smile while playing the piano (or while going through the song in his mind). As the great musician that he is, he can't help but enjoy this masterpiece. Agnetha is incredible in the lead voice, Frida and Björn in the backing vocals, the instrumentation is amazing too. I agree with EduardoOscar🇦🇷 that your next reaction could be to 'Super Trouper', one of my favorites, with Frida on lead vocals. I hope to see you soon with more ABBA👑 Tons of love from Chile 🇨🇱😘👍

So glad you found ABBA, if you love this I'm sure you will love,"Slipping through my Fingers ",stay safe.

Such a heartfelt song and reaction, Thanks again!

Now, that's what you call 'singing.'

Miming, singing into a dead mike or whatever, Agnetha is remarkably good at it. There's not a flaw in her performance, and she's awfully easy on the eyes as she does so, too. Oh, by the way, what a pure voice.

It's a great song! Haven't heard it in a long time. She really enunciates those lyrics well - and thank god because the lyrics are really good.

It`s playback. But Abba is HUGE!

Another passionate reaction Mia. If you keep reacting to ABBA like you do, Sweden 🇸🇪 will make you an honorary citizen. 😉 ✌️♥️

❤️🇸🇪🇸🇪 That's what move for the art does for you

Hi from Belgium. I love this song, I love ABBA, but this is another beautiful classic from them. ❤ I enjoy the songs you react to, they're different to current music.

ABBA: S.O.S, Knowing Me, Knowing You, Does Your Mother Know

Well I'm so glad that your channel came into my suggestions today. I'm a reactor as well and have been watching them for years, but I'm really loving how accepting you are of new music, and how willing you are to share your emotions so openly. I'm also really digging the text overlays sharing your emotions, rather than pausing every second to get your words out. Of course I understand that KZfaq can be a pain in the booty, but yours is a great workaround. I'm a fan and subscribed. Keep up the great work. ☮️🎵 PS, the key to ABBA's unique sound and appeal stems mainly from the juxtaposition of the two women's voices (Agnetha and Frida). They may be singing the same notes, but the textures are so different and when layered together make pure tonal magic. Also, the group modeled their sound after producer Phil Spector's now legendary "Wall of Sound" production formula.

The saddest thing is the story behind the song and what the singer endured

Bjiorn playing guitar next to her wrote the lyrics while drunk and sad because of their divorce. She had to actually sing his “feelings” next to him. Keeping a straight face shows how professional these guys were.

The magic of ABBA- Agnetha. I still crush on her.

Thank you for that. I like sharing my reaction with others and "like " company ❤

Great song

I think watching the official video rather than this tv performance adds to the overall feeling of saddness.

Such a relatable song in today's world. Great reaction, Mia! You nailed it! Here's to your next one! 🙏😊❤️

Her vocals are so great. This song makes me emotional sometimes listening to it because it’s so Beautiful and Real Life ❤

This is still one of the most heartbreaking songs of all time. Absolutely beautiful. 💙

If crystal had a voice, it would be ABBA.

next take a look at ABBA song Waterloo LIVE 1975. now you see a very happy Agnetha (the blond lady).

Thank you dear for your reaction, it's very encouraging!!

Go Girl!

good comments written on the comment video

touching song n personal, whn she read v lyrics ah=ga cried as she knew v song ws writen bout her. big hit. still resonates today so many yrs later.......

It was sad time with that band because they were breaking up at that time but they agreed to hang in there till they finish the album and a few concerts but everything was falling apart with them... Very sad times

Agnetha (lead vocals) and Bjorn (the guitar guy) were married (as the other two were) and they broke up before this song. Its quite a remarkable song given the background and that Bjorn is there playing guitar while Agnetha lays it all out in the open.

Great Reaction

You have to do Tommy Johansson cover of this song. He's in a metal band from Sweden but he does covers on KZfaq of major songs. His voice is incredible

If you want the sequel to this song (in my opinion anyway) listen to "Don't Shut Me Down"...have fun!

When this song was recorded agnatha cried

Here's a suggestion: When something is wrong with my baby performed live by John Farnham & Jimmy Barnes with Diesel. Re ABBA, How about Rock me?

Oh yes, if you like this song by ABBA you should also check out their song S.O.S

This was toward the end of Agnetha Fältskog’s and Bjorgs marriage.

What makes this song even more emotional is the fact their relationships had fallen apart.

Your next ABBA song is a must... S.O.S...enjoy 🎶

Please do SLIPPING THRU MY FINGERS LIVE from TV show and THANK YOU FOR THE MUSIC by ABBA

Ayyyy, lovin tha expansive diversity in musical content 💘😻💘🔥💯💯

The loser standing small breaks me every time. Her standing next to the man who divorced her and who wrote the song. She agreed to singing it. Don’t get fooled by the pop sound. This to me sums up any end of a reltionship. The loss. Agneta is an angel, and has the voice for it.

Amazing harmonies by Anni-Frid and Agnetha?????? Try their song Eagle. Totally amazing

Imagine being in a bad spot.. having a couple drinks then stumbling across your channel. How good is it…. You just

Hi - If you didn’t already done it, you should check out "super trouper”. It has a compleatly different wibe about it. A fantastic great melody and some great singing.

This is not the official video so it's less dramatic in terms of presentation but still good.A classic.

I have to believe that the winner loses something too, it's never a happy time for either one. Unless one has no feelings. ABBA, thank you for making the world a better place for at least 2 minutes at a time.

This is not live. Tv-show and pre-recorded tape running.

The secret?..I’m German, we Europeans take thinks with maturity and deal with life trough integrity.

The best lyrics of ABBA to me. Followed by I Let The Music Speak. " Judges will decide the likes of me abide". Not court room divorce case, judges here meant critics or blamers. Cos I've often noticed people who in their reactions allude to a court room divorce case.

Каждый вспоминает свою историю

This song was about her divorce written by her husband. And she sang it.

Hi, i'm from brazil, I loved your channel 🇧🇷❤️ I LOVE SONGS FROM THE 80'S 90'S AMO MUSICAS DOS ANOS 80 ANOS 90 A kiss from Brazil 🇧🇷

Nice selection, sweet reaction. Shout out to the cutest 🕷️I ever met. 😁😇🌹

Hands down their best song. (but it's not live) The raw hurt in her voice is incredible. Yet, regardless the destruction that this era caused to her bandmates they knew they had a monster hit on their hands and sucked down their pride to release musical magic. The album I feel was a parallel to this was Rumours by Fleetwood Mac - as the band fell apart their music was all the better for the emotion and chaos that they channelled into their music as their lives fell apart. A close third is definitely "Call me when you're sober" by Evanescence.

I remember watching this on TV. I was young and didn't know what it meant. I don't think the NFL did either because they played it after the SF 49ers won their first superbowl in 1982. Anyway awesome song.

Very similar to the group/relationship dynamic (divorce/break up) that produced such great music from Fleetwood Mac. Check out ‘“ “Go Your Own Way”, “The Chain”, and multiple other Fleetwood Mac relationship dissolution song. For some reason, pain, angst, hard times, seems to bring out the best in people.. in terms of artistic creativity and innovation.

This is my song ❤

This song is from the time when the two romantic couples that had formed in the group broke up.

Just review the video edition of ABBA GOLD, that's it, GO!!!!

This is about Agnetha and Bjorn’s real lives. They had broken up, so that’s why Agnetha sounds so emotional.

Imagine that Björn wrote the text, to Agneta, their divorce. How typically Swedish, that the man takes responsibility and is able to understand her feelings. But still does not hide the struggle, the conflict...

At one point they were offered a billion dollars to do a comeback tour and turned it down...

Sei Bellissima 🌹

AGNITA SUNG THIS SONG SO WELL, AND MORESO BECAUSE THE SONG WAS ABOUT HER AND BJORN. IT REALLY WAS A "BITTER- SWEET" SONG. I REALLY "FELT" FOR AGNITA.

Please react to Morresette Amon's "Akin Ka na Lang" on "The Wish Bus 107.5" you'll love her!!!

will you do a reaction to the movie Mama Mia?

PLEASE REACT TO SLIPPING THROUGH MY FINGRS BY ABBA, YOUR REACTION VIDEOS ARE THE MOST DELIGHTFUL THING!

Mia this is not a live recording,if you search for ABBA live there is not much from that time,ABBA live wembley 79 is the best live recording,i lknow you did gimme gimme gimme but Watch it live from wembley,more upbeat..Or does your mother know from the same concert..Love from sweden 🇸🇪

Try Mireille Mathieu singing this song. It's all in French (she's French) but an excellent rendition.

I DO NOT BELIEVE I COULD DO WHAT AGNITA DID. TO BE WITH BJORN WHOM SHE WAS MARRIED TO AND SINGING ALONGSIDE SINGING SUCH A SONG. WHAT ABOUT YOU ???

Mia right? Could you do some Queen, Journey, Chicago, Prince in the future??

This is not live! It's recorded version!

It is not a live performance. In that time period most bands were using playback. The fade-out always gives it away.

This was written after Benny and Frida separated. There was a brilliant Abba special made at the time.

She was going through a divorce or already went through the divorce and her heart was totally broken how she was able to even sing the song I Don't Know.

I do not understand things because I'm in my 40s......

Definitely not live

Imagine singing that next to your ex It must have been difficult

this is not a live Performance :o)

You want to lose your mind ? 🇨🇦 Try listening to You're not from here by Lara Fabian. Bring tissues . . .

well, its not live.

Ironic through poetry; she married her stalker

This isn't live. It's lip synch.