S.O.S, Knowing Me Knowing You, Chiquitita, The Winner Takes It All, Dancing Queen, Money Money Money, The Name of the Game, Angel Eyes, Take a Chance On Me, Fernando, Super Trouper, The Piper,Does Your Mother Know, Gimme Gimme Gimme. So many great Abba songs.
Amber picked up on a characteristic of many ABBA songs, and that is while the melody and tempo may be upbeat, the lyrics are often on the melancholy side. This contrast is a big part of the appeal of their songs, some of which can be emotionally powerful if you really pay attention to the lyrics. A good example of this is their song "Slipping through My Fingers"
Someone told me once that the reason he didn't like ABBA was that he liked "serious" music and they were too cheerful. He specifically mentioned this song. I replied "You know the first line of that song is "I've been cheated by you since I don't know when" Right?" He changed the subject.
@@pestergaines yes, I would really like to see Amber's reaction to this.... 😭 I am ashamed to say that I didn't even know the song until I heard it in 'Mama Mia, the Movie' (watching in a cinema with my daughter at the time, who was just starting uni 😭) and, even now, it 'gets me' every time...
There's nothing like "Knowing Me, Knowing You" - may have been one of their last singles, as the married couple was divorcing - where the music wasn't so happy any more, and you just get the lyrics of someone going through a divorce.
I'm revisiting this a couple years later and I was so disappointed that two times it was paused at a very bad time. Thankfully that's definitely improved since then.
One could almost pick any ABBA song, it'd be a good candidate for best pop song ever that's the neat thing about them how virtually any song from their albums could've been a single and a hit, that's how good the material was. "Mamma Mia" to me, is definitely one of the best most catchy pop songs ever I have it up there in a Top 5 with songs like "Magic" by Olivia Newton-John, Bee Gees' "How Deep is Your Love" or Cliff Richard's "We Don't Talk Anymore".
While it's hard not to focus on the ladies and their stunningly perfect vocals, gotta credit the guys for composing and arranging such irresistible and unforgettable songs. Usually in that little cabin in the woods where they worked. And yeah, a lot of upbeat ABBA songs actually have pretty melancholy lyrics.
That's my beef with our lovely hosts. They continue branding ABBA a female band. Thanks for your comment. And no, not the musical of the same name. It totally destroyed so many wonderful ABBA songs. I know, it was not your recommendation. Just saying.
They sure came up with many basic melodies and ideas in that little cabin (on their Stockholm arcipelago island), but most of the work on the songs were done in a studio in town, not in the woods :D
I was a junior (Elementary) school kid when ABBA exploded in the UK (in the late 70's). I have no embarrassment in saying I was a huge fan. Still am! Take a Chance on Me, SOS and Chiquitita are probably my favourites but there are so many.
I'm always surprised to hear Jay and Amber say they always forget the guys when they're listening to ABBA! The guys are the writers, composers, instrumentalists, and of course an integral part of those amazing 4 part harmonies. WIthout the guys...the girls would have great voices yes, but may have never reached noteriety without them.
Agreed!! Fabulous movie! I also saw the musical in New Orleans a few years ago. My daughter got us tickets for Christmas that year. BEST present ever!! You would love it.
That would definitely be a movie they should react to.... the second movie was, to me anyway, a bit disappointing but hey, it's still got ABBA songs in it so it's still good.
@@patticrichton1135 that's cool. I just thought it was a bit... I don't know... forced feeling. But, to each their own opinion. Not that I didn't like it, it just didn't measure up to the first. Happens with sequels sometimes.
Mamma Mia is a great example of ABBA's irresistible melodies, amazing arrangements, and incredible harmonies. You may want to watch the movie "Mamma Mia!" a musical starring Meryl Streep which uses ABBA's hits as it's soundtrack for one of your movie reactions. Thanks for the great video!
I have listened to this song over a thousand times, went to eggs to see the stage show, then I’ve seen both movies! The Movie surprisingly is so much like the stage play. Because the way the stage was set up it conjured in you’re mind EXACTLY the place they used in the movie!!! You really need to see it. Sorry they completed the run of Mama Mia the play. It was fantastic, and played to a packed house with me watching the LAST SHOW in Vegas 2 seats shy of Front row center!!! I was sick as a dog when I went, but for 2 hrs roughly I wasn’t sick at all!! I was so caught up in what was going on on stage I got to forget I was sick!!! It was FABULOUS!!! You really need to see the movie!!!
No. Don't watch the movie. They change so much about the songs. Just my thoughts. I would advise watching "ABBA - the movie" the documentary/concert tour centred around their Australian tour in the '70s.
The "Mamma Mia" movie was awful, imo. The music was downright painful, the plot was overly contrived, and the acting was often cringeworthy. I've loved ABBA my whole life and liked most of the cast before watching the movie. I had no bias to dislike it. It was just that bad.
On the surface the music and singing sounds so effortless and even simple. But there's a reason why so few people have tried to cover those super hits.
The piano is a string instrument, and the clips you see witch might remind you of a xylophone, is just the internals of the piano working. And you absolutely can make a some pianos sound like a xylophone.
ABBA were far ahead of their time with the layering of voices and coming with a fresh new sound. They were unique. I was lucky enough to see them live in the end of the 70's back home in Sweden. Nothing I have ever seen since can come even close to that experience.
This one of the most famous song of Abba with dancing Queen, and been the Title of the very famous movie of "Mamma mia", base on the songs of Abba, but been in the Title make dice more recognizable
Benny (the piano player) is an absolute, one of a kind wizard when it comes to arrangements. Björn, the guitar player, is a miracle worker when it comes to lyrics. Together with the ladies they made magic. Many of their uptempo cheerfull songs have actually very dark lyrics. Try day before you came. Spine chilling, and a complete other side of Abba
Glad you're feeling better Jay! Thanks for taking one for the team! Five ABBA songs in, and you've got so many more greats to go. You'll love "Fernando", "Take a Chance On Me", "I Have a Dream", "When All Is Said and Done", "Super Trouper", and, of course, "Dancing Queen" (the ULTIMATE roller sking rink song). Have you memorized their names yet? Agnietha (ag-NYET-a) (the blonde), Anna-Frid (the brunette), Benny (with the beard) and Bjorn (without the beard).
You are right about the xylophone/marima. They usually used at least two layers of sound on each "instrument". That's why they brought an extra pianist, two extra guitarists, and two drummers/percussionists on stage, when they played live. Plus reeds and flutes and a small three piece choir. Sometimes violines as well
I've been a fan from the beginning. What I find very intresting is the fact that ABBA very often combine "sad" lyrics with happy music - exactly what you described too!
100% .. They are among my top nominations too for under-rated ABBA songs .. They're both in my Top 5 or 6 from them .. And WIKTT would be close to my very favourite !
"Mamma mia" is an Italian expression of shock of realization or disbelief 😲😲It means "mother mine" but it falls in the same category as "Dear God!" ... "My word!"... "Jesus Christ!" ... "Oh Lord!" In Spanish, there is the similar expression - "Madre de dios!" (Mother of god!) This is Abba's early international hit... It became the title of a Broadway play... and then a musical movie.
Love this song! Works very well in the movies, "Muriel's Wedding" and "The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert". Great movies to watch as well.
Thanks for the heads up. I love the movie "Muriel's Wedding" and recall "Dancing Queen" in it, but not "Mama Mia". I'll have to go back and watch it again. Lol
Summer Night City is an AMAZING Abba song. It's my top fave. But I also love Does Your Mother Know, Name of the Game, Voulez Vous, Under Attack, and Waterloo. ALL worth a listen.
Well now... I remember when these guys came out. They caused a world-wide sensation. There are a couple of movies based on this song a few decades later. If you haven't heard Waterloo yet, suggest you do. It is possibly their most famous song. My favourite, Fernando. heart lol
@@larsnilsson6821 Perhaps because it was played too often at the time. But the movie and stage show have increased exposure for Mama Mia and brought a whole new generation of fans. So quite an important song for them.
Wow Amber! ABBA are my favorite band of all time. I was in elementary school when I heard SOS and from that point right up to today there is no other band or solo artist whose music I have continuously listened to and have never tired of. So, Amber, I was impressed at your spot on recognition of how no other band can present dark and negative emotional subject matter in the lyrics, yet, they present it in a high energy, melodic, flawlessly produced record you want to just move to, and then the incredible voices in the tightest harmonies that the vocals soar even that much more. It took me years of listening before I really started appreciating just how difficult that is, not to mention that much of it was what was actually going on the lives of the two couples that made up ABBA at that time. And Jay, well, I totally agree 100% with what you said you loved about the song, those keyboards, the marimba (which you thought was a xylophone, which I agree, it does sound like it). Your focus on the instrumental portion of the song is exactly what gets me with ABBA in this track.The tension that the marimba creates during the song is unique to anything I’ve ever heard and I haven’t heard anything close to that since. But, amazingly, it doesn’t sound dated because of how well written, arranged and most importantly, the meticulous studio production techniques. So, both you guys got ABBA and in the two ways which they were genius, the ability to write the catchiest yet most intelligent pop music and be able to convey deep and personal subject matter in a bright and energetic sound. Hope you guys get to more ABBA and sooner than later while you are still fresh off this brilliant song because there are many, many other ABBA songs which hit the same way, bright pop music with surprisingly dark and personal subject matter. “Knowing Me, Knowing You” would be a great next ABBA reaction.
I was a small child when this song came out, but my teen sisters love this song and would always be dancing to it! I never knew that this song was about a toxic relationship until now. The up-tempo beat was just so danceable and made you feel happy it's hard to pay attention to the words especially when you're a child.
Damn son! I just had a flashback to the '70's when I was 6-7yr old kid watcing an old NZ tv music show called RTR (ready to roll). It was great then and is still great now.
If you have the chance, Mama Mia was an extremely entertaining Broadway and touring show featuring the music of ABBA. Absolutely delightful! (Better than the movies!)
It was monumentally better than the movie! It took me being dragged to NYC to see it on Broadway for me to actually realize, despite having heard them since the 70’s, just how good ABBA was! And the musical was great beyond description for me.
@@scottfarley3644 You don’t have to worry. Mama Mia! is now a former Broadway and former Broadway Across America show. You couldn’t Catch it if you wanted to.
A band and a song so infectious they not only made two movies called “Mama Mia” and “Mama Mia 2,” they also created a Broadway musical out of it-all of which are great. Of course you have to know all of their songs first to enjoy it, but you’re getting there. An absolute must is “Dancing Queen”! Great pick!
Abba is still a group I listen to all the time . Great choice today Amber. She is singing about a lost romantic heart ache but she getting into another relationship so she is talking about oh Mamma Mia (means fear ) of getting into the relationship and falling in love.
Actually Amber was right. The singer is talking about a relationship she shouldn't be in (example, she's been cheated by him since "I don't know when"). It's volatile, she's told him they're through and as he leaves he slams the door, but...they both know that he "won't be away too long" and that she will take him back because she's "not that strong". I mean, the chorus confirms it, as she asks "How can I resist you?" and "why did I ever let you go?" before stating "I could never let you go". And yeah, it only takes a couple of "looks" from him in order for her to "forget everything" (how he treated her). Sounds like a toxic relationship to me.
@@michelemercier2286 😀 I had suspected that you might have responded to me in error. But I wasn't sure. So, I thought I'd reiterate my comment just so you'd know for sure.😺💞🍀
I'm a retiree and approaching senior citizen, but I'm kinda getting a crush on Amber lately. She's so darn cute. You have a good one there J. Keep up the good work guys. You have a great family.
ABBA is such a great group. I love this song, one of their big hits. I would like to suggest again a less known song of ABBA. After hearing and watching the video...I love "HONEY, HONEY"...It's a live performance and they are wearing futuristic outfits...Great Instrumental song as usual!!!
Most people are unaware that, for their entire North American tour, they never wore the same costume twice. Sadly I lived in a little town in the middle of nowhere with no means of getting to go see them live. I would have given pretty much anything at the time. I STILL have a bit of a crush on Frida
As an ABBA fan since Waterloo, we have been ridiculed, dismissed, put down because we love a group labeled as Pop/Disco in a time when Led Zepplin, Kiss, The Stones were the groups to like. Look at the number in album sales, number 1 hits and Top 10 hits and they don't lie, many of us love ABBA whether you admit it or not. They officially split in 1982 and we have waited 40 years for a hope beyond hope...that they would come back to us just one more time. How many bands can claim that they came back after a 40-year hiatus, that they would still bring tears to the eyes of their many fans? "I Still Have Faith in You" jjgreek1 10 months ago In the darkest days when the world needed them the most…they came back to us
Interesting fact: this song knocked "Bohemian Rhapsody" by Queen off the number one spot in the UK in early 1976. And Freddie actually says "Mamma Mia" in the lyrics of "Bohemian Rhapsody" 😊 Much love from England 🏴
There isn't a bad Abba song - there are only good songs and great songs. Absolute legends these guys... and don't forget Gimme Gimme Gimme - another mega-hit
Sometimes when my body hurts in the morning and I notice more grey hairs in what remains of my hair line, I remember to be grateful that I am old enough to have seen ABBA live in concert.
I didn't think anyone could possibly have not heard of Mama Mia. There was a Broadway Play by that name with 20 ABBA songs (which I saw on Broadway) and the 2 movies. Meryl Streep, Pierce Brosnan, Amanda Siefried, were among the stars in the first movie. Cher had a role in the 2nd. It also became popular for flash mob performances. This is iconic. I would add that there are videos all over UA-cam of high school music departments performing the stage production.
this was a *HUGE* number one hit in Australia it made its chart debut on 13th October 1975 on the Australian top 20 at number 11 (a bullet performer) it jumped three places and knocked their previous hit I D0,I Do,I Do,I Do,I Do out of the number one positon it went to number one on 3rd of November that year it was number one for ten weeks that was replaced again with another follow up of theirs with SOS
S.O.S, Knowing Me Knowing You, Chiquitita, The Winner Takes It All, Dancing Queen, Money Money Money, The Name of the Game, Angel Eyes, Take a Chance On Me, Fernando, Super Trouper, The Piper,Does Your Mother Know, Gimme Gimme Gimme. So many great Abba songs.
Dancing Queen is probably one of their biggest songs. Well worth a listen.
Bjorn and Benny very underrated songwriters
The “gentlemen” in the group don’t just play their instruments. They are the powerhouse in ABBA. Musical geniuses.
@Willow B They were the geniouses who wrote all of their songs. Benny & Bjorn
The guys' vocals contributions are often ignored
Indeed, for they writing all off the ABBA songs
@Willow B I guess the fact they are both multi-millionaires takes the edge off the lack of recognition.
listen to "Does Your Mother Know". The guys do the singing in that one.
Amber picked up on a characteristic of many ABBA songs, and that is while the melody and tempo may be upbeat, the lyrics are often on the melancholy side. This contrast is a big part of the appeal of their songs, some of which can be emotionally powerful if you really pay attention to the lyrics. A good example of this is their song "Slipping through My Fingers"
Someone told me once that the reason he didn't like ABBA was that he liked "serious" music and they were too cheerful. He specifically mentioned this song. I replied "You know the first line of that song is "I've been cheated by you since I don't know when" Right?" He changed the subject.
Yes! Like the singer Lily Allen. She does the same thing.
"Slipping through my fingers" is one that all parents can appreciate!
@@pestergaines yes, I would really like to see Amber's reaction to this.... 😭 I am ashamed to say that I didn't even know the song until I heard it in 'Mama Mia, the Movie' (watching in a cinema with my daughter at the time, who was just starting uni 😭) and, even now, it 'gets me' every time...
There's nothing like "Knowing Me, Knowing You" - may have been one of their last singles, as the married couple was divorcing - where the music wasn't so happy any more, and you just get the lyrics of someone going through a divorce.
Rob's one unique attribute is that he pauses a good song precisely at the wrong time. Time after time.
I'm revisiting this a couple years later and I was so disappointed that two times it was paused at a very bad time. Thankfully that's definitely improved since then.
One of my Favorites from Abba....
The Abba Shot, one face in profile in front of the other face on. It was an iconic visual for them
If you want to hear the best artist for pop music ever, you listen to ABBA. Their song writing ability was off the charts and still relevant today.
Don’t forget those guys! Without Benny and Bjorn, there’s no songs :D
Actually, that's the real marriage
Besides the music, it is Bjorn and Benny's command of the English language in their lyrics is remarkable.
Mamma Mia! means My Mother! Its like saying OMG! 😝😎
A very famous ABBA song. SO many people all over the world love ABBA. So do I.
J & Amber, their "Dancing Queen", "Waterloo" and "Fernando" are next for you!! edit- These were huge hits!
They did dancing queen
@@special420player pls post a link to it
@@surlechapeau I don't see it either, it may have been removed? ua-cam.com/users/RobSquadReactionssearch?query=abba
S.O.S is another major hit for them!
I love "Waterloo"---and Cher took "Fernando" to a whole 'nother level!!
Dancing Queen has often been described by musicians, critics and producers as "The Most Perfect Pop Song Ever Recorded." Check it out.
One could almost pick any ABBA song, it'd be a good candidate for best pop song ever that's the neat thing about them how virtually any song from their albums could've been a single and a hit, that's how good the material was. "Mamma Mia" to me, is definitely one of the best most catchy pop songs ever I have it up there in a Top 5 with songs like "Magic" by Olivia Newton-John, Bee Gees' "How Deep is Your Love" or Cliff Richard's "We Don't Talk Anymore".
I though that was "S O S".
@@herrbonk3635 No.. It's Dancing Queen !🔥👠💄💃💃💃
@@christinahansen9952 Yes, Christina. Dancing Queen every time!
While it's hard not to focus on the ladies and their stunningly perfect vocals, gotta credit the guys for composing and arranging such irresistible and unforgettable songs. Usually in that little cabin in the woods where they worked.
And yeah, a lot of upbeat ABBA songs actually have pretty melancholy lyrics.
You should watch the movie by the same name as the song.
That's my beef with our lovely hosts. They continue branding ABBA a female band. Thanks for your comment. And no, not the musical of the same name. It totally destroyed so many wonderful ABBA songs. I know, it was not your recommendation. Just saying.
To follow up, without Bjorn and Benny ABBA would not exist as we know it.
Yeah the ladies kind of had the interesting relationship with the guys in the band which was very unpleasant for them I don’t remember the details…
They sure came up with many basic melodies and ideas in that little cabin (on their Stockholm arcipelago island), but most of the work on the songs were done in a studio in town, not in the woods :D
Just smile and enjoy some of the lushest music of all time. The classics have inspired so much of ABBA music.
❤️Female Friday … Mama Mia! Happiness music at it’s finest. Nothing can touch the 70’s.
I was a junior (Elementary) school kid when ABBA exploded in the UK (in the late 70's). I have no embarrassment in saying I was a huge fan. Still am! Take a Chance on Me, SOS and Chiquitita are probably my favourites but there are so many.
The phrase "Mamma Mia" is an Italian saying that literally means "My Mother" and is used to express surprise.
True. But also can be used to express dispair. Like how English speakers use "My God".
(Ie; my god, I got red lights on my drive over here)
I'm always surprised to hear Jay and Amber say they always forget the guys when they're listening to ABBA! The guys are the writers, composers, instrumentalists, and of course an integral part of those amazing 4 part harmonies. WIthout the guys...the girls would have great voices yes, but may have never reached noteriety without them.
Mamma Mia would be a good movie to react to
Agreed!! Fabulous movie! I also saw the musical in New Orleans a few years ago. My daughter got us tickets for Christmas that year. BEST present ever!! You would love it.
Another Benny and Bjorn masterpiece. Impossible not to feel good, smile, and dance when this song plays.
Mamma Mia became a musical and became a major movie musical starring Meryl Streep and Amanda Seyfried ❤️❤️❤️
That would definitely be a movie they should react to.... the second movie was, to me anyway, a bit disappointing but hey, it's still got ABBA songs in it so it's still good.
@@caretaker158 I'd say very disappointing to #2. Happens a lot though.
To see Mamma Mia! live on stage gave me goosebumps, and I end up crying at the end. That is a really special musical.
@@caretaker158 I was not disappointed in MAMA MIA : HERE WE GO AGAIN, I LOVED it as much as MAMA MIA.
@@patticrichton1135 that's cool. I just thought it was a bit... I don't know... forced feeling. But, to each their own opinion. Not that I didn't like it, it just didn't measure up to the first. Happens with sequels sometimes.
There is a movie and a Broadway show based on this song and the music of Abba. They were an extremely successful group with many many hits.
Mamma Mia is a great example of ABBA's irresistible melodies, amazing arrangements, and incredible harmonies. You may want to watch the movie "Mamma Mia!" a musical starring Meryl Streep which uses ABBA's hits as it's soundtrack for one of your movie reactions. Thanks for the great video!
yes they really do. i think in the movie it kind of tells and shows the story behind the songs.
I have listened to this song over a thousand times, went to eggs to see the stage show, then I’ve seen both movies! The Movie surprisingly is so much like the stage play. Because the way the stage was set up it conjured in you’re mind EXACTLY the place they used in the movie!!! You really need to see it. Sorry they completed the run of Mama Mia the play. It was fantastic, and played to a packed house with me watching the LAST SHOW in Vegas 2 seats shy of Front row center!!! I was sick as a dog when I went, but for 2 hrs roughly I wasn’t sick at all!! I was so caught up in what was going on on stage I got to forget I was sick!!! It was FABULOUS!!! You really need to see the movie!!!
YES!!! WATCH THE MOVIE!
No. Don't watch the movie. They change so much about the songs. Just my thoughts. I would advise watching "ABBA - the movie" the documentary/concert tour centred around their Australian tour in the '70s.
The "Mamma Mia" movie was awful, imo. The music was downright painful, the plot was overly contrived, and the acting was often cringeworthy. I've loved ABBA my whole life and liked most of the cast before watching the movie. I had no bias to dislike it. It was just that bad.
On the surface the music and singing sounds so effortless and even simple.
But there's a reason why so few people have tried to cover those super hits.
I have Always loved Abba. ✌❤🎶
The piano is a string instrument, and the clips you see witch might remind you of a xylophone, is just the internals of the piano working. And you absolutely can make a some pianos sound like a xylophone.
I had a friend tell me he was going to revoke my Headbanger's Membership Card because ABBA is a guilty pleasure of this hard rockin guy from Tx.
I'm going to see ABBA Voyage in London on Friday. Can't wait as I've read some great reviews. ABBA as holograms 🎵🎵💕
You're so lucky 😁
Enjoy
ABBA were far ahead of their time with the layering of voices and coming with a fresh new sound. They were unique. I was lucky enough to see them live in the end of the 70's back home in Sweden. Nothing I have ever seen since can come even close to that experience.
This one of the most famous song of Abba with dancing Queen, and been the Title of the very famous movie of "Mamma mia", base on the songs of Abba, but been in the Title make dice more recognizable
Abba=Great song writers meet Great Vocalist
Melody in the world ❤️
Some of the greatest dance songs of all time (and also some pretty deep lyric as well).. are produced by this legendary band. Long live ABBA!
I love both ladies, especially The blond one
Benny (the piano player) is an absolute, one of a kind wizard when it comes to arrangements. Björn, the guitar player, is a miracle worker when it comes to lyrics. Together with the ladies they made magic. Many of their uptempo cheerfull songs have actually very dark lyrics. Try day before you came. Spine chilling, and a complete other side of Abba
ABBA, the ultimate dance band with the darkish lyrics. Great female duet! I had a little crush on the blonde...
Glad you're feeling better Jay! Thanks for taking one for the team! Five ABBA songs in, and you've got so many more greats to go. You'll love "Fernando", "Take a Chance On Me", "I Have a Dream", "When All Is Said and Done", "Super Trouper", and, of course, "Dancing Queen" (the ULTIMATE roller sking rink song). Have you memorized their names yet? Agnietha (ag-NYET-a) (the blonde), Anna-Frid (the brunette), Benny (with the beard) and Bjorn (without the beard).
You are right about the xylophone/marima. They usually used at least two layers of sound on each "instrument". That's why they brought an extra pianist, two extra guitarists, and two drummers/percussionists on stage, when they played live. Plus reeds and flutes and a small three piece choir. Sometimes violines as well
I've been a fan from the beginning. What I find very intresting is the fact that ABBA very often combine "sad" lyrics with happy music - exactly what you described too!
or also happy lyrics and sad music like dancing queen but that can also be described as happy music there that versatile.
Have you heard dancing Queen yet? It's the ABBA song that everybody knows the words to!
You guys are so sweet. Your faces look child like in wonder as you discover the pure beauty of ABBA.
I suggest these ABBA songs: Summer Night City, SOS, Knowing Me Knowing You & Take A Chance On Me
”When I Kissed the Teacher” and ”Angeleyes” are great underrated ABBA songs.
And “My Love, My Life” may be ABBA’s most slept on/underrated song of their entire catalog.
100% .. They are among my top nominations too for under-rated ABBA songs .. They're both in my Top 5 or 6 from them .. And WIKTT would be close to my very favourite !
The Mama Mia Stage play/musical is awesome! Highly recommended!
"Mamma mia" is an Italian expression of shock of realization or disbelief 😲😲It means "mother mine" but it falls in the same category as "Dear God!" ... "My word!"... "Jesus Christ!" ... "Oh Lord!"
In Spanish, there is the similar expression - "Madre de dios!" (Mother of god!)
This is Abba's early international hit... It became the title of a Broadway play... and then a musical movie.
So funny. I usually say MYLANTA so I don't swear in front of my grandkids. Lol
Jay and Amber, Mamma Mia, i can't resist you.
Love this song! Works very well in the movies, "Muriel's Wedding" and "The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert". Great movies to watch as well.
Bit of Oz love going on there Jane 😁
Thanks for the heads up. I love the movie "Muriel's Wedding" and recall "Dancing Queen" in it, but not "Mama Mia". I'll have to go back and watch it again. Lol
I am imagining the final dance number in “Priscilla”. 🎊
Oh, I just *LOVE* "Priscilla Queen of the Desert"! Utterly fab!
@@Bashimillar Of course. Completely LOVE Australia! Wish I could go back.
i love how ABBA is making a resurgence! Just posted a remix of their song Kisses Of FIre here to YT, been a fan since the late 70s!
ABBA songs are a masterclass in music production and arrangements. Just so inventive and recognizable, with each song having it’s unique sounds.
Love your hair Amber! You can go on and on with ABBA.
Love Abba. ❤ They were a hit machine in the late 70s. ❤🎼🎵🎙💃🕺
song featured in several movies- 'The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert' and 'Muriel's Wedding' two Australian classics.
It`s easy, in the end it make you smile, thats what`s music for
I love Abba! "Dancing Queen" by them is such a fun group karaoke song to sing.
Summer Night City is an AMAZING Abba song. It's my top fave. But I also love Does Your Mother Know, Name of the Game, Voulez Vous, Under Attack, and Waterloo. ALL worth a listen.
THIS is why the 70s are the best decade EVER , WE HAD ABBA backing up us 70s Brats
Take a Chance On Me is my favorite.
Well now... I remember when these guys came out. They caused a world-wide sensation. There are a couple of movies based on this song a few decades later. If you haven't heard Waterloo yet, suggest you do. It is possibly their most famous song. My favourite, Fernando. heart lol
You are wrong.The most famous song from ABBA is of course Dancing Queen
@@larsnilsson6821 Horrible song. Don't like it at all.
@@larsnilsson6821 Perhaps because it was played too often at the time. But the movie and stage show have increased exposure for Mama Mia and brought a whole new generation of fans. So quite an important song for them.
I do love Abba. There music runs through the movie Mamma Mia, it’s fun :)
Wow Amber! ABBA are my favorite band of all time. I was in elementary school when I heard SOS and from that point right up to today there is no other band or solo artist whose music I have continuously listened to and have never tired of. So, Amber, I was impressed at your spot on recognition of how no other band can present dark and negative emotional subject matter in the lyrics, yet, they present it in a high energy, melodic, flawlessly produced record you want to just move to, and then the incredible voices in the tightest harmonies that the vocals soar even that much more. It took me years of listening before I really started appreciating just how difficult that is, not to mention that much of it was what was actually going on the lives of the two couples that made up ABBA at that time. And Jay, well, I totally agree 100% with what you said you loved about the song, those keyboards, the marimba (which you thought was a xylophone, which I agree, it does sound like it). Your focus on the instrumental portion of the song is exactly what gets me with ABBA in this track.The tension that the marimba creates during the song is unique to anything I’ve ever heard and I haven’t heard anything close to that since. But, amazingly, it doesn’t sound dated because of how well written, arranged and most importantly, the meticulous studio production techniques. So, both you guys got ABBA and in the two ways which they were genius, the ability to write the catchiest yet most intelligent pop music and be able to convey deep and personal subject matter in a bright and energetic sound. Hope you guys get to more ABBA and sooner than later while you are still fresh off this brilliant song because there are many, many other ABBA songs which hit the same way, bright pop music with surprisingly dark and personal subject matter. “Knowing Me, Knowing You” would be a great next ABBA reaction.
You have to watch the two films from this song - really ‘feel good’. Makes you smile all the way through
I remember getting their first album and I had all their albums at one time. S.O.S was another favorite.
From time, when music was innovative, and you has been able to recognize every band even when hearing their new song.
I was a small child when this song came out, but my teen sisters love this song and would always be dancing to it! I never knew that this song was about a toxic relationship until now. The up-tempo beat was just so danceable and made you feel happy it's hard to pay attention to the words especially when you're a child.
MAMA MIA - One of the most popular karaoke songs!
You have to react to Knowing Me And Knowing You by Abba!!!
AHA
Abba was the greatest band. Still hold up to this day
I took my family to the ABBA Museum in Stockholm, my sons got to dance on stage with "holograms" of the band. Great group, great reaction.
Damn son! I just had a flashback to the '70's when I was 6-7yr old kid watcing an old NZ tv music show called RTR (ready to roll). It was great then and is still great now.
They are masters of their craft. When you have songs that is this timeless you know that is a masterpiece.
hi guys you must hear meryl streep singing the winner takes it all she does a great cover
If you have the chance, Mama Mia was an extremely entertaining Broadway and touring show featuring the music of ABBA. Absolutely delightful! (Better than the movies!)
It was monumentally better than the movie! It took me being dragged to NYC to see it on Broadway for me to actually realize, despite having heard them since the 70’s, just how good ABBA was! And the musical was great beyond description for me.
Pass
@@Dave-hb7lx the touring show has more than likely played Oklahoma City and Tulsa… we saw it in Des Moines Iowa! It was fantastic!
@@scottfarley3644 You don’t have to worry. Mama Mia! is now a former Broadway and former Broadway Across America show. You couldn’t
Catch it if you wanted to.
@@chrisnolte2277 Was about to tell Dave the same thing.
I was listening to this song when i was 9 yo and it makes me remember the taste of the cookies i ate at the time!!! so beautiful
ABBA came to prominence after winning Eurovision. Lots of hits, but Dancing Queen will take you back to the age of 17 each & every time you hear it.
One of the finest pop groups to come out of the 70’s
So many ABBA hits
Been listening to abba for the last 4 days. I never actually listened to the lyrics to mama Mia. Thanks amber.
A band and a song so infectious they not only made two movies called “Mama Mia” and “Mama Mia 2,” they also created a Broadway musical out of it-all of which are great. Of course you have to know all of their songs first to enjoy it, but you’re getting there. An absolute must is “Dancing Queen”! Great pick!
Their most popular song. I always forget not everyone knows all of their songs like my generation.
Abba is still a group I listen to all the time . Great choice today Amber. She is singing about a lost romantic heart ache but she getting into another relationship so she is talking about oh Mamma Mia (means fear ) of getting into the relationship and falling in love.
Amber was right, though, yeah? She knew that "Mamma Mia" meant 'my mother'!😀
Actually Amber was right. The singer is talking about a relationship she shouldn't be in (example, she's been cheated by him since "I don't know when"). It's volatile, she's told him they're through and as he leaves he slams the door, but...they both know that he "won't be away too long" and that she will take him back because she's "not that strong". I mean, the chorus confirms it, as she asks "How can I resist you?" and "why did I ever let you go?" before stating "I could never let you go". And yeah, it only takes a couple of "looks" from him in order for her to "forget everything" (how he treated her). Sounds like a toxic relationship to me.
@@michelemercier2286 That's exactly what I said. That Amber was right about guessing that "Mama Mia" meant 'my mother' in Italian.😀
@@frauleinmona Oops. I was responding to the comment that said the singer was getting into another relationship, not your comment. My apologies.
@@michelemercier2286 😀 I had suspected that you might have responded to me in error. But I wasn't sure. So, I thought I'd reiterate my comment just so you'd know for sure.😺💞🍀
I'm a retiree and approaching senior citizen, but I'm kinda getting a crush on Amber lately. She's so darn cute. You have a good one there J. Keep up the good work guys. You have a great family.
And they even sing a song called "Thank You For Music" ...which is a theme I think you both would agree upon.
Aaaaaaa!!!!! One of my fave ABBA tunes!!! Rad!
ABBA is such a great group. I love this song, one of their big hits. I would like to suggest again a less known song of ABBA. After hearing and watching the video...I love "HONEY, HONEY"...It's a live performance and they are wearing futuristic outfits...Great Instrumental song as usual!!!
Most people are unaware that, for their entire North American tour, they never wore the same costume twice. Sadly I lived in a little town in the middle of nowhere with no means of getting to go see them live. I would have given pretty much anything at the time. I STILL have a bit of a crush on Frida
As an ABBA fan since Waterloo, we have been ridiculed, dismissed, put down because we love a group labeled as Pop/Disco in a time when Led Zepplin, Kiss, The Stones were the groups to like. Look at the number in album sales, number 1 hits and Top 10 hits and they don't lie, many of us love ABBA whether you admit it or not. They officially split in 1982 and we have waited 40 years for a hope beyond hope...that they would come back to us just one more time. How many bands can claim that they came back after a 40-year hiatus, that they would still bring tears to the eyes of their many fans?
"I Still Have Faith in You"
jjgreek1
10 months ago
In the darkest days when the world needed them the most…they came back to us
Interesting fact: this song knocked "Bohemian Rhapsody" by Queen off the number one spot in the UK in early 1976. And Freddie actually says "Mamma Mia" in the lyrics of "Bohemian Rhapsody" 😊
Much love from England 🏴
And the top male singer of the 70 s. With. Agnetha way ahead as top female singer
No small feat. 46 years later and both those songs still hold up against anything.
ABBA were the biggest band since the Beatles, they are timeless.
There isn't a bad Abba song - there are only good songs and great songs. Absolute legends these guys... and don't forget Gimme Gimme Gimme - another mega-hit
Björn & Benny, are the greatest pop song writers of all time, F the Beatles.. Australians knew of their genius long before the rest of the world!!
The music of my youth. ; )
Sometimes when my body hurts in the morning and I notice more grey hairs in what remains of my hair line, I remember to be grateful that I am old enough to have seen ABBA live in concert.
Can we just talk about how great Amber is looking after having baby boy?! Keep it up girl!!!
Abba shot to fame in 1974 when they won The Eurovision Song Contest with the song Waterloo which in my opinion was the best eurovision song ever.
I didn't think anyone could possibly have not heard of Mama Mia. There was a Broadway Play by that name with 20 ABBA songs (which I saw on Broadway) and the 2 movies. Meryl Streep, Pierce Brosnan, Amanda Siefried, were among the stars in the first movie. Cher had a role in the 2nd. It also became popular for flash mob performances. This is iconic.
I would add that there are videos all over UA-cam of high school music departments performing the stage production.
Love them so much my favorite group in the 70's
Iconic chorus with the head shots of the ladies - others have emulated
I learned on Jeopardy just this week that Mamma Mia chased Bohemian Rhapsody out of the No. 1 spot in the UK charts back in 1975!
this was a *HUGE* number one hit in Australia it made its chart debut on 13th October 1975 on the Australian top 20 at number 11 (a bullet performer) it jumped three places and knocked their previous hit I D0,I Do,I Do,I Do,I Do out of the number one positon it went to number one on 3rd of November that year it was number one for ten weeks that was replaced again with another follow up of theirs with SOS
For about 10 years ABBA were massive. Even now they earn millions from royalties