Ooohhhh! Oohhh, the ... melody, the ... ahh, the ... the harmony, James! Oh yes! The music, James! Aahhhh! Thank you Mr Bond! What a performance! I cannot find all the words! "Well, my dear, I shall get you a dictionary so you can keep on improving your English vocabulary." (To paraphrase the opening scene to The Spy Who Loved Me.) That's what was great about the 70s: Pop was fun. Bond was fun, not a robot. Nothing too forlorn or God-forsaken.
Hygur: as for Bond movies back then, in both the 60s and 70s, Bond oozed charm and had a sense of humour. People got their money's worth going to the cinema: they were entertained. The Bond movies in those days were all tongue-in-cheek. Even the Cold War had fun poked at it.
I’m luckily I have been in Sweden twice and always listening ABBA songs during the time staying there. Thanks so much ABBA and those songs will be forever with the people in the world!
ABBA's best song in my opinion , never gets old. Absolute classic from this amazing group. They truly are the best pop band in music history and there will never be another one like them.
indeed, they will be listening to it in a hundred years thinking that. Such a perfectly structured song. The piano, that run along the keys, such a riff
Goddamnit, the synth in the bridge before the chorus.... that is some killer shit even for toady. It just rolls in so effortlessly and it instantly lets you know that something badass is gonna happen.
todo el mundo escucha ABBA. PORUQE DICEN SIGO SEGUIMOS ESCUCHANDO. EL MUNDO ESCUCHA A M JACKSON A B GEES ABBA ROXETTE AHA MILES DE ARTISTASSSSSSSS DEL 50 40 60 70 80 90 YYYYYYYYY NO ENTIENDOOO
@@veronicamendosa688 В основном современная музыка говно. Современная музыка с каждым десятелетием упрощается. Поэтому то что было в 70-х 80-х даже в 90-х это шедевры.
Lyrics: Where are those happy days They seem so hard to find I try to reach for you But you have closed your mind Whatever happened to our love? I wish I understood It used to be so nice It used to be so good So when you're near me Darling, can't you hear me, S.O.S. The love you gave me Nothing else can save me, S.O.S. When you're gone How can I even try to go on? When you're gone Though I try, how can I carry on? You seemed so far away Though you were standing near You made me feel alive But something died, I fear I really tried to make it up I wish I understood What happened to our love? It used to be so good So when you're near me Darling, can't you hear me, S.O.S. The love you gave me Nothing else can save me, S.O.S. When you're gone How can I even try to go on? When you're gone Though I try, how can I carry on? So when you're near me Darling, can't you hear me, S.O.S. And the love you gave me Nothing else can save me, S.O.S. When you're gone How can I even try to go on? When you're gone Though I try, how can I carry on? When you're gone How can I even try to go on? When you're gone Though I try, how can I carry on?
"S. O. S." Where are those happy days, they seem so hard to find I tried to reach for you, but you have closed your mind Whatever happened to our love? I wish I understood It used to be so nice, it used to be so good So when you're near me, darling can't you hear me S. O. S. The love you gave me, nothing else can save me S. O. S. When you're gone How can I even try to go on? When you're gone Though I try how can I carry on? You seem so far away though you are standing near You made me feel alive, but something died I fear I really tried to make it out I wish I understood What happened to our love, it used to be so good So when you're near me, darling can't you hear me S. O. S. The love you gave me, nothing else can save me S. O. S. When you're gone How can I even try to go on? When you're gone Though I try how can I carry on? So when you're near me, darling can't you hear me S. O. S. And the love you gave me, nothing else can save me S. O. S. When you're gone How can I even try to go on? When you're gone Though I try how can I carry on? When you're gone How can I even try to go on? When you're gone Though I try how can I carry on?
The memories this brings back is timeless in itself. My momma had all of the “albums” in the mid ‘70’s and played them religiously. She passed away September 16, 2022 and now it means so much more to me. I can’t help but cry when ever I hear ABBA, but smile at the same time. ABBA-THANK YOU for the music that is timeless. It’ll always have a place in my heart.
I was born in the 80s, and I love Abba and am listening to it still in 2023 and my daughters are under 11 years old and I'm showing them the music of the past when music had meaning and feeling. Nothing beats the good old classics.
ABBA - SOS (Official Music Video) 0848am 3.8.23 this song was originally entitled: fartfartfart!!! and details an unfortunate episode of the old the abba gang when, after mistakenly eating some fly agaric, the lads...... and lasses... of the entourage went ape shit and smashed up most of oslo on some berserker escapade much to the local authorities' consternation.... footage of the 1975 debacle can still be found on you tube (somewhere)..... sadly entitled the: fnarr fart riots of oslo...
The more closely I listen to ABBA, the more I realize those four were operating at a level way beyond what most musicians ever are. Such complexity and arrangement!
really? complex? how much music have you heard in your life. Listen to this from 55 seconds in to the end, .. fast forward a little in to about 55 to skip the first part. ua-cam.com/video/vZDlZwKD4bs/v-deo.html This is what Complex is in modern music. as for old music its J S Bach.
THIS is a little softer and easier version of try complexity, Blutech - Prayers for Rain ua-cam.com/video/B7CFE3OA9HE/v-deo.html listen to this and dont shut off early, and youll know what super intelligent complex music is.
LOL i came hear because i needed to listen to some nice simpler music, ABBA, due to me listening to to much complex music ; haha thats why i come to songs like this, to downgrade to much simpler for a while
I really agree with you. In this song, for example, there are elements of baroque .. and it has two different consecutive chords. The piano theme at the beginning and end is genial.
As a swede its very nice to visit different clips with ABBA , not just only for watching the videos, also to read the comments from people all over the world about what they meant to you. Yes, it makes me proud and it gives a good feeling.
I came to know of your country because of this band when I was a teenager...they were my 1st musical discovery. then i discovered Bergman s movies and fell in love with swedish language, Tried to learn it, but it was very difficult to find teachers here, so i found the Dannish church and learned some danish some years ago!!!!, From Buenos Aires, Argentina, there you go a story that started off of Abba
[Verse 1] Where are those happy days? They seem so hard to find I tried to reach for you, but you have closed your mind Whatever happened to our love? I wish I understood It used to be so nice, it used to be so good [Chorus] So, when you're near me, darling, can't you hear me? S.O.S The love you gave me, nothing else can save me, S.O.S When you're gone, how can I even try to go on? When you're gone, though I try, how can I carry on? [Verse 2] You seem so far away though you are standing near You made me feel alive, but something died I fear I really tried to make it out, I wish I understood What happened to our love? It used to be so good [Chorus] So, when you're near me, darling, can't you hear me? S.O.S The love you gave me, nothing else can save me, S.O.S When you're gone, how can I even try to go on? When you're gone, though I try, how can I carry on? [Interlude] [Chorus] So, when you're near me, darling, can't you hear me? S.O.S And the love you gave me, nothing else can save me, S.O.S When you're gone, how can I even try to go on? When you're gone, though I try, how can I carry on? [Outro] When you're gone, how can I even try to go on? When you're gone, though I try, how can I carry on?
I saw them live in Boston in 1979. Their flight was delayed and the concert started late. As they went on stage, they apologized even though it wasn’t their fault. They said “we’re going to make it up to you!” And boy did they ever! Best concert I ever saw!!
Even more amazing. Their little private jet had to contend with one of the most damaging tornadoes to hit New England in modern times. The 'Windsor Locks Tornado' cost three lives and decimated a section of Bradley Airport. ABBA had to divert to Manchester. Conn. The stress of that flight caused Agnetha to become ill and the Washington concert the following day had to be cancelled.
@@terryc.3390 Interesting. 1979 was the year prior to Agnetha and Bjonr separaton. It was the beggining of the end, even though there weren´t signs yet. Thanks for all the stories.
Nobody sold more albums than the Beatles. This is well documented. Just look at the world's biggest record market, the USA. The Beatles leaving everyone trailing in the dust when it comes to record sales, and that included Abba, Michael Jackson, Rolling Stones, you name it. The only one who is relatively close (due 45s sales) is Elvis Presley.
The slight imperfections, the naivety in the English lyrics + the accents just add to the genuine melancholy. This is a pop masterpiece - perfect arrangement, perfect performance. Stunning.
Do you think that the accented singing adds a little more poignancy to the English lyrics because of the potential emotional sensitivity of anyone in an unfamiliar environment (and who thereby must have an accent) who also suffers a relationship break-down there? And who is thus cast even more adrift? (Who would likelier be without the same levels of support that someone without an accent would have). And what imperfections in the grammar or style of the lyrics do you detect? I do not see any. If you compare how letters and postcards were written in the mid-70s to those of today (if people still write letters and postcards!), then you would see a lazier attempt at writing generally today that's clumsy with wording. The net effect of that is a tendency towards insincerity and aloofness, because we are all told to rush around like headless chickens today - and letter-writing is a chore. Unlike yesterday. The art of song-writing has already died though. (In S.O.S., the protagonist singer, as I understand, is still on the periphery of her former boyfriend's life - down, but not out!)
In S.O.S., the protagonist singer is still on the periphery of her former boyfriend's life. She's down, but not out. That is what the lyrics convey to me. And no break-up of a strong relationship was ever a fait accompli - that's the message of this cleverly written and well-meaning song.
It's a pop song - but one of great depth. A song that most everyone can relate to / can connect strongly to - and yet would fear to hear (on a personal level). Hope and despair (the emotional plea for love to wake up again). Amazingly bitter and sweet with respect to lyrics and music. Powerful combinations.
So true! The first song I listened from them was "One Of Us" (which ironically is one of the last ones) and now I am addicted to them, so perfect! Dancing Queen Knowing me, knowing you When all is said and done I have a dream Another town, another train Winners take it all Summer night city I've been waiting for you This one (SOS) Thank you for the music Angeleyes One of us Lay all your love on me And sooo many other great perfect songs! Surely they are one of the best bands ever, with lots of top songs. Love them! #ABBA2018
Did Abba ever evolve. Nice music but nothing special. The Beatles were more innovative and always changing and improving. No comparison in terms of quality and complexity.
Exactly! I was just getting into rock music and just "heard them on the radio" but never really listened to them. Started really listening to them about 10 years ago. So extremely talented.
What you're describing is Saudade. It's a Portuguese word that describes a yearning for a happiness that has passed, or perhaps never even existed. Americans call it nostalgia.
Even John Lennon said that this was one of his favorite songs! That’s proof to show how many people love ABBA out in the whole world. I mean Queen Elizabeth’s favorite song is Dancing Queen!
This is a GREAT song. Excellent keyboard riff into the chorus. Great harmony. Great dynamics between verses and chorus. This song is a masterpiece from beginning to end.
Gotta say, though they had so many greats, this is my favorite ABBA song. That opening keyboard riff, the chord structure, the harmonies, Agnetha’s lead vocals, how the song kicks into higher gear during that epic chorus…all of it is brilliant.
Benny and Björn are the best writers and componist ever. Frida and Agnetha have the best voices ever, they never needed special effects or anything, ABBA is the great group ever. No one, really no one, could ever mess with them.
@@pokerface7611 Don't forget that they sourrounded themselves with immense amounts of talent. A bunch of increadible studio musicians and the fantastic sound engineer Michael B. Tretow. ABBA was the whole package.
Benny is the mastermind behind this song, combining classical piano playing with synth giving it a rockier edge, thus creating the best pop song of all time :D
This one of ABBAs most beautiful and haunting love songs. The piano solo is so catchy and it has such a bittersweet melody. Cheery and light yet a touch of sentiment. My favorite. Of course... Agnethas sweet voice is a plus
Where are those happy days, they seem so hard to find I tried to reach for you, but you have closed your mind Whatever happened to our love? I wish I understood It used to be so nice, it used to be so good So when you're near me, darling can't you hear me S. O. S. The love you gave me, nothing else can save me S. O. S. When you're gone How can I even try to go on? When you're gone Though I try how can I carry on? You seem so far away though you are standing near You made me feel alive, but something died I fear I really tried to make it out I wish I understood What happened to our love, it used to be so good
Most metal musicians respect ABBA and metal songwriters have created riffs based on pretty much all ABBA's tunes. ze melodies.. And pretty much all metalheads that i know binge some ABBA once in a while, or do it regularly to get some variety from whatever metal they listen to. It's usuallly young teens that are way into some metal sub enre that will hate on ABBA.. Zealous youths.
@@LoudnessJP Well no one is ever going to call me a youth again, that's for sure....I'm 43 in a few days... I just think it's funny, usually I stick on some metal to make the morning go faster while I work, some AD/DC, some Maiden, Saxon etc....maybe a bit of SepticFlesh or similar if the customers are annoying....but I woke up that morning humming "The Winner Takes It All" and ended up in an ABBA loop that hasn't actually ended yet.
It's what my mum called their "thump and tinkle" (she liked them): they have a gentle, tuneful verse, then a punchy chorus. (I think Chiquitita is probably the best example, but they're nearly all of that pattern. Though they can do other styles - instrumental like Arrival, heavy rock like Does Your Mother Know/Hole in your Soul/Sole). But the verse and chorus sums them up best, I think. Even my favourite, Thank You for the music.
"Dancing Queen" musically is an Epic Composition. I like the way the octaves change in the chorus is amazing. "The Winner takes It All" and "SOS" were other brilliant songs
This song oversizing the value of the so called "pop music" - and making that "classical music".... The perfection is in the music, and that's eternal. The age-effect irrelevant, as we can hear Mozart as classical, even in his age he was just pop....
Lyrics Where are those happy days, they seem so hard to find I try to reach for you but you have closed your mind Whatever happened to our love? I wish I understood It used to be so nice, it used to be so good So when you're near me, darling can't you hear me, S.O.S. The love you gave me, nothing else can save me, S.O.S. When you're gone How can I even try to go on? When you're gone Though I try, how can I carry on? You seemed so far away, though you were standing near You made me feel alive but something died, I fear I really tried to make it up, I wish I understood What happened to our love, it used to be so good So when you're near me, darling can't you hear me, S.O.S. The love you gave me, nothing else can save me, S.O.S. When you're gone How can I even try to go on? When you're gone Though I try, how can I carry on? So when you're near me, darling can't you hear me, S.O.S. And the love you gave me, nothing else can save me, S.O.S. When you're gone How can I even try to go on? When you're gone Though I try, how can I carry on? When you're gone How can I even try to go on? When you're gone Though I try, how can I carry on?
Pop perfection,my favourite abba song,it lifts my spirits when I'm depressed and feel low.The music,the lyrics and of course the beautiful vocal delivery is outstanding.Abba thank YOU for the music ❤️❤️
After severe shoulder fracture this song gives me so much joy and hope. I am listening to this song right now during my sometimes painful exercises. Thanks ABBA for all since I was 14 years old, now 62 years. Were did time go ABBA? Thanks for all of your fantastic songs, may God always bless you. Greetings out of Free State of Bavaria, Germany!
Because it's intentionally a bitter-sweet song. The message being that the break-up of a strong relationship was never a fait accompli. Abba were thinkers. The art of song-writing has gone down the drain today.
Apart from the Beatles ABBA are the the biggest selling group of all time. From 1974-82 they were absolutely huge and 40+ years later the songs still sound good!
I think it's the best song of ABBA. Most of all I like the dramatic arrangement, mix of slow melody and fast refrain. Agnetha and Frida are excellent singers and did their best for this brilliant composition. It's an evergreen, unforgettable for all times and a milestone in the music history.
I don't know why but somehow Abba is the happiest and the saddest music ever at exactly the same time.
I know exactly what you mean! Nothing like it.
Yes exactly.
Very well said!
It's by design. They're some crafty weirdos. Dancing Queen, one of their biggest hits, has a pretty tragic subject matter, if you parse it out.
Точно
YES
Oh the melody, the harmony, the music.....thank you ABBA
+Will Pack there is over 65000 likes, how could you tell it wasn't registering
+Sitdownand Shut up pretty sure he means liking the comment not the video
Ooohhhh! Oohhh, the ... melody, the ... ahh, the ... the harmony, James! Oh yes! The music, James! Aahhhh!
Thank you Mr Bond! What a performance!
I cannot find all the words!
"Well, my dear, I shall get you a dictionary so you can keep on improving your English vocabulary." (To paraphrase the opening scene to The Spy Who Loved Me.)
That's what was great about the 70s: Pop was fun. Bond was fun, not a robot. Nothing too forlorn or God-forsaken.
Hygur: I did not say it was great - I said it was fun. Pop was not morose then. It wasn't self-centred, self-regarding, self-pitying nonsense.
Hygur: as for Bond movies back then, in both the 60s and 70s, Bond oozed charm and had a sense of humour. People got their money's worth going to the cinema: they were entertained. The Bond movies in those days were all tongue-in-cheek. Even the Cold War had fun poked at it.
Once you play one, there is no going back
YAAAAAAS
True hahahaha... I have started since 2 hours ago and keep on going
Incredibly addictive, aren't they?
Never. 😀
Yes you can almost feel the lyrics it’s a great feeling
THE most perfect pop song ever made ….A Masterpiece
@@imnhtp2006 No, he thought it was one of the best pop songs, Pete Townsend of the Who thought it was THE best
A touch of hard rock added makes it extra special
The fact that you're here, you already know up till this day, Abba's music is simply irresistible. God bless you all.
so true, bless you too!😊
Damn it is 2025 now.
😂
Hail ABBA❤
I’m luckily I have been in Sweden twice and always listening ABBA songs during the time staying there. Thanks so much ABBA and those songs will be forever with the people in the world!
ABBA's best song in my opinion , never gets old. Absolute classic from this amazing group. They truly are the best pop band in music history and there will never be another one like them.
Full agree. Jesus is that chorus ever catchy, lol.
100% Agree
So hard to decide which is the best song of ABBA .They have too many.
I agree this is my favorite song by them.
Beautiful
It's 2024 now and I still think ABBA is one of the best pop groups ever.
Even me.. I play their music 🎶
I'm a Fan since 1975, love them till today❤
We can tell the comment year by the UA-cam time stamp.
I'm 14 and they are one of my favorite pop groups. Their music will continue to inspire a new generation.
Easily one of the best, if not the best.
One of many all time ABBA classics
ABBA has got to be the greatest pop group of all time
Miracle Muokebe yeah
@@soap4780 i love them 2! :D
Abba and oasis
Agreed!!
They had looks and talent!
Unlike today's artists
How about the Beatles?
This song is a masterpiece.
indeed, they will be listening to it in a hundred years thinking that. Such a perfectly structured song. The piano, that run along the keys, such a riff
Agree 1000%. Perfection that will last an eternity
@@scottallison2296 yes it wil i believe
A Picasso of a song.
I’m learning English now. ABBA’s songs are easy to understand and remember. And above all good songs.
Maybe you should also try the Bee Gees songs. They are quite diverse in terms of words, so that will fill up your vocabulary real good.
Akane Rich try watching the film “titanic”!
Dimastiy585 i see! Thank you for your suggestion! I’ll find it!(*^▽^*)
GameingForNerds thank you for your reply! To be honest I haven’t seen it. I should watch it（╹◡╹）
Keeping it simple isn't as easy as you might think.
2:32 Their swift lyrical combo here always kills it for me.
*Being depressed and listening to non-stop ABBA heals my soul so much*
Abba does mean father, in Hebrew, I think.
Love you stay strong.
@@Dustshoe in urdu too Abba means father
@@Dustshoe AgnethaBjornBennyAnnfrid
me too bro
The girls' voices and harmonies... ethereal.
The girls had perfect voices but they didn't do well on solo projects. From Ms. Harper Stacey.
die tatuts sind cool!
@@harperstacey9604 мисс Стейси не знают и не помнят. Агнетту и Фриду знает и помнит до сих пор весь мир!!!
@@harperstacey9604 How necessary was it to sign your name on that sentence long comment when we can all clearly see your name anyway?
@@harperstacey9604 Yeah, there was something about the way they sung together. They're voices complement each other.
Goddamnit, the synth in the bridge before the chorus.... that is some killer shit even for toady. It just rolls in so effortlessly and it instantly lets you know that something badass is gonna happen.
I am 63 and still listening. ABBAs music will never fade
todo el mundo escucha ABBA. PORUQE DICEN SIGO SEGUIMOS ESCUCHANDO. EL MUNDO ESCUCHA A M JACKSON A B GEES ABBA ROXETTE AHA MILES DE ARTISTASSSSSSSS DEL 50 40 60 70 80 90 YYYYYYYYY NO ENTIENDOOO
@@veronicamendosa688 В основном современная музыка говно. Современная музыка с каждым десятелетием упрощается. Поэтому то что было в 70-х 80-х даже в 90-х это шедевры.
Lyrics:
Where are those happy days
They seem so hard to find
I try to reach for you
But you have closed your mind
Whatever happened to our love?
I wish I understood
It used to be so nice
It used to be so good
So when you're near me
Darling, can't you hear me, S.O.S.
The love you gave me
Nothing else can save me, S.O.S.
When you're gone
How can I even try to go on?
When you're gone
Though I try, how can I carry on?
You seemed so far away
Though you were standing near
You made me feel alive
But something died, I fear
I really tried to make it up
I wish I understood
What happened to our love?
It used to be so good
So when you're near me
Darling, can't you hear me, S.O.S.
The love you gave me
Nothing else can save me, S.O.S.
When you're gone
How can I even try to go on?
When you're gone
Though I try, how can I carry on?
So when you're near me
Darling, can't you hear me, S.O.S.
And the love you gave me
Nothing else can save me, S.O.S.
When you're gone
How can I even try to go on?
When you're gone
Though I try, how can I carry on?
When you're gone
How can I even try to go on?
When you're gone
Though I try, how can I carry on?
Thank you.
Tysm!
Спасибо за перевод💥💥💥
So when you really love me you should bring me edelweiß
Thank you for sharing
One of the greatest songs ever written. The way it keeps changing all the way through but stays consistantly good is incredible.
Totally agree...this song still gives me goosbumps
@philfedora495, IYHO, that is.
yeeeeesssssssss
truly a masterpiece and the girl's voices so beautiful
Fully agree. Full stop.
"S. O. S."
Where are those happy days, they seem so hard to find
I tried to reach for you, but you have closed your mind
Whatever happened to our love?
I wish I understood
It used to be so nice, it used to be so good
So when you're near me, darling can't you hear me
S. O. S.
The love you gave me, nothing else can save me
S. O. S.
When you're gone
How can I even try to go on?
When you're gone
Though I try how can I carry on?
You seem so far away though you are standing near
You made me feel alive, but something died I fear
I really tried to make it out
I wish I understood
What happened to our love, it used to be so good
So when you're near me, darling can't you hear me
S. O. S.
The love you gave me, nothing else can save me
S. O. S.
When you're gone
How can I even try to go on?
When you're gone
Though I try how can I carry on?
So when you're near me, darling can't you hear me
S. O. S.
And the love you gave me, nothing else can save me
S. O. S.
When you're gone
How can I even try to go on?
When you're gone
Though I try how can I carry on?
When you're gone
How can I even try to go on?
When you're gone
Though I try how can I carry on?
Excellent song
Strange Tv = Thank you very much for your help to understand the song clearly.
Thx I was singing along and when I didn't know some of the words I checked this comment 😊
Thank you
Did you copy and paste this down or did you use your effort for each word?
50 years later, ABBA is still a legend and WILL ALWAYS be surpassing EVERY music generation!
Yes , such memories ❤✨✨💖
@@AnnHollowell-l1v glad you agree with me^^
A bit of an exaggeration
The memories this brings back is timeless in itself. My momma had all of the “albums” in the mid ‘70’s and played them religiously. She passed away September 16, 2022 and now it means so much more to me. I can’t help but cry when ever I hear ABBA, but smile at the same time.
ABBA-THANK YOU for the music that is timeless. It’ll always have a place in my heart.
Your mom had really good taste for music. I am sure wherever she is now the playlist includes ABBA's songs.
I was born in the 80s, and I love Abba and am listening to it still in 2023 and my daughters are under 11 years old and I'm showing them the music of the past when music had meaning and feeling. Nothing beats the good old classics.
❤🌹
ABBA - SOS (Official Music Video) 0848am 3.8.23 this song was originally entitled: fartfartfart!!! and details an unfortunate episode of the old the abba gang when, after mistakenly eating some fly agaric, the lads...... and lasses... of the entourage went ape shit and smashed up most of oslo on some berserker escapade much to the local authorities' consternation.... footage of the 1975 debacle can still be found on you tube (somewhere)..... sadly entitled the: fnarr fart riots of oslo...
Sorry about your mom and god bless you. She had great taste. ❤😢😢😢❤❤❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉😂😂
glad to see everyone here after jamming to the sea shanty version, good times
Dd
1975
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@@spkanava xx
The what?
The more closely I listen to ABBA, the more I realize those four were operating at a level way beyond what most musicians ever are. Such complexity and arrangement!
really? complex? how much music have you heard in your life. Listen to this from 55 seconds in to the end, .. fast forward a little in to about 55 to skip the first part. ua-cam.com/video/vZDlZwKD4bs/v-deo.html This is what Complex is in modern music. as for old music its J S Bach.
THIS is a little softer and easier version of try complexity, Blutech - Prayers for Rain ua-cam.com/video/B7CFE3OA9HE/v-deo.html listen to this and dont shut off early, and youll know what super intelligent complex music is.
LOL i came hear because i needed to listen to some nice simpler music, ABBA, due to me listening to to much complex music ; haha thats why i come to songs like this, to downgrade to much simpler for a while
Synosia Innovations I've never seen such a pretentious string of comments in my entire life
I really agree with you. In this song, for example, there are elements of baroque .. and it has two different consecutive chords. The piano theme at the beginning and end is genial.
It's 2024 right now and I'm still digging it. THANK YOU FOR YOUR TIME
One of the greats! A rocking pop tune for sure.
ABBA and their songs are timeless, they will never go out of style!
+A Prestn. That's true
Well they are knowing me and knowing you.
@@jenniferleblanc7019 aha
@@peterwilliamskelhorn6675 I like you, sir.
@@jenniferleblanc7019 it would be terrible if we didn't know the words
As a swede its very nice to visit different clips with ABBA , not just only for watching the videos, also to read the comments from people all over the world about what they meant to you. Yes, it makes me proud and it gives a good feeling.
Saw them at the Myer Music Bowl in Melbourne, Australia. I still have the ticket :)
I came to know of your country because of this band when I was a teenager...they were my 1st musical discovery. then i discovered Bergman s movies and fell in love with swedish language, Tried to learn it, but it was very difficult to find teachers here, so i found the Dannish church and learned some danish some years ago!!!!, From Buenos Aires, Argentina, there you go a story that started off of Abba
As a nonswede i am proud loving your swede group more than u in the time they need it and not now when they do not.
lol
gay
Thank you for ABBA and H&M..
I started listening to them in 1977 and I'm still listening to them in 2024.
I would too if I lived in the 70s! I was still a lil sperm back then 😂
[Verse 1]
Where are those happy days? They seem so hard to find
I tried to reach for you, but you have closed your mind
Whatever happened to our love? I wish I understood
It used to be so nice, it used to be so good
[Chorus]
So, when you're near me, darling, can't you hear me? S.O.S
The love you gave me, nothing else can save me, S.O.S
When you're gone, how can I even try to go on?
When you're gone, though I try, how can I carry on?
[Verse 2]
You seem so far away though you are standing near
You made me feel alive, but something died I fear
I really tried to make it out, I wish I understood
What happened to our love? It used to be so good
[Chorus]
So, when you're near me, darling, can't you hear me? S.O.S
The love you gave me, nothing else can save me, S.O.S
When you're gone, how can I even try to go on?
When you're gone, though I try, how can I carry on?
[Interlude]
[Chorus]
So, when you're near me, darling, can't you hear me? S.O.S
And the love you gave me, nothing else can save me, S.O.S
When you're gone, how can I even try to go on?
When you're gone, though I try, how can I carry on?
[Outro]
When you're gone, how can I even try to go on?
When you're gone, though I try, how can I carry on?
I saw them live in Boston in 1979. Their flight was delayed and the concert started late. As they went on stage, they apologized even though it wasn’t their fault. They said “we’re going to make it up to you!” And boy did they ever! Best concert I ever saw!!
Even more amazing. Their little private jet had to contend with one of the most damaging tornadoes to hit New England in modern times. The 'Windsor Locks Tornado' cost three lives and decimated a section of Bradley Airport. ABBA had to divert to Manchester. Conn. The stress of that flight caused Agnetha to become ill and the Washington concert the following day had to be cancelled.
Supposedly, that was the VERY flight that caused Agnetha to have severe anxiety about flying...between NYC and Boston during the North American tour.
Какой вы счастливчик! Я обожаю АББА💝
You were lucky to see and hear the originals!
@@terryc.3390 Interesting. 1979 was the year prior to Agnetha and Bjonr separaton. It was the beggining of the end, even though there weren´t signs yet. Thanks for all the stories.
This band has like 20 #1 hits
sold more albums then the Beatles
A Jacko sold more than Abba, PS
Nobody sold more albums than the Beatles. This is well documented. Just look at the world's biggest record market, the USA. The Beatles leaving everyone trailing in the dust when it comes to record sales, and that included Abba, Michael Jackson, Rolling Stones, you name it. The only one who is relatively close (due 45s sales) is Elvis Presley.
Were Abba big in the USA. Stephen H ?
Rolin
今でもABBAは聴きたくなります
The slight imperfections, the naivety in the English lyrics + the accents just add to the genuine melancholy. This is a pop masterpiece - perfect arrangement, perfect performance. Stunning.
It has two different choruses, one after the other?
Do you think that the accented singing adds a little more poignancy to the English lyrics because of the potential emotional sensitivity of anyone in an unfamiliar environment (and who thereby must have an accent) who also suffers a relationship break-down there? And who is thus cast even more adrift? (Who would likelier be without the same levels of support that someone without an accent would have).
And what imperfections in the grammar or style of the lyrics do you detect? I do not see any.
If you compare how letters and postcards were written in the mid-70s to those of today (if people still write letters and postcards!), then you would see a lazier attempt at writing generally today that's clumsy with wording.
The net effect of that is a tendency towards insincerity and aloofness, because we are all told to rush around like headless chickens today - and letter-writing is a chore. Unlike yesterday. The art of song-writing has already died though.
(In S.O.S., the protagonist singer, as I understand, is still on the periphery of her former boyfriend's life - down, but not out!)
In S.O.S., the protagonist singer is still on the periphery of her former boyfriend's life. She's down, but not out.
That is what the lyrics convey to me. And no break-up of a strong relationship was ever a fait accompli - that's the message of this cleverly written and well-meaning song.
It's a pop song - but one of great depth. A song that most everyone can relate to / can connect strongly to - and yet would fear to hear (on a personal level). Hope and despair (the emotional plea for love to wake up again). Amazingly bitter and sweet with respect to lyrics and music. Powerful combinations.
Dustshoe Your posts have something scientific about them. They are stringently beautiful in a way.. Ever considered writing in a scholarly journal? :)
everything by Abba is great.
Izabella Wilas verdade
Dzięki Benny Andersonowi i Bjorg ulvaesovi którzy tworzyli, komponowali cały repertuar
The best they are the 1
So true! The first song I listened from them was "One Of Us" (which ironically is one of the last ones) and now I am addicted to them, so perfect!
Dancing Queen
Knowing me, knowing you
When all is said and done
I have a dream
Another town, another train
Winners take it all
Summer night city
I've been waiting for you
This one (SOS)
Thank you for the music
Angeleyes
One of us
Lay all your love on me
And sooo many other great perfect songs! Surely they are one of the best bands ever, with lots of top songs. Love them! #ABBA2018
Did Abba ever evolve. Nice music but nothing special. The Beatles were more innovative and always changing and improving. No comparison in terms of quality and complexity.
the piano work in this is amazing
All of Benny's piano work is incredible
Great focus Sledd Ed. You are very very correct! Genius piano work.
I loved SOS in the 70's it made me feel so good. It was amazing growing up with ABBA.
I appreciate ABBA more now than I did in the 70’s & 80’s. I was heavy into rock music, but I realize now how important ABBA was, and IS !
Exactly! I was just getting into rock music and just "heard them on the radio" but never really listened to them. Started really listening to them about 10 years ago. So extremely talented.
What you're describing is Saudade. It's a Portuguese word that describes a yearning for a happiness that has passed, or perhaps never even existed. Americans call it nostalgia.
@@zyrrhos Excellent! Yes, nostalgia! Hello Portugal!
They made pop, but their music was well-constructed pop with unworldly singers. That is why it holds up
Це так ❤
ABBA is absolutely one of the very greatest pop bands of all time.
Dont forget the Beatles
Without question---they are legends!!
Bob Schneider sos
Don’t forget Queen
Easily
Even John Lennon said that this was one of his favorite songs! That’s proof to show how many people love ABBA out in the whole world. I mean Queen Elizabeth’s favorite song is Dancing Queen!
As well as Princess Diana's. I also believe Queen Silvia of Sweden.
And John McCain’s. If there’s one thing liberals and conservatives can passionately agree on, it’s that ABBA is the GOAT
Well that went well with Beatles song "Help"
According to bassist Glen Matlock, the intro to the Sex Pistols' "Pretty Vacant" is based on the "bomp-BOMP-bomp-BOMP" piano line in this tune.
ABBA once heard one of John Lennon's songs and said, that's not too bad!
The piano here is so legendary
This is a GREAT song. Excellent keyboard riff into the chorus. Great harmony. Great dynamics between verses and chorus. This song is a masterpiece from beginning to end.
Absolutely agree! It's a bit weird but this is one of those songs that makes me cry because of it's perfection :'D
Spot on, not one single second wasted ... brilliant!
@@eliotstenning-white3751 its a perfect sum of its parts.
Gotta say, though they had so many greats, this is my favorite ABBA song. That opening keyboard riff, the chord structure, the harmonies, Agnetha’s lead vocals, how the song kicks into higher gear during that epic chorus…all of it is brilliant.
Still gold after 40 years
It`s not gold...it`s platinum, or perhaps diamond!
old but gold
the vocals rule, man
41
abba
September of 24, still remember the bygone golden era of the 70's &80's.😊
At 56yrs still enjoying the pure music.
Abba for ever in this 2024 😊
If you still enjoy, at 65 you will too.
I dont think alot of people realize what talented musicians these people are. The complicated arrangements and vocals are quite impressive....
Benny and Björn are the best writers and componist ever. Frida and Agnetha have the best voices ever, they never needed special effects or anything, ABBA is the great group ever. No one, really no one, could ever mess with them.
No troll can make a real joke of this wonderful song.Have no real chance .
Thats why needed REAL music learned people comments to make us understand deeper WHY is so good this kind of music we love!
the arpeggios would be prog rock worthy
@@pokerface7611 Don't forget that they sourrounded themselves with immense amounts of talent. A bunch of increadible studio musicians and the fantastic sound engineer Michael B. Tretow. ABBA was the whole package.
Abba is forever no matter what year.
Listen to in 100 years
Benny is the mastermind behind this song, combining classical piano playing with synth giving it a rockier edge, thus creating the best pop song of all time :D
Agnethas voice is the main ingredient in here
Lasse Halstrom is a pioneer in music videos. His Abba videos are simply outstanding. He really got them
I am 20 years old and the only thing that I have regretted is I did not grow up with ABBA's music... S.O.S
No shit that's my regret to I was born 1976
I grew up with ABBA. Do you want to swap dates of birth? Ill be more than happy to.
This music was my childhood I was born in 1974
You can enjoy the music of Abba through the magical time machine of UA-cam ...
@@megatronl9922 1969 - today - feel the same
This one of ABBAs most beautiful and haunting love songs. The piano solo is so catchy and it has such a bittersweet melody. Cheery and light yet a touch of sentiment. My favorite. Of course... Agnethas sweet voice is a plus
Yes, you are right. I agree.
Cathy I agree with u 100 percent and this song of ABBA thanks bye darling
Benny Anderson is one of the greatest pianist in my humble opinion..
There are probably thousands of better pianists in the world, but only a few people who've shown the same talent for songwriting.
Yes, for modern music (pop rock).
@@joakim2k10 Elton John and Billy Joel are pianists and songwriters too
But who was Billy Powell?
You forgot Vladimir Horowitz?
This is one of the greatest pieces of pop ever made in the entire history of music.
Along with Tears For Fears, I agree.
John lennon said this was the greatest pop song written.
Oh serious? Biggest Beatles fan of all time here. In my mind the two bands are era's apart. Awesome that they acknowledged each other.
Pete Townshend said the same thing.
V. I. Lenin?
John lennon was right!!
Gandhi also said the same thing about this song.
Two classic voices and two great songwriters, what a team!!!!
This is music!!! 45 years later, and abba continues to be musically relevant!!!❤️👏
ABBA is among the greatest bands in music history.
I am from the future...2024 ...ABBA still rules ❤
Anybody else make the critical error of playing one ABBA track hours ago..... and still playing them now. 😁
What error? They're that Damn Good! So Yeah.
Best female harmonies, even better than Mamas and Papas....just enough to beat them, it's close though
Doesn’t sound like an error, more like a gift :)
Yes, right now 🤘😁
Only playing one is a critical error
Where are those happy days, they seem so hard to find
I tried to reach for you, but you have closed your mind
Whatever happened to our love?
I wish I understood
It used to be so nice, it used to be so good
So when you're near me, darling can't you hear me
S. O. S.
The love you gave me, nothing else can save me
S. O. S.
When you're gone
How can I even try to go on?
When you're gone
Though I try how can I carry on?
You seem so far away though you are standing near
You made me feel alive, but something died I fear
I really tried to make it out
I wish I understood
What happened to our love, it used to be so good
thank you good sir
Agnethas Swedish accent comes through when she sings " understood", in the verse "I wish I understood ", neat...
What a masterpiece. What a strong melody. This is a real treasure.
ABBA's music is amazing, and well written, and for that reason I don't consider them to be just 'disco'.
I think there’s something wrong with me. I’m a metalhead and I’ve been stuck in an ABBA loop for two days....
There's nothing wrong with acknowledging great musicianship. ABBA were brilliantly skilled musicians.
Most metal musicians respect ABBA and metal songwriters have created riffs based on pretty much all ABBA's tunes. ze melodies.. And pretty much all metalheads that i know binge some ABBA once in a while, or do it regularly to get some variety from whatever metal they listen to. It's usuallly young teens that are way into some metal sub enre that will hate on ABBA.. Zealous youths.
@@LoudnessJP Well no one is ever going to call me a youth again, that's for sure....I'm 43 in a few days...
I just think it's funny, usually I stick on some metal to make the morning go faster while I work, some AD/DC, some Maiden, Saxon etc....maybe a bit of SepticFlesh or similar if the customers are annoying....but I woke up that morning humming "The Winner Takes It All" and ended up in an ABBA loop that hasn't actually ended yet.
because it really perfect
Yep, that’ll happen
*That piano touch is simply masterful*
It's 2023 and I still love Abba ❤
same
And Olivia
2024 still do
2024 still fantastic
Arguably the greatest pop song ever written .
vero!!!
The Greatest Pop Group Ever.
I totally agree
Where are those happy days, they seem so hard to find.
President of the United Muthafuckin' States yes
President of the United Muthafuckin' States
Thumbs up # 64
I try to reach for you but you have closed your mind
They will be back.. soon..
If ABBA doesn't get you interested within the first verse, they'll have you absolutely *hooked* the moment they launch into the chorus.
It's the 12-string that really does it.
Best intro ever made!
@Anni frid Lyngstad put asterisks on both sides of the word
It's what my mum called their "thump and tinkle" (she liked them): they have a gentle, tuneful verse, then a punchy chorus. (I think Chiquitita is probably the best example, but they're nearly all of that pattern. Though they can do other styles - instrumental like Arrival, heavy rock like Does Your Mother Know/Hole in your Soul/Sole). But the verse and chorus sums them up best, I think. Even my favourite, Thank You for the music.
Voted at the best popsong ever.
Fantastic pianoplay.And great lyrics.
Modern pop music can't beat this music
Fr
Yep
Ik
thats coz you have different tastes not an inherent degrade of quality
averagebow 88007 1960s, 70s, 80s and 90s music is WAY BETTER!!
Wonderfull song. ..ABBA is not getting older , their music will always be here, between people who can recognize good music.
It's simply unbelievable how many "best Popsongs of all time" they made. Pure geniuses.
Abba group is the most famous for all the times thanks agnitha , you always enjoy our holliday your word never died
My favourite ABBA song. It’s a masterpiece of pop.
Certain songs are just too good to describe and this is one
True words👍
Die meisten sehen es anders! S.O.S . rangiert eher im Mittelfeld! Ich finde es aber auch spitze!
And they were masters of pop!
Still listening to Abba in 2015!!! Love Abba
ABBA rocks!
+Connor Kearney I have many ABBA songs in my ipod. Love them
+mauro PIGNATTI hello
+Connor Kearney ABBA is good but QUEEN ROCKS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
+Connor Kearney Yes :D
No one can ever match these women's voices
Annette C. Dalton they have beutefull song voices
Rocio Jurado had a better voice
They are born naturals.
Their voices aren't that remarkable. They're certainly not bad but definitely not on some unparalleled plane of existence lol
razrv3lc, yes, but their voices compromise each other, and work well with the songs.
Me at june 2024! ABBA, thank you for the music!❤❤❤
"Dancing Queen" musically is an Epic Composition. I like the way the octaves change in the chorus is amazing. "The Winner takes It All" and "SOS" were other brilliant songs
This is pure pop perfection. It can't get any better than this.
They are pure gold!
I would humbly suggest it can: Dancing Queen!
@@pmberry
Right said Paul! :)
This song oversizing the value of the so called "pop music" - and making that "classical music"....
The perfection is in the music, and that's eternal. The age-effect irrelevant, as we can hear Mozart as classical, even in his age he was just pop....
And it never will. Pop perfection.
Lyrics
Where are those happy days, they seem so hard to find
I try to reach for you but you have closed your mind
Whatever happened to our love? I wish I understood
It used to be so nice, it used to be so good
So when you're near me, darling can't you hear me, S.O.S.
The love you gave me, nothing else can save me, S.O.S.
When you're gone
How can I even try to go on?
When you're gone
Though I try, how can I carry on?
You seemed so far away, though you were standing near
You made me feel alive but something died, I fear
I really tried to make it up, I wish I understood
What happened to our love, it used to be so good
So when you're near me, darling can't you hear me, S.O.S.
The love you gave me, nothing else can save me, S.O.S.
When you're gone
How can I even try to go on?
When you're gone
Though I try, how can I carry on?
So when you're near me, darling can't you hear me, S.O.S.
And the love you gave me, nothing else can save me, S.O.S.
When you're gone
How can I even try to go on?
When you're gone
Though I try, how can I carry on?
When you're gone
How can I even try to go on?
When you're gone
Though I try, how can I carry on?
They have to tell not just to say!Beautiful lyrics again and again .
This is a real good song, But I kinda like Dairy Queen Better
Thankyou
Just a classic pop song so emotive !! Love it in 2021 💝
Thank you. Cheers from Texas.
89 million views tells you everything you need to know about the love for this song, this group, and these individuals. ABBA!
Should be many more, this is an incredible song of theirs.
If I had to choose just one to listen to, it would be this.
90M
Listening to ABBA makes my brain go "Ahhh yes.....thats so nice......one more"
Cal
Xanax for the ears.
Me too it reminds me those days and times where the life and the music was the best
Whenever I listen to a good ABBA song my brain is like “go ahead, pLaY iT aGaiN”
It’s addictive you can’t stop
It's hard to imagine this song performed like a sea shanty
Somehow I prefer it sung in 3/4...
bdg reference lol
Wish they were playing with a hook hand :/
who tf is that
@@TheUltimateCrash1990 brian david gilbert did an abba parody album for halloween. it's wonderful beyond words, you must listen yourself
Love ABBA
Great songwriting from Benny & Bjorn.
Angnetha & Frida could sing anything put to them, Amazing Vocals.
When Benny & Bjorn divorced agnetha & frida, they wasted no time finding new wives. From Ms. Harper Stacey.
Last 60 seconds are ones of the greatest in music history!
We Swedes are proud of Abba. It's timeless and tuneful.
you can be..
I would add 'secret service' too.
We Canadians are MORE proud of Abba!! It's timeless and tuneful!
Half of humanity proud of loving ABBA s music!
Now we are, yes
It’s 2022 now and I’m still listening. Child of the late 70s, mom and dad played them a lot. Abba is timeless.
Born in late 80s, my Mexican parents played ABBA and I’m glad they did. I love ABBA!!!
I'm Still Listening to this masterpiece 31/01/2022 at 9:40 pm
My mom use to listen to them and now I do with my son!!!
Still listening on 07/02/2022 but keep visualising Pierce Brosnan and Meryl Streep
ABBA is timeless, indeed.
Pop perfection,my favourite abba song,it lifts my spirits when I'm depressed and feel low.The music,the lyrics and of course the beautiful vocal delivery is outstanding.Abba thank YOU for the music ❤️❤️
After severe shoulder fracture this song gives me so much joy and hope. I am listening to this song right now during my sometimes painful exercises. Thanks ABBA for all since I was 14 years old, now 62 years. Were did time go ABBA? Thanks for all of your fantastic songs, may God always bless you. Greetings out of Free State of Bavaria, Germany!
I mean, I like Abba since I was little. But, right now I'm obsessed again with them like for the millionth time.
I was born in the 90's.
I was born in the 00's
They produced so many hits in a limited time, about 7 years !!! really thank you for the music
As a metal fan, I say this is one of the best songs of all time.
PREACH! 🤘
Yes, metalfans love ABBA!
Absolutely 💯🤘🏻🤩
Amen!
I was always a hard rocker but a friend used to listen Abba when I was almost 40 and I slowly went from the dark to the light.
Always and forever Abba ♥️
How can they put such a sad lyrics on such a happy melody .-.
me to, but i also loved the Bay City Rollers
Because it's intentionally a bitter-sweet song.
The message being that the break-up of a strong relationship was never a fait accompli.
Abba were thinkers. The art of song-writing has gone down the drain today.
Try pumped up kicks.
'TRY' who the fuck do you think I am xD
When there is despair (which is sad) - there is still hope for real love (which is happy) to show once again.
Undoubtedly one of the best band in the history of music.
Reza Hoque THE BEATLES
@@welshlad6427 one of them as well
@@welshlad6427 They said *one*
I could listen to their songs for one thousand times. One of the best bands ever !
ABBAさんへ
私は日本のドラマの主題歌でこの曲を知りました。
素敵なメロディーと歌声をありがとうございます！！
この曲を聴くと、辛い時や楽しい時を思い出します。
少し長くなりましたが、音楽は国境を超えるのです。
ありがとう ABBAさん🐾
So, this is IT . The MOST perfect pop-song in the entire history of POP ? This one got my vote for sure. I never heard better
What about billie jean?
That and The Name of the Game.
John Lennon and Pete Townsend were big fans and they seemed to know something about music.
piano at the start is like a time warp to a specific time in my childhood
every time without fail.
So true. It takes me straight back in time. ☺
Soo true
it was this and the guitar at the start of gimme gimme gimme that takes me back😔
piano+ phaser/flanger effect, try for yourself
Apart from the Beatles ABBA are the the biggest selling group of all time. From 1974-82 they were absolutely huge and 40+ years later the songs still sound good!
ABBA is the non english native group who will detronate the Beatles!And not by sells.
There has been nothing greater in the artistic history of humanity than ABBA. You are the proof that God exists.
I think it's the best song of ABBA. Most of all I like the dramatic arrangement, mix of slow melody and fast refrain. Agnetha and Frida are excellent singers and did their best for this brilliant composition. It's an evergreen, unforgettable for all times and a milestone in the music history.
Agree! So nostalgic!