ABBA'S FRIDA ~ 1st Time Hearing ~ EN LEDIG DAG ~ REACTION
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- EN LEDIG DAG BY FRIDA Reaction
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3 octaves. Eb3 - Eb6.
Live-to-air National TV. No rehearsal. First time on TV.
She fits the definition of a professional.
Yes DJ, she is remarkable. That is out of this world for her first performance 🤩💙
Time to react to 'Frida Ensam', (Frida Alone),1975. Known for the original 'Fernando'. ABBA's english 'Fernando',1976 is technically a cover.
Ensam is also known for her covering iconic American, English, Italian, Greek songs.
Hey DJ, that is cool. I didn't know that. I will check it out. Thanks a bunch 🤩
Absolutely incredible voice ❤
I agree 100%, Steve 🤗
Unbelievable voice. Frida is the best.Love her
Hi Jossie, this was fantastic. Frida has an amazing voice. I agree with you 😀💙
Frida ❤ is gorgeous!...
She can sing anything 👌
And she's a great woman...
I love❤her😍.
Long life princess Anni-Frid ❤️.
Great react, Sue... Take care and
until next time ✌️
❤️🇨🇱🤗😘👍
Hi Alejandro, I agree whole heartedly with you. Frida is all those things and more....absolutely amazing 🤩❤️
A songbird singing with such warmth and so velvetly.
Agree, Christiano 🤩💙
From SVT 1967 (black & white - SVT in Sweden did not start to broadcast in colour until 1970).
Thanks for the background Niclas. I appreciate you watching and commenting 😀
@@playitagainsue Thank you for an interesting reaction, regarding Frida:s first national appearence here in Sweden...
Frida was already an accomplished live singer in her early '20s .She was into jazz bands since aged 13-14..Agnetha was into schlager,Bjorn into a folkband and Benny into pop n rock n roll at the time.The blending of the 4some evolved our ABBA.
And we can thank Stig Anderson for securing Frida. Frida was the last one of the entire ABBA team to commit.
Frida was very reluctant to sing pop songs and be part of a pop group. Artistically a comedown. She preferred the more challenging and sophistication of vocal centric genres. But pop of course is more lucrative.
In 1972, Stig/Polar Music signed Frida to a solo contract, after her 1967-72 EMI solo contract was fulfilled.
Frida then agreed to re-join Benny, Bjorn , Agnetha and the ABBA team.
@@danbike9Oh i'm sure Frida didn't regret it,lol.Neither did Stig of course.And I'm so very grateful.I knew she had left the 3some for a while in the very early '70s but fortunately they all coexisted again for good ever after,till the end.
Btw I recall in the early '80s reading in an Abba book that Frida was into other stuff but came to pop music because of Benny and got surprised at the time.As for Stig,yes,he was an exceedingly wise and very clever man.He knew how to organize everything if he believed in someone.
@@alexioverdo5225 Frida avoiding pop for so long is why she has such a refined skill set.
Pop is for the masses. And the masses like a certain amount of sugar poured in their ears. That means watering things down a bit -- just like 'Peter Pan', which was influenced by Benny and helped Frida get on charts. Vocally an artistic comedown for Frida. But she hits the charts.
Take ABBA's 'I Let The Music Speak'. Not a pop song. Not enough sugar. But those with a more analytical mind, absolutely love it. The classical world noticed. A famous opera singer covered the song.
But a song like 'I Let The Music Speak' will never make the pop charts. Why? Not enough sugar poured in the ear to attract the masses. But, I bet very satisfing for Frida and Benny and Bjorn too. They did of course move on to Chess and then their ultimate masterpiece 'Kristina fran Duvemala'.
Great reaction Sue. Frida at her finest, showcasing that incredible range her velvety voice has. ❤
Hi Helen, thanks a bunch. Yes I loved her voice in this...so beautiful 😀
That ending was feathery and etherial.And all LIVE nothing fake.You could even hear her raw breath.
Hi Alexio, it is a beautiful song. Frida does an amazing job. I love the jazzy feel 😊
@@playitagainsue Then you should listen to 'Mr. Wonderful' which she sang in 1964 with her band called 'Anni-Frid & Gunnar Sandevärn Trio'. Oh and at her Frida Ensam album she also did a Swedish cover of David Bowies 'Life On Mars'. 😀
@@Lisa-M Hey Lisa, I will definitely listen to both of those. Thanks for that 🤩
No screaming or vocal acrobatics. Just a beautiful rendition of a lovely tune and respecting the melody.
You described it perfectly, Michael! A lovely song with beautiful vocals 🤩💙
Great song and great reaction. What a voice! Frida had just won a major Swedish singing competition and a contract with Swedish brand EMI records. She was brought to the studio to sing it live on tv totally unrehearsed but handeled it like a champ. The host questions though, oyy! Frida showed she could be a mother and a singer. One of the first. She took a whole lot of bashing when she let her kids stay with their father while she tried to be a singer in Stockholm (she saw them all the time though) glad times have changed. Take care
Hi Leah, I am glad times have changed too. It is a shame they gave her a hard time ❤️
Hi Sue, as you have said, Frida’s voice is wonderful. She has such a range. Thanks so much for doing this. Whilst I have some of Frida’s solo work, it is all post ABBA’s 1982 break up & in English.
Hi Dave, this was my first non English song and I think it was a fabulous one to start with. This was a fantastic one by Frida. I love the jazziness of it. I will get to more of Frida's older stuff. This was cool 😎❤️
Hi Sue. I forgot I would love to recommend a couple more Frida songs in Swedish. She had a great solo album called Frida Ensam (Frida Alone) this album has the original version of Fernando (that was written just for her) singing it in Swedish. It was a big hit across Europe. Also she did a cover of Gary Pucketts "Young Girl" in Swedish on the same album Swedish version is called jag ar mig sjalv nu. Very very good song. Thanks and take care
Awesome, thanks Leah. I have never heard either if the Swedish versions. I will listen to both of them 🤩
Hey Sue .. Seen this video a number of times .. Frida sounds just terrific, as both she and Agnetha always do, regardless of the language they are singing in or the time period in which they did it .. But I always cringe a bit when I see the very personal line of questioning she was subjected to by this compere .. However, as usual, she retains her dignity and charm .. A class act for sure.
Yes cringe question, but it really was a different time back then, its better now although not perfect of course
@Tifoso711 Yes, you are right .. A different time indeed .. Although even taking that into account, I still feel he was a bit intrusive .. But he almost certainly wouldn't get away with it nowadays .. Cheers.😊
Great point, Wayne! The questions were a bit prying weren't they. I am not sure why they did that. But as you say, Frida handled them with class and grace. I am really enjoying these old clips of her singing in this jazzy style. It really showcases her voice in a different way. And yes both she and Agnetha have amazingly beautiful voices and I could listen to them sing the phone book....if they still have phone books haha 🤩💜❤️
SO pleased you enjoyed that Sue. Another fun fact is that it was the day Sweden changed from driving on the left and the government had advised everyone to stay home if possible. So the TV audience was greater than usual.
Jazz was obviously Frida's first love. I wish she would return to it and give us a new jazz album.
There is a slightly longer film about of this performance showing the two pianists having a discussion beforehand. Frida had earlier won the national talent contest and was then whisked across town to appear on this TV show. She had handed the band a small note of the arrangement. What is remarkable about this performance is not just her singing but that it's totally unrehearsed and you can see she's not even familiar with that type of microphone. They're basically all 'winging it'. But though young, she was an experienced live singer with improvisation skills so she and the Jazz combo worked well together.
Hi Chelsea, that is truly amazing! To be that good without rehearsing and an unfamiliar band and set up just shows how incredible she is. Thank you so very much for that 😊
Frida was the Mariah or Whitney of her day. LOL... No seriously, her voice is so underrated. In my opinion, she was the stronger of the two ABBA leads. Her range, pitch, and projection were off the charts. She could soothe with a purr, roar like a lion or tinkle like a bell. What a voice.
Hey Jack, I love your description of Frida's voice! She is truly amazing. I am going to explore more of her jazz stuff. It is very cool and showcases a different side than I had heard from her before. Thanks for tuning in 🤩
She was and IS BETTER than Mariah and Whitney both.
I agree. In live performances, such as Dancing Queen in Australia, Frida’s voice is definitely heard more than Agnetha’s.
Benny, Bjorn and Michael B. Tretow, ABBA's recording engineer - considered Frida a master vocalist as did as all her peers.
ABBA: Bright Lights Dark Shadows
The Real Story of ABBA
By Carl Magnus Palm
What the entire Polar Music/ABBA team and other peers say about Frida's vocal skills, keen ear, etc...is golden!
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In an interview that some have seen on UA-cam with Michael B. Tretow. Michael bragged about Frida. He said throughout her range it is all supported and balanced. Spoke about her warm tone.
He called her voice "hi-fi" (high-fidelity).What a compliment.
@@danbike9ha!ha! 'hi-fi" quality ,yes i've seen that.
Great reaction, Sue 😙 Honestly, jazz isn't a style of music I like, but I am okay with making an exception with Frida, even though I listen to it infrequently. It took her a long time to establish herself due to the choice of songs she sang. When she met Benny and changed her repertoire, success finally came. But then, the Abba chapter began to take shape...
Hey Marci, I don't listen to tons of jazz either but I do like it and yes Frida makes it extra special I think...cool song 🤩
Lyrics
It was a day off,
filled with pleasure.
I walked in the sunshine and sensed its warmth,
I was happy.
From the sea music was coming
to every little bay.
Such a beautiful day,
a wonderful day off,
I walked on the beach and sensed the sand,
warm and nice.
A sailboat
rested on the waves and waited for me.
I watched every little
playful, gentle wave
dancing to the shore
at the moment we found.
Oh, it was a day off
and all of a sudden I was reminded of
how you and me once
sailed away from the world.
It is so beautiful to remember
our playful passion,
the day at the sea, so lovely.
I watched every little
playful, gentle wave
dancing to the shore
at the moment we found.
Oh, it was a day off
and all of a sudden I was reminded of
how you and me once
sailed away from the world.
It is so beautiful to remember
our playful passion,
the day at the sea, so lovely
Thanks for the translation .. Much appreciated.👍
Beautiful, Jocke! Thanks so very much. Love the lyrics. Sounds like a wonderful way to spend a day off 😀❤️❤️
Hi Sue! Great to see you react to more of Fridas solo work, and in swedish too. Love it! I really like her solo albums before ABBA and her jazzy style. She does several swedish covers of big english language hits on these that I like, can look some up on my vinyl records later. Björn was in the group Hootenanny Singers, they had lots of hits in Sweden but I can't really give any suggestions of the top of my head, Benny was in the group Hep Stars, not really my style (they sang in english but at that time Swedes were not that good at it, german had been the second language in school for people of those generations) but his later work with BAO (Benny Anderssons Orkester) is great! Agnetha, well, there are a lot of gems there also, I can look at my vinyls there too, if I can find something. Most things are in Swedish, but if that is ok to listen and react to that makes it easier (to give suggestions, maybe not for you and everyone who does not speak it). By the way it is Fridas birthday the 15th of November! 💝 She has such a sunny and warm voice, you almost feel the summer sun she is singing about, even if you don't undestand the words, don't you? She is so lovely. Seemed so bashful and shy when Lennart Hyland spoke to her, it was a big thing to be on his show, like our Ed Sullivan - the king of Swedish TV entertainment of the day. She was and still is so sweet! 🥰 She is takling about her little family, but she met Benny just a couple of years later and her career definitely changed too... Hope she is doing great and enjoys life, and have a wounderful birthday and many more to come!!! 💖🥳 🎂 🎉 💖
You did great by the way with the pronunciation of En ledig dag, it was pretty darn close! Yes, A Day Off is what it means and here is a little hasty translation of the lyrics:
Verse 1:
It was a day off
Filled with pleasure
I walked in the sun, felt the heat
I was happy
From the sea came music
To every little cove
Verse 2:
Just this beautiful day
A lovely, free day
I walked on the beach, felt the sand
Warm and comfortable
A boat with sails
Was waiting for me
Bridge:
Playful, easy I saw
Every little wave
Dancing towards the beach
The moment we found
Verse 3:
Oh, it was a day off
All of a sudden I remembered
How you and I once
From the world steered away
Think how nice to remember
Our time in love
A day by the sea, so nice
Naturally if you translate kind of word by word it doesn't sound as good as in the original, but at least you can follow along.
Wow, thank you Guinevere for that wonderful comment and for the translation. This was a gorgeous song and that is how I want to spend my day off! You can feel the beauty even if you can't understand the lyrics. I am glad I got the title almost correct, I did try haha. I am always up for Abba and their solo stuff. I really enjoyed her scatting in this song...very cool and jazzy and an early happy birthday to our Frida 🤩💙💛
Was very relieved that you reacted to this unrehearsed version and not the later album one. That one has too fast a tempo, and is over-produced with none of the charm of this. IMO of course. But yeah, that interviewer crossed way over the line into major jerk territory. "Well Frida, this is your big day, winning the contest, and now you're on national TV. So let's talk about your personal problems with your career, husband, and 2 kids. And speculate as to why you aren't successful"
Hey Cortada, this was an amazing performance, but you are so right, the interviewer was off base with some of those questions 🙂