[Music] ABBA

[BLOCK F]

Love them.
Brings back great memories of carefree days in the '70's.

 

[Gregory2Smith1]

Abba superb!

dust off the old Abba Gold every couple of years or so

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=za05HBtGsgU

 

[Weststander]

In the news a bit with the Mama Mia film coming out. Now as a 36 year old man whose favourite bands are the Beatles, Oasis and Stone Roses, I wouldn’t say I’m their usual target audience, yet I have to say some of their music is uttery brilliant.

The Winner Takes It All, One of Us, The Day Before You Came, Summer Night City, Knowing Me Knowing You, Gimme Gimme Gimme are absolutely superb IMO.

I know critical reaction has always been mixed but I have to admit to listening to them a fair bit in the last few days. Anyone else prepared to admit to this or just me?!

I was only a young kid when Abba were at their peak, but loved their music then and still do now. Incredibly talented vocals, all original and catchy tunes.

As I got older, I also got to appreciate: The Name Of The Game, Knowing Me Knowing You, Chiquitita.

 

[Garage_Doors]

The riff for Pretty Vacant was inspired by hearing "S.O.S." by ABBA.
Courtesy of Glen Matlock.

 

[Gregory2Smith1]

The riff for Pretty Vacant was inspired by hearing "S.O.S." by ABBA.
Courtesy of Glen Matlock.

two great songs right there

 

[Nitram]

Great band, musically superb I've come to appreciate them more with age.

 

[Eeyore]

I'm always a bit surprised that the town doesn't make more of a big deal about ABBA winning Eurovision with 'Waterloo' at our very own Dome. Wonder how many tourists are even aware of it?

Olivia's song was BETTER.

 

[Sirnormangall]

In the news a bit with the Mama Mia film coming out. Now as a 36 year old man whose favourite bands are the Beatles, Oasis and Stone Roses, I wouldn’t say I’m their usual target audience, yet I have to say some of their music is uttery brilliant.

The Winner Takes It All, One of Us, The Day Before You Came, Summer Night City, Knowing Me Knowing You, Gimme Gimme Gimme are absolutely superb IMO.

I know critical reaction has always been mixed but I have to admit to listening to them a fair bit in the last few days. Anyone else prepared to admit to this or just me?!

Sorry to be pedantic but I think it should be referred to as “knowing me, knowing you, ah ha”

 

[Jam The Man]

Noel Gallagher has said the same thing.

It's awesome.

Certainly my favourite ABBA song amongst many gems to choose from.

 

[mlg57]

Superb group, I saw them live once at Wembley Arena in the late 70's early 80's and they were outstanding. Their music is as popular now as it was when it was released, it has certainly stood the test of time.

 

[GT49er]

I would.

Benni or Bjorn?

 

[SuperFurrySeagull]

Impossible to name an Abba fav, but this is a brilliant & haunting song, & check out the synth parts, electronica fans!

 

[GT49er]

The songs are obviously very well crafted, but don't move me in the slightest I'm afraid.

Fairly much me too. Far too good to be dissed, and I really have enjoyed some of their output - very well crafted, clever and enjoyable - but inspiring, ground-breaking? No.............................

Top pop - and that's it.

 

[portlock seagull]

Impossible to name an Abba fav, but this is a brilliant & haunting song, & check out the synth parts, electronica fans!

Astonishing hymn to the heartbroken, moreover given the terminality of their relationships when recorded. Never performed live because of the risk to public safety: it is estimated that the tsunami of tears triggered would drown thousands.

 

[Durlston]

Benni or Bjorn?

Oops! I thought they were an all girl group. I wasn't alive in 1974 or their era to be fair.