Abba Chiquitita Reaction

[@jaybrielakoi7747]

Abba Chiquitita Reaction 1. I think the first half is boring. I was kind of losing track of things BUT when it hits that chorus it really takes off. Obviously there is a buildup and being a first time viewer I'm not really aware of it. So ya. 2. The Piano accompaniment is very flamboyant. I feel like he's like a pianist that's doing an accompaniment and he wants to get some attention. 3. I can def see why this song was super duper popular. It makes sense. The lyrics are good and the beat it really cool. It's like a fusion beat. Isn't this really different from Dancing Queen?

[@jaybrielakoi7747]

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[@paulsparks7035]

Benny Anderson, one of the B's in ABBA, he writes the music.

[@jamesrawlins735]

@@jaybrielakoi7747 I should add that this song was written for UNICEF (the UN agency) and was performed at the Music for UNICEF concert at the UN Gen. Assembly. ABBA donated the copyright to the song to UNICEF and all of the profits from the song went straight to UNICEF in honor of The Year of the Child

[@larrylindgren9484]

The beat doesn't follow what the song is about. It's actually quite sad. It was written about Anna's daughter who was so sad every time she left to go on tour. It's one of the big reason ABBA just stopped. She could stand not being at home with her young daughter. Or so the story goes. They also gave all rights to this song to Unicef. A nice thing. How many other Groups at their height of commercial popularity would give the total rights away from a hit song. Not many I'd say.

[@danfrost3043]

If you thought the first half was boring, you'll never be a fan. She's telling a story, obviously you aren't listening to the lyrics.

[@mix6809]

loved the reaction, tnx. im a swedish metal head who grew up with abba and always took them for granted. recently i've been listening a little closer, and they have some amazing songs...

[@jaybrielakoi7747]

I've only listened to a couple but I'm looking forward to learning much more.

[@mix6809]

@@jaybrielakoi7747 nice, try Fernando

[@nickchristoforou7850]

@@jaybrielakoi7747 I think you'd like "Summer Night City", "Take A Chance On Me" and "Knowing Me, Knowing You", the latter two were #1s worldwide and also big hits in the U.S.

[@victor543211000]

Man, Abba is HUGE! Chiquitita is composed by a swedish group in english, the title is in spanish and fisnished with a greek iano beat. C`mon! Is`s briliant!

[@brucedickinson12]

I'm a metal head but abba are my favourite band . Love them

[@janicewright6213]

The Bee Gees donated all proceeds to To Much Heaven to this same charity. The song went number 1.

[@jaybrielakoi7747]

yup, I did a reaction to that one too.

[@and1ben694]

Hej Jay, lets say it diplomatric: You saved the reaction. But never is the first half of this song boring. The guitar in the beginning, the piano, the slowly uplifting voices, event the brlliiant text and message. The dramaturgy of this song is just outstanding and this makes a complete masterpiece, you can´t cut anything of. If you don´t like the first half, where the dramaturgy is thoroughly build up. I can only explain that you must had kind of a drop here. All best from Germany

[@thebops4180]

I don't really think you really understand how BIG this band actually was and still are? Up there with the Beatles and Elvis in record sales . . .

[@jaybrielakoi7747]

I honestly don’t. I only realized yesterday how big The Bee Gees were. But I’m learning and that’s the point of my channel.

[@herrbonk3635]

@@jaybrielakoi7747 Bee Gees were an american thing though, and extremely big in the US. ABBA was not that big on your continent, especially so in the beginning. They were much more known in Europe, Latin America, Australia, Russia, Japan, even Africa.

[@jonasdahlin8670]

@@jaybrielakoi7747 The spanish version of this song was No 1 in Mexico for 35 weeks, that's almost 9 months !

[@mikaeljansson4563]

I´m sorry but Agneta is stunning beautiful in her black dress & the around her throat !!! Just love her dress !! And I have to turn down the volyme at "You & I cryyyyyy" it´s SO powerful it hurts in my ears !

[@danfrost3043]

one of their best ever vocal performances & in this video Agnetha (the blonde one) never looked more beautiful.

[@Flatwoodsdad]

If all you've heard is "Dancing Queen" boy you really should explore more of ABBA's catalogue. As a band they really did all types of music and did it all very well. The keyboardist is Benny Andersson he also co wrote (music) most of their song's. The other guy is Bjorn Ulvaeus who co wrote (lyrics). The girls where their spouse's. The band still sells more than one million units a year. All of their music videos which in it's self was ground breaking in the 70's are on their YT channel. Thanks for the reaction.

[@jaybrielakoi7747]

ya, my knowledge is minmal and that's what my channel is about though. I feel like growing up there was so much music I just didn't know and i've never caught up. This is my chance to catch up and have a ton of knowledgeable people online that can legit tell me how it was.

[@DevInvest]

It’s even BETTER- When they sing it in SPANISH- Look THAT up- Mind blowing

[@ginalashley1265]

Thanks for the reaction! Benny Anderson is a fantastic pianist. This was performed at the Concert for UNICEF at the United Nations. Many other artists performed that night. Abba has many different styles of music as they grew over the years. If you have any questions about them, feel free to ask me. I have been one of their biggest fans since I was 3 in 1976! If you want more Abba suggestions, let me know. Maybe you can do Abba through the years to see how they progressed lyrically and musically starting in 1972. Footnote, they will be releasing new music next year. First time since 1982.

[@jaybrielakoi7747]

Ohh ya so the Bee Gees were there too when they performed right? I know I reacted to the Bee Gees one and they signed at the end too or am I wrong?

[@ginalashley1265]

@@jaybrielakoi7747 Yes, the Bee Gees performed Too much Heaven that night.

[@stevehodder647]

Love these girls voices. Beautiful.

[@jaybrielakoi7747]

I'm slowly getting more and more into it.

[@mikaeljansson4563]

And Agneta is soo good looking in that black dress !!

[@jselectronics8215]

Just watching the girls brings tears. Yeah, big fan.

[@johnr8095]

I never liked this song thst much when I first heard it. Was more partial to the other more upbeat songs. However, what hooked me was actually the piano outro. There’s something so catchy about it. That got me into the rest of the song. Now I love it. It’s a bit shmaltyz but so is something like I have a dream and that’s also a great song.

[@paulknight9998]

The pianist wrote the song I think he deserves the attention!

[@jaybrielakoi7747]

ya he does.

[@THEPATRIOT1000]

More ABBA please

[@jaybrielakoi7747]

What should I do next?

[@teromattila72]

If you want a killer: Gimme, Gimme, Gimme

[@THEPATRIOT1000]

The Winner Takes it All.......Knowing Me Knowing You....Gimme Gimme...Dancing Queen

[@helenpeterson]

@@jaybrielakoi7747 You cant go wrong with ABBA, a little tip go with their Official videos when u choose their next song.

[@petrvalach6288]

Unofficial Spanish anthem during lockdown.

[@mulicharts]

"Dancing Queen " is most oriented to disco genre but "Chiquitita" have influenced by music latin acords, you must hearing "Fernando" .

[@jaybrielakoi7747]

I'm assuming Fernando is another one of their songs?

[@mulicharts]

@@jaybrielakoi7747 yes.

[@fromSweden4u]

I wonder. Would you pay 1000 dollars to see Abba today? I would.

[@texaz58]

I have always loved the whole song. The guitar intro followed by the solo voice is big for me then the second voice joins in and the beautiful harmony begins. Its a song that takes you on a journey. Oh I just had a thought, have you done a reaction to Journey's "Faithfully" one of the great rock ballads of all time. And while we are in the rock genre, Phil Collin's "In The Air Tonight" live version. It will blow you away!.

[@mulicharts]

I Like too much "Thank you for the Music" song by Abba.

[@jaybrielakoi7747]

Ohh the Carpenters did that one too.

[@ghshinn]

@@jaybrielakoi7747 Bennie and Bjorn, the "Bs" in ABBA, wrote the song, and the Carpenters, among others, covered it.

[@olayolya7875]

Голоса Агнеты и Фриды просто завораживают ! 💕

[@nadronnocojr]

Words are part of songs

[@jaybrielakoi7747]

ya this song wasn't what I expected based on teh title.

[@ramonfioricompositor8462]

Jaybriel, it's very difficult to react to Abba, once they, most differently from many other bands in pop-rock universe, have tracks with many sonorities and genres. If you react to Watch Out, I'm a marionete and to all the album The Visitors, you will hardly believe they were recorded by the same band. It's unique. It's Abba...Greetngs from BRAZIL, man

[@jaybrielakoi7747]

You know you're right. Multiple genres def changes the game if you're really critically listening. I think the true sign of genius is going through many decades and many genres. If you can do that then you def have some skill.

[@hahatoldyouso]

They have SO MANY great songs!

[@jaybrielakoi7747]

ya, I just opened that can of worms.

[@OGTHAL]

Seru Giran. No te vas a a arrepentir

[@iaingardiner7360]

The lyrics to Chi-qui-ti-ta (which may help you pronounce it correctly) are telling a story. If you listen to the lyrics you’ll hear that the music matches the sadness and the victory. Rather than say it’s ‘boring’, that consideration may help you appreciate the song more. ABBA’s songs usually have a story to tell and to approach their music from that perspective may assist you in being able to appreciate it at at a deeper level. By the way, all royalties of this song are donated to UNICEF.

[@jaybrielakoi7747]

yeah sorry my pronunciation is off I tried though.

[@wimdokwerker2941]

all you americans forget that the second B should be flipped

[@jaybrielakoi7747]

lol, can I even do that with my keyboard?

[@taylorlee6275]

love it! Thank you so much!

[@you123ST]

with all due respect it's not chiquita, IT'S CHI QUI TI TA . in spanish means little girl

[@paddynoble]

The boring part is narrating a story of how someone has given up on themselves. And the ladies are telling Chiquitita to come out and tell them and not be afraid to feel down. Turning his sadness into a smile over time

[@PopRockize]

You got learn about ABBA, know all the world

[@RavennaAl]

You said that you can’t describe the beat or sound. Well, nobody else can either. We simply say it’s the sound of ABBA and everyone knows what that means.

[@jaybrielakoi7747]

I'm answering this in a video tomorrow.

[@chamberlainwonder369]

That song n the beat is classic ever

[@LoveStory-pg5gt]

Abba was one of the greatest music groups in the seventies . They had many lovely hits . they stated their career when they won a big music competition with their song ( waterloo ) . Abba was at the peak of their fame in the seventies . They have many hits such as ( Dancing Queen , The winner takes it all , Fernando , The day before you came )

[@jaybrielakoi7747]

I ONLY know Dancing Queen but that song is lit.

[@meropale]

The Day Before You Came was not a hit. It was a huge flop.

[@captcrunch7304]

ABBA rocks! I've never heard a bad version of this song. The harmonies and the words always move me. I would really like to know your reaction to this version of the song: Sweet ABBA cover, Chiquitita! By Annalie Johnson of One Voice Children's Choir and her sister Abby

[@brainsareus]

Not Chiquita, Chiquitita.... which, means smaller, or cuter than Chiquita.

[@chamberlainwonder369]

That piona is fly i said too... There's a spirit that folks that play piona put to it that makes it so great

[@andyt1313]

People today are so used to current pop music which is practically all chorus with vary little variation and seem to have little patience for anticipation and build up. Disappointing.

[@marcodebrabander5751]

The more you listen to ABBA the better it will become. The layers of sounds and voices is unbelievable complex. just like there compositions. And they are all classics and unique songs. With 22 hits you have some to go. But far more songs where not brought out as singels but should have been

[@jaybrielakoi7747]

Ohh don't worry I'll do a bunch of abba. I'm just getting started.

[@williamwalsh9521]

They donate ed that song & all proceeds to UNCF ! Which they stiill get today !!!

[@brainsareus]

short attention spans [gen A.D.D.] would find the initial slow build-up boring.

[@jaybrielakoi7747]

hey! I'm just being honest. I DO have a short attention span. I want to know how the song is going to be FAST. I want them to set the tone from the beginning.

[@fifa121forever]

It’s a first reaction, absolutely nothing wrong with thinking the build up is boring. This song is A LOT to unpack for a first listen. I know it took me a couple listens to really grasp the importance of that build up

[@feigekv]

It sounds Bulgarian or Russian - the piano recalls to me Russian folk dancing, maybe even a squat dance

[@zeptheworld8558]

The style of that beat reminds me of Greek music. ABBA‘s just awesome 👏🏽

[@vladsigma7292]

Прекрасная музыка, великолепные голоса, искреннее исполнение... Спасибо, за реакцию!

[@eirikrdberg1161]

I always loved this song since it was new.

[@carolclements1275]

Yes jay, this is the unicef for the kids. The charity the bee gees donated all the money on the record to much heaven. Millions to date. 💥💥💥😍😍😍

[@Okrabatze]

its so lovely!

[@jaybrielakoi7747]

def didn't turn out how i thought it would

[@joffness2]

Thanks for your reaction. If you want to hear more Benny (the pianist), he gets a chance to show his piano skills in "Intermezzo No.1" an ABBA instrumental. Benny & Bjorn write ABBA's songs (apart from a few with their manager) Benny writes most of the music while Bjorn is the lyricist. Also please check out "The Visitors" to hear a very different side of ABBA.

[@jaybrielakoi7747]

Okay I'll check out "The Visitors"this better not be too far out.

[@thankyouforthemusic4881]

Congratualations for just entering the rabbit hole of ABBA.

[@jaybrielakoi7747]

Ya, I’m learning they’re e much bigger than I thought. It’s just kinda hard because of time frame. I’m basically trying to confine to 60-90. But it’s gonna take me a while to kinda put groups into perspective. But I’m enjoying learning all this stuff.

[@Pulsar77]

@@jaybrielakoi7747 They were the biggest band of the 70s, and in terms of record sales they are the second-most successful band of all time, only surpassed by the Beatles. ABBA was HUGE.

[@ghshinn]

@@Pulsar77 You are absolutely right on. Only the Beatles sold more internationally during their run than ABBA. However, since then, Abba continues operate, especially Benny and Bjorn. I wouldn't be surprised if they have now passed the Beatles, as they continue to sell records. They also produced, as you probably know, a stage musical using their music, which was highly successful, and translated into several languages. In addition, the play, entitled "Mamma Mia" after one of their songs, was turned into a movie staring Merle Streep and others, which was a big hit internationally. Recently, I understand they have produced a second film with the same cast.

[@GunnarFreyr71909]

Great feel good song.

[@jaybrielakoi7747]

They're great at creating a good vibe.

[@DougRayPhillips]

Chiquita, in this context, would mean "little girl" as a term of endearment. Chiquitita is like a double diminuitive or "very little girl," reinforcing the same idea. ABBA recorded Chiquitita, Fernando, and Estoy Soñando/I have a Dream in both English and Spanish, with excellent pronunciation. Not bad for a group of Swedes. Looks like the Spanish versions were written first, since in the English versions there are gaps where one syllable has to be strung out to fill empty space and make stuff come out even.

[@eduardooscar309]

Always first written and recording in English ... almost all the spanish lyrics was written by McCluscky brothers from RCA records (Argentina) ...

[@kylecompton3305]

Dude, love your insight but don't call women chicks, and show some respect for the artists. Every ballad in history starts off soft and boring and climbs. They are one of the most successful bands in history, selling 400,000,000 records, and establishing a sound no one can touch. Lighten up and enjoy and you might even grow your subscribers. Abba fans are about a BILLION strong!

[@spoonunit03]

That beat sounds a bit 'oompah' to me. i.e. Bavarian.

[@davidleatherneck]

Well, you picked the better of the vids that are out there to view. This is an encouragement song for someone who is feeling down. I feel encouraged. Thanks.

[@eduardooscar309]

These is your second video to ABBA songs that just exceeded 10.000 views (the first was with "The winner takes it all", with +12.000 today) Congratulations Jay! with "Chiquitita" begins the love between Jay and ABBA songs (from August 21 to now, and more)

[@paulecrosby2006]

They are the third biggest selling artists of all time after the Beatles then Elvis. This is the only group or artists to be offered 1 Billion Dollars to reform nd turn it down.

[@jaybrielakoi7747]

see it's hard to know where all t hese groups are in the famous level.

[@wallylifeless8650]

React to Voules Vouz

[@cwasatko5601]

Where is Dancing Queen?

[@neilmarpatricio5934]

The friend of the carpenters no wonder why they were dominating in 70s era hahaaha

[@jaybrielakoi7747]

all that success rubbed off.

[@radepiljov7969]

You are look like guy from 70' just like Abba , that hair and that tracksuit, And of course you are like from Bruce Lee movies.

[@jaybrielakoi7747]

It’ was my fathers college jacket

[@frederickc591]

It’s a piano that belongs in a saloon on a Western film!

[@samhartford8677]

You need to appreciate the fact that this was recorded in like what? The theatre was set up for opera singers without microphones. That, is you are getting accustomed to something that is not a part of experience, as the audience was.

[@jaybrielakoi7747]

What do you mean?

[@eduardooscar309]

"Chiquitita" es el tercer mayor éxito Internacional de ABBA tras "Dancing Queen" y "Fernando" el vídeo es del Concierto a beneficio de Unicef ABBA compuso especialmente la canción un mes antes y la estrenó esa noche Nota de contexto: es el 9 de Enero de 1979 dos semanas antes se habían separado Agnetha y Björn (la cantante rubia y el guitarrista)

[@No1KCfan6]

RIP, Gilda Radner

[@THEPATRIOT1000]

For New Years I strongly recommend the ABBA song Happy New Year. But I hope it's not too slow for you and boring

[@jaybrielakoi7747]

artists did new years songs? i mean i know Christmas songs but isn't the whole new years songs kinda already decided?

[@rlhjr4545]

@@jaybrielakoi7747 Nope. Blue Sky knows what s/he's talking about (though one of the lyrics mentions "1989")...

[@thebops4180]

They sing this song in 5 different languages.

[@jaybrielakoi7747]

Ya it’s awesome.

[@meropale]

No they didn't. They sang it in English in Spanish . It's ABBA's biggest hit in Latin America.

[@eduardooscar309]

ABBA song in more languages is "Waterloo" : swedish , english , german , french ABBA did 15 songs in spanish , much more than any other languague (obviously behind english)

[@Pulsar77]

ABBA had so many hits and other great songs, it's really hard to make a list of recommendations. But here are 25 of their best-known songs that I consider 'essential' for any newcomer: Dancing Queen (1976) 3:50 The Winner Takes It All (1980) 4:55 Chiquitita (1979) 5:26 Take a Chance on Me (1977) 4:05 Waterloo (1974) 2:46 Mamma Mia (1975) 3:32 Gimme! Gimme! Gimme! (A Man After Midnight) (Full-length Version) (1979) 4:49 Fernando (1975) 4:15 The Day Before You Came (1982) 5:50 The Name of the Game (1977) 4:54 Voulez-Vous (1979) 5:11 Money, Money, Money (1976) 3:05 Lay All Your Love on Me (1980) 4:33 One of Us (1981) 3:55 Super Trouper (1980) 4:13 Does Your Mother Know (1979) 3:13 Thank You for the Music (1977) 3:48 Eagle (Album Version) (1977) 5:51 Happy New Year (1980) 4:24 Knowing Me, Knowing You (1976) 4:02 I Have a Dream (1979) 4:44 Summer Night City (Full-length Version) (1978) 4:18 SOS (1975) 3:22 When All Is Said and Done (1981) 3:20 I Do, I Do, I Do, I Do, I Do (1975) 3:15 Important: the music videos of Eagle, Gimme! Gimme! Gimme!, and Summer Night City are abridged versions. It's better to pick a different upload with the full version, that's why I also listed the song lengths. For all other songs, you can go with the offical music video, if there is one. Also, this is just the tip of the iceberg. I haven't included some of my own favourites because they weren't hits, but once you go down the rabbit hole you will discover just how great their catalogue truly is.

[@heliotropezzz333]

The first half is subtle and sweet. I don't think you like subtle and sweet. You notice the music more than the words.

[@FERNANDO_FLORES]

NO MAMES PARA QUE HABLAS DE UN GRUPO O CANTANTE SI NO CONOCES SU TRAYECTIRUA Y LO GRANDES QUE FUERON EN SU TIEMPO

[@wimdokwerker2941]

all you americans forget that the second B should be flipped

[@jaybrielakoi7747]

I don't know how to do that

[@deannebenkert6700]

Good reaction however, I feel there are much better ABBA songs to react to Winner Takes it All, SOS , Take a Chance on Me or Waterloo to name a few.