ABBA - Dum Dum Diddle | REACTION

ABBA - Dum Dum Diddle | REACTION
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This was a nice but short little tune. Unfortunately it took me a while to kind of absorb the lyrics for it, because there was so much instruments going on at the same time so I didn't reflect on the lyrics immediately. But I read up on them afterwards, then I got it. I quite enjoyed this song. Not the best by ABBA, but also not the worst. What are your thoughts?
From the album "Arrival" 1976.
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[@PerryCJamesUK]

"You're only smilin' when you play your violin" Best rhyming couplet in the universe.

[@andrewjenkinson7052]

Fiddle = violin. To be loved as much as he loves his "darling" violin.

[@wayne_twentyfive]

For me this is one of ABBA's most under-rated numbers .. It's got that nonsense sounding title and lyric which seems to put some people off and make them think of it as a silly song .. But it's actually a very strong piece of music with a wonderful melody and instrumentation, and of course those enchanting ABBA female vocals .. This one always makes me feel good !

[@alexioverdo5225]

Agree.And i like Icelandic act BJORK's perception and the way she had discribed Abba and also the whole ARRIVAL album.Here some of her own words. 'ARRIVAL' is a happy album/"ABBA saved my life"/"I can get lost in this. It’s pure joy, this music. It’s a bit of an escapism, from all the intellectual conversations and arguments you have in your life, and just being silly and happy and stupid, but it’s pure, as pure as pure can get. You just want to dance on the table. Bjork. And all those come from an avant garde personality and not a pop act.

[@wayne_twentyfive]

@@alexioverdo5225 She nailed it ! 👌

[@jerrycote659]

I LOVE this song and have loved it from the first time I heard it as a 15 year old in 1977 when I got the Arrival album. I love the soundscape of this song and it’s a good example of just how talented and innovative Benny was, not only as a music composer, but, also his skill in the studio as producer. Everything ABBA recorded, regardless of whether it’s an ABBA song you love and one which may not be your favorite, was of the highest quality production values and the sound was crisp, clean, addictive, perfect pop music which is more popular than ever, more popular than initial release. They actually were ahead of their time as evidenced by the fact they are as popular today as they were originally in the 70s and early 80s.

[@karinkrenn]

ABBA is the only band who's music is such a natural part of my everyday life since childhood that it feels like a second skin (though I'm decades younger than they) - I could tell my life in ABBA songs 🙃. That's the reason I don't often comment to them. Maybe that's not fair but it's like commenting my daily toothbrushing (a lame comparision, I know 🤷🏼‍♀️). They are the prototype of an ideal band to me where everything is perfect - music , vocals, looks, lyrics.... And their "Ode to Freedom" could be the ideal anthem for our days now. Huge thanks to you that you keep sharing their work. ❤️🎶

[@eleonoragiacomazzi5775]

As always, an Abba song is like the sun coming out of a cloudy day! 🌤 A girl in love with a violinist who is in love with his music. Only Benny & Bjorn and their wonderful storytelling! Love it soo much!❤ Ciao bello...have a well deserved break!!

[@GivenToe]

Thank you Eleonora ❤️ Ciao bella!!🙏🏻

[@alexioverdo5225]

No need to get puzzled and analyze this.Just enjoy.It's Abba's earcandy jolly 3 minutes lil heaven.Feels like a cool pure fresh creme vanilla flavoured ice-cream in a hot summer day you may wanna taste this again and again and again........

[@alejandrosantanaborquez917]

I love❤ this one... It's pure joy😃! There is a LIVE performance of this song (ABBA-DABBA-DOO Special). Welcome back, David❤... We miss u! See you soon ✌️ Love ❤️ from Chile 🇨🇱🤗👍

[@fromSweden4u]

Crazy many years since I bought this LP.

[@geneWebb-uh5fg]

ABBAMAN,... The song is definitely a highlight from the arrival album I always liked it a lot😊 i thought it should have been a single back in 1976 Abba never ceases to amaze me how good their songs are their courses are outstanding and they had that certain hook that you remember and keep singing over and over again. Not many groups have that ability to draw you in and put you in a great mood and keeps you wanting to sing the song over and over again❤

[@abbascots]

A fine little tune that gets you hooked on the melody ❤

[@christianoazzuro6711]

Ok now ain't time to move to the next one plz?!A divine classic with an iconic video directed by the honoured with prize Mr. Lasse Halstrom,'Knowing Me Knowing You".Lots of hugging,passion and tears on this.Girls look disarmingly dazzling in that clip.

[@GivenToe]

Out now on the channel! :D

[@eduardooscar309]

First comment here! Hello, dear GivenToe, good to see you again in another ABBA song of your ABBA journey "Dum dum diddle" (1976) This is a happy song from the best album "Arrival". It has a good rhythm and a different set of music, I think with influences from Swedish folk and the Beach Boys. It's a good song, (6/7 pts for me) but within the framework of the fantastic album "Arrival" it is relegated by the greatest hits of singles (Dancing Queen, Money money money, Knowing me kmowing you) and other great songs (My love My life, , That's me) and the energetic Tiger & When I kiss the teacher Even in some reports from a few years ago, Björn & Benny talk about songs that should not have been recorded, because they were not considered good enough; I think that "Dum dum diddle" is one of them to which they refer well, they are very demanding with the standard For me it's a good song to complete the album, in a happy tone, but it doesn't stand out more than for that "Dum dum diddle" has a unique performance on TV (its good to see Agnetha & Frida singing live), its performed live in the special "ABBA-DABA.DOO" (1976), with the premiere of the album Arrival and before their trip to Poland see you in the next ABBA video I wish you an excellent weekend and great hollydays in your vacations God bless you take care cordial greetings from Buenos Aires, Argentina South America

[@davidfernandez2057]

Hola Oscar, calculo que debes tener la misma edad que los integrantes de ABBA, siempre tuve la duda si pegó tanto acá en Argentina, supongo que serás fan hace años...

[@eduardooscar309]

@@davidfernandez2057 Buen día y gracias por tu respuesta En realidad soy 10 años menor que el promedio de edad de los miembros de ABBA y primero fui fan de Los Beatles, el grupo de mi adolescencia Pero si puedo decir que ABBA recién explotó en Argentina y Latino América toda con la edición de "Chiquitita" primero fue la transmisión del Concierto para UNICEF en Enero 1979, luego lo grabaron en español (gracias a las letras de los argentinos Buddy y Mary McClusky) y luego las presentaciones de ABBA en España, en el programa 300 Millones todo eso hizo que ABBA fuera masivo aquí entre 1979/1981

[@davidfernandez2057]

@@eduardooscar309 agradezco tu respuesta Oscar, entiendo entonces que acá explotó ya en el ocaso de la carrera de ABBA, lastima pero bueno, gran impronta dejaron en la música mundial.

[@christianoazzuro6711]

I wouldn't mind even if the sound was muted.I just wanna look at them.Agnetha and Frida are divine.What a gorgeous perfumed springtime sense.

[@marialuizalicaramos1247]

I didn't know this song, that's why it's good for us to watch KZbinrs' videos. We learned from you, thank you David 👍💯☺️

[@catja6657]

This is the one song that Björn has publicly admitted he doesn't like in their catalogue. But one shouldn't take it too seriously, it's a fun song with a happy melody.

[@alexioverdo5225]

Yes indeed,he had said that.He was more kinda embarrased with the lyrics.But it was way too late.Some millions of us had already loved it and it's part of their classic precious discogrsphy and part of our carefree childhood's soundtrack.Sorry Bjorn,fortunately it's late for regrets.

[@brunoliddle]

Wait - they dislike this song even more than King Kong Song? 🙈🙉🙊🐵

[@catja6657]

@@brunoliddle I think Björn has named only this song in interviews to be ridiculous. Otherwise he has only said there are a few songs that shouldn't have been released. We can only guess what they are... King Kong Song being a strong contender, I think. 😆

[@jkatendrecht520]

There was also a live version of "Dum Dum DIddle" on the TV show ABBA DABBA DOO from 1976. This show was also included on a bonus DVD on Arrival de-luxe edition.

[@nielsulriksrensen9818]

Love the live version from ABBA DABBA DOO!

[@Nic-gn4ff]

I’ve been checking regularly to see when you were reviewing this one 😁. It can’t fail to make you happy, the tune is so ‘bouncy’ and joyful. The girls wishing they were the ‘violin’ in order to keep their suitor’s attention. Short and sweet but I love it!

[@christianoazzuro6711]

Love it too.And i'm also eager to reach to the next one.'Knowing me Knowing You".A classic banger and an iconic official video that's a blueprint of an era.(Frida on the lead this time.).Sentimental break up,pathos and tears and ABBA's trademark facial pose.

[@bpfromowc]

Top tip for a couple of lesser known ABBA classics. The original studio version of "The Piper", and "The Way Old Friends Do" live at Wembley. Thanks 🖖

[@ingvarjensen1088]

Your DARLING fiddle 😂

[@frankjoi6403]

ABBA forever.

[@artroyo9202]

Nice beat..nice song...wonderful...🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭💙💙💙👍👍👍😍😍😍

[@whitsundaydreaming]

Just wait till you retire. It’s awesome! The violin is named Dum Dum Diddle and she wants to be the equivalent of the fiddle. I wouldn’t say it’s Bjorn’s finest hour but it’s fun.

[@scouseofhorror104]

Was about 8 when I first heard it. One of the songs that made me go (even at that age) erm... I need more of these sounds in my head and in my life 🤗👌

[@gemny1242]

Hi David🤗 thank you so much for this, never heard before😁 take care David. Have fun with your family😊🌸

[@ulrikeriemenschneider6154]

Congrats David for 17 k . ❤

[@GivenToe]

Thank you so much! 🙏🏻❤️

[@christianoazzuro6711]

I love this fan made video.Colour,beauty,fun and that marvelous Abba melody matching it with those gorgeous Swedish beauties here and there.ARRIVAL was no1 for 10 weeks in the UK and best seller album of 1977 btw.

[@michaelgask]

🚁 I'm pleased you like it, Given Toe. I really like this song... when I was young, it was my favourite track on the Arrival album, because it was so upbeat (despite the lyrics). I really like the instrumentation on the intro and outro, too. This song gets a bad rap, mainly for its "silly" lyrics and "throwaway" subject matter, but I think it's a perfectly instrumented piece of catchy ABBA pop. It's not as sophisticated as Knowing Me Knowing You, but in itself, I'm really pleased it's here. 👑 Enjoy your holiday, Given Toe. Relax and unwind and 🍻

[@petrvalach6288]

About 25 years ago, when I heard this song, I must to buy whole Arrival album. Rolling Stone magazine considered it as the best song of that album.

[@thehub73]

It’s wonderful to have you back on the Abba journey. You were the very first reaction video I ever watched back in the Voyage days and you’re still the best now 😎 hope you have an amazing holiday (especially after everything you’ve been through lately) and look forward to more soon! Simon

[@GivenToe]

Thank you so much Simon! 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@helenesvanborg6234]

As always with Abba it's so much memories, and very happy memories 😀 I remember that I had a poster on my wall with the Arrival. And I always said it in a kind of Swedish, Arr i val 😂 Thank you for bringing my child in me back David 🙏🤗

[@GivenToe]

Happy to hear it Helene 🙏🏻😁

[@HenriqueAlbuquerque295]

Hi bro, thanks for this song's reaction. As you said, this one is not the very best ABBA song nor the worst one. I like that. Now it's time to relax. Enjoy your vacation and receive a big hug from me, my bro!

[@GivenToe]

Thank you brother! 🙏🏻

[@Elena_Oraevsky]

ABBA is youth, happiness and the whole life ahead. It's not their best song, but it's pretty sweet. And it’s always nice to listen to something that brings back sweet memories. Thanks for the review. And have a great weekend.

[@niddin3281]

It is a very, very good song, but you are correct that it is not the best ABBA song. I like the instrumentation; ABBA sounds so different from the other bands at that time, or now. They were truly original in so many ways.

[@darrenbertram7289]

Thought you might have gone for the live version of this (properly live, not lip sync). For KMKY there's a must-see live version from the Dick Cavett concert. Enjoy your summer house and relax! 😎

[@Bandido894]

Simple 3 min pop-folk, has been my favourite since my childhood. Another similar type, but more complicated is The Piper.

[@evahammarstrom-radberg5138]

Underbart med en ABBA sång 😍 Grattis till 17k 👏🏻❤️

[@GivenToe]

Tack så jättemycket! 🙏🏻❤️

[@politivonsyt7010]

Hi, the instrumental gave headache to Bjorn when came the time to write the lyrics. He wrote it out of despair, at the last minute, even if it sounded : Dumb ! dumb ! diddle ;) Source : "Bright Lights Dark Shadows" by Carl Magnus Palm, THE ABBA Biography written by THE ABBA expert. A great and fascinating read if you want to learn more about them.

[@nicolap1342]

Enjoyed your review. Thank you. Please don’t leave it so long before your next ABBA review 🙏

[@bobshep]

Hi I would really appreciate it if you would react to, From Here to Entity by The Fizz, formally known as Bucks Fizz The Fizz - From Here To Eternity (Official Video). Below is a little history of the group and singer. Bucks Fizz star Jay Aston has endured a hellish ordeal over the last few years. The singer, who rose to fame when the British band won the Eurovision Song Contest in 1981 with 'Making Your Mind Up', has suffered from her own agonising health battles. Jay was diagnosed with mouth cancer in June 2018, had a gruelling seven-hour operation to remove a section of her tongue and then had it rebuilt using part of her thigh. They recorder this track on the day Jay was diagnosed with cancer which make it very emotional. Jay has recovered and is still touring with the group they just played a sell out concert at the 02 arena in London 43 years after winning the Eurovision. Also please check out, The Fizz Live At The Water Rats They have a big catalogue of hits, let me know if you would like more suggestions from the fizz.

[@andrewperkin6614]

Brilliant reaction as always, glad you finally got some time of from work, make sure you have fun with the family, back to the song it's a happy sing-along song , feel good song, they can do no wrong in my eyes x

[@Jo_Lubi]

Njut av din semester David, den är du väl värd! jag börjar min semester imorgon 🥳☀️🍸🍻 Tack för ännu en lysande video 🙏❤️

[@frankly-he1kf]

Did you say Ireland? Come for tea if you are coming here😮.dum dum diddle...one if the greatest harmonies of all ABBA'S songs.it gets bad press but I think it's one of the best tunes of theirs🎉

[@GivenToe]

Unfortunatley not, but I want to go there too sometime! What I said, was ”Öland” which is an island on the coast of Sweden 🙏🏻😁

[@alexioverdo5225]

@@GivenToe Aaw i misheard that too!Bjorn is a fan of Ireland btw.Let's not forget the folksy tune 'When u danced with me" from the VOYAGE album.The romantic story reffered in there, supposedly took place in Irish Kilkenny.

[@stevehulse4005]

I definitely like the instrumentation on this track the best. I take your point about struggling to sometimes hear the vocals as they can get a bit lost in the volume of the instrumentation. It’s a precursor to the final track on the album Arrival.

[@kaelynshea5533]

Good afternoon Mylord Too much spare time on your hands😅😅. I wish I would be able to have 4 weeks of holidays in one piece. 3 weeks is the highest I can get. Abba, I know that song from when I was a kid. I feel like dancing when I hear that song and I don't dance😂😂 I just love their clear voices. I have no clue about the lyrics. It is just a happy feeling to listen to this ❤

[@GivenToe]

Hello Milady! Hahah yes finally! Well, then dance anyway, free your mind 😍 Thank you Kaelyn! 😁

[@andreasnorrman6272]

17 000 🎉🎉 grattis

[@GivenToe]

Tack så jättemycket! 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@petterhansson7312]

Very Swedish music and great fun playing with different cultures (very Swedish music to English lyrics) and Benny basing it in Swedish tradition with fiddles (= fiol, på 'ärans och hjältarnas språk') and the beat being "gånglåt" ( 2/4 or "march"). I love it and I did already when it came out in the 70's. However, don't be fooled with the word "Dum", which in Swedish is not very nice.

[@ad61video]

For me personally this is a so-so song. Almost every other song on the album is better. But its okay and of course its Abba. So i enjoy it. Thanks for your reaction GivenToe.

[@helenpeterson]

I love this song but the video was all over the show. I was hoping for a live performance, there are a couple of good ones with Fridas vocals standing out well..missed opportunity.

[@GivenToe]

Oh noo 😢

[@helenpeterson]

@@GivenToe now the only one I can find is on Tik Tok or Daily Motion

[@christianoazzuro6711]

@@helenpeterson I personally like the live version but the audio version that coated this clip is really fab especially the kinda synth-bagpipe vibed sound (that is replaced by acoustic piano in the SVT show).Btw seems that the Abbadabbadoo live clip ain't in utube anymore?I can't find it the last couple of months.

[@helenpeterson]

@@christianoazzuro6711 as you could probably tell I love the performance videos more than fan made. I saw on Reddit that the ABBA DABBADO clip has disappeared, I love watching these so its a shame when that happens.

[@andrewsoos2113]

He is playing with the violin (fiddle) instead of her

[@urbanakerlund8710]

Violin, fiddle = fiol, fiddla el. fela - gammalt namn för fiol. Hon vill att han ska hålla henne som han håller fiolen, så att hon får vara nära honom och inte bara höra honom spela. 😊

[@nigelmurray9000]

Abbasolutely love love love this song but the lyrics are a bit too simplistic for such talented song writers as Björn & Benny. The actual title "Dum Dum Diddle" is what's referred to as a "nonsense" title as it doesn't really mean anything but it's just a bit of fun to match the feel of the song. Agreed it's not their best song but it's not their worst by a long shot.

[@alexioverdo5225]

Abba were maturing and were about to move (both lyricwise and music-wise ) into a more sophisticated ground with ARRIVAL's follower "THE ALBUM" that kinda got distanced from the earcandy Scandi pop.But variety,diversity, progress and non-repetitive creativity were ingredients that made them even more attractive and non-boring.I love all this adventurous course.

[@mrbigvanlife7130]

Enjoy your holidays ! By the way what is the origin of the name giventoe?? Just curious!

[@GivenToe]

The origin is my Gamer Tag that was randomly generated like 15 years ago 😂 I kept it, cause its short, easy to remember and kinda funny 🤷🏼‍♂️😁

[@garlen8]

I really love this song, since almost every song the boys wrote had a reference to my life it seemed. No, I don’t play fiddles, I wanted to be someone’s fiddle. If ya understand😂😂😂❤

[@GivenToe]

😂

[@alexandresousa338]

3 weeks off= 3 ABBA reactions for week 🤩 joking Also many songs now have live version of ABBA live album recorded in 1979, benny said there's no post production.

[@GivenToe]

😂😂

[@bubsmomma]

I tried soooo hard to like this. Way too silly even by ABBA standards. Maybe it's their early work because there are so many songs I love.

[@gusbarlo]

Yes, i think it not was the better song but well...

[@carlosgarjon8340]

One of their worst songs, the best thing are the harmonies of the girls in the chorus.