ABBA - Eagle | First Time Reacting

[@SimplyTim_UK]

When you first come across ABBA, it’s easy to perceive them as cheese. But delve more into the catalogue, listen more closely to the hits through earphones and you’ll realise that their music and production are timeless. They were WAY ahead of their time.

[@brendanwienand9836]

100% @Tim Hill. Precisely why their music still translates through generations.

[@aeh8446]

So very true... the absolute genius of ABBA, lyrics, instrumentation, arrangements, vocals...plus studio "tricks", truly pioneers in many respects and absolutely timeless!!! Hit after hit after hit!!! Beyond diverse!!!

[@azat2007]

Exactly!

[@nickmorrell3559]

I couldn't put it better mate

[@chelseacharger]

With ABBA, ALWAYS go for the long version. That also includes 'Gimme Gimme Gimme' and 'Summer Night City'.

[@KOReviewsMusic]

Thanks for the tip we will look for the long versions in the future and great suggestions thank you.

[@Bekka_Noyb]

yeah the longer version is better!

[@Bekka_Noyb]

@CD.THUNDER82 I 2nd this!

[@abbafan1972]

Even “The name of the game” has a version with an extra verse! It’s on ABBA -The Album and features in ABBA - The Movie.

[@thomashernandez8700]

Go to youtube and find "Disconnet Remix" of "Lay All Your Love on Me".

[@michaelhillman4654]

This is a great song. Underrated. Has a majestic feel to it.

[@KOReviewsMusic]

Such a great song 🎶

[@spark_6710]

Yes !! Beautiful lyrics & Indian rhythm & beat & melodies !! I've always loved this song all of my life ! 💖💜🥁🐉🎤🎶💞

[@helderfernandes6283]

A super-produced and far ahead of its time song! Absolutely amazing to think that this was produced 44 years ago! It could have been released yesterday. Timeless. One of the most underrated Abba songs.

[@discogareth]

Even if you do it privately, the long version is worth a listen. Amazing guitar solo!

[@synchronicityman9062]

Agreed. And the guitar solo in the live version may be even better again!

[@malcolmbrown7683]

Yes agreed should have done long version.

[@davidorheden5924]

Gareth Jones Yeah. Janne Schaffer is amazing on guitarr 🎸

[@geordieboy8945]

As soon as you said ''we've gone for the short version'' my heart sank a little. There should NOT be a short version in my opinion!

[@eggy1962]

Geordie boy his edited version cuts the heart of the tune, the full length version has you closing your eyes and believing your flying

[@iykeharrison9161]

It's never too late to join the Abba fanclub. They were one of a kind.

[@The_Jupiter2_Mission]

I'm A Marionette also from the fifth album is another left of field song not typical of Abba's more traditional pop tunes.

[@ramonfioricompositor8462]

Marionette, awesome tune

[@Petlover10000]

The Nam Of the Game, Move On and Eagle are my favorite songs in the " The Album".

[@KOReviewsMusic]

Some great songs there.

[@alexjohnson2068]

Dancing Queen? Obvious but great fun! Thanks for this, love it and your reactions

[@KOReviewsMusic]

Thanks for the suggestion and support!!

[@johnnyb6584]

It wasn't a single in the UK although a single in some countries.

[@Angel-bn2xn]

Abba were amazing. Next one should be The Visitors, a really dark song about soviet dissidents. Great song

[@KOReviewsMusic]

Thanks for the suggestion! We'll hopefully be able to react to that soon 🎶

[@goodman1127]

@@KOReviewsMusic The visitors the great song

[@EchoesDaBear]

So many associate ABBA with disco, and nothing more...if you listen to their catalogue, beyond just their 'hits', they're so much more! The two gents, Benny & Bjorn have such a sense of melody and composition, and of course, the vocals of Agnetha and Anni-Frid are always spectacular. Eagle had such a trippy vibe to it. Loved this song from day 1. If you'd like something that further showed their versatility & difference, try The Piper, and pay attention to the lyrics! It's almost sinister, but oh so catchy! Great reaction! Cheers.

[@KOReviewsMusic]

Thanks for the suggestions! We'll make sure to add them to the list 🎶

[@colinmackillop]

Try these Abba tracks: The Visitors, The Name of the game, Knowing me knowing you, Summer night city (extended intro)

[@KOReviewsMusic]

Thanks for the suggestion, we'll add it to the list!

[@hahatoldyouso]

I love this song, so atmospheric

[@KOReviewsMusic]

Such a great song!!

[@madabbafan]

My favourite ABBA track is 'The winner takes it all' followed in a close tie by 'my love my life' and 'slipping through my fingers'

[@KOReviewsMusic]

Thanks for the suggestions, we'll hopefully be able to react to those soon!

[@theresenydahl9531]

Thank you for a great video reaction!🌷🌷🌷🌷

[@57305northernprincess]

ABBA is the greatest band of all time! I've got the ABBA logo tattooed above my heart

[@gareth3152]

My favourite channel for reactions

[@KOReviewsMusic]

Thanks for the support!

[@graphiquejack]

I always felt this was ABBA’s answer to Pink Floyd and psychedelic rock. Unique to their catalogue but a total classic.

[@hollywould4u]

Eagle is truly proof of the compositional diversity of ABBA. I wish for more musical "analysis" or impressions during the songs than a short statement at the end. Guys, you can do better!

[@KOReviewsMusic]

Thanks for the feedback. We're hoping to purchase a few microphones soon so we can comment during the song! At the moment if we talk we find it distorts the audio too much, so hopefully we can sort that soon 😊

[@123billydog]

Its a bit of a shame you missed the full original version. This edit was made when 'Eagle' was deemed suitable as the third single release from 'ABBA - the Album'. It had its own sequence in 'ABBA - The Movie' which is worth a look. Although it wasn't released as a single in the UK, it went to Number 1 in Belgium and was a hit in Germany, France, The Netherlands, Switzerland, South Africa, Austria and Japan as well.Never go for ABBA Edits guys, that's not how the group concieved the songs :)

[@PBDB1535]

I would suggest "Knowing Me Knowing You". Frida does the lead vocal on that song while on "SOS" it's Agnetha & on "Eagle" they both share the lead.

[@KOReviewsMusic]

Thanks for the suggestion! Would be interesting to compare the two!

[@iainweller452]

I remember this from when I was a kid, a popular album track. For early tracks try “Hasta Mañana” or “Ring Ring” or a bit later “Angel eyes” or “The Winner Takes It All”

[@KOReviewsMusic]

Thanks for the suggestion! We'll make sure to add it to the list

[@GunnarFreyr71909]

From before fame; People Need Love, Nina Pretty Ballerina, He is Your Brother, Dance (Whilst the Music Still Goes On).

[@GunnarFreyr71909]

Plus So Long

[@GunnarFreyr71909]

A great song.

[@johnnyb6584]

My Mama Said from the Waterloo LP

[@magenta8219]

ABBA piper another twist in style alomost haunting and magical

[@KOReviewsMusic]

Sounds interesting thank you.

[@spark_6710]

American Indian rhythm & melodies !! So mystic !! 💜🥁🐉🎤🎶💞

[@101mosquitos]

Great reaction. All Abba members were great musicians. Sugestions: Abba "The Visitors", "The Day Before You Came" or, if you want more uptempo, "As Good As New". Other bands suggestions : Supertramp : "Goodbye Stranger", "Bloody Well Right", "Logical Song", "Ain't Nobody but Me".

[@KOReviewsMusic]

Thanks for the feedback! We'll make sure to add more ABBA to the list 🎶🎶

[@hermanvandendries7458]

DANCING QUEEN the best ABBA song all times

[@KOReviewsMusic]

Thanks for the suggestion!

[@hermanvandendries7458]

@@KOReviewsMusic you really will love this song was best sold single from 1976 in the uk and holland and was number one in every country in the world

[@Pulsar77]

Always pick the full version, guys. Luckily this audio version has most of the song. If you're looking for an uptempo song, I recommend these: - Gimme! Gimme! Gimme! (A Man After Midnight). Pick the full version (4m50s). - Summer Night City. The regular version is fine, but the remastered version with an extra intro (4m18s) is better. - Voulez-Vous. The full album version (5m11s). - Lay All Your Love on Me. If you want something really different and surprising, check these out: - I'm a Marionette. Very theatrical. - My Mama Said. The closest they got to R&B. - Watch Out. Glamrock. - The Day Before You Came. Synth pop. That said, don't discount the major hits: - Dancing Queen - The Winner Takes It All - Chiquitita - Take a Chance on Me - The Name of the Game - Super Trouper

[@KOReviewsMusic]

Thanks for the suggestions!

[@erickmky7486]

Try "The Name Of The Game" from the same album as "Eagle", "The Album" (the Californian album as I call it and a Great One !). "The Name Of The Game" is one of their most complex song the girls both have a lead on this one. "The Name Of The Game" was also sampled by The Fugees, yes The Fugees in "Rumble in The Jungle" kzbin.info/www/bejne/hZyZl6CIqZuArLc They got the "OK" from Bjorn and Benny. With Madonna, there are the only artists who got the authorization to sample ABBA. ABBA has MANY famous fan and influence them like Kurt Cobain, Foo Fighters, John Frusciante, Peter Cetera, Chris deBurgh, Portishead, Pete Townshend, Sid Vicious from the Sex Pistols stole the riff of "SOS" in "Pretty Vacant", Elvis Costello used one piano line from "Dancing Queen" in "Oliver's Army", Joe Strummer from "The Clash", Jimmy Page from Led Zeppelin (they recorded their last studio album at Polar Studios (ABBA's studio in Stockholm), Justin Hayward from "The Moody Blues" < the last 3 were at one of their 6 Wembley Arena concerts in 1979... ABBA is a music to listen closely. Like Classical Music it is very rich, the more you listen, the more you hear new things... Try again "SOS" and pay attention.

[@KOReviewsMusic]

Thank you for your comment and the suggestions much appreciated.

[@kentmains7763]

One of my favorites.

[@thisworldofwater8017]

The Name Of The Game is astounding - like five songs in one.

[@Urfinchannel]

Gene Simmons from Kiss and Bono from U2 also

[@johnnyb6584]

It was Glen Matlock of the Sex Pistols not Sid Vicious

[@synchronicityman9062]

Thanks so much for checking this one out. It was one of my suggestions, as I thought you might like the more acoustic, prog-rock, ABBA. But this wasn't actually the full-length version which is even better again and has a great instrumental after the second chorus! The other songs you might enjoy are 'The Name of the Game', 'Knowing Me Knowing You', 'Hole in you Soul' (a real rocker), and 'The Visitors', the title track of ABBA's last album, an '80s electro-pop gem which saw the band really descend into the dark side. The song is about a Soviet dissident in the Cold War, waiting to be taken away by the KGB. Bjorn only admitted this many years later, and for a long time many listeners thought it was about an extraterrestrial visitation! The Guardian states that it's like ABBA doing Joy Division but making Joy Division sound like Jive Bunny in comparison! Finally, if you want to experience really 'far-out' ABBA, check out 'I'm a Marionette'. It's very different again....almost Gothic. The Swedish 'doom' metal band Ghost do a cover of it, but many Ghost fans indicate that they find the ABBA version even more scary. LOL.

[@KOReviewsMusic]

That's no problem at all, thanks for the suggestion! We'll hopefully go back and react to the longer version soon, looks like alot of people are recommending it 🔥 keep an eye out for more ABBA soon 👀

[@Godbluffer]

K&O Reviews Music Yes, please make sure you do! The additional guitar solo and repeat of the chorus give the song even more of a soaring feel. :-)

[@hermitcrabbot]

This song was inspired by the book 'Jonathon Livingston Seagull'.

[@user-ft2gr3km1k]

This is my most, most favorite ABBA song😍

[@robertbrown569]

"Knowing Me - Knowing You" has the dual qualities of these previous two songs you've heard, so I'd give that a go.

[@amarillagriffin7427]

Try their last song before they broke up THE DAY BEFORE YOU CAME.

[@KOReviewsMusic]

Thanks for the suggestion, we'll add it to the list and check it out 🎶

[@alexjohnson2068]

Oops, forgot to add Fernando and Chiquitita....

[@waynecox3958]

I’m your newest subscriber. Yeah yeah yeah. Yes it’s a non linear ABBA song. Good reaction.

[@grayham37]

Love Both SOS and Eagle Try Thank you For The Music such a great song also One Of Us and The Winner Takes It All

[@spark_6710]

My all time fave of abba !! I love singing this song !! 🎵 👍👍💜🥁🐉🎤🎶💞

[@badlongon525]

Check out their song "Hole in your soul".

[@KOReviewsMusic]

Thanks for the suggestion!!

[@annelisundkvist]

@@KOReviewsMusic But - if you do, choose the live version from Wembley 1979. It's much better than the studio version (which is not one of ABBA's best IMHO, but the live version... wow!)

[@dinodasbunce6224]

@@KOReviewsMusic The 1979 Wembley version of "Does Your Mother Know/Hole in Your Soul" is a great live experience and a chance to see and hear ABBA rocking out ABBA style. Here is the link: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gHbciod3g7iDoJY

[@nickchristoforou7850]

@@annelisundkvist Studio version is essential to appreciate the live.

[@annelisundkvist]

@@nickchristoforou7850 I don´t think so. A great live performance is a great live performance.

[@poluxsaurus1454]

ABBA were pretty diverse for a mostly pop band. More upbeat: Me and I. Rock: Watch out. Disco: As good as new. Ballad: The winner takes it all. Just a few examples.

[@KOReviewsMusic]

Definitely more diverse than we first thought!

[@patrickstevenson9775]

Epic production!

[@nickmorrell3559]

Probably Abbas most underated and lesser played single ..soaring song ..beautiful ....both girls taking lead ...asvit should be

[@_Wolfsbane_]

My fave from that album.

[@spinemaggot11]

The best JABBA

[@cruisingfanatic]

Its a masterpiece , good reaction guys

[@larkings]

‘Angeleyes’ or ‘That’s Me’. Both really great upbeat songs.

[@KOReviewsMusic]

Great suggestions thanks.

[@nanokiss1220]

Move On and Tiger are also very good Songs to listen to the great Spectrum of ABBA 👍🙂

[@dontalkt2meboutheros]

I get a Pink Floyd vibe from this song

[@neilboleyn]

Lovers (Live A Little Longer)

[@paulecrosby2006]

It's a brilliant brilliant record.. Check out the Day before you came..

[@KOReviewsMusic]

Thanks for the suggestion!

[@nickmorrell3559]

Headfones is the key IV found ...esp with Abba ...esp with last two albums. Huge productions ..visitors ...wow

[@jrcarlsson5751]

Hi! They have so many good songs. Try "Knowing me knowing you" and "Super Trouper".

[@KOReviewsMusic]

Thanks for the suggestions!!

[@andymcdonald3236]

Lay all you love on me -a must.

[@marcodebrabander5751]

Never heard a short version with the complete outro

[@Pulsar77]

I think this is the version that ended up on the More ABBA Gold compilation album. It has the outro, but not the middle section.

[@kentmains7763]

Fantastic song, but they really didn't make any bad ones.

[@jimsmith6547]

I do I do by ABBA is a good one

[@davidshawnpublishing]

The long version is the ONLY version. The short version was edited for radio play. You missed out on the musical break featuring searing electric guitars and flute effects.

[@piperhamlin8611]

This is one of one of my favorite ABBA songs.

[@politivonsyt7010]

Here is a selection of ABBA songs (2 songs by albums era) After "Eagle" listen to "I'm a Marionette" (a very dark lyric about the puppetry that is the music industry. It conclude "The Album" with a great instrumental break. You also have the live version more heavy and faster pace prior to the album recording during their 1977 Tour in Australia kzbin.info/www/bejne/nnTbo3ShfbWskLM) From "Waterloo" album : "My Mama Said" and "Watch Out" From "ABBA" album : "Hey, Hey, Helen" and "Intermezzo n°1" (instrumental) From "Arrival" album : "Tiger" and "Knowing Me, Knowing You" From "Voulez-Vous" album era : listen to the live version of "Summer Night City" kzbin.info/www/bejne/m2XWqKOuqq2JitU (a sort of Heavy trance rock song) and of course "Gimme, Gimme, Gimme" but the Live version that is a rocky funk (with a great Guitar solo instrumental break kzbin.info/www/bejne/q4XJlY2trddol5Y) From "Super Trouper" album : "Me and I" and "The Piper" (a medieval sound and mysterious lyrics) From "The Visitors" album : "The Visitors" (a great electro and dark theme lyrics), "I Let The Music Speak" You will soon realised and repeat again "I never expect that from ABBA". People have a misconception of ABBA stuck with "Gold" and "Mamma Mia !" Musical and movies... ABBA is ironically categorised as disco-pop and "Happy Music" but in fact it is a genre of it own, you have pop, rock, metal, disco, funck, soul... and ABBA with dark and gloomy themes. Enjoy ;o)

[@KOReviewsMusic]

Thanks for the suggestion, we'll definitely add those to the list and compare the differences! 🔥

[@johnrltr]

You really must actually watch their performances to get the full effect of Abba. If you're lucky enough to be male then no explanation is necessary.

[@ecoinnovationse]

Why don't you try their greatest rocking perfomarnce that is "Hole in your soul" the Wembley live version. That is certainly a major step up from What you have reviewed so far by Abba.

[@KOReviewsMusic]

Thanks for the suggestion, would be great to react to some more live music!

[@hammer221271]

@@geofffield6655 in general, the studio versions are usually more polished, and that's true for every group, also for ABBA. But in the case of that song you should check it because Agneta delivers an incredible vocal performance. The logical election would be "Does your mother know" + "Hole in your soul", wich go both one after one together with no pause in the concert. A chance to see how good they were also on stage, and not just a studio product. Regards.

[@stevewickens1163]

HOLE IN YOUR SOUL slays! Highly recommended! As is OUR LAST SUMMER just for the excellent guitar riff!

[@Bekka_Noyb]

♥ this album

[@roderickwilliams-young]

Great to see you two enjoy this! Try As Good As New if you really want to go polar opposite again. Just subscribed to you guys.

[@KOReviewsMusic]

Thanks for the sub, we really appreciate it! We'll make sure to add that to the list and try and check it out soon!

[@eggy1962]

Does you mother know, gives yet another perspective as bjorn takes a rare lead vocal

[@andrewmcdonald6987]

Black sabath have come out. As you love Abba.

[@krisa990]

Its a great song,even though all ABBA songs are great....its such high level of music here...perfection really in all levels..

[@RobDeManc]

It is and was always a paradoxical shame that Abba suffered with image against their unquestionable musical genius and professionalism.

[@michaelhicks8614]

Listen to ABBA's Waterloo. That song put them on the map!

[@paulknight9998]

U need to check out the cover version by the hard rock band "Sargant Fury". Mindblowing. The best ABBA cover ever made IMO.

[@KOReviewsMusic]

Thanks for the suggestion! Sounds like it would be interesting to check out 🔥

[@traceyb3946]

Freda’s favourite song - The king has lost his crown.

[@robertdinmore1971]

Take. Look at “The Winner Takes It All” the greatest break.up song of all time. Lyrics by Björn and lead singer Agnetha who had then recently divorced from each other. To me it is their best song ever

[@KOReviewsMusic]

Thanks for the suggestion!

[@edned5504]

When I hear this song, I always think of The Hobbit, and the part where the eagles rescue Bilbo, Gandalf and the dwarves. Now, I don't know for sure but I have a feeling that you both might be Hobbit and LOTR fans (and if not then definitely one of you - K probably) so perhaps this might help you to see the song differently. The long version is the only one to listen to. Great vid and welcome to the world of Abba.

[@GunnarFreyr71909]

In their prime years you can hear influences from Beach Boys, Carpenters etc. Check their first 2 albums; songs there you hardly hear.

[@runscoot4596]

Not bad for Abba

[@KOReviewsMusic]

We keep saying that lately 👀😂

[@marceltroia9750]

Pink Floydisch abba

[@KOReviewsMusic]

Definitely! Was an interesting listen

[@robgregg2491]

Long version is better with the trilling and overlay solo at the end. B&B would give A&A the lyrics. They wrote the music never a note down. Awseome tune and band. Knowing Me, Knowing You is their song of saying we are done back in the day.

[@flemmingkristoffersen1896]

You MUST react to The Visitors, The Name of the Game, Knowing Me, Knowing You, When all is said and done, and The Day Before You Came - and I could go on and on!

[@KOReviewsMusic]

Thanks for the suggestion! We'll add those all to the list and see what we. Can, react to!

[@helenarcarvalho]

You have to listen "The Piper"...

[@martielondon]

listen to Hole in your soul by ABBA :-)

[@KOReviewsMusic]

Thanks for the suggestion!

[@nickchristoforou7850]

The original version is the better version by far, includes a beautiful guitar bridge. It's really integral to the song.

[@abbafan1972]

This is one of my favourites. I prefer the long version though!

[@haeleth7218]

Love this song. The long version is the best version though.

[@Mingus8]

Gosh.. you should have taken the long version..

[@amarillagriffin7427]

React to ABBA when I kissed the teacher.

[@KOReviewsMusic]

Thanks for the suggestion, we'll add it to the list!

[@richardjones4080]

anyone know how the chopped slide at the start was done ?

[@abbagus1]

There’s no long version , it’s de original one and there’s a shortened one ( butchered ) that takes all the magnificent guitar parts

[@frankly-he1kf]

You missed out on the guitar solo.....the best bit.....

[@scottarooni]

I live in Las Vegas, so I was just wondering why you chose to display a photo of the Las Vegas Strip in this video?

[@KOReviewsMusic]

I was given the canvas as a gift when I moved into my flat and just happens to be above my sofa.

[@scottarooni]

@@KOReviewsMusic Very nice! Thanks for replying. :-)

[@karlturner9038]

They have a much cooler live version with a long guitar solo. Certainly, that's worth listening to as well.

[@ono1dij]

Love when someone new discover music, here from casuality, and very surprised about your rections!!! So, as you came into ABBA's world, is good to find to see reactions for the same hits, you can try songs like The Visitors, I'm A Marionette, When All is Said and Done, Me and I, Hole in Your Soul... All fantastic songs and good to hear for the first time... Oh, listen the ling and original version of Eagle, far better than this shortened version... Saludos desde Argentina, suscriptor nro. 226!!!

[@JCWiley2300]

For some reason the track you're listening to is an edited version, which loses the best part--the post-chorus instrumental bridge.

[@tuijakarttunen9164]

Hi. Please react to I`m a marionette and The winner takes it all.

[@KOReviewsMusic]

Thanks for the suggestion, we'll make sure to add it to the list 🔥

[@graphiquejack]

I always felt this was ABBA’s answer to Pink Floyd and psychedelic rock. Unique to their catalogue but a total classic.