ABBA LIVE! Reaction The Way Old Friends Do (THIS ONE GOT ME!) | Dereck Reacts

[@kimmokurikka2334]

This one gives me GOOSEBUMPS. Such a finale for a live concert. Give me a time machine and bring me back in time to an ABBA-concert....

[@nillejoslin]

But beware, you will lose your internet connection!

[@juttapopp1869]

... right after a Queen-concert... live them both, as different as they are.

[@xtremecenter2875]

My dad slowly succumbed to congestive heart failure over several years. He always asked us to have someone play this at his funeral. He got his wish over 13 years ago. Wow...

[@supastah68]

I am going to have like an angel passing through my room played at my funeral

[@Rockaria23]

I'm 52 and this song still brings tears to my eyes.

[@Melb1]

I’m 58 and still tear up. Beautiful song!

[@acertainhuman9726]

I’m 14 and it makes me cry happy tears

[@MoiMoz]

I’m 13 and abba truly is the best, happy and poppy songs to sad and music to put on happiness crying ❤️

[@Payne2view]

I'm 51 and yes, its a very special song.

[@oliverf1011]

55 and .....same

[@DavidBrown-nr9py]

Perfection!!! And no auto-tune!! So much talent on that stage.

[@tootsie5052]

Even Frida said recently that Agnetha has the gift in her voice for telling the story of a song.

[@virajanuruddha3426]

My granny is still young to hear this being 96 years old.

[@ramonsobreira8061]

It looks like a national anthem. It should be the World Anthem when Life comes back to normal

[@frankly-he1kf]

I think "anthem " from chess would be more apt.

[@oceans80]

I've thought that as well about this song - can't wait to see and hug all my friends and family again.

[@ramonsobreira8061]

@@oceans80 Hope, that's the word.

[@resireg]

But the ABBA members are not friends, except Benny and Bjorn.

[@frankly-he1kf]

@@resireg they're family....they have a love for each other like brothers and sisters. ...

[@eggy1962]

The fantastic harmony of the girls vocals is even more enjoyable on slower numbers

[@victor543211000]

This song is so emotional. Abba is HUGE!

[@witchermoon2992]

I think the reason listeners have an emotional reaction to this song is that it's being performed in a way that is beautiful and dramatic yet very simple and straight forward. And the lyrics basically say that even though we fight, we are going to be friends for life. And through the good and bad that may come it will be okay. You will not be alone. We will always have each other and together we will face whatever comes . That is the message that tugs at the heart and brings tears.

[@gironez]

ESPECTACULAR!!!!! ABBA IS PURE ART

[@touchegafla8192]

This song should be the world’s anthem!

[@ernestocroas4081]

Beatiful. Is abba !!!! The one and only abba

[@catcancrunch7260]

They can hit on every emotion ... Beautiful ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@tuijakarttunen9164]

This song is for Abba what We are the champions is for Queen. Fantastic song.

[@stephanievantielen5615]

This song should be played more on the radio. Especially in these difficult moments!!!

[@JC-1009]

Impresionante la armonía vocal de Agnetha y Frida!! Espectacular!!

[@sirterence1]

WHO doesn't love this and get teary-eyed when listening to it? It is a fantastic song. Agnetha and Bjorn were separated at this time and had filed for divorce and STILL chose to tour together. So, I always felt that made this emotional song even more poignant. They, the next summer came "The Winner Takes It All" single and video. I am certain both songs, that Bjorn wrote lyrics to, were a direct inspiration from his divorce from Agnetha. I recently saw a French woman interview Bjorn in Stockholm, It was a short, maybe 20 minute, very well produced interview. She asked so many great questions - some, nobody has ever asked him. One question was was there anything he wished he had done differently in his life. He responded about his divorce with Agnetha and how he wished id had turned out differently or something to that effect. I was shocked and he seemed to be reflective and pause on the question. He always says TWTIA is "pure fiction." But, we all know otherwise. This interview solidified that feeling to me, that he wrote it about his life experience with divorce...

[@saba6502]

2 angels singing. I think this song brings tears of joy to almost everyone

[@user-mb1ts7zj8z]

One of the best Abba songs. It reaches straight to the heart. A song from 1980. Unfortunately, there's no contemporary artist who could write and perform a song like this today.

[@SimplyTim_UK]

This is brilliant. The definitive version. The one on the Super Trouper has too many overdubs. But it is a spectacular song. It makes me tear up every time too.

[@tomaslindqvist2556]

The ABBA feeling! Tears of joy!

[@joyparry9354]

I'm 60, but this song makes me cry - and always has! It is about love & friendship .... so beautiful :)

[@erion777spain1]

love this song 💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖

[@robertturner4526]

A gem in the Abba catalogue.

[@Tarinankertoja]

Benny started to play Swedish folk music, traditional music, and schlager with accordion. It's his primary instrument.

[@StudeSteve62]

You must be familiar with the Benny Andersson Orchestra? If not...have fun...😉

[@christinetaylor70]

It shows.That folk background. Wonderful.

[@jay_ooh]

What's crazy is that Steps covered one of BAO songs "Story of A Heart" and it was continually being billed as an "ABBA" song, but it was only written by Benny and Bjorn, but never intended for ABBA, but BAO plays it frequently.

[@ANightworkerslife]

It's big like an anthem at the same time intimate and friendly.. It gives me goosebumps every time.. The way they build it is pure genius :)

[@roderickwilliams-young]

Your ABBA reactions are by far the best of all on KZbin. Sold gold Mr!

[@danfrost3043]

With ABBA there's a song for every moment.

[@christophmolz9865]

Goosebumps and tearing up Still after 40 years 😍

[@yohannpereira142]

After the way old friends do, i still have faith in you, waiting for that.

[@fannychoo6301]

I love this song ❤️😍❤️😍

[@alexioverdo5225]

For me this song and "Ode to Freedom" are the best closers to any Abba album.They never fail to move me in tears.

[@scottydogx]

I was there! Wembley 1979 with tears of joy then and again now. Thank you so much for doing this one.

[@resireg]

Sounds like a lie. Here on You Tube I always see those guys claiming that welcome the Beatles at JFK, or watched Elvis in Honolulu. So much BS

[@scottydogx]

@@resireg actually I saw them twice. February 1977 in The Apollo Glasgow and again November 1979 in Wembley. Why would I lie?

[@mariaJ3105]

Lucky you !

[@josue-joshuacordova3847]

You are so lucky. I was 3 years old.

[@resireg]

@@scottydogx because want to have their comments voted up, that is why so many people claim to have witnessed historical events. I was born in 85 but if I say I was there as well, anyone could believe my story. I just find very unlikely the story.

[@AzoreanZionist]

A beautiful choice for the closing song of their classic and «iconic» "Super Trouper" album.

[@paulecrosby2006]

Finally you've done this most beautiful of songs.. ♥♥ ♥ ♥ MASTERPIECE

[@orraman5427]

Simple lyrics, simple tune, simply brilliant.

[@Anastasia-wo1tz]

La armonía perfecta de esas voces .Frida y Agnetha ❤

[@williamclarke5658]

A Wonderful Scottish Sounding Anthem - Just Like Old Lang Syne...Just Brilliant !!!

[@yinyang9270]

tears of joy, for sure, the deepness of the song!

[@519forestmonk9]

Sooooo glad you covered this beauty!

[@donnalively5978]

Benny and Bjorn both play several instruments, including accordion, saxophone, etc. Agnetha was an accomplished pianist and also played accordion.

[@teresaharry969]

I wish I could have seen them live. I’ve followed them since 1974 and LOVE them!

[@cazmcomish9578]

This song is one I keep linking my lifelong friend of over 50years in ...... we have been through so much together through the years, and even though she is thousands of miles away from me in Australia, we are always there for each other "the way old friends do"

[@Payne2view]

An excellent last track on the Super Trouper album. I remember listening to it loud on headphones on my dad's stereo aged about 10.

[@uteorgahs815]

Das war Mal wieder eine gute Wahl,die Dereck da getroffen hat!!! 👍👍👍 Und er war sichtlich gerührt!!!😢😢 Einfach nur schön anzusehen und zu hören!!! Soooo Fantastic!!!👌👌👌 🇸🇪 🔊 🎼 🎵 🎶 🎹 🎸👏👏👏

[@uteorgahs815]

Bekome seit fast einem Jahr keine Neue info über DERRICK ,'S AB ABBA !! ! 💔 Was ist los ??? 😭😭

[@cloudydaez]

I just recently played this song to my friend of many many years who has terminal cancer we shed so many tears this song really hits home thank you for the reaction

[@myoung6204]

What a great reaction. Thank you for not pausing this brilliant performance from ABBA. You managed to comment quietly which was really good. I've listened to this over the years and I still fill up. It's so emotional and brilliantly sung plus the accordion, 🪗 A lovely instrument. Thanks again 👏 ❤

[@jerrycote659]

I don’t know if I teared up more from seeing the performance in the video or seeing you tear up watching the video. So sweet!

[@trixysvinylmusicfordjs8799]

So powerful!

[@francis2811]

In their profession, when it comes to live music - you save the best 'till last!

[@Aussiegirl1972]

The accordion was the first instrument Benny started playing as a young child.

[@nielsulriksrensen9818]

I would highly recommend 'Our Last Summer'. Hauntingly beautiful.

[@michaeli7380]

They put this song live on there album because of the atmosphere and the reaction of the audience

[@wawa2]

You are quickly becoming an "Old Friend" Dereck, thanks for the ABBA reactions and love for your followers!

[@kolithavije6090]

It's a beautiful really mazing song

[@josmith4173]

This gave me goosebumps- this on and happy new year always do xx

[@mariaeunicesuarezsuarez2259]

Que canción tan hermosa!!!.

[@SpaceCattttt]

It sounds like the ultimate national anthem.

[@trixysvinylmusicfordjs8799]

100%

[@Smgs-ue7tj]

For your next ABBA reaction I would recommend: That's Me, Our Last Summer, Dream World, I do I do I do Ido I do, Ring Ring (1973 version), Lovelight. } The Way Old Friends Do always gives me chills and something that I love about ABBA is that I love every song for very different reasons, that's part of their magic! As always, great reaction Dereck.

[@eliz999]

Dereck, I am so Happy that you really enjoyed this song as I have ALWAYS loved it. Thank You

[@Earcandy73]

A beautiful song. Thank You For The Music is a wonderful song to sing along to.

[@kevinhickey3515]

Always loved this and what an anding. Arrival tune is the same........

[@bpfromowc]

I always cry when I watch this masterpiece.

[@synchronicityman9062]

I love this song. It's hugely popular in Ireland where it's been covered by many folk artists and is a bit of a New year anthem. You should check out the KZbin video of the band's 2016 'reunion' in Stockholm which uses this song and 'Thank You For The Music' as its background music. It's intensely moving to see the four of them in public together for the first time in over 30 years!!

[@frankly-he1kf]

I was lucky enough to have seen them in Dublin in 79....all I can say is WOW....an experience I'll never forget. ...I was stood at the stage front gazing up at beautiful agnetha when they sang this....it was extra sad because she and bjorn had recently split....

[@resireg]

Sounds like Molly Malone, crying cockles and mussels alive alive oh

[@mariaJ3105]

@@frankly-he1kf wow lucky you! I would have been only 10 so dont remember them in Ireland at that time, I think they only played 1 night ?

[@gilliankirby]

Love your reaction!

[@markjones7777]

Derek you must watch Agnetha live in Australia from the movie i've been waiting for you and SOS. The best live versions by far. Great reactions by the way from the UK 👍

[@manfredseis5492]

that's why i think abba is so great in the group everyone played to their strengths it couldn't be better + the musicians who were in the background.

[@iangrice329]

If they were ever to reform I would crawl over broken glass to see them.

[@MM-bh7me]

Now it´s the time. :)

[@paull4048]

I was waiting for this one! Has to be one of my favorites!

[@supastah68]

They reunited in 2016 for an impromptu performance of this song. It’s on KZbin.

[@petegtorcan]

I have a New Year’s playlist and this is on it. It fits perfectly. New Year’s for me is a melancholic as well as optimistic time; looking back and looking forward, and this song perfectly captures that feeling of looking back on your friendships and looking forward to many more years together.

[@The_Jupiter2_Mission]

Try the Arrival track that closes out Arrival Album. Has kind of a similar build but with a wordless vocal.

[@bpfromowc]

Great reaction. Merry Christmas Dereck.

[@nielsulriksrensen9818]

I also looove these live recording, they're so intense live. Frida had a severe case of tonsillitis during the live recordings from London 1979 - it's well-known and even says so on the live album inner sleves. But they all had a special relationship with the British audience, esp. London, which was the capital of European pop music at that point, so they didn't cancel. Love that also.

[@emiliomartinez9400]

This song to me ,reminds of a man who is alone as he goes old and learns to live with all the sadness. This one day he surprise knowing that someone from his past suddenly appear and reminds about there happy moments. This feeling gives joy to an old lonely person and Connot be forgotten for the rest of his life .

[@dancelover020]

Such an amazing positive song!!

[@paulmason6474]

Loved it when you were gobsmacked . It is a beautiful song never heard it before. Well done D.x

[@ronamsterdamnl3216]

The FAB 4, just that

[@raymondtaylor8525]

I agree with you about Agnetha she has a very special quality to her voice!

[@opicatchu2164]

Friendship anthem... 😍😍😍

[@tootsie5052]

Simply amazing!!

[@Destinyslotus]

This is my favourite.

[@Funkywallot]

Benny the only guy in music business that looked 55 years old both in 1979 and 2021.

[@hildegardkurku3504]

Hi Dereck,i love this Song.I am an Fan!I love Songs von Abba.I am so happy that you Abba likes too!

[@deegee63]

Memories of when I saw them live at Bingley Hall Stafford in 1979 💕💕

[@gloriamartin3006]

Ayyy..cuántos abrazos y besos postergados, ya podremos, volver a abrazar y besar a los amigos. Pronto. Gracias por esta reacción, aunque me ha puesto nostálgica. Abrazos Fuertes 🌞🌞🌞🌞

[@tikku123]

I think it was in 2016 - There was a celebration of Benny & Bjorn - 50 Years - anyway Agnetha & Frida got on. Stage and sung this song - there is a poor quality version on you tube - the girls still sound amazing together 👍😊

[@artroyo9202]

It is a song for positivity and encouragement...Wonderful song..💖💛💙😊😀🤩😁

[@Flatwoodsdad]

Wembley had to be an amazing concert.

[@OperaJH]

Must have been! They did 10 nights there in a row and it was their last concert. We could all feel it was the end of ABBA. We knew about the A-B breakup, you could hear it in their voices and sings and lyrics. Super Trouper was their 2nd last album and this song is the last track. When their final album, The Visitors came out, both the cover and the songs were dark, somber and sad - and that feeling of finality we heard previously, became a sad reality. But at least, after 40 years, incredibly, they’re back !

[@Funkywallot]

In the second half of the song , I tought yeah right this is post recording dubbing in the studio, well, until the spotlight at 4:27 revealed the whole orchestra in the dark. Choir, Synths and the lot. Well done ABBA.

[@ifyousay2]

I love that you don't keep stopping it,this way you can really appreciate the words. Thank you x

[@moviereviews4747]

ABBA recorded a studio version for Super Trouper album, but the live version had such magic, emotion and life to it that wasn't present on the studio version, they decided to put the live version on the Super Trouper album instead.

[@dlind1985]

One thing I'm sure of -_All of us_ who listens and see you reacting to especially the ABBA songs must say to you: *APPROVED!* and beyond :) *_God bless you and your future!_*

[@mariaJ3105]

Now that you are back to Super Trouper album please listen to Our Last Summer

[@disneyforevercooper1630]

They were and are just AMAZING!! React to more ABBA Live there’s some really good stuff with lots of energy-check it out!! Thanks for all the ABBA-my favorite group evvvvvver!!

[@resireg]

Derek reacted to plenty of Abba already, check his older videos

[@brenmacneil1827]

thanks, I'm now gonna put on the ABBA In Concert DVD

[@brenmacneil1827]

all together now "half past twelve..."

[@bpfromowc]

I have been requesting this for years, with multiple reactors.

[@123billydog]

The accordion was Benny's first instrument and as a boy he would play with his father and grandfather. Nice review for an emotional number Dereck, I think apart from the wonderful 'Our Last Summer' you've now reviewed every song on the 'Super Trouper' album.

[@garethhusband1372]

My only hope for the upcoming concert in April/May next year is they do the last two songs as themselves now....First Encore... "The Way Old Friends Do" and Second Encore...."Thankyou for The Music" and somehow capture this as their old selves for future concerts so we have their older selves as well for posterity with all the spontaneity involved........that would work as a fitting finale I think......but how to try and let them know this??????.....if you like the idea????

[@teddouglas3496]

Never heard this before but I love it.

[@JF-sh2sm]

It’s on the Super Trouper album, very last track