ABBA Reaction Dance (While the Music Still Goes On) OMG!!! | Dereck Reacts

[@davidmoreton442]

This is one of ABBA's best songs. It is fabulous. It should be in the movies Mama Mia definitely on film 3. So many more songs for the third ABBA movie.

[@stevehulse4005]

One of the most underrated ABBA songs. Would have made a great single! Two key changes and Phil Spector wall of sound. A gem of a song. Thanks for reacting to this 👌

[@jonathanfurzeland4740]

Love this track! Such beauty 😍

[@Michka1001]

Couldn't agree more with this comment ❤

[@kyleday5026]

also abba were the first to use this in pop music.

[@alejandrodarias_puzzlestv]

@@kyleday5026 Sorry, but no. The Beach Boys introduced modulations before. Check out "I get around" or "Dance, dance, dance". And surely others before the Beach Boys. ABBA is a superb group that filled the air with lots of classics, nevertheless. This one is a masterpiece.

[@kyleday5026]

@@alejandrodarias_puzzlestv beach boys were not a PPP group they was the first to use it there pete waterman said.

[@scottnichols3685]

I was so young when I first heard this song…long after ABBA recorded it. This brings me back to sitting up in my room listening to ABBA for hours.

[@devoneagle1966]

There is only one thing wrong with this song ... It ends.

[@Lisa-M]

That's the problem with all ABBA songs. But luckily we can listen and repeat and listen and repeat and listen and repeat as often as we want. 😁

[@JuanCarlos-et3ks]

It not ends. It fades

[@diy_lothar4422]

No, you can sense this is not a top ABBA song because the verse in not as strong as it should be. The chorus absolutely kills it, but at the time they were not proficient enough to come up with a verse as solid as it. Had it been composed later in their career and it could've been a masterpiece, as it is it's "only" a great song.

[@scottarooni]

This is ABBA's signature: sad lyrics and catchy melodies. "Dance Your Pain Away" is a solo song by Agnetha Faltskog. 😁

[@B1jujv75]

That is right Dereck you got ABBA right on :) There songs are timeless....There songs just keep going on :) There unlimited as far as time goes :) ABBA songs will last to ethernity ... Love ABBA ....

[@scottydogx]

One of the first real classics from ABBA. Such a lovely song. I still love your reactions.

[@herrbonk3635]

No offense, but to me it's just one of those cheesy songs you had to put up with (on the sand beach and such) in the summers of the early 1970s. I feel kind of melancholic, hearing it again though.

[@herrbonk3635]

(I love many of their songs though, I might add. Mostly later ones, but even a few from their first records, such as My mama said and Disillusion.

[@scottydogx]

@@herrbonk3635 I agree it is a bit of a cheesy song and one I probably listen to once every year. It is though a song with lots of good memories. I often listen to My Mamma Said which I love and is very different to most of their songs. Disillusion has never been a favourite. I think I need to listen to it again.

[@krisa990]

Another great ABBA gem that so many people forgot,but you bring out into the youtube limelight..for that we do owe you a thank you,Dereck...its very difficult in many cases to find reactions on these hidden ABBA treasures....this is such a good song...

[@Lisa-M]

Here in Germany there is a radio station which plays this song very often. At all this radio station plays at least one ABBA song per day, sometimes more. :-D

[@krisa990]

@@Lisa-M Thats a radiostation in my taste...although i must admit that i almost never listen to radio anymore..

[@Lisa-M]

@@krisa990 Actually I hardly listen to the radio too, but in the room where my budgies have their cage the radio is on and so I hear it from the distance. xD

[@ВасилийДукалис-ь7я]

@@krisa990 Тот человек,который считает песни АВВА гениальными, уже не захочет слушать то,что ему дают... Он будет слушать то,что ему нравится!.. Музыкальный "фон",ему не нужен... Только шедевры музыки!..

[@Payne2view]

48 years later, another big fan of one of the fan favourite ABBA songs from Pre-Waterloo.

[@larrymay269]

This should have been top ten on radio still to this day want to hear !

[@DaveHof]

Abba's album cuts are better than most bands' singles..

[@Zinatra]

I love this song ! Abba can sing so many different style 🤩 And always so fantastic ❤️🙏💕♥️

[@danfrost3043]

This is a rare song that has the ability to make me both happy & sad at the same time. BTW "ABBA Gold Greatest Hits" has just become the first album EVER to spend over a thousand weeks in the UK Album Charts & STILL in the Top 20. Also "Dance Your Pain Away" was by Agnetha.

[@antonwiderberg7571]

Great reaction as always! This song is definitely one of my favourites. Now it's time to react to "I've Been Waiting For You".

[@lloydhood5996]

Dereck, it's so nice, to see your reactions. You are so excited when you hear ABBA. You are so good. Thanks I bet they are proud!

[@mickeefreeman2898]

Abba = the masters of melancholy . 💕💕👍

[@Mr.Greeeeeen]

I grove up with ABBA and Sweet in the 70s. What a great time and music. Happy days! 👌🕺🥂❤️🌟

[@kumarasirifernando5074]

A great song of unimaginable beauty ❤️❤️❤️

[@jamesbachmann7376]

This is kind of like one of the features on Lay All Your Love On Me...the chorus grows, and grows and gets bigger as the song progresses. The layers just build. It's what I love.

[@MariaCarabin]

Me too!

[@masculineguy37]

same feelings here! they have used almost the same layers and voice dubbing. It gives an emotional feeling

[@steddie123]

Finally you got to play this amazing song, still one of my favourites or maybe it is my favourite, the key changes do it to me every time, love it❤️

[@lenadiene2065]

I agree

[@mariaJ3105]

Of all there songs hits and album tracks this is my all time favourite song of theirs.

[@leifpettsson]

For me to!

[@The_Jupiter2_Mission]

I've Been Waiting For You has a similar feel.

[@masculineguy37]

The chorus and harmonies are so good in this song: 'Daaaaance"... sounds so powerful and uplifting with perfect vocals combined

[@toby9999]

I bought the LP back in the 70s and played this song over and over and over and I still have it.

[@sluzardo5879]

Your reactions to the ABBA songs are so genuinely happy and full of good emotions evoked by the music that it reminds me of when we heard them the first time.. What a testament to the power of their music to touch every generation...

[@JennieWrenStar]

I love this song and I love your reaction videos especially to ABBA Thank you🌹

[@NoFinalWords]

I love how this song evolves subtly into an almost choral 'wall of sound' that could go on forever. 💖

[@creatinotionchannel2680]

After 40 years of listening to this song I did not notice there were 2 key changes in it until you reacted to this. Wow. I love seeing you react to all of their songs - hits and beyond.

[@edned5504]

Remarkably sad with an upbeat tone. Nearly half a century ago since this was released. It's a lovely song and Agnetha's vocals are great, of course. "Dance, while the music still goes on" is a metaphor for life. Get out there and enjoy the day, for it is life. It won't last forever.

[@nicepunk00]

Haha, I love your happy curious face when a beautiful moment comes.

[@SW.stefaniasilkarts1906]

I learned to dance with his Song, oh what a great memory!

[@ginalashley1265]

One of my favourite ABBA songs of all time and one of the most underrated songs of theirs.Agnetha had a solo song called Dance your pain away.

[@Josh-vp4jo]

New ABBA was to come out last year, now it's planned for this year- can't wait- They are still selling millions of songs every year- that should tell you something.

[@TigerRogers0660]

What a fabulous song!! In the top 3 Abba songs for me!! Elvis Costello said he adored Abba's songwriting. See he paid homage in "Oliver's Army". The 2 songs have an almost identical tune.

[@manfredseis5492]

I am of the opinion that one can still hear Abba even after so many years, from the sound of the music it could also be music from today.

[@MartsHH]

I am very glad that you reacted to this ABBA song finally - it one of my absolutely favourites of them! It is sad and comforting at the same time!

[@MrPACCO001]

Benny and Bjorn: best songwriting combination ever! imagine what they could have achieved if they all stayed together since 1982!!

[@goldrush5764]

Finally! I have recommended this one to you severel times now but you didnt listen. This is a masterpiece a hidden gem that not many know about.. :D

[@mariaJ3105]

Ah but the real fans do!!

[@FaithnSin]

Oh, one of my very first favourite songs 🥰 PS I knew you’d love the 2 key changes. They’re brilliant.

[@Dannyboy.]

One of my favorites ! Love the key changes at the end. ❤️

[@ttfan3257]

Your descriptions of the mood and characterization of the emotions are so poignant and true , Dereck ! Love them !

[@marksheehan8442]

I never really realized before all those years ago but Dereck made me realize, there is not ONE single song that they recorded, that I don't like. Not one! I'm a fan of many other artists and there is almost always a song that I don't like or at the very least, don't care for and tend to skip... but not ABBA, like them all. LOVE this song, just very sweet.

[@JD-yh8hq]

Still my absolute favourite Abba track after all these years.

[@lenadiene2065]

I love this song with ABBA, one of their best. Thanks Dereck for playing it ❤️

[@arkasonus7678]

As I said for Claude François, ABBA music reminds me the happiness of the 70's. Iconic.

[@flugsven]

1973! Ha! I remember being eight and playing it for my poor grandma and explaining for her how good it was. 😄 Ps. It's something about their songs; they skip the brain and go straight to your heart. (The brain can catch up later)

[@gabrieleherrmann5105]

One of my favorit Abba Songs... i love the voices of benny and björn, Wien both singing

[@frozen_78]

Another gem in ABBA's discography! 😍😍😍

[@1964paulsmith]

You show it's very difficult not to sing along to their songs. Great reaction.

[@andresart2]

I'm happy because you to return with ABBA

[@jacintavanberkel8033]

Its 2am, this song popped into ny head. I wonder has Dereck reacted to it and then i find this reaction. Gold!

[@JCWiley2300]

ABBA was still searching for their identity at this point, and I've always felt like this was a homage to Phil Spector's productions.

[@herrbonk3635]

Perhaps, but just like "I do I do", it sounds very much like typical Swedish "dansband" of the 1970s. (Bands that made LPs, but also constantly toured and played live for people dancing.)

[@shereekendall1003]

Abba were not finding themselves with this song, they found themselves when they won the Eurovision with waterloo!

[@herrbonk3635]

@@shereekendall1003 Hardly. The choice of that song was pretty calculated, rather than "heart felt", in order to stand a slightest chance of a good placement. (They didn't belive they could win.) Their deeper musical indentity is more in folk music inspired tunes and such elements in other songs.

[@shereekendall1003]

@@herrbonk3635 lol.😂 of course they knew they would win, even though Bjorn states that in the documentations when in interviews. And how I know this is because I'm a singer, we'll not so much now coz I'm older now, so I just do a few shows here and there. But getting back to why I know that Bjorn and Benny knew they would win is because I myself entered competitions, and I always knew I'd win regardless of what song I wrote or sang. It's just one of them things that musians have, call it what you like. Anyway my reply wasn't based on that assumption, I just simply replied saying ABBA had already found themselves with what type of style of genres they were following, and that was a little bit of everything as we all know that by listening to all their albums, the types of genres they wanted to follow stands out a mile long so to speak, but thankyou for your opinion, as we are all entitled to our opinions😊

[@herrbonk3635]

@@shereekendall1003 How is that relevant? But ok, I'm a jazz musician and have spoken to some of their band members about this. I sincerely don't understand what you mean. Waterloo was not even in the style they are widely known for.

[@franko7033]

First time I heard this when the album came out it felt like it had always existed in my head. Melody has such immediacy.

[@filmichael9553]

Hello and many thanks from Russia!! Volga river...My favorite ABBA' song!

[@abbafan1972]

One of my favourites of their early stuff❤️

[@David-uf8ex]

Beautiful song

[@jeffreytidwell5509]

This is one of my favorite ABBA songs.

[@skumnjepf]

So great. One of my favourites.

[@chelseacharger]

Yeah, although the first two ABBA albums are often cited as being weaker than what followed, there are still some great songs on them. These were albums where, as Björn would say, ABBA were still 'looking for their sound'. So there is a bit of a mish mash of styles. Schlager, folk, Glam Rock and even Reggae/Calypso influences. But the 'ABBA sound' was emerging. Apart from the title tracks, I'd recommend ''Another Town Another Train', 'Disillusion' and the hugely underrated 'Gonna Sing You My Lovesong' . 'Watch Out' is a raucous Glam Rock number where ABBA cut loose too. kzbin.info/www/bejne/r5ukn3-mep6mgtE

[@jonathanfurzeland4740]

I love the first two ABBA albums. Had some absolute classics! What the hell they are all good 🤣

[@whiteduke75]

Spector and Beach Boys together blended along with a huge dose of ABBA -sauce and you can't go wrong with this early ABBA song! 💗

[@AdamDawson3]

Dance (While The Music Still Goes On) was released in 1974

[@lounolastname4477]

It was recorded in September 1973

[@dreasbn]

@@lounolastname4477 but it is usually referred to the release date…

[@yohannpereira142]

Nice vocal from Bjorn, and those great harmonies from the Agnetha Frida and Benny, Another town another train is also good.

[@richardjansson1]

Thank You Dereck. I really enjoy watching my beloved ABBA through fresh eyes!

[@Destinyslotus]

This is one of their best.

[@rayandlee1969]

What a great-big gorgeous song 💗 Even though it's an early recording for them, it almost encapsulates the ABBA members and everything they went through "...Oh my love, it makes me sad. Why did things turn out so bad? Was it just a dream? Everything we did, everything we had?..." 💗💗

[@SpaceCattttt]

I love this song for several reasons. First of all, it has an extremely strange structure (short intro, chorus, reprised intro, chorus fadeout). I don't know any other song that does that. I mean, WHERE' are the verses?? And not only that, but during the long fadeout, the song keeps changing keys every time the chorus repeats, meaning that if it kept playing indefinitely, within 20 minutes, it'd be so high-pitched that only dogs could hear it! Very unusual. And yet, because it's ABBA, it works so very well. Genius.

[@joopbergwerff3946]

Thx for your nice reaction A few suggestions "What about Livingstone" "I do I do I do I do I do" "Bang-a-boomerang"

[@creatinotionchannel2680]

I recommend the live version of On and On and On from 1981 - it is different from the record version and very rocking!

[@MariaCarabin]

Beautiful and sad at the same time. I really like Björn‘s vocals here.

[@badlongon525]

Finally Dereck!! I've been asking you to react to this song. Thank you so much for shedding light to this hidden gem. Can I have another request please, I've been hoping that you'll also bring attention to these lesser known Abba songs; "Tropical Loveland" and "I am just a girl". Thanks Dereck and more power!!

[@larrymay269]

Waiting 4 your shirt 2 go now 🤪

[@dreasbn]

It’s so utterly catchy but a little repetitive yet beautiful… one of my early faves… released on the 1974 Waterloo album.. so sixties vibes, sound wall, overlayed vocals big time…

[@sussanenajimaddinflod8267]

I really like it

[@opicatchu2164]

Pure harmony 😍😍😍😍

[@davidneumann3527]

Another town another train, I've been waiting for you, Intermezzo No 1 and Watch out next please

[@genewebb2837]

it is so great for you to discover these older ABBA songs and to be so thrilled at them.. this one in particular has always been a favorite and should have been an A side hit. early on bjorn sang lead on several songs including KING KONG SONG which i dont think you have reacted to. look at the unofficial video. agntha screams twice in this song. its fun, rockin and glamish ABBA from their 2nd album/ it is not a masterpiece and wasnt meant to be just a fun song until ABBA found their signature style.. am sure you will like it. enjoy!!!

[@lluistrabal6167]

MARAVILLA ❤❤

[@kentpeterboman899]

Looove this. Since I was 10. ❤

[@mariaJ3105]

Have been waiting for you to do this one one of my absolute favourites

[@teveseries]

DERECK: I think, after all this so loooong ABBA TRAVEL you made, it's time for 2 BIG THINGS; - ABBA official 'The last video' (very emotional) - Agnetha & Gary Barlow: "I Should've Followed You Home" live duet performance

[@Lisa-M]

I think he should react to "The Last Video" when he has done all other ABBA songs. It is named The LAST Video, so he should react to it at last. 😃

[@teveseries]

@@Lisa-M yes, I agreed. But it's almost done and we are going to something BIGGER at the end of year, the Reunion, so he must watch it now!

[@ramonfioricompositor8462]

Hauntly bananas! A gem.

[@fannychoo6301]

Love this song very much ❤️❤️ Amazing song👍

[@erikskifte8862]

BEEN DANCING AND SINGING TO ABBA, EVER SINCE 1974. A 1000 CONGRATULATIONS FOR A 1000 WEEKS ON UK CHART WITH ABBA GOLD. GO BUY ALL 8 ABBA STUDIO ALBUMS. ABBA, THE PERFECT BLEND OF POP, ROCK, FOLK, REGGAE, CLASSICAL, COUNTRY, FUNK AND DISCO MUSIC. LOVE BJØRNS VOCALS. TRY OUT CRAZY WORLD. 💘💘💘💘

[@Lisa-M]

I already have all 8 studio albums but - shame on me - I don't have ABBA Gold because all songs on ABBA Gold I can find on the studio albums. ^^ Therefore I have "More ABBA Gold" because of "I Am The City". And last week I bought Gracias Por La Musica. 😃

[@erikskifte8862]

@@Lisa-M Hey Lisa M Isn't right, that there are so many other MASTERPIECES on their studio albums? Oh yes, you need to buy ABBA more gold cause of I am the city. Have to ask, do you have the 4 compact disc's box : Thank you for the music from 1994? There are quite a few songs, that isn't on the 8 studio albums. Just to name a few: Dreamworld, Medley ( Pick a bale of cotton, On top of old smokey and Midnight special ), and ABBA: Undeleted, live recordings of songs that didn't make the cut. For example, Rock me, sung by Agnetha, but titled Baby. Wishin u an ABBA DABBA DOOO DAY. Spread l💘ve. 🤗

[@Lisa-M]

@@erikskifte8862 At first I have to correct myself: I haven't bought "Gracias Por La Musica" but "ABBA Oro" (There are 15 spanish versions of their songs on it instead of just 10). ^^ And yes, there are so many great songs on the studio albums, which are missed on both ABBA Gold albums. I have read, that Amanda Seyfried thinks, that there aren't enough ABBA songs for a third Mamma Mia Movie. I have laughed, because perhaps she should listen to the studio albums and not just the famous hits. xD No, I haven't the 4 CD box from 1994 but perhaps one day I will buy it, too. But the Medley with "Pick A Bale Of Cotton", On Top Of Old Smokey" and "Midnight Special" is also on their third studio album as a bonus track. 😃 Thanks, I wish you an ABBA DABBA DOOO Day, too. 🤗

[@scork100]

Dereck try gonna sing you my lovesong from the same album. A frida gem.

[@jjgreek1]

Pop perfect

[@theresenydahl9531]

Melancoly is a Swedish thing, it's about appreciating the good in a sad, situation - don't worry, we have a great deal of humour too, feel a lot but hardly showed it in those days,😃 This song is very ABBA and it's fun to hear Björn sing, already a very accomplished singer then of his own here in Sweden since a long time, he played and sang in "Hootenanny Singers".

[@ekhaat]

I love this song

[@christianchukwuma4097]

Best music to break up with your ex and say goodbye

[@jimmymassa8173]

Hi; I want to know your reaction of the ABBA song “Tiger”. I want to congrats you because you are the best!!! doing reactions of the songs. Love it. Greetings from Puerto Rico.

[@downtherabbithole1353]

Very early ABBA song, almost forgotten about it, thanks for reminding me Dereck.

[@MarkRadford78]

So good, I reckon this could have won Eurovision 74 as well!!!

[@musikplaneten]

One of the strongest songs on the album. Gives u a glimse of what to come.. please react to Bang-a-boomerang! And why not King Kong Song? Don’t really mind the lyrics, its just a funny song :)

[@jai07070]

I can't sing this song without getting emotional and my voice cracks 😢. I think ABBA put a lot of their real experiences in their songs. For their relationships as couples was ending.

[@geraldinemcardle2418]

Brilliant song

[@MP-od1zz]

I love this song. It brings back so much memories. You mention Bennie, you should react to the only ABBA song Bennie sang lead vocals. The song is Suzy Hang Around.

[@teddouglas3496]

A lost classic 😍😍

[@creatinotionchannel2680]

This song was influenced by the Wall of Sound producer Phil Spector used in his records in the 60s - think The Ronettes Be My Little Baby. Brian Wilson of the Beach Boys also was influenced by this kind of production technique - you can hear it in various of his songs especially Don't Worry Baby.

[@anderlundberg9297]

t Least as Good as the bands you talking about - even better

[@josasjosas]

Melancholie all over. ABBA.

[@fionnmcd9929]

I love how he knows the notes going up is changing the key when he hears it, if you don't know what I mean here's the timestamps: 4:19 4:51

[@jari2018]

One can actaully hear that Agnetas vocals are the teenage Agneta before? her pregnancy

[@adrianatdottru]

Dance your pain away solo is actually Agnetha's! 😂

[@ronnowak7049]

You're not done with ABBA Dereck. I know you'll love Bang-a-boomerang.