ABBA Reaction Eagle Official Video | Dereck Reacts

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Hi All Dereck Reacts back at it again, this time as I continue with my ABBA music journey I take a closer look at Eagle. ABBA never ceases to surprise me, check out my full reaction up now!
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Single by ABBA
from the album The Album
B-side "Thank You for the Music"
Released May 1978
Format Single
Recorded 1 June 1977
at Marcus Music Studio
Genre Progressive rock, art rock
Length 5:51 (Album version)
4:25 (Single version)
3:33 (Radio edit)
Label Polar Music
Songwriter(s) Benny Andersson
Björn Ulvaeus
Producer(s) Benny Andersson
Björn Ulvaeus
ABBA singles chronology
(1978) "Take a Chance on Me" / "I'm a Marionette"
(1978) "Eagle"
(1978) "Summer Night City"
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[@paulj.mancil7987]

They did this song in ABBA: The Movie too, and I think I prefer the visuals in that one better. The album version is almost 6 minutes long, and so much better than this radio edit.

[@jamesbachmann7376]

Agreed about The Movie segment.

[@discogareth]

The album version contains the most incredible guitar solo. And no one would ever think that the guitar parts throughout the song are different guitarists. It’s all so seemless. Lasse Wellander and Janne Schaffer both performed on this.

[@danielolson5378]

I think Lasse Wellander is the main guitarist on this album and Janne Schaffer plays on this one. The studio version is better and the solo at the end is a killer one!

[@discogareth]

Daniel Olson both perform on this particular track. I’ve been lucky enough to meet both guitarists at events.

[@danielolson5378]

@@discogareth Ok i believe you and stand corrected 😃

[@samyjoseph4798]

@Gareth Jones i thought it was Bjorn

[@samyjoseph4798]

@@danielolson5378 but who plays the intrumental part in i'm a marionette then

[@anthonysmith8800]

I think this absolutely showcases the heavenly blend of Agnetha and Frida's voices. It's beyond words the sound they create

[@williamgranero8239]

The first time I heard this song I was absolutely mesmerized by it, 40 yrs ago. I heard now and I feel like the very first time. They are from another world.

[@mikesmithson6805]

ABBA is almost psychedelic here, I get pink floyd vibe with this song, it's the longest song they recorded as a group u should react to the original long version as this is the edited version. The guitar solo is soaring in the longer version which is sick

[@graphiquejack]

Mike Smithson it’s totally inspired by Pink Floyd. I’ve thought that many times before

[@rincemind8369]

Absolutely agree. The long version means taking-off.

[@rasul01]

Can you recommendation me any songs that sound like this one? I've never heard anything else like this.

[@paulecrosby2006]

To think that English isn't their first language is incredibly, the long version of this is stunningly beautiful.

[@niccinicnic9335]

Thats mostly the case if Swedish people speak English.

[@musikplaneten]

Just type abba Eagle Long version or Album version, listen and then you will realise how stupid it was to edit this amazing song!

[@Dannyboy.]

@Dereck Reacts : the album version you have to listen is this one : kzbin.info/www/bejne/g3bMln-KZbaZgtE

[@felixjoz6513]

You reaction is comprehensible, noting that you listened to the awful radio edit. The album version is nearly 6 minutes long and it features 2 minutes of an amazing guitar solo (ironically you suggested the song needed more heavy guitars). Also, I can understand that you felt confused listening to this song because it’s a very unusual progressive rock song of theirs, very different from their signature pop rock sound. I’m sure that by listening more to the complete version of ‘Eagle’, it will hopefully grow on you because it’s truly an underrated masterpiece. Anyways mate, I think it’s time you react to ‘Does Your Mother Know’ which is a perfect danceable track like you love them.

[@kimmokurikka2334]

I do agree, it's their masterpiece. Fenomenal

[@johnmonahan7729]

Please react to "The Visitors", one of Abba's "darkest" songs. May be one of their very best songs

[@synchronicityman9062]

John - Hopefully Dereck will get around to 'that one eventually. In the meantime, another 'reactor', Northernear, reviewed it last week. His reaction was very interesting: kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z3-Ulpt8ZbeVfq8

[@MariaCarabin]

My favourite track ever...

[@goroakechi3157]

That and If it wasn’t for the nights are their most darkest songs

[@waleedal-esayi5048]

I like this song. The longer version of this song is so beautiful . Also if you listen to their live version at wembly 1979, it is somehow different and also beautiful

[@stevengermann550]

You should react to Thank You For The Music, One Man One Woman, Take A Chance On Me, My Love My Life, I've Been Waiting For You, so many great songs!

[@marcossosa1030]

"Eagle 🦅" is a song in when guitars and synthesizer make a sound that looks like a flying eagle. For me is one of the ABBA's songs with an exceptional mix of creativity with music instrumentation.

[@Pulsar77]

Sigh, I told you several times NOT to pick the music video. This is only half the song.

[@andyj639]

The vocals and then that guitar solo are just epic. Fantastic track, one of their best imo. You can see the real joy in their faces when they sing this.

[@hahatoldyouso]

Yes, react to 'That's Me' and 'The Visitors'...or even 'When I Kissed the Teacher'!

[@hannahkoopman8190]

And 'the Piper"

[@stansolo4138]

I've not seen " MAMMA MIA " or " TAKE A CHANCE ON ME " on your playlist. You must check these out !

[@JCWiley2300]

I know you get a lot of requests, but since you like ABBA, I'd love to see what you thought of the group's co-lead singer Frida's first post-ABBA single, I Know There's Something Going On. It was a huge hit worldwide in 1982 and a staple of early MTV. kzbin.info/www/bejne/pmqbgZ2qiMuBjdE

[@roger4268]

I Love this song !

[@tootsie5052]

The guitar solo at the end of the album version is amazing. You would love that Dereck.

[@Drasut]

Acoustic guitar..., then try 'When I kissed the teacher' by ABBA.

[@jonathanfurzeland4740]

This is such beauty! One of my favourites! This and Summer Night City. Both so underrated.

[@rodneybaer4324]

Sadly this was the shorter version, which did not include the guitar solo in the middle. Which is truly extraordinary. I do think Derek would have given the song a better review. This version of Eagle was probably taken from one of their compilation albums... and as they do with songs over 5 minutes, they chop off a section or skip the fade off to shorten it. And I truly despise that practice. So if you want to hear the original album version, I suggest purchasing the full album, which is quite simply titled, "The Album"..... probably my favorite of all ABBA albums. It came out in 1977 when I was 9 years old. My parents owned the "8 track" of it but it wasn't until I was about 13 when I owned my own LP record and had grown to pay closer attention and appreciate things for myself

[@kimmokurikka2334]

Eagle is one of ABBAs most forgotten gems. Fantastic and a bit unusual ABBA. My favorite.

[@MUSICOM2]

The outro is the best piece (with that fabulous panned electric guitar) but it's cut here (also the bridge)

[@davidmason2810]

Another lesser known ABBA song with a message is Soldiers - a tribute to soldiers.

[@sushigirl1069]

@Marvin Morawski The great thing about music , it is open to interpretation. We can all find something personal in a song that strikes a chord/meaning that differs to someone else's interpretation . That's what makes a good song universally successful

[@vanjalavoie550]

Janne is pronounced JAHN eh. Swedish for Johnny, not Jane.

[@helderfernandes6283]

A song 50 years ahead of its time...you get taken by the super production and the original text.. For me this is one of the less understood, and most misunderstood songs by Abba. This is a song about people trapped in relationships who wist they could fly away and be free.

[@vanjalavoie550]

I think the girls are wearing a fox and a bunny. Matches them.

[@bachatamusica]

It is no coincidence that "Eagle" is the opening track for the iconic and classic "ABBA: The Album". Their records were banned in the (then, former) USSR,,,, but the demand was so great that their records were on the black market and traded for oil. The main newspaper at the time "Pravda" viciously attacked ABBA,,,, but it only increased their popularity.

[@bachatamusica]

I agree with Paul J. Mancil's comment,,,,, I like when they did "Eagle" in 🅰🅱🅱🅰 The Movie,,,, that scene when they entered the elevator was awesome!!,,,,,,, and, also, it is a crime to shorten any 🅰🅱🅱🅰 song,,, and the longer version of "Eagle" in 🅰🅱🅱🅰The Album is much better.🥰🦅🎼🎵🎶💓🅰🅱🅱🅰.

[@josue-joshuacordova3847]

It took me a while for Eagle to be one of my favorite ABBA songs but now it is. Keep reacting to ABBA and listen to EAGLE again in the future and you are right it is a trippy song.

[@The_Jupiter2_Mission]

The clip release is shorter than the original track. The middle instrumental is cut. The clip is lacklustre in a sense it was never really a single release and more an album track.

[@discogareth]

A single in quite a few countries. Surprisingly not in the UK though

[@happyhawaii0711]

Single in Germany ( charts no.6), Austria (no.17) and Switzerland (no.7).

[@The_Jupiter2_Mission]

@@arrowprime7928 The Name Of The Game & Take A Chance On Me were the official worldwide releases from the album. Territories diverged after that with different releases like Eagle & Thank you For The Music.

[@jannepuhakka79]

This is one of my favorite abba songs. Could you pls react to "If it wasn't for the night" , another favorite of mine. Be well!

[@geordieboy8945]

LISTEN TO THE ALBUM VERSION WITH HEADPHONES. AND REMEMBER THIS WAS RECORDED IN 1976, RELEASED '77.

[@leisen9679]

I had totally forgotten about this one, though I used to love it. It is defintley one of their best, very 70s, very soothing in an unusual way for ABBA. Powerful indeed... and Scandy melancholy part of it as almost always.

[@isobar5857]

This is pure talent and comes but once in a lifetime...if you're lucky.

[@davidmason2810]

Yep. I'm a Harry Potter nerd. I always think that this song should be the Ravenclaw (I'm a Ravenclaw) theme song. I love the lyric: "They know everything" ha ha.

[@jay_ooh]

This is stated to have a nod to the native American culture with its lyrics and symbolism

[@nickmorrell3559]

So beautifully produced ...a classic

[@rikardsguitar]

React to Abba> Andante

[@dreasbn]

the album version is far superior to that video edit... it has a longer instrumental part...

[@rexcooper3365]

Shame you don't 'get' the intention behind the backing effects. This shortcoming compromises your narrative considerably.

[@abbagus1]

The álbum version is almost 6 min with guitar solos , this is the shorter version for radio airplay but there is a live version on youtube

[@artroyo9202]

There is an edited vetsion of this in singles.. LP version in vinyl during that time is extended..it is taken from Abba The Movie...then they include this song in Abba The Album...Great song...😊😀😁🤩💖💛💙

[@kwikbit]

Many years ago I learnt to fly a helicopter. Although I would/could never listen to music when flying - I did regularly listen to this before or after a flight.... closest you can probably get being an eagle and "go anywhere that you please" ....😉

[@peterpowis4145]

one of my favourite Abba songs, along with Fernando...

[@jorgenadernazur4770]

The full album version is better than this short version.

[@tiky1474]

They sang without accent, but sometimes I hear soft swedish accent , especially in agnethas singing.. fridas pronouncing is perfect english. Both ladies sings a bit like american style. But, anyway the song is perfect , sounds more american than nordic.

[@Bandido894]

I think it's synthesizer rather than panflute.

[@harrycallahan9069]

A true masterpiece that never got anywhere the recognition it deserves

[@danfrost3043]

The "Lift Scene" video from "Abba The Movie" is the best video for this song. I think this video look's kinda cheap & not worthy for a song of this calibre.

[@kurtsoderberg]

Danish national symphonica...try that. Eagle-

[@Smaugstreasure]

Beautiful song to be sure. I love the guitar sound in the background on this song especially and yes the solo by Lasse is nothing short of spectacular.

[@nicholasestuesta559]

Me Nick Nick you Nick me Nick you guys can do the same time

[@uteorgahs815]

Einer der besten aller Songs überhaupt 💯👍💯‼️Aber wo soll man anfangen und wo aufhören ❓

[@Lisa-M]

Wo Du anfängst, ist egal, aufhören wirst Du sowieso nie wieder :-D

[@vanzyli]

One of my ultimate favourite songs.

[@vanjalavoie550]

Frida looks better in the wind on hair video.

[@samyjoseph4798]

listen to the long version for more pleasure xD

[@rnekoukar]

This was the first abba song I heard loved the guitars and beat

[@fregielkens7109]

Zu der zeit revolutionair und die Gitarre supper eins meiner lieblings Songs

[@eggy1962]

need to re visit the full length version it is on here, plus "if it wasn't for the nights" and " i wonder" plus there is a good duet of gary barlow and agnetha "i should have followed you home"

[@williamoverly1617]

What the hell does other Agnetha videos have to do with it?

[@eggy1962]

@@williamoverly1617 because i think derek seems to appreciate agnetha a little more,

[@brianscotpatterson2101]

This song kicks hard. Agreed the long form song is much better. To this day though, still gagged by Agnetha and Frida's clothes - Fox and Rabbit.

[@supastah68]

Ya look a bit high today Derek 🤪

[@mikestagraming]

Please react to Roxette

[@paulecrosby2006]

Listen to the long version...

[@ABBALAURAFAN]

You need to hear the entire song..

[@roslanflod5206]

Beautiful

[@creatinotionchannel2680]

Yes the sound for this seems less lush because it is with the direct video instead of using the original stereo mix from the album. And you are missing the big guitar solo that travels through one ear and into the other when you have your headphones on. This I consider Abba's masterpiece.

[@graphiquejack]

I love the ABBA the Movie version. Everyone looks gorgeous in that clip

[@ono1dij]

Yes!!! Like @Gareth Jones says, the album version has an incredible guitar solo and an extended final, it's a shame no official video with the complete song...

[@Urfinchannel]

For this time it was absolutely a new sound ,worth listen to the end my friend,the solo part of the guitar is so good ,don’t stop the Song every second is a must have

[@LeNaSmileyStar]

Think this is my favorite from Name of the Game...

[@lunnouxhinds8464]

My favorite ABBA track.

[@CubeCyclone]

Mattpop did a fantastic rework of this

[@mariamocombo3600]

please react to ABBA head over heels

[@jessicajagengard7164]

React to abba Happy new year

[@angelvarela4400]

Muy buen analysis

[@kianmcevoy511]

Thanjs for saying that