ABBA Reaction Soldiers Audio | Dereck Reacts

#abba #soldiers #thevistors #reaction
Hi all welcome back to another video Dereck Reacts back at it again! This time around we take a look at Soldiers from The Visitors album. ABBA switches up gears with this song, with deep lyrical content and interesting sounds, see my full reaction now!
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[@emmany5302]

ABBA's song "Soldiers" is a masterpiece!

[@TruongNguyen-te3gy]

I didn’t think Abba had received enough credits and recognitions even for their non hit song: Soldiers, Move on, I wonder, slipping through my fingers are all masterpieces

[@hendle2055]

One of the most underrated numbers of ABBA

[@andresart2]

Thanks for listening to ABBA.

[@The_Jupiter2_Mission]

The drummer was Per Lindvall. The song is in 3/4 time and Per came up with his syncopated drum pattern to make the song seem less 'waltzy' given the time signature. He began drumming for Abba with his debut on the Super Trouper song.

[@N-Bahner]

Per Lindvall Played from 2000 - 2007 by a-ha from Norwegian. He is an awesome Drummer.

[@scottpeacock5492]

I thought ABBA drummer was Ola Brunkert, Never heard of Per Lindvall playing drummer for ABBA.

[@N-Bahner]

@@scottpeacock5492 Various Drummers played for ABBA in this 10 Years. Roger Palm on Take A Chance One Me and Dancing Queen. Alex Tuff on Voulez-Vous and Per Lindvall by the Last Recordings. At most played Ola Brunkert. He played also on Tour.

[@nickavenoso7851]

@@scottpeacock5492Ola Brunkert was the main drummer for most of ABBA’s career, but Per Lindvall plays on one track from Super Trouper and two tracks from The Visitors. He is also the drummer on the Voyage album.

[@ramonsobreira8061]

Absolutely fantastic. It took the world 3 decades to put THE VISITORS in its right place in the albums podium: Masterpiece of harmonies, melodies, lyrics, vocals, arrangements and sound engineering. Greets from Brazil, Dereck and all friends in here.

[@NorthSea_1981]

I totally agree. This album never received its deserved recognition & praise until more than 30 years later after it was released in 1981. I think this is their best album. Dark, mature.

[@ramonsobreira8061]

@@NorthSea_1981 Great comment.

[@macmeul]

Totally true, but in fact a lot of ABBA’s work was only recognized as the best work (together with the Beatles) ever made in the history of popmusic decades later.

[@MariaCarabin]

"The visitors" is just a brilliant album. The line "let's not look the other way, taking a chance." in this song gives me goosebumps. It's so important we don't look the other way with all that's happening. Björn'd lyrics were really good on the last few albums...

[@terohietamies9441]

I always get Finland winter war feelings from this. I love this song.

[@kachoooow]

It amazes me how accurate that statement is.

[@nickmailer1598]

Another interesting thing about The Visitors is it was the first fully digitally recorded album ever

[@discogareth]

Nick Mailer sadly it was wasn’t. A couple of the tracks were recorded on analogue tape. The remaining tracks were recorded digitally, then transferred to analogue tape so the songs already recorded wouldn’t sound too different. They were then all digitally mixed.

[@hibernius]

I think it was the first album to be released on CD?

[@deliuslyndon8340]

@@hibernius Actually it doesn't make that distinction either! That was Billy Joel's 52nd Street.

[@discogareth]

hibernius one of the first. It’s a hotly contended position. Certainly one of the first pressed.

[@discogareth]

There’s a story that Benny remarked of bad sound quality on one of the tracks when he first listened to the CD. It was actually tape hiss! From one of the analogue tracks! Polydor having to explain it wasn’t the sound of the CD, but the sound of his original tape and that CD quality sound meant he could hear it.

[@goroakechi3157]

Soldiers had the best drum beat. You should react to the song ‘If it wasn’t for the nights’ by ABBA.

[@PC-vg8vn]

Very apt for Ukraine now "Is it just a storm approaching..."

[@johnathandwayne1461]

The song is not about Fear, its about Respect for those who have lent their lives for our freedom. Like the counter chorus says:"Soldiers write the songs that ..you and i dont sing...you'd think that nothing in the world was wrong".." in the grip of this cold december..YOU AND I have reasons to Remember". Poetic and patriotic.

[@vendelayindustries]

The thing that faschinates most of all with ABBA is the fact that with each album they released they just got better and better, developing their craft into new and exciting directions. Very much like the Beatles did in the 60's. Not many artists have this ability or gift.

[@ysaacwichmann8675]

OMG !!! WHAT A VERY VERY GOOD MUSIC !!! I LOVE THIS SWEDISH POP GROUP FOREVER AND ALL HER MUSIC , SONGS AND THE VERY BEAUTIFUL ANGELIC VOICES .

[@Veronica4u2day]

OMG one of my 5 top ABBA songs. Very good and very dark. This is magic !!!!!!!!!

[@AdamDawson3]

'Soldiers' was released as the B-Side to 'When All Is Said And Done' and its also one of the best songs on 'The Visitors' album.

[@danfrost3043]

What country was that in?

[@darkiee69]

B-side on "When all is said and done" is "Should I laugh or should I cry". Soldiers was never a single, A or B side.

[@danfrost3043]

@@darkiee69 In The UK , Should I Laugh Or Cry was the b-side to One Of Us.

[@Avocadoz10]

This song is one of those recordings in which the 2 vocal leaders sung in separate formats, I liked it when Frida elevated the core with her strong voice " "Soldiers write the songs that soldiers sing The songs that you and I don't sing They blow their horns and march along They drum their drums and look so strong You'd think that nothing in the world was wrong"" It seems like her vocal doubled in that portion of the song.

[@mrfantastic8451]

You should react to the song "If It Wasn't For The Nights". Recently you were reacting to kind of sad songs, and this will be something happy and so energetic. I would love to see you reacting to this song. For me, it's their most underestimated song. Hope you'll enjoy it 😁😊🥰

[@herrbonk3635]

Most Abba songs are sad, one way or another. ;)

[@mrfantastic8451]

@@herrbonk3635 yeah, I think so, but some of them have although happy melody. And If It Wasn't For The Nights is one of those songs 😊

[@fredrikmoller629]

And its maybe the best song to hear how complicated ABBA songs are. So many instruments and things going on in it. Great

[@diy_lothar4422]

Actually it's a sad song

[@deliuslyndon8340]

The recording quality of this post is fine; what you're experiencing is a late-era ABBA phenomenon in which they obscured or slightly under-enunciated the vocals in the choruses. It's on Soldiers, Should I Laugh or Cry, and Under Attack. I think it's one of the more interesting subtle expressions of their artistry.

[@mario.t.a.magnante5094]

This ABBA epic is an extraordinary experience to listen to! 💪

[@dennispobletemorales2651]

I agree with the sound of bass, drums and solo guitar are incredible. But the harmonies between Anna and Frida are amazing!.

[@josue-joshuacordova3847]

The Visitors an amazing album. I took me a while to really embrace Soldiers. Nowadays is one of ABBA favorites. Please keep reacting to this album and the other songs that were added on later versions of the album such as " Under Attack", "Should I laugh or Cry", "I am the City".

[@catschorus4684]

Great reaction as always. You should do Abba - Should I laugh or cry

[@danfrost3043]

Should I Laugh Or Cry was suberb. Even their B-Sides we're better than most people's A-Sides.

[@bachatamusica]

@@danfrost3043 👍

[@danfrost3043]

I can clearly understand what they're saying. Very atmospheric song, dark subject matter. Should have been released as a single - 10th UK No 1 Right There.

[@malcolmbrown7683]

No problem here in hearing the words either!

[@mario.t.a.magnante5094]

ABBA song 'The Piper' from their 'Super Trouper' album is also a very unexpectedly pleasant surprise! 💗

[@strangefrontiersdw]

Derek you must do the track 'Eagle by ABBA...the long version...stunning!

[@1964paulsmith]

He has already, it's on the playlist.

[@Smgs-ue7tj]

@@1964paulsmith Unfortunately (in some way) he did the super short version of the official video :'( even leaving here craving for more, so the full version is highly needed :)

[@Emmenem68]

Here's the link kzbin.info/www/bejne/n5y4cnR_brZ8nZo.

[@goldrush5764]

Do "Dance (While the music still goes on)". A very unknown song by Abba but a real gem!

[@mariaJ3105]

my favourite of all abbas songs!!

[@Octylush]

I agree on of my favourite first unknown songs I got to know

[@kentjohnson1229]

Great chorus!

[@nickchristoforou7850]

Love this song, but here are 10 great Abba songs that are underrated: 1. If It Wasn't For The Nights - from the 1979 Album Voulez-Vous. Has a breezy summer feel to it, a sequel to Dancing Queen musically 2. That's Me - from Arrival, 1976. Benny Anderson was/is a wizard with keyboards and melodies. The woman in this song is saying, this is who I am, and I'm not a man's toy, deal with it. 3. Move On - from The Album, 1977. The instrumentals here are like a cascading waterfall in the intro, with Bjorn's spoken words giving way to one of the most beautiful choruses they've ever done. Great harmonies where you can hear Frida's deeper vocals in the chorus while Agnetha's crystal clear solo verses steal your heart. Enjoy life, like the sun that follows every rain. 4. So Long - from Abba, 1975. This is Abba's early glam rock sound, a sequel to Waterloo in style, one of their most energetic and powerful offerings 5. The Piper - from Super Trouper, 1980. This is based on the legendary Pied Piper of Hamelin who, in the middle ages, played music to lure villagers and then kidnapped their children while they were distracted. The lyric "played their minds away" warns of fascist dictators who "seduce" the population and then take advantage. The latin "Sub Luna Saltamus" lyric means dance under the moon. 6. Hole In Your Soul - from The Album, 1977. Abba doing rock opera here.....the message is chill out, when you try too hard, you mess up. Agnetha's high notes here are out of this world. 7. Cassandra - non album b-side from 1982. This song was based on the mythological character who could foretell the future, but who no one believed. Beware. Great melodies and Frida lead vocal, but I thought the musical arrangement was lacking some punch. 8. Gonna Sing You My Livelong - from Waterloo, 1974. This is a pretty ballad where Frida makes you cry. She's 'the other woman' and lays her heart on the line. The string arrangement is very '70's epic. 9. Another Town, Another Train - from their debut album in 1973. This is probably their best song where Bjorn sings the lead. The flutes are so pretty and there's a hint of nostalgia. He's a guy that can't be pinned down. 10. Bang-A-Boomerang from Abba, 1975. This Album is more known for the mega hits SOS and Mamma Mia, but Bang-A-Boomerang was an amazing tune with a great chorus and energy. Give love, and you'll get it back.

[@mikesmithson6805]

May i add I'm a marionette from the album and my favorite non single hey hey helen from their eponymous LP

[@lr4428]

This is an incredible album track 👍

[@gerby17]

If you love the way Agnetha & Frida blend and how one comes in after another, check out Put On Your White Sombrero. There is some great belting from Agnetha in the second half of the song.

[@bernardhernandez6987]

Amazing song.Soldiers i love the blending of voices in chorus of Agnetha and Frida beautiful to hear! and the message of a song inspired me..

[@darkiee69]

The "muddiness" you hear in the chorus is by choice by Björn and Benny.

[@2157ad]

One of my favourite ABBA tracks. Intense, atmospheric, images of snowdrifts, freezing cold, the darkness of winter. Takes me back to my childhood, when we did actually have snowdrifts every December, rather than people walking around in shorts and t-shirts in December, like we do now.

[@exploringrvdude7817]

This is my favorite song on this album. I have some claim to fame here. Back in around 1987, I found a cassette version of this album in a convenience store. I was already an ABBA fan and was ecstatic to find this. Some of the their albums had been moved to CD by then, but not the Visitors. But it was available on CD in the UK. So me the then 17yo teenager called a music shop at Covant Garden, England and had them ship me a CD of it. For a while I was probably the only person on the West coast to have it on CD.

[@happyhawaii0711]

Per Lindvall played the drums on Soldiers and The Visitors (Ola Brunkert on all the other tracks on the album).

[@herrbonk3635]

Yes, according to Swedish Wikipedia, Per Lindvall played on _Soldiers, The Visitors, Cassandra,_ and _Under attack._ However, _When all is said and done_ also has very much Per Lindvall's stylistic signature on it. Benny or Tretow may well have mixed them up, as they sometimes tried several drummers on different versions of a song. There was also Åke Sundqvist on percussion on this album. (He was more often used as a second drummer in live settings.)

[@N-Bahner]

@@herrbonk3635 He played also on I Am The City, You Owe Me One and Just Like That.

[@herrbonk3635]

@@N-Bahner Sounds very likely. As a teenager, I loved jazzy pop bands like Hörselmat, Björn J:son Lind, and Electric banana band, all of which (often) had Per Lindvall's signature sound on them.

[@N-Bahner]

@@herrbonk3635 From 2002. Also Per Lindvall on Drums kzbin.info/www/bejne/fqSWo3mEgdJ2e7c

[@herrbonk3635]

@@N-Bahner Yes, I like their big hit (forgot the name), especially when played live with Per. This is Lindvall with Björn J:son Lind (Per only 20 years old at the time): kzbin.info/www/bejne/kKq4paitjtp3mas And with Electric banana band, the world's best funkrock for kids: kzbin.info/www/bejne/g37Zm3h8pNp6jLs kzbin.info/www/bejne/nWbThJSroN6de7c kzbin.info/www/bejne/anivn42CaKaDeJI (the last one is a live concert in 1984) In case you are Swedish, you have probably heard these groups. But I somehow assumed you were not.

[@saruulsurenjav5099]

One of the hidden gem

[@serenataalaprimavera]

I loved your reaction to the song. I love ABBA and this is my favorite song of all, I love it with my life and I thank you from the bottom of my heart that you have valued the song so well, it means a lot to me.

[@cw-crazyworld8259]

Thank you for the ABBA - reactions (...and for the others too!!), I grew up with ABBA, and at that time I didn't know that these songs are timeless, today everyone know this. It makes me so happy, to see the next generations discover ABBA and become fans...so great!! Thanks Dereck for your understanding of music!

[@Departures1]

One of their underrated experimental tracks from their final album where they reinvent themselves with 80s synth pop. Great guitar and drums and evokes good visuals as you describe. Would have been interesting if they made a music video with some of the new techniques being explored in the early 80s too. Also a departure from their typical relationship songs

[@JF-sh2sm]

Another great reaction! Please react to the 80s hit ‘One Night in Bangkok’ by Murray Head. It was written by the guys from ABBA.

[@stevetournay3731]

Ah yes..."Chess", their first overt venture into theatre (though they were writing songs for a hit musical all career long without knowing it!) They later wrote "Kristina fran Duvemala", aka simply "Kristina"...some nice writing there too.

[@exploringrvdude7817]

No, you can says 'Anna'. She herself says that in an interview somewhere.

[@waironlima7497]

hi Dereck, if you like synthesizers and vocal harmony, you'll love ABBA's "Head over Heels" and "Me and I".

[@nickmailer1598]

They chose to do this in 6/8 time (like a fast waltz) even though the drum implies a march, precisely to evoke in the rhythm the tension between the orderly romanticism of a soldier's duty Vs the uncomfortable reality ("Soldiers write the songs that soldiers sing, the songs that you and I don't sing..")

[@marvelboy74]

No, it's 3/4. The drums put a strong accent on beat 3 which you typically don't have in a waltz.

[@ajguerras]

This song is Awesome !!!! (Cool you discovered Abba exists)

[@paulecrosby2006]

You have to do Happy new year..

[@dorojessy6932]

So nice that you are also reviewing ABBA songs!!! Soldiers sounds like a cold winter song marching in the snow.

[@Arnott1990]

Please react to Head Over Heels next. 🙂

[@dowdydow]

Australians often called Agnetha “Anna” at the height of ABBA mania circa 1976-77. And Agnetha herself didn’t mind: kzbin.info/www/bejne/sGXGhKKVhJJnsMU Try If It Wasn’t for the Nights, mooted as the first single off Voulez-Vous until the group plumped for Chiquitita instead. The Way Old Friends Do - only ever recorded live - is also a classic that was never a single.

[@Doorsofprcptn]

About the fear and military feel in the lyrics, I think they explained and I have always thought it is about the iron curtain, the fear of Stasi coming to knock on the door and never feel safe. They were our neighbours and lived under such a pressure from the secret police compared to us at that time.

[@sushigirl1069]

I always post this song "soldiers" on Remembrance Sunday 11 November on my FB page

[@Drasut]

Drums - Per Lindvall

[@bluerfoot]

I feel this may be abba's best song.

[@robertjoelsson2387]

Love your intensive reaction. It is always well presented👍

[@jamesbachmann7376]

On the first pass, the chorus can be hard to make out. This sometimes happens on lyrics that are sung at a faster pace. I had the same thing with Under Attack. I had to wait for a lyric sheet to be produced before I understood it all. This song is another example of Benny and Bjorn moving away from the pop genre and more towards the theatrical.

[@fylaxx]

And there are so many harmonies and backingvocals in the choruses too. Kinda ’muddles’ the main abit.

[@vanHoogenboom]

The Visitors album- " darker subjects such as cold-war era threats of world destruction were explored in Agnetha’s ’Soldiers’ " 'Soldiers' is a critique of militarism. Billboard explains "emphasizing that although there seems to be so little one can do to prevent the machinations of soldiers and those who control them, we must "not look the other way/taking a chance/cos if the bugle starts to play/we too must dance". The Telegraph describes the premise of the song as "how warmongers convince themselves they are noble men".

[@uteorgahs815]

Love It 💖❣️❤️‼️ Derek,wieder eine tolle Reaktion 👍👍👍‼️✌️

[@albertoalvarez9341]

Now that you are in the Visitors album, I recommend you to listen Cassandra and under attack which I consider they are two others hits from that album as Soldiers too

[@albertoalvarez9341]

And I have to add another one Head over heels 🙌🏻

[@stevetournay3731]

Those are on the reissue of The Visitors, but they were not on the original album. Great songs though.

[@tikku123]

Hey mate - Thanks heaps for listening to Abba’s music - its hard to believe this was recorded nearly 40 years ago - i Hope u are enjoying the incredible music they made - kindness At u mate 👍😊

[@alejandroerne2771]

The drummer un Soldiers is Per Lindvall, The same guy that un The Visitors Song.

[@DereckReacts]

thank you!

[@daveb9920]

Per Lindvall is the drummer on Soldiers. He also drums for a-ha

[@DC-vv5ii]

Don't worry about 'Anna'. Agnetha herself says she goes by Agnetha and Anna.

[@jerrycote659]

You should listen to “I Am The City” which is a track that was supposed to be on the ABBA album that was planned after “The Visitors” album which obviously never came to be sadly.

[@ono1dij]

Love your reactions about The Visitors album, can´t wait for the rest!!! And don't forget the b side "Sould I Laugh or Cry", one of my most ABBA's loved songs...

[@anthonyrogers4137]

Hi Dereck 👋😃 Great react video 😊👍 But it's not 'bulge' ( at 9:06 ), it's 'bugler' (the person who plays a bugle > 🎺), ie: "if the 'bugler' starts to play" 😉😁

[@leifpettsson]

You should react to the songs "The Piper", Angeleyes,My Love My Life,As Good As New, Me And I

[@discogareth]

I think the lyrics make more sense when written down rather than sung. Soldiers write the song that soldiers sing. The songs that you and I don’t sing. They blow their horns and march along. They drum their drums and look so so strong. You’d think nothing in the world was wrong. Soldiers write the songs that soldiers sing. The songs that’s you and I won’t sing. Let’s not look the other way, taking a chance. ‘cus if the bugler starts to play, We too must dance.

[@miroslavrenner4072]

Absolutely the best one. I was hearing this song in 1994 from May to June during my final exam at secondary grammar school. Marching drums, both of them Agnetha and Frida are my love till these days.❤

[@tommylundgren7549]

yes it grows on yoy

[@joopbergwerff3946]

This song had to grow on me also and now it's one of my favorite songs It seems you do like uptempo songs also very much You should listen to "kisses of fire" or "hole in your soul" Very dynamic songs Greetings from Holland Joop

[@davidneumann3527]

Thank you for this reaction. Awaiting your reaction to should I laugh or cry by abba, You will be surprised by the sounding of the song I'm sure and the bass is sick there

[@Eric16395]

Good video Dereck, The Visitors is a great album. Please check some up-tempo songs like On and On and On, Hole In Your Soul, So Long

[@mikesmithson6805]

Cold war theme again for ABBA

[@dannydepara]

the theme they sing about i so emotional

[@mats5747]

Hi Dereck a like your reacting to music. Please react to Put on your White sombrero with ABBA, the girls voices together are so nice.

[@withinjapan2024]

For your info after being grizzled at by a ABBA fan lol growing up in Australia the place ABBA were massive we use to all call her Anna not Agnetha

[@DereckReacts]

Thank you lol

[@withinjapan2024]

@@DereckReacts sop as I stuck up for you lol my 2 requests are Agnetha (Anna) Faltskog singing Maybe It Was Magic and Australia's biggest selling artist John Farnham live singing the Beatles HELP and here is the link for it :) kzbin.info/www/bejne/mqeYZZqfhLiFgdU

[@SpaceCattttt]

It's not "When the bulge starts to play" but "the BUGLE". The bugle is a brass instrument that was traditionally played when the cavalry arrived. The "bulge" is....well, you know what that is.

[@colinbaker3916]

You’re right, but have you heard of the Battle of the Bulge?

[@rosasoc3982]

FROM ITALY🇮🇹❤️❤️❤️DERECK

[@madabbafan]

Chorus (to the best of my memory and hearing) Soldiers write the songs Soldiers sing the songs That you and I don't sing. They blow there horns And march alomg They drum their drums and look so stong You'll think that nothing in the world was wrong Soldiers write the songs Soldiers sing the songs That you and I won't sing Let's not look the other way Taking a chance 'Cos if the bugler starts to play We too must dance

[@SoftKitteh]

I believe the drummer was Per Lindvall who also played with A-Ha.

[@larissaferreira6128]

React to The Piper by ABBA

[@garyvandecar2580]

Soldiers the best drumming by Per Lindvall and sung by ABBA blonde Agnetha Faltskog.

[@alejandroerne2771]

Soldiers is a great track. You must react Head Over Heels is a different song mixing pop, tango and classic music.

[@manfredseis5492]

Per Lindvall is the drummer for Soldiers and the Visitors!

[@hugolopez1669]

The drum intro and entire instrumentation is purely orgasmic.

[@PopRockize]

Per Lindvall - drums (on "Soldiers" and "The Visitors")

[@JulieRichardson]

I have to admit this isn't my favourite ABBA song from this album and I love all things ABBA. I think the best ABBA songs are the ones that weren't released as singles x

[@herrbonk3635]

Was this a single?! That kind of suprises me a bit. (I actually never saw an abba single, except perhaps "Ring Ring" :D They were not common in Sweden.)

[@Melb1]

This was never a single

[@JulieRichardson]

@@Melb1 I'm sorry my post is misleading. I didn't mean soldiers was released as a single, I simply meant I prefer a lot of abba songs that weren't released as singles x

[@dhekelia133]

Julie Richardson I knew what you meant Julie. No apologies needed.

[@bachatamusica]

Dereck,,,,,,,,Agnetha, did introduce herself, on more than one occasion as «ANNA»,,,,,,and before Stikkan, came up with the «ABBA» acronym, they were know as «BJÖRN BENNY ANNA & FRIDA». This was in the very beginning, when they were exclusively touring Scandinavia.

[@stevehulse4005]

I agree with your comments. The song is not as immediate as some of the other tracks on the Visitors but it does grow on you. Head over heels next?

[@thankyouforthemusic4881]

Once again thank you. You hear a song and then it sits with you. Time passes and then you hear the same song again; as I did now. You picked up on that the vocals were tuned down. Can you hear musical in there? I can now, thanks to you. Check out Chess from 1986 (A British/Swedish collaboration) Quite a successful musical.

[@leisen9679]

The Visitors was my first "own" ABBA record. Christmas 1981 :) Together with "The Album". Best Christmas ever.... I remember as a kid having a hard time understanding what she was referring to with "December... reason to remember" It has always intrigued me - and hearing it now, it still does..... Yes, this was the Cold War being still very cold. If you want to hear two other 80s song dealing with the Cold War - listen to Elton John's "Nikita" and, especially Sting's "Russians". It will give you an idea how we felt, especially here in Europe.

[@williamgranero8239]

Dereck you should look for the lyrics on this video, the lyrics are very beautiful and meaningful just like all abba's songs but particularly the entire visitors album. Usually their voices are crystal clear but for this track I had to look for the lyrics. Anyways great reaction as always Dereck! Please react to The Piper

[@unioncityman63]

Liked Soldiers a lot when I first heard it back in 1981

[@ono1dij]

And as you love the synths so much, YOU GOT TO DO "ME AND I" from Super Trouper!!!!

[@dorojessy6932]

Would you mind reviewing the 5th album called "ABBA - The Album", which was released on December 12, 1977.

[@Cybus2006]

Thank you again great reaction. This Visitors marathon is nearing its end, there are 3 album tracks to go; “Head over Heels” with Agnetha, “I Let the Music Speak” with Frida and “Two for the price of one” with Bjorn. Head over Heels was the follow up single to “One of Us” in Europe, I let the Music Speak signposts to Benny and Bjorn’s future in musicals and Two for the price of one - what can one say??? The oddball. The unloved child. The boozy late night bar singalong. You will either love it or hate it!

[@Cybus2006]

Oh. You've already done "I let the Music Speak"! How could I forget! D'oh! But there's always "Should I laugh Or Cry" the B-Side of "One of Us". to keep it at 3!

[@shereekendall1003]

I'm a die hard fan and would never growl and treat you that way. I must say that's rude of that person, I agree with you about saying the girls names in short hand, you can say Frida and Anna for short hand okay. Your fine and you mean no disrespect.😊

[@jay_ooh]

Per Lindvall (snare through out) on this track, he also played drums on "The Visitors" song but on main Drums....Ola Brunkert; he actually played on every single ABBA album. He and Rutgar Gunnarsson are the only session musicians that have played on every ABBA album. As far as "The Visitors" (the song) it's actually about the plight of Russian dissidents during the cold war 80's. (The Cold War was a theme that Bjorn and Benny wrote about quite often tbh)

[@simonleaf2765]

The drummer was Ola Brunkert.

[@josue-joshuacordova3847]

react to "Se me Esta Escapando" (audio only) and " No hay a Quien Culpar: (video) both songs on The Visitors Album for the Latin American Market in 1981.