She seems to understand her vocal range perfectly. Never strained, never constrained. And she pushes right to the edge of what she knows she can do. Her enunciation and pronunciation are flawless. She acts out the drama beautifully. This is truly a beautiful work!
@annicaesplund6613 Жыл бұрын
She didn't have to act much. Björn wrote it while they were in the process of divorce and she agreed to sing it.
@Congaman41 Жыл бұрын
Agnetha - like most swedish singers - started out in what we call Dansband (think swedish country music). She started at the age of 16 yrs so when she recorded this song she had a long experience. That combined with raw fantastic talents brings success. Voice of an Angel!
@Alexynr7 ай бұрын
That's because she was really getting a divorce sherlock
@gerardbyrnes57807 ай бұрын
@@Alexynr Pretty much what everybody is saying, Sherlock
@jefferss16392 жыл бұрын
I've been listening to ABBA for forty years and now it's time this track was re-released.The greatest pop song ever sung.
@tommyclayton56472 жыл бұрын
I'm 86 glad to see the younger generation listening to good music . Love you
@JCWiley23002 жыл бұрын
Agnetha Fältskog has said in interviews that she approaches a song as an actress playing a role. Inhabiting the emotional content of the lyrics comes first, before the actual "singing." How fortunate that she happened to be gifted with a technically perfect voice to carry the emotional heft of the songs!
@wajj18422 жыл бұрын
Her voice is the essence of ABBA's success. She carried the load most of the time. Absolutely Love her!!
@eduardooscar3092 жыл бұрын
@@wajj1842 I special love Agnetha voice, is in my Top 5 of all voices (male and female) but I must say that in ABBA both female singers have the same importance part of the Essence of ABBA is the fantastic harmonies of the two amazing singers Agnetha & Frida
@wajj18422 жыл бұрын
@@eduardooscar309 I certainly agree, Eduardo, that the "essence" of ABBA is that magical harmony they produce. And to say that Agnetha is the essence of ABBA was probably a stretch. But still, she is the lead vocalist in most of there songs (when there is a lead), and my favorites are when she takes the lead, e.g. "the winner takes it all"; "chiquitita". But I also love Anni-Frid's voice when she is the lead ("fernando"). But you are certainly right---it is that magical harmony between the two women that is the "Essence" of ABBA. Best wishes, Eduardo.
@chelseacharger8 ай бұрын
@@wajj1842 Agnetha has a wonderful voice but I have to correct something. Not counting various foreign language versions, ABBA have released approximately 107 songs on all their albums and stand-alone singles. Of those, Agnetha is lead vocalist on 25 of them. Anni-Frid is also on lead vocals for 25 songs. They are on joint lead vocals on about 37 songs. The remaining 20 songs are where all four sing together (mostly these are on the early albums), Bjorn lead, vocal songs, Benny's one lead vocal and instrumental numbers. So you see, the total songs were divided up very equally, ie. neither Agnetha or Anni-Frid alone are lead vocalist on most of the songs. The biggest single proportion is them sharing the duties. I think when fans favour a particular voice, they tend to hear it more in harmonies and end up thinking that voice is more 'lead vocals'. There will be those who favour Anni-Frid who will believe she is more prominent for the same reason. And of course, at a certain pitch, they sound almost as one on particular songs like 'Dancing Queen', 'Mamma Mia' and 'That's Me'. They are a special combination..
@dasmaurerle43472 жыл бұрын
Agneta Fältskog's voice is unmatched to this day. Unbelievable...
@MrDeengels Жыл бұрын
She had perfect pitch, much like Karen Carpenter yet two different styles of singing.
@christine3043 Жыл бұрын
The emotion she puts into a song is second to none.
@istvanbartha798510 ай бұрын
@@MrDeengels Sorry to say, Agneta sings in another league
@mickwelly6123Ай бұрын
just said the same on a level with karen carpenter the only one who comes near
@scottcrosby-art54902 жыл бұрын
One of the greatest performances ever put to record, by one of the greatest singers of all time
@NisseOhlsen2 жыл бұрын
You're right. She killed it.
@jerryhedlund252 жыл бұрын
love you
@suprchickn77452 жыл бұрын
Totally agree, Agnetha is a stunning vocalist!
@PuzzlePicPlayhouse8 ай бұрын
Widely regarded as the finest pop song ever written. A masterpiece of popular music.
@F1rstWorldNomaD2 жыл бұрын
Im not even a pop fan and this song kills me ever time. This and "who wants to live forever" by Queen. These are like, it doesnt matter if Its your genre or not, Its just breath taking.
@marcusberggren92412 жыл бұрын
you can hear the emotion in her voice as she's telling the story of the song. I think, if i'm not mistaken, that it has to do with their respective divorces and the bitterness.
@PygmalionFaciebat2 жыл бұрын
Actually surprisingly according to Björn who wrote and composed the song, it hasnt do anything with divorce or something like that. Björn told, it was just from a party he came from, and he was drunk, and went alone home, and - it was a half hour walk, and this melody came into his head - he literally wrote down the song in a half of an hour, and next day he showed it to the other members of the band, and they only did small changes - and the song was done. It was literally one of the fastest song he ever written. He was just kissed by the inspiration on that night.
@susanhunter71242 жыл бұрын
A live interview by her ex, says it has to do with their break up.
@PygmalionFaciebat2 жыл бұрын
@@susanhunter7124 And on the same way i got it from an interview from her ex, that it was just a drunk night , when he was on the way back home ,and he composed it on the way to his home. The lyrics even came later, if i remember correct.
@susanhunter71242 жыл бұрын
@@PygmalionFaciebat I believe they change their minds depending on the situation. They are in their 70s, what can you expect?
@patriciaalvareztostado81702 жыл бұрын
@@PygmalionFaciebat Its about theyer break up,
@PatrickDeReyck Жыл бұрын
She was not only singing it, she was also living it at that time.
@petterrix31442 жыл бұрын
No 1 ABBA track....My opinion... 🇸🇪
@barryh.4220 Жыл бұрын
Classic song ..... legendary group.
@eduardooscar3092 жыл бұрын
"The winner takes it all" (1980) is Their most saddest song, it's a heartbroken song, although at the same time it is a beauty of music and song, with a raw but excellent lyrics, it's a Masterpiece the blonde singer Agnetha has said in other interviews that She likes to sing melancholic or sad songs, because She can act and interpret the feeling of the lyrics. that's what She does here, in this song; the lyrics are not about the reality of Her marriage and divorce with guitarist Björn (although it can include part and was inspired by), She acts interprets and sings, it is Flawless Unmatched and Unforgettable Agnetha and Björn separate at the end of 1978 with two small children; the legal divorce occurs in the middle of 1980, a year and a half later; and that's when Björn writes the lyrics, on a melody that the pianist Benny had already elaborated, and Björn himself makes a demo with his voice "The winner takes it all" was voted the best ABBA song by British fans between Their 25 singles edit in UK it is also the favorite song of both: Agnetha and Björn It gives ABBA the eigth #1 in UK and last Top 10 in US (#8 in Billboard at 1981) and #1 in Adult Contemporary For a next reaction I suggest their First worldwide hit, the Icónic: "Waterloo" (1974) but Not the Official Video (it's good and now in 4K Quality) it's better to see and react the live perfomance at the famous Eurovisión Song Contest, when ABBA win with these iconic song and begin your worldwide career: kzbin.info/www/bejne/aXfWh5iDr5Z5a8U or the masterpiece "S.O.S." (1975) Their second worldwide hit (after "Waterloo") and the song that gives ABBA your identity as a pop group or their second Biggest Worldwide hit: "Fernando" (1976) with the brunette singer Frida as lead voice, to see all the voices of ABBA See you in next video I wish you a great weekend My best regards from Buenos Aires, Argentina
@tommyclayton56472 жыл бұрын
You're right, the vibrato is incredible.
@erikskifte88622 жыл бұрын
AGNETHA QUEEN OF SINGING WITH SUCH EMOTION. JUST LISTEN TO: DISSILUSION, HASTA MANANA, I'VE BEEN WAITING FOR YOU, MY LOVE MY LIFE, MOVE ON, CHIQUITITA, ONE OF US.......💔💖💝💘
@sudiptakiran Жыл бұрын
Agnetha was singing the story of her life!!! It's an unique one of a kind song!!
@sifridbassoon2 жыл бұрын
Agnetta's best song. It still chokes me up. I truthfully do not know how they could perform that song publicly, singing those soul wrenching lyrics that were written by her recently divorced husband Bjorn. I would have been a basket case on the stage. "and I understand you've come to shake my hand.." Arrgh...I wish I had written that line
@user-cd3ld3dc7u Жыл бұрын
To be honest, they never sang it live. What we see here is a playback and in every video there is a playback. But that takes nothing away from the song itself and the studio performance. It is a masterpeice.
@bley82 жыл бұрын
a personal story written into a song made famous through music that remains for the generation that has not been existed at the time...by a humble group.
@Tom.Dillon Жыл бұрын
I could listen to this song all day.❤
@bernardstrilli90982 жыл бұрын
The best of ABBA ❤️❤️ and Agnetha performance is exceptionnal ❤️❤️❤️❤️
@Its_Just_Chris__Күн бұрын
*What a voice !* *I absolutely love it !* *I have goosebumps* *Love ABBA*
@jeffstevens42622 жыл бұрын
I think it's only a recent thing that long after they split at the height of their popularity, we are only now getting to appreciate what absolutely brilliant song-writers musicians and singers they all were at the time. They wrote and performed the song-book for a generation and even now, millions of new fans are cropping up around the world, loving their previously wonderful contributions.
@gordonhamilton8827 Жыл бұрын
If you ever had a breakup or divorce that shattered your heart, you will not be able to avoid crying listening to this song. The band members recently divorced and stood on stage and sang about it with such feeling.
@utha2665 Жыл бұрын
I know exactly what they were feeling, it's a painful time. Angeta sang it with such beauty and feeling, it gets me every time, knowing now what they were going through. When it came out I was too young to understand, I was only 13.
@gill70452 жыл бұрын
So nice to see people of all ages love ABBA. To me it is more than music, it is the total experience, like getting submerged. It must be age I guess...hearing these ABBA songs and then getting hit by a truckload of melancholy and water gets in my eyes.😊 Only ABBA does that.
@blastingweevil29682 жыл бұрын
you can pick any abba song and you will want to dance move and singalong to it they never made a bad song everything they did is just pure gold thanks to my mother i have been listening to them since i was around 5 in 1978.
@TheDmonet Жыл бұрын
Their best is the best of the best..this song, Dancing Queen, Many others..but " Does your mother know" sucks. Let's be serious. They weren't infallible. Gimme Gimme is dreck also.
@edp58862 жыл бұрын
You're getting emotional because she is emotionally tightly connected to the lyrics - her eyes were getting misty during her performance.
@beths9992 жыл бұрын
I’ve been an Abba fan since the 70s. My growing up years. I’m 58 and still listening to them. They have a lot of great songs. They have a song “Angel Eyes” which isn’t well known but so good! Would love to see a reaction to this song!
@mikigoti40422 жыл бұрын
Beautiful song❤
@Smilies-hb3mr2 жыл бұрын
And to remind you. This was a live performance. All i can say: Welcome to the 80's music.
@72isb2 жыл бұрын
I thought i have no emotion but going to see the ABBA movie as a child with my mother then losing her to multiple strokes it brought it all back, never wait to show emotion you may not get the chance is a lesson i learned . RIP mom. great reactiom btw
@duncanwyer24602 жыл бұрын
Love the way she sing most of the song with her back to her ex
@sorinbunea4712 жыл бұрын
Thank KZbin for making possible going back when real music was made
@floriangrogoll52062 жыл бұрын
I can't listen to this song without crying...don't know why
@walterpanovs2 жыл бұрын
It's really amazing how much emotion Agnetha wrings out of this song while singing in a language that isn't her native one. And it's even more moving given that her ex, Bjorn, wrote it.
@michaeldyas7692 жыл бұрын
Story of her life ...and written by her husband wow
@bjgtlh2 жыл бұрын
So emotional because the song is about her break up from Bjorn as written by him. How hard it must have been to go out and sing that song over and over again.
@Stalled-wm3qd Жыл бұрын
I trust you and your baby are doing well now as we race into 2023 (Feb 27th)! Everyone below has said all that needs to be said about this song but it was the fact that the person she was married to was playing the guitar right next to her! Now the world appears to be sliding quickly into something we don't want. Who can we turn to?
@andreasnordin9023 Жыл бұрын
Awesome.
@marcomatroso35752 жыл бұрын
that song is sooo sad actually but it is capturing the moment you´re going through at the end of a relationship so well, like how are both sides feeling. is someone actually really winnig or like smantha is saying " like who is dying miserable". loved your reaction. keep it up.
@xaveriushernugroho76552 жыл бұрын
Sad song..real sad broken story of ABBA…last song(?)…you’re great and smart details in react..the way you are laughing..It is good.. you are pretty too…Stay healthy & success girl… thanks. GBU
@nbx2au2 жыл бұрын
one of the greatest breakup songs ever. She sings about the end of her relationship, so the story goes.
@victor5432110002 жыл бұрын
Lady, Abba is HUGE!
@andyschnell582 жыл бұрын
Classic ABBA. Had been too long since I heard it. Loved your reaction Schnell.
@rogergongora22722 жыл бұрын
Una de las voces más sublimes que ha dado este mundo : Agnetta Faltskog .
@dagmar.69542 жыл бұрын
I grew up with all the fabulous music from the 60's - 70's. ABBA was one of my favorites. They had lots of hits & I owned many of their albums. I can't think of a bad song by them. Nice to see that they are back together again recording after all these years.
@avtomad7222 жыл бұрын
You really got the magic, lovely to see, it's such an incredible song
@kartikeyaa4705 Жыл бұрын
And about song... - it is masterpiece. Full sound, overwhelming, like waves, come to you from every corner, and killing, killing lyrics, with Agneta Fältskog's voice clear like bell, waking up deep, deep melancholic emotions (and I am not pregnant 😁) , a truly, truly unrepeatable masterpiece. The Day Before You Came is similar to this one.
@phila3884 Жыл бұрын
Love The Day Before You Came and the whole Voyagers album. ABBA, personally broken up; pop music had moved on, but they put out an album that stayed true to their legacy of music, not what others might have wanted them to do.
@jamesmcburnie46052 жыл бұрын
You state the emotion she put into it This was written by her husband & is all about her divorce to him Stela performance
@hichambarrak29022 жыл бұрын
Congratulations Schnell! Baby on the way? Woooow!
@justcallmejohn28332 жыл бұрын
My favorite song she did was, Thank you for the music.
@Lovejazz012 ай бұрын
After all of legendary ABBAsongs of the 70’s, I never would’ve guessed that a song by them released in 1980 would end up being my all time favorite! But yes indeed it is! Who knows how much more beautiful music we would have from them if they never took that “break”, in between 1983 and 2021…..
@stephintheatre63352 жыл бұрын
That's what I love about very talented singers and actors when they play there part so well you feel emotional in what they say
@glenngastonjonsson79542 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@guyswing2 жыл бұрын
I am so glad that you have decided to take the journey down the Abba rabbit hole! I absolutely loved your first two reaction videos to their new releases from their upcoming album, "voyage"; and it is now my hope that you will jump on their third release which came out just today, a sort of remake of a tune from 1978 which had never gotten released, "Just A Notion". If my information is correct, they copied the lead vocals and then reproduce the song with updated instrumentals and backing tracks. At any rate, I find it to be an awesome, happy, uplifting song that you can't help but move to! Here's hoping you'll give it a listen and find it as enjoyable as I did.
@sionadamson18427 ай бұрын
What a Beautiful voice you have too, Schnell
@pnieva132 жыл бұрын
This was sang a few months after her divorce, that could be the reason why she was emotional at that time.
@bigsteve62002 жыл бұрын
The reason for the emotional gut punch being so powerful. Is because her marriage was on the Rocks at this time of ABBAS career.
@payamhajisalimi2 жыл бұрын
I love classic songs
@WESSERPARAQUAT Жыл бұрын
Stunning Song
@persiancowboy11092 жыл бұрын
Thanks Schnell, great music, divine voice ❤
@tullfan25602 жыл бұрын
I'm with you 100% on this song. There's so much in there, it's hard to analyse it thoroughly in one sitting. You could talk about the symbology of the pink suit and her vulnerability. The power in her voice that comes through the sadness and regret in her face. The layers of the song. The great crescendo at the end, etc. It is a classic and Agnetha's tour de force as well as her favourite song. It's great to see young people appreciating how good the song is.
@Muckylittleme2 жыл бұрын
Congrats!
@beny101732 жыл бұрын
I Think Lyrics That Song Very Nice So Beautiful Song it So Nice Great Talent Coloberasion So Harmony And So Emotional and Goosebumps Performance Really Awesome Okaey Thanks For This Amazing Good Reaction.. So I'm From Javanis Island Of Indonesian.. Terimakasih Banyak.. @#$
@thebops4180Ай бұрын
Awesome reaction. Will never ever be another ABBA . . . Angetha could play to the camera!
@frangomares4 ай бұрын
Talking about story telling. What about "Don't shut me down"? I love it. And I always think of it as a continuation to "one of us".
@martinhumble11 ай бұрын
ABBA is more than fantastic. ❤️🇸🇪 Who can beat Them??
@kristianmapage97422 жыл бұрын
Yes ! So tried maybe, SOS, where she still gives depth to another very good composition
@mattias5157Ай бұрын
This arrived midst the disco era in which ABBA took part. The holding back of the upbeat energy with a very slow piano and singing is a huge part of the magic of this song i believe. Its a "disco ballad" if such a thing exists.
@ollier672 жыл бұрын
♥️♥️♥️♥️ABBA forever
@alexfi362 жыл бұрын
the best song ever about Divorce, and which really happened between her and the man who doesn't wear a beard. He wrote it for her, like a sorry song to tell her that he knows that she's lost many things she believed in because of him
@takashiimotaki95932 жыл бұрын
She dos'nt want to talk, what you want do? listening, she takes it all, the winner, thanks cute schnell😄
@andrewwhyte99443 ай бұрын
She and her husband had just divorced, and, the break-up of the band was impending! Abba were a fantastic band.
@sergiomislang50592 жыл бұрын
Its a blessing from the Lord.congrats for the baby.
@gian8134 Жыл бұрын
Your suffering ❤️. For the song...
@tommyclayton56472 жыл бұрын
You're right, the vibrato is incredible. I
@birolersoz55645 ай бұрын
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@randallshuck29762 жыл бұрын
The song was written by her former husband (guitarist). Her ability to separate her emotions from the delivery is amazing considering he was involved with another woman. I am basing that on an interview from years later. Love her voice.
@larsnilsson6821 Жыл бұрын
Its not true.Björn did not cheat at all
@randallshuck2976 Жыл бұрын
@@larsnilsson6821 Like I said the info was from an interview from a long time back. If I was wrong I apologize.
@Cesar-pq2ck Жыл бұрын
You listen to music the way I do, making faces! That’s how you know it hits you😂
@sven-goranlindmark15834 ай бұрын
Björn, her ex made the lyrics to this song. Agneta was at first hesitating to sing it because of their divorce before. But Agneta is and was a strong lady and she took the challenge and how she made it. She has so much soul in her songs and is a good storyteller in the songs. I've followed these guys since the 1960-ies. I'm in Bennys age and seen them live. Björn was i the beginning in The Hootenanny Singers and Benny in The Hep Stars. In ABBA björn wrote the lyrics and Benny the music parts. The girls participated in all songparts and the arrangements. Anni-Frid began early 14-years old mostly singing jazz. She also made solorecordings before ABBA. Frida is a mezzosoprano and has such a smooth and soothing voice. Agneta got her piano as a 6-7 years old from her parents and she also took lessons. She began as a singer in a danceband and later made solo records with her own lyrics and was a composer to her music.
@jackw467 Жыл бұрын
so sweet 🥲
@GaryNoone-jz3mq9 ай бұрын
She wrote this song from a place of heart break.
@eltoncereta2118 күн бұрын
Hello Schnell (beautiful name by the way). I loved your simpathy and outgoing way to be. And how you also a ABBA´s Fan I already consider you my friend. When I can see young people like you enjoying the epic old song problaby you have a vintage and beautiful soul. I´m 60 years old and since my teenage have being a music "dinossaur". ABBA has one of more extensive list of amazing songs. It´s difficult to say waht of them is the best. All those music have too much emotional component. Even now every ABBA´s music are so actual, so good to hear that´s is impossible do not love them. Particularly "The winner takes it all" is a diamond, epic lyrics and melody, and Agnetha performance makes everyone to cry. I hope you continue with your "reactions" with this love and passion. I really appreciate a lot. Big hug from Brazil to your heart.
@AaronBernstein-pw2me6 ай бұрын
YOU'RE VERY COOL. AND RIDICULOUSLY PRETTY. CONGRATULATIONS AND THANK YOU.
@wildturkey37762 жыл бұрын
Now THAT is a reaction done the right ways boys n girls.
@vincentmb2382 жыл бұрын
I liked your reaction, on one of my most favorit ABBA song. The song is so moving... at some place, when she sings, it's almost a cry. The album version (at least on one CD) has a few more seconds at the end whil the music is repeting. Now i have to see if you made other abba reacts.
@javiervallecarriles11782 жыл бұрын
Monica Naranjo - Lágrimas de un Ángel
@anderlundberg92972 жыл бұрын
I Like that you Like ABBA - The Eyes are the Mirror of the soul - and you have a beautiful soul Toronto
@bjorkeskog2 жыл бұрын
Very nice reaction video. And you have beautiful hair
@johncoyote74552 жыл бұрын
Girl I am absolutely elated right now thank you for sharing you are loved.
@emiliomazzeo4286 Жыл бұрын
SOME REACTORS REACT THROUGH WORDS, BUT YOU SPOKE THROUGH YOUR WORDS AND YOUR FACIAL EXPRESSIONS. CONGRATULATIONS ON THE FUTURE NEW MEMBER OF YOUR FAMILY - THINGS WILL NEVER BE THE SAME AGAIN !!
@tommyclayton56472 жыл бұрын
Oh!
@thorstenmatadoerle85462 жыл бұрын
Love your reaction to these old classic songs, and I think you nailed it, it‘s so emotional. Btw. they say, that a pregnant woman is twice as pretty as usual, which you proofs to be true .. wish you and your beloved the very best and keep going. Thank you and best wishes from Germany
@danielwebb5082Ай бұрын
Jesus have mercy! There is no pretending, no denying, the timeless talent of this song and group. Not to bash today's music: but just one listen, I'm completely enamored and defenseless against the sonic bliss of her final long notes. It is like Pablo Picasso for the ears! 😊. Rare to find these days.
@avtomad7222 жыл бұрын
Liked! Great presenter
@RevkyChandra2 жыл бұрын
I like your reaction 👍
@user-mc5dq1xq6z7 ай бұрын
❤ for agnetha and ❤ for schnell Jordan . Hello sweetie!
@jossiejugarap80452 жыл бұрын
Amazing voices agnetha
@danilokabigting84039 ай бұрын
It’s just a mystery to me that she can sing this song with so much feeling, going to a divorce at that moment when this song was released. If I was the one singing, I will probably be crying the whole time and not finish the song. Love Agnetha even back when I was young. She is an artist, artist! Outstanding job Agnetha! And thanks for sharing this video/song Schnell Jordan. I am now a subscriber to your channel! Thank you!
@sirjohnmara2 жыл бұрын
Well done!
@moekontze116 Жыл бұрын
Elvis and Abba are my favourites. Her and Elvis both take you in on a journey. Both made me cry. When i was 15 mum introduced me to ABBA. I worn her record out. I was soo emotionally hijacked by the lyrics n singing. When i heard later on my early 20s this song was wrtten n sung by her n they were divorced my heart was broken for them 😢.