ABBA’s Concert Tours - Europe & Sweden 1974-1975 | ABBA History

[@ulaf8845]

FANTASTIC history! Both parts one and two. You've added a great deal to the Abba record. So many photos I've never seen and so many details. I was surprised at your information that the concerts were so loud!

[@bobbysbrother137]

It's so much fun to assemble it all together, and especially this early period is really intriguing to me. I was also surprised at the loudness aspect, and I LOVE that! Thanks for your very kind words, ulaf!

[@Bernhard2024]

I can`t tell you how happy I am with your ABBA videos, but especially these Tour-Documentaries. I was waiting after I watched part 1. I appreciate it so very much. Thank you so much for your hard work and passion.

[@bobbysbrother137]

I'm very happy with these videos, too, but I truly appreciate the wonderful feedback of yours. Thanks for letting me know, Bernhard!!

[@frankjoi6403]

You should receive an award for your videos, look forward to everyone.

[@tuijakarttunen7701]

Agree 100%.

[@christianoazzuro6711]

Frank Joi,very well said!!!!

[@bobbysbrother137]

That award would be prominently exhibited for sure. But all of your words are my greatest awards! Thank you, Frank!!

[@alexioverdo5225]

Frank Joi i'm Totally with you on this.An official award plz,the sooner!Plus a vips Voyage premier concert invitation as an extra" warmer" for a start!

[@roli9091]

This is so fascinating! This is the ABBA tour I wish I could have experienced myself.

[@bobbysbrother137]

I agree, this tour was always so intriguing to me, and in a way this video is a little love letter to it. I was so happy going through all of it!

[@michaelsnaidero1671]

THANKYOU BB,how you bring the ABBA story to life and give it depth and meaning .You present the evolution of ABBA to a reality that is locked deep in our minds and hearts ,It was never easy for them right from the beginning, negative criticism, public scorn by different sectors of society, people unwilling to embrace new concepts and music ,people DENYING a phenomenon before their very eyes .Yes, four different individuals coming together in love to align four different styles of music to form a group that will generate so much diversity, concepts,experimentation and pure and perfect music and song that will captivate and hypnotise the world ,a world where all cultures,people and nations can come together united in common love and peace and be as one.And they did this with so much humility and dedication to ignore the negativity and adverse conditions that tried to destroy their talent and inspiration and go on to give us their gift of music and song, and of course themselves.

[@bobbysbrother137]

Love this so much. And all of what you said - it's still going on. It's happening right now, next week is it. They are here!! Thanks, Michael!!

[@christianoazzuro6711]

All this much is really true and so very very very accurately said.

[@SallyWilliams]

I was very young then, but already a big fan of vocal pop. Watched the ESC for the 1st time in 72, when my favourite band, The New Seekers came 2nd. And I was so blown away by ABBA in 74, also had a little crush on Benny (such a cute teddy bear). So I went to the concert in Bremen in november, accompanied by my godfather, because I wasn't allowed to go alone. It was really a blast, so much energy, the vocals were excellent, and I remember Benny's solo "Intermezzo". I remember Frida's warm voice, and her smile was so charming. And So Long, which was released a few days before the concert. What a great rock performance they gave. Like The New Seekers they had a wide variety of songs in their repertoire, which I really enjoyed that night & forever. You could feel how much they loved to perform. Saw them again in Bremen on their last tour, which took place in a much bigger venue, delivering a perfect night of great music. But the intimacy & raw energy in 74 was something different. A night to remember, and the audience loved every minute of it

[@alexioverdo5225]

wow that's a precious testimony. thanx!Btw i do remember me being too little and far older kids than me were listening at the time all radios playing a huge lot of New Seekers(even a tv ad) and Middle of the Road(around '72/73) which had caught my attention.Didn't know who they were at the time,cause i was so young i wasn't even at school.But learned about it many years later on since i recalled the sounds and the words of the those songs.

[@Joao-fq9kt]

Do you remember which songs they performed ?

[@SallyWilliams]

@@Joao-fq9kt Except for the above mentioned, I remember > Me And Bobby, Rock'n'roll Band, Watch Out, King Kong Song, Hasta Manana, Hey Helen + all the Single A sides

[@Joao-fq9kt]

@@SallyWilliams many thanks, when you mean all the singles A sides, do you include the ones from the Ring Ring album ?

[@SallyWilliams]

@@Joao-fq9kt yes

[@ABBADiego]

This series of videos that you publish, not just about concerts but their albums, solo careers etc etc should (I hope) be recognised properly by "those who matter". Rest assured you are now part of an expanding group of very talented fans that do their own channels with features or chats. Your production standards are of the utmost ultra high standard. Maybe one day they could be updated with an endorsement to be able to use their music, rather than have to always be fearful of the algorithms that sometimes act in a very penalising way. Well done!

[@christianoazzuro6711]

ABBADiegoTotally agreed!

[@bobbysbrother137]

Now I am really glad and happy, Diego. Your blessing means a lot to me, just thank you!! There is no way around copyright issues, and no way for being recognized by "those who matter". Quite a few people hope that "they" see my videos, which is absolutely flattering and really nice. But I'm too content having this wonderful feedback and all the inspirational exchange. This is what matters!

[@alexioverdo5225]

ABBADiego totally agree on every single word you just wrote!

[@abbascots]

Yes I agree wholeheartedly Diego 👍

[@filipebassan1852]

Amazing video, as always. Love this early ABBA period.

[@bobbysbrother137]

Love the period, too. So charming, different, exciting! Thanks Filipe!!

[@marikesl]

Oh my God, you quoted my comment, this is amazing! Thank you for that, I'm so happy that you like it!

[@bobbysbrother137]

Oh, I'm glad you appreciate the inclusion! I liked your comment a lot. And this video is very special for me, and was just perfect for that great observation of yours. I truly appreciate all your perspectives and thoughts!! :-)

[@robertfisher7310]

Hej Hej! Thank you again Bobby's Brother for presenting us with another wonderful piece of ABBA history. Your second episode of ABBA Concert Tours is a delight, and sheds so much light and interesting facts on this legendary and almost mythical period of ABBA's career. The fact that not much live footage exists of their actual concerts from the 1974 - 75 tour has always made this period of ABBA a very magical one for me. Your research and information on these dates of their tour is incredible... the story of the school boy secretly observing ABBA in rehearsals at his father's school was a highlight....and interesting to hear how Frida took vocals on the second verse of S.O.S. ....the costume changes revealing a more sexy topless look for Benny & Björn. The reviews prove this was something more than just a regular concert tour. These shows must have been so exciting to see....and something very special to experience....with an electric feeling in the air that the fuse had been lit for much bigger, better and beautiful music to come from these two musical couples.

[@bobbysbrother137]

"Legendary and almost mythical", so true. That's certainly why I am drawn to this unique era. I'm glad you singled out the story of the schoolboy. It really gets one closer to it all, with a very unique perspective, so that's why I really wanted it to be included, and I'm happy you like it! Love what you said about the reviews, and I'm sure that even goes for the cynical aspects. It shows that there *was* something special going on!

[@robertfisher7310]

@@bobbysbrother137 Hej! Tack for your reply to my comments on your second concert tours episode. I'm glad you appreciated my thoughts on this very exciting period in ABBA's history and one I'm pleased to know you enjoy aswell. I live in Birmingham in Great Britain. It was here in Birmingham that ABBA performed their very first concert in the UK in 1977 at the ODEON Cinema. The ODEON was a prime venue for top music acts visiting Birmingham. It is still there today, but now only showing movies. I thought you might like the following extract from the Birmingham Evening Mail website about the ABBA show itself. It may be of interest and help you with your next installment part 3 Europe & Australia 'It wasn’t until 1977 that ABBA, who much preferred the security of the studio to playing live, made it to Great Britain. And the first of five dates was a gig on February 10 at the Birmingham Odeon on New Street. The New Street venue was capable of seating 2,500 fans, and there were high hopes that the show would sell out. In the event, the box office fielded no fewer than 50,000 requests for tickets. It was the hottest ticket of the year. Touring on the back of their Greatest Hits and Arrival albums, ABBA were big news - but Birmingham brought new challenges. Extra security had to be hired such was the fever-pitch of the fans. The group hired four burly minders to shield them from any undue attention. British fans, they believed, were more excitable than any others. On the night, the Odeon had a full contingent of stewards, and there was a police presence outside. “It is necessary,” said aide Thomas Johansson. “The audience is more forward in Britain - they want to get close to their idols and touch them.” Dale Michelsohn, who worked as a stage technician, and who runs the Birmingham Odeon Memorial group on Facebook, recalls: “It was a gem of a show, and I remember it well. There was a film crew there all day filming us setting up. We had to rig a quadrophonic PA system at the back of the stalls, although it was only used for the opening of the show. Fans heard a helicopter sound passing overhead to introduce the band’s ‘Arrival’. As soon as the effect was over, we had to drag the PA through the doors at the back and onto the rear car park, de-rig it and wheel it around backstage. The backstage passes were round metal pin badges, with each evening or venue’s badge a different colour. Security was tight not just because of the interest from the fans but because of fears of terrorist action by the IRA. Don’t forget that in November 1974 the IRA had bombed Birmingham, killing 21 people and injuring 187 others". “The audience had to pass strict safety checks just to get in, and the stewards were on alert. But by the end of the gig some of the fans were able to get up onstage during Dancing Queen, waving ABBA flags.” A film crew caught the band as they arrived in the Odeon foyer, carrying out an impromptu interview. And after the triumphant show, the Swedish stars finally let their emotions show, and the tears flowed. “It was especially scary to be playing in front of a British audience,” admitted Agnetha. “We were terribly nervous about playing that first night in Birmingham. After all, it’s classic ground in terms of pop music.” ABBA Fan Ian Kemp recalls: “I saw ABBA in concert on February 10. It was their first concert in England and my ticket cost £2.” ' Regards Rob

[@erikskifte8862]

AGNETHA AND ANNI-FRID= QUEENS OF SINGING. BJØRN AND BENNY= KINGS OF COMPOSING SONGS 🥰😍😍🥰

[@johnadam5179]

This one BB, was an enormous amount to take in, man! When I got done, I just said, Wow! This was interesting, thorough, wonderfully crafted and edited, and easily one, if not best mini-documentary ever on this part of ABBA's career. Hat's off to you BB!

[@marikesl]

There are so many fascinating facts about this tour that I didn't know about before, thank you so much for those! Of course, my favorite is the principal's son, getting to watch ABBA for free every single day after school for two weeks on end...! Gosh, he was one lucky boy, that probably gave him lifelong memories! Also, I had listened to little snippets of the bootleg recordings here on KZbin before, but hearing Frida belt out "Rock'n Roll Band" in the snippet you picked, along with the photographs, really made my heart race. What energy! And what an absolute shame that we didn't get a documentary on those first tours, as I think the photographs that we do have are so fascinating and really give us a glimpse into the atmosphere that must have been there - oh, how I wish I was around back then, and what an exciting thought that maybe some recordings of those concerts could be in the vaults...! This makes me all the more excited to see "Voyage" in London! That quote from January '75 actually made me tear up a little, because it beautifully describes what music, and especially ABBA, have always meant to me, and what I also expect "Voyage" to be: "I really feel alive [...] It gives me energy!"

[@bobbysbrother137]

I bet you, this little boy would still be sitting in that dark room 'til this day, if ABBA would have just continued to rehearse in that auditorium for all time (or their avatars for that matter!?). I couldn't agree more with everything you said. There is a unique atmosphere, energy, and spirit about this entire tour. And the same goes for "Voyage". Next week, right? Oh my god.

[@ABBADiego]

@@bobbysbrother137 I am guessing here but we must listen out for personalised messages throughout the first 2 Voyage concerts. Probably aimed at die hard fans

[@bobbysbrother137]

@@ABBADiego If they'll perform "Me And Bobby And Bobby's Brother", there's my shout-out, haha!

[@marikesl]

@@bobbysbrother137 Yup, next week - it's still so surreal!

[@abbascots]

Hej hej So fantasticly documented BB it’s honestly so refreshing watching all your videos your production and mostly hard researching is outstanding 👍💝😘 I love ABBA live you hear so much variation in there styles and techniques and as u alluded to there high volume of sound but you can hear so much more depth and variations in there voices 😉ohh and the costumes so unique 🤩 All I can say is Thankyou Thankyou my friend you’ve given us such brilliant and valuable insights into these early years bravo sir 🙏

[@MarcelSonnega]

I love love love that story of the little boy watching ABBA rehearse in the school auditorium. Sounds like movie material!

[@shereekendall1003]

Hej Hej Bobby's Brother.😊 I absolutely love hey hey Helen...that song was a real hit at my school singing contests...which I won every time with my singing friend lol.😊 we were happy because we won a money prize of $5 each lol.😂 so with that we upped another song and sang money, money, money, which then we won a prize of a basket full of goodies😊but yes BB every song we entered into the school comps were winner's...especially Dancing Queen💖....so I must say to you a huge thankyou for bringing back to me my most fondest memories of my youth with ABBA songs and music....they possibly were the most fantastic times of my life...then when in my adulthood was a huge privilege for me to sing their songs at many of my performances at clubs and pubs around New Zealand...so thankyou for taking me back to the best years of my life with your ABBA reviews, cheers Bobby's Brother.😊

[@marcosmarcelosandovalzapat6214]

So detailed as I were living through that period in person. It shows they were humbled and professional from the very start, I think that is a great lesson of life, and one you surely live up to as well, my friend. Loved the "Hasta Mañana", your pronunciation was perfect. Thanks again for this precious gift of love for ABBA. Hugs!

[@bobbysbrother137]

I would have loved to experience this period myself. I'm truly happy with this video, it brought me a little closer to this unique era, perhaps as close as possible, and it's great if that's reflected on you. I take all your words to heart, it means a lot. Thank you, Marcos!

[@fritziepisarski8681]

Hey Hey Bobby, as always you break down a time frame and give it new life. Considering ABBAs short length of time together and the fact that they didn’t tour as much as other groups begs the question “How did they manage to come back” ? Most groups fade away into history.One hit wonders. ABBA brings with them so much musical diversity and somehow incorporates it to make it extraordinary. Pop, rock,classical,folk,country, and yet it’s none of them singularly or together. It’s like bits and pieces put together and it works , it gives them their own unique style. The photos were a treat, I’d not seen many of them. And any concert I’ve been to the music is always loud to the point you can’t hear the words sung.But the atmosphere is always electrifying. The ABBAtars are truly amazing. Right down to freckles and facial hair. We live in an age of technical magic. You can’t tell the difference . This is so monumental, so extraordinary, it’s a shame that there no photography allowed in the arena. I’m on the edge of my seat just wanting to see how the ABBAtars preform. Ah well, hopefully somehow we’ll get to see them. Thank you again for all your hard work in putting this all together. You should make a dvd of it all, it’s legendary history. I buy it. See you next time 🇺🇸

[@bobbysbrother137]

Hej Fritzie! That was a nice breakdown of ABBA and their special genre, and what you say about their short length of time together + their minimum touring schedules really gets me thinking, too! It's incomprehensible, as Björn says, remarkable really, and it's not only *that* they managed to come back, but that they are back and bigger than ever. Ha! One question: where did you read that photography was not allowed in the ABBA Arena? On the FAQ on the Voyage website, they ask: "Can I take photos or film the performance?", and the answer - to my surprise - is this: "Yes, for personal use only. However, please be mindful of the people around you - we want everyone to be able to enjoy themselves." So no worries!!

[@fritziepisarski8681]

@@bobbysbrother137 Ludvig did a walk through of the arena on Swedish tv . The sign on the door read “ Strictly no photography in the arena. If photos are required for work purposes permission must be granted by Chris Hey or Joe Frisina “

[@bobbysbrother137]

@@fritziepisarski8681 That's true, I just happen to have seen this a few hours ago. I understood the sign as the rule for all the working people who are there right now.

[@fritziepisarski8681]

@@bobbysbrother137 If that’s the case and you are correct there will be photos and videos galore. I sure hope someone out there will make a DVD of musical history in the making. ABBA: “The Comeback “ 40 years in the making.

[@carlosgarjon8340]

Thank you very much! Your videos are so interesting, we learn so much thanks to your incredible work. And yes, I can almost feel some of the atmosphere all those lucky people felt.

[@bobbysbrother137]

Very happy you feel the atmosphere, too. Thanks so much for the beautiful words!!

[@WhitneyHouston4eva1]

That was one lucky boy. The headmaster being his dad and allowing him to watch ABBA rehearse and meet them as well. Things were so hostile for ABBA after they won Eurovision. How times have changed over the years and they now have their own museum.

[@chelseacharger]

I've often said that ABBA - The Museum should not just be an exhibition but should actively collect and archive anything of importance regarding the group. I'd say your excellent videos would be well worthy of inclusion. Not only because of the fascinating historical content but the lovingly way it is presented. How big are ABBA? Ask anyone around the world to name five things connected to Sweden and chances are ABBA will feature heavily. Whether folk are fans of them or not, their cultural impact is amazing.

[@christianoazzuro6711]

That's right!

[@joewhite6421]

Bobby's Brother, You know you have a great product when ABBADiego likes your Channel, I love your uncovering of the back pages of early ABBA.

[@williamkazak469]

Another great video. Thank you so much for giving this to us

[@uweschrade5246]

You do such a great, magnificant job!! Your knowledge of all the details are very impressive! I learn so much about ABBA and of this time of theyr work and career... Thank you so much for all of this!!

[@supertrouper2550]

This is such a marvelous history of their touring! Thank you for all your efforts. I am still jealous of that kid who got to watch ABBA rehearse. And as for the noise..I can attest to the fact that ABBA was one of THE loudest concerts I have ever been to! I was lucky enough to see them live at Radio City in NYC during their 1979 tour. And it was SO loud it was hurting my ears! But was it ever worth it to see my idols!

[@paullehmor982]

Thank you for your very comprehensive research, it's really impressive! You asked for information about early ABBA documentation. Maybe the following information can be of some help. Swedish Televison (SVT) has produced two wonderful program series about popular music, "Hitlåtens historia" (The story of the hit song), and "Det Svenska popundret" (The Swedish pop wonder). Because of the usual copyright issues, some programs can only be viewed in Sweden, and they are subject to a time limit for distribution, due to the nature of their content. Nevertheless, here are the main SVT people behind those productions: Producer and narrator's voice: Magnus Broni, project director: Fredrik Norberg, publisher: Micael Lekberg. My impression is that Magnus Broni is the one to contact for information about ABBA. He seems to sit on a mountain of knowledge about Swedish pop.

[@tuijakarttunen7701]

Thank you!

[@edned5504]

Very interesting indeed BB. Abba were often derided in popular culture and the media and even recently I saw coverage in the UK media suggesting that Abba Voyage was having difficulty in selling tickets. I like your comment about Abba being 'grounded' and being fuss-free. This is one thing that sets them apart from other acts, and perhaps their slight aloofness and unwillingness to play to the media's tune caused some resentment. Talking of tunes, Hej Hej Helen has long been one of my Abba favourites. I've Been Waiting For You is a tremendous song too, and hard to believe that it was just issued as a B side. Super duper, BB. Very nicely done.

[@johanwesterhoff642]

Thank you! This must have cost you so much time and energy to research! As these concerts took place so long ago, this information is new for me and for lots of people I guess! Thanks!

[@bobbysbrother137]

Yes, it took time and energy, and it was worth it, diving into a period that is very special for me somehow. It's kind of a love letter from me to ABBA's 1974/75 tour. Thanks, Johan!

[@thestepfordlife2015]

I've never seen that particular bootleg. Omg. I want it. I'm sure we all do. Wow! Wow!

[@toby9999]

Wonderfully done as usual. Thank you.

[@DavidJLevi]

Excellent video! Very enjoyable. The pictures of them in concert are superb especially the one at roughly 6 mins in where Agnetha has "punched" Frida. Great athleticism by Frida.

[@janetarmitage9745]

My goodness, you have spent a lot of time and energy making these videos BB...you truly are the best in giving us a great insight into our combined love of ABBA. The photos, the in depth information is truly appreciated by all of us....and YOU, you deliver it all beautifully.👏💖..thank you ,have a nice day.🎼🌠

[@A_dam]

I have just read about these periods in the book Frida Beyond ABBA by Remko van Drongelen. Together with your documentary with fragments and photos that I have never seen, this period really comes to life for me. Through the book you also know what Frida feels during those periods and that makes it very interesting.

[@johnlargan6045]

Thank you for this wonderful and informative documentary about this tour from ABBA's history! You really make clear how hard they worked and what was going on around them as they made their breakthroughs.

[@MarcByrne]

Fascinating!!! So well documented, BB. Brilliant. Thanks a lot

[@joegoodman9232]

BB again! thanks so much for this interesting and awesome info on our amazing young Super Troupers! How determined and interesting they were to entertain us. They certainly Loved their loyal Fans. ! ❤Thanks BB for all you do..

[@bobbysbrother137]

Glad you enjoyed it! One of my favorite episodes. Thanks for the kind words. Cheers, BB!

[@petergajda3732]

Congratulations (again) on another entertaining, informative and fascinating video. I have been a fan since 1975, so really enjoyed learning about the early years. Please keep digging and sharing with us interesting anecdotes.. I hope that BAAB invited you to the premiere on Thursday !!!

[@kingmarshmusic]

Absolutely loving this series, BB!! Superb!!

[@cehamecki7106]

Bobby vielen Dank für die Dokumentation. Einiges war mir bekannt. Trotzdem eine sehr gelungene Information über meine Liebingsband. Viele wollten nicht wahrhaben was da für Potential auf der Bühne steht.

[@Flatwoodsdad]

Thank you. Well another great peek into ABBA history. I know it doesn't fit into this series but I would be very interested in getting a glimpse of their session musicians and Michael Tretow . I'm assuming that by this point the musicians were on these tours too and just a big big part of ABBA. It's like there must have been one giant team effort to push them to the top. It's fascinating and still going on to this day. Anyway just a thought. You do a lot of it in your videos but I wouldn't mind seeing more. Thanks again. 27th is almost here.

[@bobbysbrother137]

Always good to get these ideas, and that's one for an entire standalone video. ABBA's band and their very tight team has always been the best of the best. That's why I am so thrilled to experience their most recent backing band, which they've been putting together for several years now. Not long now, indeed!!

[@katel975]

Hey!, Going to anABBA tribute concert tonight! Sooooo exited that I m shaking and can’t get my blinking earrings in!! Gonna Dance to Dancing Queen! …. 1 thing off my bucket list.🙏🙏🙏🙏💕💕💕💕♥️♥️♥️♥️🌟🌟🌟🌟🌈🌈🌈🌈🌈🌈🌈🌈🌈🙂🙃xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

[@Andy-rt4ml]

Thank you for this. You have done excellent research on ABBA. It would be great to have a time machine and slip in to the back of one of those non- sold out concerts during these years 🙂.

[@bobbysbrother137]

If people could do time traveling now, those concerts would certainly be more than sold out!! I'm really glad you enjoyed this video, thank you for the nice feedback!

[@bobbyyounger7632]

You the man BB ! amazing research and info presentation ....I always wondered about their early touring days. Look forward to part 3 !

[@rast67]

I know there are many many many comments thanking you and expressing the quality work you have done here. I’d like to do the same. My connection with ABBA is that we were almost neighbors on Lidingö. I’d see them at the local shop and buying basic goods like milk and bread. Furthermore, I am also on one of their records…kind of. My father was a diplomat and I attended the Stockholm international school from 1977-1980. As I am sure you know, they used the children’s choir as back up singers for I have a dream. Anyway, great work on your part. Thanks for really going into the details.

[@luciarasantos1106]

Grata pelo rico trabalho , nos mostrando as turnes do meu amado ABBA , viajei no tempo...

[@christianoazzuro6711]

You are the master of the scene!So much detailful infos that i didn't know apart from the nearly 50 percent of it.So many wonderful"unseen" photosAnd that story of the "hidden" little boy "spying" Abba's rehearsals!How interesting and lovely.What can i say Just THANK YOU.

[@bobbysbrother137]

And now we're back to get some more. Oi, we're on the verge of a completely NEW tour experience, right?! Thank *you* , my dear Christiano!! I truly appreciate all your feedback and contributions.

[@thestepfordlife2015]

Hey Hey Helen has always been one of my favorites.

[@roderickwilliams-young]

How do you keep doing it??! Fabulous again sir. Voyage is a day away and I can’t wait for your round up on that. Thank you, again. Roderick

[@davidmarshall5596]

Hey Bobby's Brother..! What can I say other than what another very informative review as always..😀 so many points raised but I will focus on the anti ,ABBA brigade..!! Down the years they have had to contend with negative media & journalists alike & its still around...just wait till the Abbatar tour starts & they will be falling over themselves wanting to have a 'pop' at them..well all I can say is that there music 🎶 speaks loud & clear above negative words &: comments...thanks again for ability to educate us all..keep up the excellent work my friend 👍

[@damianbowyer2018]

An Awesome Mini-Documentary, Bobby's Brother....Cheers from Damo.

[@bienveibanez6287]

Muy buen video,me ha encantado, muchas gracias por compartir y un saludo cordial 👏👏

[@bobbysbrother137]

Saludos!!

[@stevehughes1280]

Hey Heyy Helen was so amazing like SOS and Mamma Mia. Should have been a single. I wanna hear that live.

[@larsmorlingbibelstudium3301]

Terrific again! Great stuff.

[@arjenamsterdam5351]

Great video, Thank you. Always been a big ABBA fan but never have had the change to see them live. Thanks also for mentioning the great Roxy Music. They seem to be overlooked as Glam Rock Pioneers.

[@bobbysbrother137]

True, you wouldn‘t associate Roxy Music with Glam Rock in the first place.

[@silverascal]

Thank you for this. Fascinating!

[@CarlosPerdomo]

Wow, what a treat to see all those Pictures...

[@josephmckenna4068]

Thank you! This was so interesting!

[@ЕленаАртемова-р2ч]

❤👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍 Спасибо за классное видео и обзор! Очень здорово и интересно!

[@gavinmcguren5585]

Love your work

[@Pedro-im1tt]

Ciao Bobby's, come puoi spiegarmi che gli Abba non sono mai venuti in Italia in concerto? Forse se facevano un'apparizione attiravano molti piu' fan italiani...! Siamo veramente pochi in Italia .. Che dispiacere..!!! Ciao grazie.

[@christianoazzuro6711]

I know from what i've read over the past decades that Abba's relationship with SVT was rather "chilly" and "uncomfortable".Also even at the time of the 1976 ABBAdabbadoo Special, things weren't in such a "warming" co-existence.Cause at the time,ABBA represented all over the world what Sweden really wasn't.Totally the opposite to their country's "left wing"culture. But some years later on, in 1979/80 by the time of the ABBA IN CONCERT Special, things had settled down and were more easy going.Generally Swedish press was very "stingy" and hostile to Abba in the '70s.Fans were buying foreign papers to learn about Abba.Even some of their singles weren't even released in their own country.Demand though for Abba news were so high worlwide that the band was kinda "urged" to release the exclusive ABBAmagazine to feed us fans who couldn't get enough of them.

[@1dude1966]

Good episode, thanks

[@David-uf8ex]

Very interesting thank you so much 😊

[@uweschrade5246]

Another question which l forget to ask you as a absolute ABBA insider: l am very interested in the ABBA rere ore even bootlegg CDs.. this can be live bootleggs from the concerts in every ABBA Periode or even some ultra rare maxi CDs, extended versions etc. Do you have any contracts to get at those "old", very rare CDs? I am really interested and l am willing to pay a fair price. Thank you very much! Take care

[@sudicalwig]

Are you sure the drummer from Beatmakers wasn't Roger Palm? He was in the Beatmakers and played on many ABBA recordings.

[@alexioverdo5225]

OK!What can i say?!You nailed it!Another pearl for this ABBA video library.In this tour i admit FRIDA was the ROCK FIRE of the show!And Bjorn on his topless silvery blue-ish glamrock outfit!Seems Harry Styles ripped his idea for doing similar thing in Red, for the video to his newer Scandi scented smash "As it Was". lol!(Ok i'm just kidding on this).I had listened to that Eskiltuna bootleg.And tell you what.Some songs could be sang lead equally good by both A+F.But some were tailor made specificly for A or F respectively.E.g.KNMKY is a glorious total FRIDA trademark song.No other could have done this better.Same goes for SOS and Agnetha.Frida's voice-judging from that live performance on her SOS contribution- well it doesn't click that good, same way it works with the "gloomy sun" that Agnetha's voice deliver with it.As for this video all i can i say?Tutorial Abbaheaven!My jam!Thank you.

[@christianoazzuro6711]

Hey Alex,since you've mentioned it,last but not least.Just watched the video to Shania Twain/Styles live duet from Coachella.If you freeze the picture of Bjorn in 7:00,H.Styles wears almost same glam uniform ,same colors as if it's a copy which of course it's a coinsidence.Fashion repeats in a way.

[@alexioverdo5225]

@@christianoazzuro6711 Yeah,i just checked that out CHRIS.Platform boots are missing though lol!"fashion repeats" as you've said but also fades.Hope Abba's legacy never fade out as long as music exists.Hugs.

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[@gittekoldtoft1198]

Was the boy you? Thank you for great content.

[@bobbysbrother137]

That one was an entirely different boy. Haha!

[@alexioverdo5225]

"Was the boy you"?LOL!!!!

[@galinabezsmertny8210]

I can't for the next tour!

[@thestepfordlife2015]

Does anyone have the Audio from the bootleg live cd?

[@gagedevall7645]

Where can we get some footage of the girls rocking those tambourines?

[@alexioverdo5225]

Do you happen to know B'sB if they had any backing vocalists accompanying them in that early tour?As was in '77/'79?

[@gogobre8803]

No female backing singers. Boris Lindqvist and Caj Högberg from The Beatmakers accompanied them vocally.

[@alexioverdo5225]

@@gogobre8803 Oh what a precious info!Though i don't know the guys, I'm so,so thankful to you for bothering to answer this Gogo Bre..

[@Kevin-1969]

Bobby, can you please explain ABBA and the USA, what was the extent of their success there ? I remember them going there in 1978 to the Olivia Newton John show. I was on holiday in the USA that year aged 9. Why were they not mega in the USA ? Like the were everywhere else. Olivia Newton John relocated her career there after she lost to ABBA in the Eurovision, Helen Reddy advised her she had to be available in the USA to have success there. Was ABBA just not available in the USA long enough to gain mega success. thank you.

[@alexioverdo5225]

Hey The End hi there mate.Well That's a long story and a real big topic to discuss.A bittersweet one... But with your last sentence you almost gave a great part of the answer to your own question!Btw OLIVIA was/is, the great female soloist of the '70s that almost every Abba fan could also relate to.Girl next door with a unique vocal identity and very good friend of Abba especially with Frida!

[@Kevin-1969]

@@alexioverdo5225 thank you very much, I am a big fan of Olivia as well, have all her CDs

[@alexioverdo5225]

@@Kevin-1969 Olivia,what an adorable beautiful soul.A feathery girl and a fllawless live performer.Unfortunately ABBA and LIVY are the 2 acts i never managed to see live.Thanks for responding.

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