Abba - The Day Before You Came (Official Video) REACTION

[@ferencercseyravasz7301]

What I really like in this song is that none of it's inherent sadness and longing can be found in the lyrics. She's describing a completely average day. The pain is all in the music.

[@ginalashley1265]

Frida’s backing vocals are sung almost like opera. Very haunting and beautiful.

[@nirmalsuki]

Frida is often overlooked, but I think she is one of the best vocalists who ever lived. She just happened to be in a group with Agnetha, who just has that magic about her that not many singers have. It's the ability to convey emotion through singing. Not many singers can do that effectively every time. Agnetha and Karen Carpenter are the only ones who were perfect at it.

[@THEremiXFACTOR]

The embodiment of melancholy. This song really captures the bittersweet aspects of meeting someone / losing someone. Having your life changed by another person etc.

[@juttapopp1869]

One of their best and darkest Songs. One really has to listen to the lyrics

[@groteabbafan]

jutta popp ❤️

[@SpaceCattttt]

The lyrics are key, yes, but it's in conjunction with the music that the full impact is felt. The song basically raises the mundane to high drama.

[@musicaficionado2974]

@@SpaceCattttt I guess it's the power of art. The lyrics are very down to earth. But, and I don't know why, the whole song makes me wanna sob uncontrollably. It's as if I have a premonition something terrible is about to happen. But at the same time it's so beautiful. Ouf, I said it.

[@musicaficionado2974]

On the other hand, it's the magic of ABBA.

[@sirjohnmara]

They are almost always dark. The melody is darker in this one... A lot of people still think that "The Winner takes it all" is a happy song about winning. So it's good to hear that you listen to the text. The guy in the video is Jonas Bergström (born 11 May 1946) a Swedish actor. He has appeared in more than 30 films and television shows. Still alive today. This is when I realised how old this but still feels so NEW!

[@TrishaGalore]

ABBA sang about life, the good and the bad, how it is - and they've had the unbelievable talent to back it up and reach millions around the world and still do. They will never be forgotten. Movies are made of their music and a musical has been done. ABBA changed the world of music and left a lasting impression. I love them. True Legends.

[@musiclover9361]

As they recorded this, they all knew it was the end - and it shows. This is a masterpiece.

[@maryknight3405]

I am glad that you are being asked to speak at schools. Sharing the music you have found with others who are younger than you is a wonderful thing. A gift that you can share that costs nothing, but you might inspire a young talent to blossom in ways they had never thought possible. All music is beautiful. Blessed are the peacemakers. Even when they start in the classroom. Thanks for being you. I bet your family is proud of you.

[@thehoogard]

Love this song, captures swedish melancholy like no other. "Haunting" is definately the right word.

[@ramonsobreira8061]

Agnetha has a strange power to make us cry, with her voice and facial expressions...As you said, the song is haunting and beautiful

[@synchronicityman9062]

'The latest one by Marilyn French' at the time was a novel about two strangers who meet on a train, have an instant attraction to eachother, and embark on a passionate, but ultimately ill-fated relationship. Food for thought, eh? The song does NOT have a happy ending, as many people think. Benny, Bjorn and Agnetha have all admitted this, and that's what the haunting music is hinting at- now, the protagonist KNOWS that her life is meaningless and empty, whereas before she was oblivious to this. And, FYI, the haunting wails over the instrumental are actually Frida doing her operatic vocals. This was the last recording that ABBA ever made, and Agnetha recorded her vocals alone in the dark. When she had finished, she hung up her headphones and left the building. The sound engineer has remarked that he knew then that this was the end of ABBA.

[@bpfromowc]

Synchronicity Man Thanks for that.

[@williamforbes5985]

Wow Im a huge ABBA fan and knew this was near the end of ABBA but didn't know it was the last I always knew this was sad and the music reads that way . I almost felt like it was a movie without seeing the video. How sad ,in a way, that she sang it alone in the dark. And that the haunting voice in the back is Frida (I didn't know that either)

[@darkiee69]

@@williamforbes5985 It wasn't meant to be their last album.

[@AdamDawson3]

@@darkiee69 ABBA's 9th album would have been released in 1983.

[@AdamDawson3]

ABBA recorded two new songs in 2017 'I Still Have Faith In You' and 'Don't Shut Me Down'.

[@magnusmagnolius]

Such a beautifil song; music, lyrics and video (and of course Agnetha!). I think it was their last song before their reunion recently.. Your emotional reaction says it all! I wish you all luck, here from Abbas homeland Sweden!

[@pistolsscaramanga3437]

Will always be ABBA’s most evocative, darkest and mesmerizing song. Perfect in all aspects!

[@bennyshawny2129]

The most underrated song by Abba. So sad, so beautiful. Fantastic.

[@MariaCarabin]

The background vocals by Frida are amazing!

[@jacquesdemolay2699]

It is very difficult to not fall under the charm of those two ladies. Which it is a nice bonus on top of the quality of the music and the angelic singing.

[@TangoEliott]

Do you hear the haunting background voice? That is Frida doing her magic as Agnetha does hers. They are voices made for each other.

[@gejuje]

Great reaction. ABBA was a great band. Two extremely talented songwriters, paired with two great singers

[@denisec3027]

I just binged all your ABBA reaction vids and I love your genuine love for the band. You should react to their live at Wembley video or their movie. Both would be a little long but I think you would totally enjoy it.

[@phil1898]

ABBA earned their place in the hall of the musical giants.

[@Esl1999]

Friday nights in USA: 1) Bring food home. 2) Watch Dallas at 10pm. This song definitely captured mid 1980’s.

[@richardw4336]

A hauntingly beautiful song.

[@kingdomofone6314]

This song is my second fav, My fav ABBA song is "Lay all your love on me" .. the chorus is haunting like a hymn. At the time of release it was the highest selling 12 inch record, most records were a standard 7 inch.

[@williamforbes5985]

I got the 12" Abba "Lay All Your Love On Me" Remix back in the day and it was $99.00 A crazy price back then but I loved them and that song

[@catschorus4684]

it's their masterpiece - a love song, that sounds completely depressing, no chorus and a complete contradiction. Abba were experimenting with more theatrical styles at this end point. There are lots of theories what it's about. It's a women describing her monotonous life before she meets someone (if that's the case, why isn't she happy) Wikipedia also has theories that she's dead, that's why she sounds unhappy - the person she met is a murderer. It's a strange song open to interpretation. Apparently there were lots of problems and discussions about how it would be sung and approached vocally in the studio.

[@paulecrosby2006]

My favourite all time recored.. A Hauntingly Beautiful Masterpiece!! This as to be one of the most beautiful pop videos ever made. Please go out nd buy the albums of all these great artist's, you won't regret it..

[@Pulsar77]

So glad you finally got to this song, this is in my ABBA top 3. It's the last song they ever recorded (until recently), back in 1982. You can tell in the music video how separated they are. A shame, because it's so beautiful: the synth, the beat, the lyrics, Agnetha's vocals and Frida to top it off with her operetta voice. It makes you wonder what they could've done in the 80s. Also, Agnetha would've been a fine actress.

[@andimusicjunkie3990]

I love the melancholic ABBA songs the most. As you mentioned the beat: This beat foreshadows the beat to the song One night in Bangkok which the guys wrote for Murray Head in 1985....

[@Codex7777]

They actually wrote it for their musical, Chess. Murray Head ended up getting the lead but it wasn't written for him specifically.

[@res5734]

To understand ABBA music you need to understand the musical tradition where they - and particularly Benny - come from. Find and listen to "Arrival" in the original version. Not many comments are necessary, just absorb the feeling. There are many covers, also by massed military bands. It says something about the width of their music, the appreciation they meet and have med from fellow musicians and from so many music loving people

[@victor1978100]

From Wikipedia: "Apart from Fältskog's lead vocal and a vocal line of Lyngstad mixed with the instrumental, the only instruments featured on the song were Andersson's synthesizer and drum machine, Ulvaeus' acoustic guitar and a snare drum by Åke Sundqvist"

[@josue-joshuacordova3847]

I been an ABBA fan all my life. I remember in 1995 when i discover this song it became my favorite ABBA song. The end is near, you can feel it.

[@happyhawaii0711]

Beside UNDER ATTACK one of the 2 last songs they recorded (until 2018). Still can make me cry after all those years. I´m so glad you reacted to this one. To me it´s one of the best popsongs of all time.

[@janlis001]

ABBA is timeless!!!!.....And were far ahead of their time!!!!!

[@robertdinmore1971]

The last ever song recorded by abba in 1982, of course we now have 5 new songs recorded in the past few years that will hopefully be released in 2021 which I cant wait to hear. In the 70’s / 80’s it was not cool to like ABBA but I did regardless and so glad that now they are being recognised for the great talent they where. Not many artist have sold almost 400 million records worldwide. Please keep reacting to them, there are some hidden gems on the albums that where not singles As Good As New If it wasn’t for the nights On and on and on The visitors Slipping through my fingers Eagle Why did it have to me

[@chris-rfs]

Probably she is the most beautiful looking female singer of all time,with a voice to match. In this video she is being very cheeky and i just wish i was the guy in the video!

[@lorifriedman8987]

Funny, although I think Agnetha is beautiful, I think Frida is a classic beauty. Imagine two such voices in the same group.

[@rosiesummer2711]

I am so happy you reacted to this. It is one of the most haunting songs they made. Have you done "Head over heels" by ABBA? It is a funny sweet song.

[@danfrost3043]

Interesting Fact. The high pitched wailing at the end was actually Frida , I thought it was some kind of instrument but no , It was Frida with her incredible voice.

[@alrivers2297]

She probably could have been an opera singer if she wanted to.

[@electromaniac1]

Just found your channel and been watching several vids. I'm glad you've discovered ABBA, being Swedish they're a part of my soul and have been since I was seven in 1972. You've got a new subscriber. You have a beautiful soul!

[@vendelayindustries]

Thanks for this reaction-video, well done as Always. This song and video always makes me teary eyed because of its haunting beauty. Interresting also to notice how sad all the band members look, almost like a sign that the band had reached the end of the line. This was in fact their second-to-last video before they broke up in 1982. The signs were there also in their last Music video "Under attack", wich you should check out as well.

[@Flatwoodsdad]

This was Agnetha's last song with ABBA. The sound engineer said she sang it alone and in the dark. After she finished she removed the headphones and walked out. He said he knew then ABBA was over. If you like Agnetha you should check out her `My colouring book` CD. It's mostly her covers of songs she grew up with. It's great because it focuses on her vocals and not production tricks. If you want one to react to my pick would be `What now my love`. She turned 70 yesterday.

[@jselectronics8215]

Yeah, I'm crying right now.

[@thingybob4375]

There are two way to listen to this song... the thought that the result of meeting someone destroys your life, it's dark but real

[@ianjohnson1920]

One of their best " story" tracks ( like Knowing me; knowing you) ,and from a good album - the ' Visitors' album

[@marting6037]

You're fast becoming a spokesman for a generation: keep doing the great work fella. And you're not alone in your opinion of Agetha's vocal performance; Bjorn band mate and future [subsequently ex] husband tells how he fell in love with her the moment he heard her voice even above her obvious physical beauty.

[@Bakoland2]

Bjørn and Benny got Agnetha to act the part of the person in that song, as opposed to singing it objectively.A "downside" of this creative choice meant Agnetha sang like an "ordinary woman" rather than a lead vocalist. The three ABBA members involved in this decision have all retrospectively wondered if "the dramatic scope would have been far greater had Agnetha's natural instincts been allowed to take hold". This is often cited as the reason Agnetha's vocals reveal much more of her Swedish accent than usual, as she is essentially talk-singing the lyrics. (Ok, I found this on Wiki).

[@Tuja79]

You can hear a bit of her Swedish accent in this song. It's easier to hide our accents when where singing. 😉

[@Gzjbfgghhgffggg]

Everytime i hear this Song i have the feeling we all lost something great

[@ramonsobreira8061]

JB, there are 2 kinds of reacting videos...When you react to ABBA, and when you react to other ones...That's it... The shine in your eyes when you react to ABBA is evident. Thousands here are waiting for SOS official video

[@jselectronics8215]

The Seaside Special version of SOS, please.

[@ramonsobreira8061]

@@jselectronics8215 Hello fellows. The Seaside is, really, a very rare ABBA alive footage on YT. But the girls are so extremely beautiful on that video that I'm not sure if JB will be able to pay attention to the song. And I say: SOS is, most likely, the best song ever written...Greets form Brazil...

[@jselectronics8215]

@@ramonsobreira8061 Yes, this is the one: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gWKwp41se96hqZY

[@jselectronics8215]

@@ramonsobreira8061 Kisses of Fire is also a good one: kzbin.info/www/bejne/o5yWaJpmf7x3r80

[@ramonsobreira8061]

@@jselectronics8215 Thanks for the suggestion, Gonna watch it for sure right now

[@johnmonahan7729]

Definitely react to 'The Vistors" by Abba. One of there most rockier and darkest songs, but one of their best.

[@MariaCarabin]

John Monahan my all time favourite. TDBYC is my second. Followed by SOS.

[@tuijakarttunen9164]

This is the only time when Benny played all the instruments. They asked Agnetha to sing like an "ordinary woman", as if that could be possible with a voice like that.. Frida`s backing vocals are so haunting and beautiful. These are four members, who were already successful before Abba, each one in their own right. This song is their second longest, only Eagle is longer than this. Please do react to that one, it is amazing. :)

[@Codex7777]

The Visitors is longer... :)

[@Bakoland2]

What a great reaction vid! Thank You! You said it, that song is haunting! I requested this one and Summer Night City, and both were up today! Could not have wished for more! :-) Again, Thanks a lot!!

[@roger4268]

You are doing a fantastic job with your reaction JBLETHAL big thanks from an ABBA fan in Sweden!

[@ralphhendriks1460]

The Day Before You Came...my favorite ABBA song!

[@thomasdematteo2281]

i grewup on the radio so most of my music is before I was born. one artist leads you to another. you read about them and find out about their influences. that is how you discover music

[@mellertid]

One must also remember the Abba sound guy Michael B. Tretow. Way before his time.

[@michaelc.6908]

There is a lot of sadness with this song. The end of ABBA. Agnetha song Alone. Everbody look other side. listen "Wrap your arms around me" with Agnetha ;-)

[@alanpeterson4939]

Yes, indeed.

[@darkiee69]

Frida is doing some backing on this song. The only song with only one of the girld is "Lika en angel pasing through the room" And that's Frida singing. Last song on what became their last album as a group.

[@Codex7777]

My favourite Abba song! :)

[@Destinyslotus]

Sofa! This is one of the best songs.

[@paulireland155]

Best ABBA song by far

[@dancelover020]

My favourite ABBA song!!!

[@sirjohnmara]

I like your ABBA reactions! ABBA are almost always dark. The melody is darker in this one... A lot of people still think that "The Winner takes it all" is a happy song about winning. So it's good to hear that you listen to the text. The guy in the video is Jonas Bergström (born 11 May 1946) a Swedish actor. He has appeared in more than 30 films and television shows. Still alive today. This is when I realised how old this but still feels so NEW!

[@hahatoldyouso]

You should try 'That's Me' and 'When I Kissed the Teacher'. This song was from their last album 'The Visitors', a lot darker than their previous releases and the album as a whole more theatrical sounding. Love the synths

[@sorcerer101567]

hahatoldyouso it isn’t from “The Visitors”. It was one of 6 completed songs for their tenth album that never happened. Instead, this and “Under Attack” were used as promo singles for a compilation called “The Singles: The First 10 Years” in late 1982. It was added to “The Visitors” as a bonus track on later CD releases, but it doesn’t actually belong on that album :)

[@hahatoldyouso]

@@Bandido894 I know, those are separate sentences, I was talking about The Day Before You Came

[@AuleDreizehn]

I waited years and years for a reaction of this song. I thought it'll never be without knowing I was wrong. Clicking through the channels hoping for the greatest show. There was no hope left the day before I saw your fabulous video!

[@stuberry1875]

Thank you for this one JB. This song in particular I could play on a loop all day. Keep doing what you’re doing. You’re born to do this. Regards from the UK 😀

[@Lynn-qv2xj]

Love this one. 💜

[@jvgogh5077]

I know a lot of ABBA, but this one is new to me. Thanks!

[@lionheartroar3104]

Very revealing lyrics...the end of a great era with this amazing group.

[@victor1978100]

Maybe this is ABBA's best song.

[@wynn1111]

I've been an ABBA fan since the age of 12 (long ago.....haha). Thank you so much for re-introducing their music to a new generation. You've gained a new fan!

[@adamdodgshon638]

You’re getting closer! The Visitors is from this same album and you will definitely love it. Oh, and an English band called Blancmange covered this song and it’s a really really good cover.

[@sorcerer101567]

Adam Dodgshon this isn’t originally from “The Visitors”. It was released a year later along with “Under Attack” as promo for a compilation. It was recorded for their abandoned tenth album and was the last song they ever recorded

[@Neonstrobelight100]

The Day Before You Came was destined for an album called Opus 10 along with Under Attack, but ABBA never completed it.

[@raulcarranza4722]

I'd like to see a reaction for 'I Let The Music Speak.' This is also a haunting piece from Abba's last album-- The Visitors.

[@colinmackillop]

Someone below said listen to The Visitors from their last album. It’s one of their best songs. Would love to know what you think.

[@jamesbachmann7376]

I would recommend The Visitors also. Sadly there's no video for the song or performance of it.

[@annelisundkvist]

Yeah! This one and 'The Visitors' are pointing the way to the album that never was, the 'Opus ten'. I often wonder what it would have been like, a whole album of that type of songs. Instead, they stopped recording.

[@flemmingkristoffersen1896]

You MUST listen and react to "Like an angel passing through my room" !!! Sung by Frida - the darkhaired - and only her. A stunning ballad with a minimalistic sound - and her voice at its best! She sounds almost like an operasinger - and actually she can sing opera! And another must Abba song is "The Visitors" also from their last album - a very different Abba song - ahead of its time and about the fear of the Cold War and SovjetUnion in the early 80`s! Also sung by Frida. (My favorite) By the way - did you know that the bass-riff form "The name of the game" was sampled by The Fugees in "Rumble in the jungle, after permission of Abba. And the only other artist to do a sample was Madonna - where she wrote a letter and send a tape to Benny and Björn og Abba and asked if she could use the synthesizer part og "Gimme, Gimme, Gimme - A man after midnight"! And they thougt it was so good and the rest is history. Hung Up was a HUGE hit for Madonna! The last thing I will tell you about, is that Abba was in the studio in 2018 and recorded 2 - maybe more - new songs, after a 36 years break! The 2 songs will be released this year, we hope - together with a video created by Simon Fuller, showing Abba as they were in 1979 as Avatars - socalled "ABBATARS" ;-) sining the new songs. Abba area all now in their 70´s - so they will not apear themselves. And maybe the Abbatars will do a concert tour after the release of the video of the songs, with a live band! But nothing is sure as of now! We hope for the best!

[@jeffreymeyer4848]

The everyday details in this immerse me in this simple-yet-complex saying. You choose a really good one, brother.

[@ajayjackson7727]

love this song..haunting and mysterious..

[@scottarooni]

Please react to "Soldiers" by ABBA. Another one of their most haunting tunes.

[@danfrost3043]

Yes "Soldiers" should have been released as a single, very atmospheric. Wonderful Song.

[@ECNECNECN]

one of my favorites

[@marvalstith2749]

Great writing! Had researched ABBA earlier today. Thanks you and hurray for speaking to a school class. Such is a fabulous idea. Was sad reading stores selling musical instruments are going out of business cause technology takes over. Hopefully learning music won't go into oblivion.

[@AdamDawson3]

ABBA began recording sessions in 1982 for what was intended to be their 9th album they never finished the album and only 6 songs were completed 'You Owe Me One', 'Just Like That', 'I Am The City', 'Cassandra', 'Under Attack' and 'The Day Before You Came' the album was intended to be released in 1983 they decided to shelve the album and carry on recording it in 1983, ABBA then released a compilation album called 'The Singles: The First Ten Years' with 'Under Attack' and 'The Day Before You Came' as the lead singles and ABBA then took a break in 1983 which was only intended to be a short break but they went on hiatus until 2017 when they recorded two new songs 'I Still Have Faith In You' and 'Don't Shut Me Down' which will be released in 2020.

[@MarkBrennan]

Hard to choose just one, but this is possibly my favourite Abba song.

[@eddieboy4667]

The background bass beats are magic

[@discogareth]

Until 2017, it was the last song that ABBA recorded. It’s said that Agnetha recorded her vocals with the lights in the studio off. A rare occasion of a song being written in the studio and uses synths and unusually for ABBA, a drum machine.

[@JasonKing-kl3mo]

I think you'll enjoy their final hit (and music video)....."Under Attack". Especially the end sequence where they all walk away......It signified the end of the group.

[@JasonKing-kl3mo]

One of their best tunes. It narrowly missed the top 30 here in the U.K

[@satenu78]

Hey, man! You should try ABBA - Our Last Summer. It is something special.

[@MariaCarabin]

FINALLY! THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!!!

[@karjens41]

Wow I grew up in the age of ABBA and don't remember this song at all, thanks for reacting to it.

[@geneedgerton4482]

I looooooove Frida’s opera vocals through the whole song.

[@manfredbuchdrucker833]

Hi, JB, your Grandma and your Auntie are so right, to bring you the Music of ABBA.

[@BarrySlisk]

Wow, an instrumental version would also be cool. Such sad mood...Beautiful !

[@res5734]

There are several instrumental versions. Benny has one himself.

[@user-hl8ns2wx5t]

A masterpiece

[@res5734]

There are instrumental versions of this song, Benny made one on the piano. Speaking of respect, pls listen to ABBA Intermezzo No 1!

[@rimfrozt]

this was the last song they made. both couples had been divorced by that time, and both that and their huge success left them exhausted. Think about ending up making one of the best tracks. Fantastic.

[@groteabbafan]

For me it is the best song ever

[@exballet202]

Have you done ABBA's "Thank you for the Music" yet?

[@JanPeterPalmblad]

People! We love us. Hope we understand that air and together with feelings who everever you are or what you got or not. Live and bee! In sorrow and happines

[@chrisdonnelly3577]

You are definitely doing a good job... This song is the tune ABBA based one of their new song upon... You had it 1 and a half years ago!

[@TheVampireTK]

I recommend Meryl Streep version of this song (for Mamma Mia 2, but didn't make it to the movie), she gave a beautiful rendition of it. Btw I love both versions and do not attempt to compare them.

[@TroyGrey]

I love how you are really feeling the music! From REM to ABBA. Thanks for introducing this great music to a new generation. Could you please react to The Cure - Disintegration (you will love the entire album). I will promise you the music and lyrics are so intense they will blow you away...

[@MsLuvmusic81]

LOL :"Theres not a single episode of Dallas that I didnt see" Never caught that lol

[@stansolo4138]

James glad you're having fun with this. please try these 3 songs from this amazing group. 1. S.O.S 2. Money Money Money 3. Lay All Your Love on Me happy listening Peace

[@lovemillie7928]

Great reaction! ❤ For a while I didn't realize the song was in English 😂

[@supastah68]

Love your reactions