Abba The name of the game reaction(first time hearing)

Abba name of the game music video reaction.The Swedish group were one of the biggest bands around in the 70s and early 80s with a string of Number one albums and singles.
The four members were also married to each other.
A fact that became many hit songs when things went sour later.
Enjoy this Abba Name of the game reaction.

[@Pulsar77]

Just notice how complex the song is: - verses: harmonies - pre-chorus: Agnetha solo - chorus: lead harmonies and backing harmonies - post-chorus: Frida solo - bridge: harmonies Each time a different melody. A master class in song writing.

[@geneedgerton4482]

I couldn’t agree more. The song grows in intensity, energy, emotion all the way through! Brilliant. And I love how they sing back to each other, line by line in the final chorus. :-)

[@sourisvoleur4854]

They really wrote some amazing songs. Both catchy and hooky, but also complex and sophisticated. In the same song.

[@trendydelquendy]

I used to say, there's enough "guts" in this one song to fill one side of the average indie album.

[@nielsulriksrensen9818]

I tend to forget this song, but it's actually one of their best. The complex structure, the different sequences, and the fact that Anni-Frid and Agnetha take turns doing the lead vocals, which makes you appreciate their different vocal qualities, it's just so great! I also love the video, though they are picking their noses a lot, LOL, very 70's.

[@HarriBestReactions]

Hahahah i didnt notice the nose picking

[@helenpeterson]

I have always thought the same lol.

[@jerrycote659]

So glad you chose this ABBA masterpiece. Gorgeous piece of pop perfection!

[@HarriBestReactions]

Glad you like it!

[@musicaficionado2974]

Two groups, the Beatles and ABBA, who don't have a single bad song. Even if you don't like it, it's still great. I believe.

[@JacesOwnWorld]

I love ABBA, but they definitely have some bad songs.

[@musicaficionado2974]

@@JacesOwnWorld No one is perfect. Could you give a couple of examples, just to compare notes? Thank you.

[@johankaewberg8162]

Searching… Searching… No. You are correct.

[@debbiechang5781]

My older sister was a huge “ABBA” fan. I thought I was too cool for their music, but I secretly loved it. I guess that makes me a hypocrite ☹️

[@ersc2834]

Yes, that's ABBA !!! Sooo WONDERFULL !!!

[@eduardooscar309]

Harry, how nice to see you at the beginning of the weekend and with an extraordinary song by ABBA, which has many peculiarities: 1) I think it's the first in which each of the girls sings a verse as lead voice 2) the video was recorded at Agnetha and Björn's home, because Agnetha was very late in her second pregnancy (that's why maybe she's sitting and cared for in the picture) 3) "The name of the game" was released in 1977, a month before "ABBA The Album" and the movie "ABBA The Movie" It was a bold gamble from ABBA, it opened their horizons and spread beyond pop. You have already heard songs from that album, ABBA's most versatile: Thank you for the music Take a chance on me The name of the game they are all different and bright, and there are many more: the fantastic "Eagle" of almost 6 minutes that opens the album and the most surprising rock piece "Hole in your soul" (live in London 1979 in continued with "Does your mother know" are in the best 8 minutes that I heard in music) I recommend them, both are unmissable, believe me I follow you in your videos sharing the passion for ABBA's music A big hug from Buenos Aires, Argentina

[@HarriBestReactions]

My ever reliable and informing Eduardo✌🏾

[@nickchristoforou7850]

and the fantastic "Move On"

[@jerrycote659]

You need to listen to the song more because it’s got so many layers and sounds working. It’s one of my absolute favorite ABBA songs. #3 just behind my #1 Knowing Me, Knowing You, #2 Dancing Queen

[@whenindoubt1000]

Ear phones will definitely help .

[@teromattila72]

This is the best Abba song. In my opinion. Maybe you have to listen to the song several times in order to discover the quality of it.

[@HarriBestReactions]

Have i missed something here guys?I never said it wasnt a great song.I.said it was different but i liked it..I said i loved that back beat that made it funky and different.And someone has just said it was sampled by some rappers..and im not surprised cos that back beat was so funky. But Tero maybe what you in particular mean is,i have to listen to it many times to see its Abba's best song.

[@teromattila72]

The song has complex structure and the backing track is full of small things. And yes, I think the more you hear this fantastic song the more you like it. It is not a cannonball like Gimme Gimme Gimme. You have to find the quality yourself, it is not delivered on a silver plate for free. Sorry my bad english. 🤪

[@HarriBestReactions]

@@teromattila72 Your English is great😀

[@happyhawaii0711]

That was always a very special song by ABBA to me. Very interesting. 4 weeks at no.1 in the UK. It was sampled in 1996 by the Fugees for their hit "Rumble in the Jungle", the first time that an ABBA song had been legally sampled by another act.

[@Tobmex]

Just so you know: there is a whole museum in Stockholm devoted to Abba: ”The Abba museum” - a fun place to visit if you love this group.

[@az1407t]

I visited there several years ago. Wonderful experience!

[@Flatwoodsdad]

Thanks for the reaction. Nice to see them all happy in ABBALAND. Of course the song is great It's ABBA.

[@HarriBestReactions]

Thank you too!

[@stephenbosanquet3577]

Another brilliant pop song from ABBA such a massive library of songs and all fab.

[@stephenqualtrough7322]

Keep it coming Harry This is great

[@HarriBestReactions]

Thanks, will do!

[@j0hnf_uk]

I always remember this song when it came out in '76, as having a slight sombre feel to it, but at the same time, more than a touch of optimism. Someone within a relationship who wants to know more about how their partner feels about them, what with all the questions being asked within the song. But, it has an overall, positive vibe rather than a critical one. The sombre feeling comes from the slight dash of doubt/concern that goes along with it. A great song, of course.

[@roderickwilliams-young]

Apparently the lyrics are about falling for a therapist. This is shown in ABBA The Movie and was at the request of the director. Great reaction .

[@clemdane]

There's a great lesser known Abba song called "Summer Night City" that is just an amazingly cool vibe and great shots of the women dancing plus the gorgeous sights of Stockholm in the summer.

[@travellingshoes5241]

Summer Night City is the ultimate disco song.

[@eduardooscar309]

Aditional date: "The name of the game" was #1 in UK Charts Four weeks (in the only country that was #1) and it was follow in #1 by "Mull of Kintyre" by Paul McCartney (that was the best sailing song in the decade of 70s in England, as in the decade of 60s was "She loves you" by The BEATLES)

[@paulsparks7035]

Always thought The Brotherhood of Man's save your kisses for me was biggest selling single of 70s.

[@eduardooscar309]

@@paulsparks7035 Paul McCartney was

[@rayandlee1969]

I've often read about this song being a love song, but according to an interview with Bjorn (who wrote the lyrics), it's actually referring to visits with a psychiatrist. Turns it on its head, but it makes sense 💗

[@adams9586]

Great song 🤘👍 loving the ABBA journey

[@mikeeckhardt4945]

Great song and really nice bassline ! Was here in Germany 20 weeks in the charts and rose to number 7. And I think in the UK he was even at number 1 !

[@HarriBestReactions]

Oh wow!

[@mudshark5393]

The game was called "Fia med knuff" in swedish. "med knuff" - with shove (or push), because when you landed on the same spot as another player they got shoved/pushed back in their nest.

[@shayanchamas60]

Ludo is very similar if not the same. I believe in the UK it's called Ludo.

[@jeffmorris6105]

i did love their early songs

[@travellingshoes5241]

How could you never have heard this song up until 2021?! That doesn't sound plausible. Where have you been?

[@andrewclayton4181]

One of my favourite ABBA songs. Another is chicatika. The blonde is agnetha, the dark haired woman is Annafried.. great harmonies.

[@kingstumble]

It's in a minor key which is probably why it sounds different to most ABBA songs. They didn't write many in minor keys.

[@ramonfioricompositor8462]

Every little detail is awesome!!

[@teddouglas3496]

Never heard this before Thank you I love it 🥰

[@HarriBestReactions]

Glad you like it!

[@danielk.2298]

The lyrics are about a professional relationship between a psychiatrist and the client. Björn have told this several times. Influenced by his and Agnetha's experience using professional help to rescue their marriage. Knowing this background, you'll listen to these lyrics more carefully.

[@sr1285]

Love it, one of my top ten bands, so many great songs and reminds me of the Beatles in many ways, hope you explore more.

[@edmundpower1250]

Love this new channel (to me). What a great guy and great review👍👍

[@shimronnetia]

this was soul music... Love from Africa

[@zimjun7]

Harri, I like your format...a divided equally section of you and the presentation! June

[@trendydelquendy]

This is the best song to play bass to.

[@007ndc]

It's brilliant but they make it seem effortless. Such alchemy

[@eatthisvr6]

abba were a talented band

[@agnetamalmqvist9075]

❤️❤️❤️

[@Duci66]

Classic....Yeah

[@Mark-zu6oz]

ABBA's most Beatle-esque song.

[@stephenqualtrough7322]

Just a thought but you might like to compare ABBA to Paul and Linda McCartney who rapidly became a husband and wife team after the Beatles with Wings and especially RAM credited to Paul AND Lnda McCatney as an album with the neglected but very good track Back Seat of my Car Also a single that only made it to a paltry 39 only in the chart Try it Linda provides some great Ooh oohs

[@adams9586]

Back seat of my car is epic

[@HarriBestReactions]

Watch your mouth Stephen! What do you mean Linda provided some great Ooh Oohs?? in the back seat???😂🤣😂

[@kingstumble]

I'm sure Linda was a very nice lady and talented in many ways---but music wasn't one of them.

[@stephenqualtrough7322]

@@kingstumble I am sure it was more moral support in this difficult time for Paul but her harmonizing gave a new sound to the music that distinguished the stuff from the Beatles. Harry you will have to listen to it to see what I mean lol

[@stephenqualtrough7322]

@@HarriBestReactions PS just asking for a comparison here The comparison might be that this is rubbish compared with ABBA . It goes : The lazy lights are pretty we might make it to Mexi oity" and then an oooh Make of it what you will lol

[@Muckylittleme]

Harry, burn that T-shirt, it is for your own good. 😉 The ultimate feel good group, great reaction thanks.

[@HarriBestReactions]

😂🤣😂🤣 I know you want that T Shirt Dan

[@Muckylittleme]

@@HarriBestReactions I had one, the GF burned it. 😁

[@stanleynykaza9042]

Please react to ABBA Slipping thru my Fingers...live tv special.

[@DannX68]

Frida is the redhead.

[@helenpeterson]

Agnetha Blonde hair Bjorn and her were married Benny with beard Annifrid Dark hair was married to him.

[@Vikinggirl1679]

Frida is a natural red head as was her mother Sinny

[@msbutterflyz]

ABBA, Eagle (1979)! live version best ..

[@ALoonwolf]

Check out 'Abba The Movie', it provides an awesome music video for the song. The main character makes out with the two women and then gets drunk with the two men who are cowboys in a Wild West saloon. Crazy Abba fantasy.

[@kimbozw1808]

the bass line at the beginning of the song was sampled in a rap song - check it out - kzbin.info/www/bejne/hZyZl6CIqZuArLc

[@tomjoad929]

Nickelback- Rock Star (sea shanty version)

[@shimronnetia]

were those singers lovers or what?

[@Vikinggirl1679]

They were 2 married couples. Benny with the beard was the pianist and writer married Anni-Frid aka Frida or Annie the Auburn haired girl ( they were the ones kissing) and Bjorn was the guitarist and writer married to the blonde girl Agnetha