Anthem from Chess The Musical (Tommy Körberg) Polar Studios original 1984 Benny

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[@trufflehunter7149]

To see the smile on Benny's face when Tommy hits the end is fucking amazing. Thats a happy musician folk.

[@eddiewinehosen6665]

And to see a legend in his own right smile like that means you fucking nailed it!

[@jensbladt5498]

The final note is 4 bars...

[@louiseju]

The smile of a genius hearing his music performed to perfection ❤

[@TheSoderstrom77]

​@@jensbladt5498tommy never take a lesson in singing 😊😊.

[@norachristina4643]

Benny's class........so is tommy

[@George-fr6oe]

Anyone here in 2023?!? Now from 2024?!? 😅

[@janajindrova8090]

Me.

[@eizeoosting843]

Yep

[@jman4538]

Haha yep

[@hubert2038]

Yes. 👋👋

[@vesla266]

Yes. No-one over or beside this version of The Anthem ❤️☺️ I love listening to Tommy Körberg 2024++

[@kennykarlsson9888]

Amazing singer. And he still delivers to this day at the age of 71. World class singer.

[@AmandaJYoungs]

Sadly, not for me. I agree, this version is great, truly great and definitive, too. However, the most recent versions I've heard of this song show he has gotten into some very bad habits vocally, which might be partly because he's having to use little tricks to get around his voice not being as reliably strong and powerful as it used to be. So I would respectfully disagree with you on the point of him still delivering to this day - but here, surely nobody could top this?

[@markuschampos5750]

@@AmandaJYoungs He have aged, not been broke to pieces. As the most natural thing in the world his voice have grown lower, he can't sing this in it's former key. This is not "lerning bad habits" or I've been learning bad habits of not seeing as great as I did as young. Tommy Körberg still kicks ass well over his 70' and if you don't understand this journey life is and what it does to all of us, it's your loss.

[@LizaFan]

@@AmandaJYoungs Ah, interesting. I strongly prefer the maturer voice. I find the warbly vibrato on his younger version a bit off-putting. Feels oddly airy to me, also, whereas the maturer feels 'grounded.' Hard to explain. The 2006 on YT is probably my favorite.

[@jenslempke7501]

And still 2024, at 75.

[@mr7354]

no one comes close to singing this song like this guy.... amazing!

[@morilot]

Anthem was written specifically for Körbergs voice. Körberg is a great singer but not the best, but for anyone else to preform this at this level is very hard because of that.

[@robertplattner1636]

With the exception of Anthony Warlow, who doesn’t surpass, but certainly comes close.

[@QenaitheCustodianGuard]

​@@morilot no one said he was the best singer, the person above just said no one came close to singing this specific song like Tommy.

[@morilot]

@@QenaitheCustodianGuard Yes, and I gave the reason why that is.

[@CeRz]

​@@morilotand still no one comes close because they lack the skill, talent and hard work :)

[@Michael-Bennett]

Benny's smile at the end says it all!

[@karenjackson6090]

Tommy is the original and best Anatoly ever. Many sing it passably but Tommy is the master; performance unsurpassed.

[@LogoMan7777]

Except by Josh Groban.

[@karenjackson6090]

@@LogoMan7777 Sorry, not even close .

[@Sunway74]

As a Swede this makes me sooo proud! Tommy Körberg is freckin' amazing and his voice is divine! Sweden loves you :)

[@MJRTunes]

INCREDIBLE! I have watched this non-stop. His vocals are like a well-tuned instrument. He uses every aspect of his mouth to sing the best notes possible. He actually uses his freakin' teeth to shape some of the notes (1:46, 2:30) when he deems necessary - Just astounding. I've been listening to the Broadway Cast version since I was a wee lad. And this...well...It just doesn't get better.

[@masun0000]

It does not get any more better than this..

[@izbavitelj1464]

Those rare moments of pure genius.

[@amycrunch3812]

A friend asked Håkan Hagegård if he knew of any singers who never needed singing lessons. 'Two', he replied. 'Frank Sinatra and Tommy Körberg.'

[@JoeHarkinsHimself]

actually, Sinatra did have singing lessons and even went on to publish a booklet of singing lessons written by his voice teacher. (kzbin.info/www/bejne/aJjJnnupgdmYlaM). I have no information about Tommy's voice training or lack of t, but he does sing with flawless technique, especially in breath control. That makes for a mystery. The subtleties involved are just not natural.

[@JoeHarkinsHimself]

@@daw7563 based on what he said about the lessons, he seems to think so.

[@EterPuralis]

Meh, whenever there's a rumor about someone being an amazing singer without singing lessons, it either turns out to be a lie, or they end up losing their voice after a few years, and then it's wither ruined forever, or.. they get singing lessons.

[@JoeHarkinsHimself]

@@EterPuralis I just listened again to Tommy. If there is any doubt that his awesome talent has been perfected through deliberate technique, listen and watch how he shapes - and then changes the shape - of the final note for the last word "heart." Follow from 02:45 and notice how he changes at 02:48/49. That is technique at its most artistic perfection.

[@Teaniinja]

Marcelito Pomoy didnt have pro lessons and learned everything through imitation. It can be done if ur ear I'd good enough and u watch pros closely.

[@MagnusAnand]

Great singer. I must confess that just today I learned about him.

[@Etop05]

Vi älskar dig Sverige; jag kommer för evigt vara tacksam för tryggheten, omsorgen och möjligheten vi, min familj och mina barn, fått och får ta del av. Du är världens vackraste land och ett av det vackraste vi svenskar skådat är denna magiska stämma! Tack herr Körberg och må Gud skydda dig i all evighet Sverige! 🇸🇪

[@GOLDDYNACO]

Gud velsigne Sverige! Dere har gitt oss kultur og tradisjoner som vi bærer med stolthet her i det nordligste av Europa. Dere var vår inspirator da vi skulle lage vårt eget "folkhem". Med linjer fra Marquis Childs’ (1936) bok "Sweden - The middle way" ble moderne velferdssamfunn i hele Vest-Europa utviklet. Sverige gav oss balansen mellom individuell frihet og kollektiv samhandling som sikret vår verdensdel alle goder vi har. Takk til alle hyggelige og snille svensker som tok i mot oss da verden gikk i knas for oss under krigen 1940-1945. Dere blir aldri glemt for det! Velkommen inn i NATO. Dere er med på å skape sikkerhet for fred, velstand og frihet for nye generasjoner! Takk! Takk! Takk!

[@josep226]

Best score ever! I must have listened to it a 1000 times over the years.

[@njdenney69]

I couldn't agree more. Utterly brilliant.

[@rogermoon1698]

josep226 Yes, addicted to listening to it! Fantastic singer and production!

[@kyleday5026]

did you know benny anderson was originally going to score the lion king movie with tim rice but dropped out because of another musical that would of been amazing.

[@darrenphillips9266]

josep226 great version 👍

[@andreavo6546]

kyle day, are you speaking about Mamma Mia? It is amazing withtaking!

[@adriennefuller4984]

one day this musical will get the acclaim it deserves

[@darindotson2874]

Amazing. His voice is so resonant that on the last note, he begins to form an overtone, or harmonic, exactly one octave up. It is so powerful, moves me every time.

[@Skumberg74]

Nice to see Tim Rice and Michael B Tretow too. Very rare clip!

[@justcutiecats2733]

I like every single expression he made. No one can beat him. He's the best.

[@annabackman3028]

Björn and Benny wrote this part with Tommy in mind. One of the absolutely best singers. All times, with very little help from voice education, if any in the 80s.

[@alexcarlsen4996]

Masterpiece for eternity!! No man, no madness Though their sad power may prevail Can possess, conquer, my country's heart They rise to fail She is eternal Long before nations' lines were drawn When no flags flew, when no armies stood My land was born And you ask me why I love her Through wars, death, and despair She is the constant, we, who don't care And you wonder will I leave her But how? I cross over borders but I'm still there now How can I leave her? Where would I start? Let man's petty nations tear themselves apart My land's only borders lie around my heart

[@lobpants]

Zero autotune needed if you are a legend.

[@j.lindback]

While this is likely just as it was sung pitch correction was perfecly available back then, and there were even equipment for doing so available in the studio. The difference is that is was much more time consuming to do back then, so it would only be done as the last resort.

[@FanofSmartCar]

I have loved this song since the musical debuted, I never saw this video before and this song means so much to me for so many reasons. I wish Tommy knew how much his version means to me. I am in tears right now. if you read this Tommy - thanks from a guy in Pennsylvania. You have taken me through some rough times over the years with this song. God bless you!

[@jotskiaren]

He is a national treasure man, we will keep him warm trust me!

[@PrinsPrygel]

In hopes this message finds you well. You and me both. I keep coming back to this every now and then.

[@milsluker]

Makes me cry.

[@FanofSmartCar]

@@milsluker It makes me cry every time! The man is a genius!

[@sigilork785]

It always makes me cry always has and always will - from the first time i heared it til now heart wrenching and beautiful

[@SveinungMhle]

I've always loved his voice. The best.

[@msumague]

I am in love with this song! Tommy’s voice is unique and embodies hope. The way he says “apart” is so gut wrenching and powerful!! Gives me the chills listening to his voice. ❤❤❤

[@sunnysim3583]

Coming from a musical theatre family background, I truly love and appreciate this music. Saw Chess in the West End during the 80's, and this still is, and always will be one of the most beautiful, powerful songs:)

[@zapfanzapfan]

Well, if that's not perfection I don't know what is :-)

[@amycrunch3812]

No worries, it is. 😃

[@malawigw]

there are quite a few mistakes tbh

[@walterwhite4862]

@@malawigw where

[@looqischmidt5581]

I am crying and goosebumps all over! I know the voice from decades ago and he still sings like a champ!!❤❤❤

[@looqischmidt5581]

Omg!! The score and Tommys singing is epic!! These swedish people are so gifted.❤

[@heatherwhitworth9765]

The first time I heard this song ( which is only recently ) It reduced me to a quivering wreck .The voice ,the music. PERFECTION. it's like your inside the song as he sings it. ♥️🖤🧡🧡💚

[@frankly-he1kf]

Yes, this is like an anthem for the world.....timeless. ...have you heard "dimash "singing s.o.s. ..it will make the hairs stand.....

[@marilynwoolford-chandler1161]

@Niclas Eriksson thanks for this information. A huge privilege to be admitted into this recording studio.

[@happyhawaii0711]

This really moved me to tears. This is the best version of all i have ever heard.

[@annabackman3028]

It was basically written for Tommy. Björn and Benny are long time friends with Tommy. Sweden is a small country, and they have been around for a while, since the 60s.

[@Justicia007]

Tears only 2 min in

[@rogermoon1698]

This gets better every time I listen to it.Since this first recording no one has sung it as good . Beautiful!!

[@njdenney69]

Just UTTERLY brilliant. The best song EVER from the best musical EVER. Chess is simply timeless and Benny and Bjorn are utter legends. I recently saw the remake of Chess which certainly gave an interesting modern twist on this classic musical but the original from 1984 will simply NEVER be surpassed.

[@kyleday5026]

hi what did u like so much about that musical and benny was originally going to score the lion king movie with tim rice.

[@darrenphillips9266]

Nick Denney yes I agree best song ever !!! Love it

[@kyleday5026]

@@darrenphillips9266 they also did a musical kristene

[@darrenphillips9266]

kyle day liked everything about the show and i never knew that about Benny.

[@darrenphillips9266]

Kristine ? Never heard of that ? Going to google it now 👍

[@davidsweeney111]

Excellent, powerful, brilliant; Benny's smile at the end says it all :) thank you for sharing, Merry Christmas!

[@zapfanzapfan]

Där satt den :-)

[@darrenphillips9266]

David fab 👍

[@scottbabus7088]

Still the best version of this amazing ballad.

[@loritazachbauer1063]

Best voice ever❤️

[@rasmuslernevall6938]

I saw Tommy Körberg sing this live at Chess in Concert. (It was only the songs, not the whole musical) If I cried?! Of course i did, I was a wreck. 😥😢😭

[@LilacSnowBun]

Wow, you’re lucky! 🥰

[@leandrobayonito]

Goosebumps. It brings chills to my body when I listen to music and his song. I felt like my hair is rising to the end.

[@ccf9908]

Benny And Bjorn had originally wrote this song all the way back in 1975. They had not figured out a way to include this sort of song on a pop record so it was sitting around for about nearly a decade, popping up in late ABBA demos recordings in the early 80s titled "Nationalsang", and even a portion of the song can be heard in the guitar solo of "Our Last Summer". It goes to show how the duo had a fondness for the tune. Which brings us to this video. You could see in the end the joy in Benny to finally see this amazing song work after all this time!

[@CeRz]

great piece of trivia!

[@KAF128]

The original and best. Thank you for this (or, "the music", as someone once sang)

[@thomasschatton3481]

Fantastic! Phenomenal! Outstanding! I am a trained singer myself (baritone), but I bow my head in respect for such almost perfect quality!

[@quietmeow2936]

How Beautifully Sung! One of my most favorite songs from the Musical, Chess!

[@racheljcutler]

Amazing voice. This is so beautiful.

[@claytonpascoe480]

One of the best singers of all times.

[@user-ob2pe3ri1j]

oh that voice and those eyes!

[@jonaselfstrand4327]

I come back to this masterpiece at least 7-10 times a year on youtube and listen to it spotify too.. Tommy is the orginal and best singer in my perspective😊

[@lekid5332]

It’s amazing that these guys steered the biggest pop act in the world from 1976-1980 and then started to write musicals with this kind of level…

[@FranceBernardof0609]

Fantastic song, a fantastic singer, I can't have enough of it and my regret is that it is too short... Thank you very much for keeping ABB's memory alive

[@heatherwhitworth9765]

Pure pure perfection .

[@ursulabean3179]

Gorgeous song, beautifully sung, from a super musical, brought to life, quite a while ago. Chess needs a revival…..it was one great show….

[@WALES1154]

My favourite song from a musical.

[@petterbruun-larsen3447]

This song is pure perfection and mastership from both Bjørn and Benny and Tommy. A world class anthem that still brings me to tears. Thank you gentlemen for giving us this ❤️

[@jenniferbreaux1327]

GOOSEBUMPS!!!

[@yorkalbanys9599]

Perfectly sung, I have never heard anyone sing better!

[@awesomemom533]

Absolutely gorgeous- no words

[@darrenphillips9266]

Awesome Mom fab 👍

[@jgarganoiii]

My voice teacher at WCC was Barry Mccauley and I played this for him. He said, Tommy was afraid of the G key.

[@AaronRichardsMusic]

This has got to be one of my favorite performances of all time, how am I only just discovering this

[@monikadear3594]

I LOVE this song - and his voice - and the orchestration - so much! I always cry - after all these decades, it still touches me so deeply - and I never saw this video to this day! Thank you! What an epic song and what a fantastic musical at a whole! (... but we go on pretending stories like ours have happy endings....)

[@DancerOfClouds]

Possibly the best sang song ever. This song is timeless to us all.

[@mrohida]

Looks like Benny approved. . .

[@rubythesheep2]

We sing this at choir and honestly singing it last night (after a while) was rather emotional. 💙💛😢

[@khart1825]

One of my all-time favorite songs. So thrilled to get to perform it before an audience later this month.

[@cyrene7784]

😲😲

[@rogermoon1698]

I have listened to quite a few renditions of this song and this is my favourite. It is for me a beautifully composed, produced and performed. All one fabric. Many thanks to you all. X

[@magnustjerneld2594]

It is the original after all. Hard to beat when the original is a timeless masterpiece.

[@tmfromdenmark9158]

Benny and Bjørn from ABBA ARE SO TALENTED They WROTE ALL THE songs TO CHESS❤️🙏😄

[@ewajohansson8398]

...and also to " Kristina från Duvemåla"❤❤❤

[@alejandromorales9516]

OMG PEFECTION! So gorgeous!

[@cyrene7784]

I LOVE the smile at the end: *Nailed It!* 💖

[@johanlarsson4249]

This is so beautiful i'm speechless

[@AKM-id6ey]

From Russia with love...

[@BobBrewster]

Fantastic! This song always gave me chills ... even more so now! Please post more from Chess if you have them!

[@Heyjay454]

Wow!!!So amazingly powerful and how fantastic it must’ve been to be the first one to sing this!

[@JimmyOlsson]

Music history in the making! Goosebumps!

[@gabin682000]

I don't know why critics bagged this musical. clearly they have no idea what musicals are all about. do yourself a favor and buy the sound track, its brilliant. If you have a home theater system, play it on that. you will love it, or a good set of headphones will do the trick as well, and listen to the story.

[@strat4ordgirl]

Amazingly astoundingly wonderfully beautiful. Moves me to tears. I adore it. ❤️

[@TheTabugman]

Micke B Tretow. Super producer.

[@this_Joe_Smith]

Gold Standard. 🏆

[@David31567]

How can I leave her? Where would I start? Let man's petty nations tear themselves apart My land's only borders lie around my heart

[@audiocancer]

With those final lyrics, his voice, the composition, everything: the best piece of music ever written

[@frankpasano2070]

Beautiful man, awesome voice!

[@marksharmanmusic1]

Such a stunning tune and delivered brilliantly by one amazing voice and performance. Off to see Chess in .auckland tomorrow night. Excited :)

[@eh-i1841]

Well Bjorn looked happy,and he should know ,when he’s listening to something stunning.

[@ninaelsbethgustavsen2131]

The secret of Körbergs amazing performance is, in my humble opinion, that he BECOMES the russian in his mind, while performing "The Anthem"...

[@adriennefuller4984]

the look on the faces of sir Tim and Bjorn it's like they're thinking I think we have found our russian.

[@DaveinLedbury]

One of the best songs ever, and sung perfectly.

[@chroffe15]

One of the best singers of all time.

[@lie188]

an extraordinary performance... one of a handful of songs that, in the correct mood... can bring me to tears 🎉🤝🎉

[@heatherwhitworth9765]

Belter of a voice . Perfect in every way ♥️

[@JoeyKneecap]

One of the all time greats within the musical genre. Right up there with Colm Wilkinson.

[@tomkent4656]

And Anthony Warlow.

[@JoeyKneecap]

@Frenchie Loaf Boi Agreed!

[@bw5879]

This is so beautiful. I could listen to his voice for hours😍

[@czechclown]

Great! Thank you for sharing :)

[@bh5606]

Gorgeous voice and rendition.

[@kajsablomberg]

This is actually the original version! :)

[@henriettebotvay8127]

I Love it, thank you.

[@betohipolitopirituba5190]

Beautiful very very good, Many nice,

[@frodehaa]

Tommy is in his own league. Masterclass.

[@russelld4986]

Just spectacular. Chills!

[@lluistrabal6167]

LOVE this Song❤❤

[@WALES1154]

Love this track. Great singer

[@mikaelnilsson8339]

It's wonderful to watch and listen to the creation of a Masterpiece. And Bennys face at the end says it all.

[@neillowe1969]

I love this music. in the 80thies------one night in bangkok and all the years later the whole album .

[@markbeck8384]

Gorgeous song, the best rendition of it I can imagine.

[@jensbladt5498]

My favorite song of all songs

[@arnijs]

Shivers down my spine. And tears, lots of tears streaming down my cheeks.

[@jojoregalado5355]

Superb!