American Bandstand 1975- Interview ABBA

Dick Clark interviews ABBA on American Bandstand

[@Awibrahor]

Björn’s German accent is priceless. He also speaks fluent German, as has been shown on German television.

[@lornamagboo9875]

what did he say

[@dardude1139]

Bjorn also speaks fluent Spanish, and French very well.

[@medya2]

Swedish, and German languages have big similarities.

[@noemivogel108]

I’m from Germany

[@danbike9]

Yep. He and Frida speak multiple languages. I have heard Frida speak: Norwegian (her birth nation), Swedish, English, German, Italian, Spanish and French. She had a German husband. She also has lived in Germany, France, Spain and Switzerland. Her main resident is in Switzerland (37+ years) which is dominated by French and German (Swiss-German) and Italian in the southern part. Her second home is in Spain.

[@poorsonwelles]

"How many people live in Sweden? How big is Sweden?" He wasted 3 precious minutes with some of the greatest music makers of the century asking them basic geography questions.

[@alon-so]

as a netizen, i don’t care where you’re from or how much you obsess about the US. you were honestly better off not mentioning that you are canadian because it’s so common to hear that the canadian national identity is “trying to not be american” and you’re feeding into this idea very nicely.

[@anthonyhutchins2300]

As an American, it never ceases to amaze me how ignorant people like you are. The America bashing is getting incredibly old.

[@fernandoaugustosouzadias682]

Concordo plenamente

[@enzertuang]

Dumb asked

[@gregordavis]

The interviewer is a fricking idiot

[@astridleed8381]

I love how Agnetha keeps looking away, smiling at the ceiling. You can tell it was an awkward interview and unprepared..

[@jamirimaj6880]

she actually has stage fright, can you believe that?

[@denisebauman4166]

I didn't like the fact that Dick Clark dint give Agnetha time to answer any of his questions, always turn to someone else instead.

[@asirap2389]

Why Dick Clark do like that to Agnetha ? not good.

[@shereekendall1003]

@@denisebauman4166 well in my opinion...I think he feels that all blondes are dumb....he even remarked on the fact that...oh so your all not blonde then with a sheepishly grin...which then made Agnetha more uncomfortable...don't you all agree...I think he was rude to Agnetha, very rude to say the least😔

[@starmersbarber]

Absolutely awful interview from that guy...Abba deserved so much better.

[@paulamiles9559]

Frida's expression when Benny says I hope she will be my wife= so sweet.

[@patrickmccarthy3123]

Frida is so gorgeous

[@juliettesleeve6763]

Hello Patrick I sent you a message then somehow got deleted I'm not sure what happened but I was able to find you over here I'm American Patrick my family been in America for generations so I speak only Engish There no Italianos over here I'm real American born and raised in New York City however moved to Florida 4 years ago and I love it weather is great There no lockdown her in florida However there are other restrictions such social distance mask and all that How it's there in you city Patrick did things get better yet Its does seem better than last However still not same as was before good nigh Patrick 💓

[@patrickmccarthy3123]

@@juliettesleeve6763 Marella I thought there was a little bit of Italian in your history .Thank you so much for your reply it can get lonely here in Dublin .Its great that you can move around freely not here lots of trouble over lockdown plenty dont agree with it .You are well named Marella, Star of the Sea and I missed your lovely messages ,your lucky with the weather ,here rain and cold I almost fell in love with you when we were on whatsapp so long for now Marella with my love i am your friend Patrick

[@patrickmccarthy3123]

@@juliettesleeve6763 Incidently was to New York a few times Times Square ,Maceys Roccafella Ctr, The shows were great at Radio City.Its all changed now your as well out of it Marella better where you are in Florida apart from the climate.

[@juliettesleeve6763]

@@patrickmccarthy3123 Hi Patrick things are not so great in New York there been 2 lockdown all business are complaining some are suing Mayor this pandemic is awful hopefully will get better Stay strong and be happy I wasnt on Utube looking for love I wasn't listening to my favorite groupI found a wonderful kind freind Everything has meanings in life Yes whe are freinds always hear for you Have a wonderful weekend Patrick 🌼

[@patrickmccarthy3123]

@@juliettesleeve6763 I lost you once and quite by chance you came back into my life Marella as you say everything is for a reason you also have a great weekend and take care💗Pat

[@laracroft3718]

Benny and Bijorn are gifted songwriters and musicians. The girls, amazing vocals and stunning. ABBA defined seventies pop music like no other band. Agnetha had most attention but didn’t like world tours being quite taciturn and shy. Frida was the extrovert of the two.

[@marguskiis7711]

Agnetha was the only one with decent solo career and internationally known songwriter (sic) BEFORE ABBA.

[@chelseacharger]

@@marguskiis7711 Not entirely. Agnetha did some singles in Germany circa 1968 but it didn't work out. Benny and Bjorn had some success in a couple of countries outside of Scandinavia with some songs they wrote. But all four were well known in Sweden before ABBA got going. They'd all had #1 songs on the Swedish charts, either as soloists or in previous bands. Benny and Bjorn also had a #1 with 'Hej Gamle Man' with A & F on backing vocals. The two were also regularly appearing on TV/Radio shows on top of touring as soloists. Although ABBA evolved organically, they were in effect a 'supergroup'.

[@shayMint7795]

Omg I thought it was the opposite x and Frida was the quieter one

[@tanguerogo]

@@shayMint7795 look at the both on stage, performing "So Long"...or Gimme!*3...Frida always was a whirlwind ❤

[@va1865]

She had stage fright, anxiety and flight fright so it’s pretty logic she didn’t like touring

[@rusham.s7895]

The way he conducted the interview, I can tell that he wasn't prepared for this

[@danielricardo5029]

Frida's voice is audible velvet.

[@69zenos1]

"What a dork" is what they are all thinking. He was too nervous to look at Ana.

[@CaptainPond]

I’m sure they’re thinking of a stronger word 🤣

[@vin_rouge180]

Hahaha

[@shereekendall1003]

Oh so your not all blonde then lol.😂 what a stupid question/statement lol.😂 Anni-Frid should have said...Oh no I sometimes have red hair and blonde to....she should have started in on their fashion line also lol.😂 that would have made my day if I had of read that lol.😂 to the bloke that doesn't know what the girls are wearing...well I will tell you...they are wearing mini-dresses...back in the 70s those mini dresses/skirts were the in thing....we all wore them....over the years the mini skirt fashion found there way back😊

[@annemow]

Yes, Agnetha,the reason I bleached my mousey hair at 12 and never looked back. She was/is gorgeous but I remained more blondie atomic than scandi cool. But God wasn't Agnetha the goddess, utterly beautiful.

[@irishelk3]

They are the most beautiful women I have ever seen

[@lucasabyayala1034]

Seems like you don't know Linn and Jenny Berggren.

[@Rozzjd]

You need prescription glasses then...

[@slide4180]

Those are some awesome shirts, dresses... whatever they are.

[@irishelk3]

@@Rozzjd You need prescription medication hahaha

[@Rozzjd]

@@irishelk3 Nope, I don't need that shit.

[@LeitrabiParody]

Two very beautiful women.. So different yet so similar ABBA MAGIC

[@Marrener1]

Beautiful, classy redheaded Frida!

[@viciousLUA]

Woahhh Frida’s speaking voice ❤️

[@KC-pw4nn]

He basically ignored Anna. Had his back to her most of the time.

[@shereekendall1003]

Gosh Anni-Frid has the most beautiful voice when speaking, she so Eli quint and when she sings she puts my mind into another time and place...her vocals are so soothingly gorgeously beautiful 💖I love her so much.🌷 my favorite...Oh I don't know both are my favorites I love them both💖💖

[@paulamiles9559]

Agnetha has much less comfort with English. She communicates beautifully with her eyes and smile.

[@MontagZoso]

I think you meant eloquent, not Eli Quint.

[@TheJimbo1791]

I know what you mean....

[@shereekendall1003]

Typo mustake...and i bet you have made many 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@victors8766]

I remember that performance on TV, I was 4 years old and already in love with Agnetha.

[@randywilson944]

I love Frida’s hair ❤

[@PoenaruTheodor]

I like so much Agnetha back in time. She was then in her best shape (body beauty, voice etc) Agnetha Faltskog was and is my idol! I like her so much

[@ronfowlermusic]

Most beautiful girl ever

[@marguskiis7711]

She was only one with decent solo career before ABBA. Basically ABBA ruined her, made her only "the blondie one".

[@chelseacharger]

@@marguskiis7711 As a soloist, she had more hits but they were all musically successful in different ways. Bjorn's previous band probably had the most #1's in Sweden while Benny's group, the Hep Stars were hugely popular with numerous hits too. I think Agnetha had 5 #1 songs while Frida had 3. I wouldn't say 'ruined' her at all. People outside of Scandinavia would never have heard of her, had it not been for the success of ABBA. We'll never know if she would have continued to just be popular in Sweden only if ABBA didn't exist. It would seem she was keen to start a family at an early age so her career would have slowed down. It may have caused friction and ultimately broken her marriage with Bjorn but being in that group probably kept her recording and performing more than had she stayed as a soloist.

[@malagatravel]

@@chelseacharger perfectly said!

[@lucasgabrielsantos7534]

The beautiful blonde this Agnetha 😍

[@DaveSwayer]

What a bunch of silly questions, there are many people outside the US who speak better english than some americans. Besides he was standing next to an angel known as Agnetha and he almost didn't talk to her!

[@dimitriosdaskalakis6127]

I agree. He was condescending. I felt embarrassed watching it. He categorised Agnetha into the dumb blonde stereotype.

[@aaronmula8319]

Completely agree, I’d do anything just to talk to Agnetha!

[@larrycj4382]

I remember watching this when I was 12 and I cringed even then!

[@MetalHeart8787]

well many people watched / listened & influenced By US & UK Music. yeah Agnetha was a Babe

[@olgapavlova585]

It's like he didn't realise English is also a Germanic language.

[@mariagoretegorete8453]

Anni-frid que linda

[@aaronmula8319]

I think it’s so cute when Agnetha says “it’s so hard” at 0:23, after Benny pronounces her name

[@isee7668]

Too right it's hard...

[@Gabriel_707]

@@isee7668 What is hard and for who?

[@barryh.4220]

Agnetha .... such a beauty.

[@danbike9]

It was actually Frida that got all the TV shows and modeling gigs during her EMI Sweden, 1967-72 days. Her big break was 1967, after 10 years on stage/theater. Her National TV exposer got her all her modeling gigs and other TV gigs.

[@RickDanner]

@@danbike9 you can have Frida ill take Agnetha

[@tsvetatjarnstrom7147]

FRIDA 💖

[@Catolicoromano8190]

Agnetha estaba fuerte en esos años 70, sin duda una de las chicas mas lindas de la historia musical .

[@vin_rouge180]

A poco estaba musculosa 😂

[@Snow-tm9ic]

Agnetha darling very pretty 😍😍😍😍

[@RickDanner]

Agnetha is so pretty so adorable its too much for this universe

[@wojciechkingsofhardstyle3757]

Happy Birthday, 🎂🍰🍾🥂🎁 Beloved ❤ Agnetha, ❤ 😊 Live for us until the end of the world and one day longer. 🌍 Thank you for the music, 🎶 we love you 💋💖. Hope you are doing great 😊 ❤ 🌹

[@MarkJohnson-dr4ws]

This "interview" is excruciating.

[@enzertuang]

Dumb asked

[@jibteenuc9836]

All I remember is Agnetha's legs as she walked back up the stairs to sing "I do, I do, I do, I do, I do". Shallow as I am.

[@ronfowlermusic]

Me too

[@malagatravel]

I've noticed they two had same legs

[@ronfowlermusic]

@@malagatravel oh yeah! Oh yeah!

[@Laura-fh3sc]

She was so lovely

[@movierun]

Oh, wait...you mean there was music and singing going on? All I remember is a leg show. I'm not shallow, I just have a strong libido. (OK...maybe I am shallow.)

[@dashoverton1963]

1:33 Notice how the camera zooms in on Agnetha as soon as she speaks? The cameraman’s antennae instantly peaked with excitement and interest as soon as that happened.

[@annamarcaletti1025]

ABBA YOUNG , FULL OF ENERGY AND AMBITION

[@enriquemendoza11278]

ATENA bellísima Frida muy graciosa grupo muy bien complementado

[@RabbitTeaPot]

American baffled by a world outside of America 😂😂😂 “How big is Sweden? how come your English is so good? Do you know California? How do you know about Rock n Roll in Sweden?” I was waiting for him to ask “Do you have the moon in Sweden?”

[@user-dh8tj1tk4n]

Now that I understand beautiful Fridas life story. I understand why Benndu didn't want to do the German accent, lol. Man, I love these guys... such beautiful human beings. 🇸🇪

[@nagi.selgri]

From minute 1:15 it is seen that Agnetha looks at Banny and both look at each other, and there Benny looks towards where the production is and points with his head laughing towards where Agnetha is, and she looks at that with a slight smile and then returns to look up at the driver. I don't know why that happened haha

[@marlenen2590]

She’s just awkward and shy

[@dashoverton1963]

Benny and Agnetha got along very well in ABBA; they were like brother and sister.

[@vin_rouge180]

And after Anni Frid looks at Benny 🤣

[@blitzchamp3854]

Agnetha is pretty...

[@petradevries8839]

the intervieuwer is a litle bit sarcastic ore am i wrong. agnetha was my favorite but annifrid frida deserves also a lot credits. all 4 members love their music.

[@markbartoszek8585]

What the hell was Dick Clark on asking those ridiculous questions?

[@MOBIGAMEXZ]

Frida ❣️

[@JULIOHERNANDEZ-cy7sq]

Agnetha is one of the most gorgeous women I have ever seen no doubt.

[@josephaliwis7786]

Yup

[@vin_rouge180]

Yes, she's very pretty.

[@isee7668]

Always a Frieda man myself.

[@LisaLisaCJ]

As a girl I only remember ABBA as the group with the pretty blonde lady. She was the only one that stood out

[@jensolepoulsen4377]

@@LisaLisaCJ Frida is just as pretty as Agnetha. They are both gorgeous women.

[@anthonyhutchins2300]

Swedish people speak perfect accents... idk how they do it.

[@justinb864]

Sweden has a great education system.

[@JJJ111JJJ]

@@justinb864 I'm Swedish and it has nothing to do with education. We're just trained in grammar in school, not accents. It has more to do with getting a lot of American and British tv. Plus, both Swedish and English are Germanic languages, so we have a head start compared to someone from Greece.

[@VictorS-dr5sx]

All Europeans handle languages well

[@pasttimer27]

What kind of an interview is this? Borderline disrespectful to one of the greatest music group in recent history.

[@dansheehan8754]

It's weird to hear all the discussion of ethnicities the way Dick discusses it from the 2021 perspective.

[@rafael.almeida99]

True lol

[@norahkolani7326]

the girl with brown hair girl looks amazing

[@acunarodriguezmiguelangel7079]

It was funny when Benny says. I do, I do, I do, I do, I do, I do. I thought he was joking lol

[@blakedurston]

Lmao he was too scared to talk to agnetha

[@thumpernats]

Turns his back on the two ladies..... I'm embarrassed for them.

[@theabbieox]

Amazing people ♥️

[@sarabacalhau9737]

anni is so sofisticated

[@teslacybertruck750]

I don't blame him, I'd melt if I was next to Agnetha

[@gato7908]

They have a lot more than germans and italians in sweden now

[@nmpltleopardi]

To put it mildly lol XD

[@fernandoaugustosouzadias682]

O apresentador coloca o microfone na boca da Agnetha e tira antes dela responder. Meu Deus que falta de classe

[@daveraven1821]

Agnetha looked very unconfortable, she didn’t like the public speech her stage fright always was evident althought she was a great performer💕

[@franzhofweber527]

ABBA MAGIC 🙂

[@gillianable1]

I was a little uncomfortable with the content of this interview. Interviewer is not familiar with Sweden, the birthplace of ABBA, and although the United States is a mixture of races, what about Sweden ... People who came from the countryside, such as ABBA's lack of accent in English. It seemed to be treated like this. It was an interview that just said that America was the best. I'm Japanese and I think I'm not mistaken in listening to English. I'm sorry if I misinterpreted it.

[@DavidHulse-gy3ys]

“You’re not all blondes”. Yeah Dick, that’s cause Frida is Norwegian!!🤦‍♂

[@fractalnomics]

and a German dad

[@stephenhowell5611]

plenty of blondes in norway and likewise with brunettes in sweden

[@michaelrochester48]

When they were on the kids show WonderRama, Bob McAllister asked a lot better questions and treated them with a lot more respect than Dick Clark did

[@gaberaph]

I’m actually shocked how immature the presenter is

[@petradevries8839]

so nice that they where all together theire as love couples they are always a little bit shy. the most i think agnetha.beautiful group.

[@ChonkyCat9000]

I dig Agnetha’s cat outfit

[@jayelm5392]

Dick Clark could really talk up a storm. So many interviews.

[@lornamagboo9875]

abba are my part of my friends

[@adrianatdottru]

I used to carry around a picture of them in my pocket when I was in elementary 😂😅

[@lornamagboo9875]

bjorn ulvaeus played mario kart wii with troy barnes

[@Explore.Beyond]

Cringey interview... awesome band..

[@co-jt6gd]

Not all of the American populace was in the dark about Sweden in 1975… granted, many of them were back then unlike now…but this guy hasn’t a CLUE about Sweden. I may be American, but I’ve always been curious about other countries, particularly Sweden. It wasn’t that different from the USA back then; and even now it still isn’t!

[@Johnrap]

Did it seem to anyone else that Dick Clark was using pick up artist techniques on the blond? Like intentionally ignoring her and giving her the worst question.

[@fractalnomics]

Very cringy when you know of Frida's German / Norwegian war baby origins. That cannot have been easy for her.

[@robert9495]

Aw, crap just when they were anout to perform, it cuts off. That's cold, man.😡

[@cimarronhopper4605]

Freda you have now known benny 50 years how about that

[@pauloeduardosantos1586]

Eles eram bem simpáticos e educados, mas o entrevistador não deixa nem eles falarem direito e já interrompe .... Aff

[@michaeldbouck]

Dick Clark's ignorance is on full display here. Every stereotype is trotted out. No wonder the world largely thinks America is full of ignoramuses; ABBA deserved a much better interview.

[@dt-zb4df]

True. Chicano? LOL Pathetic.

[@davidfrost2819]

My dad always used too say the Yanks should sell their bollocks and buy some brains, How very true

[@movierun]

I don't think you could really call this an interview. Dick Clark is just doing quick, casual, off-the-cuff chit-chat between the songs. But yes, it was very cringy and uncomfortable.

[@starmersbarber]

I agree...a mindless interview. So lacking in warmth, so ignorant, so uninformative. Embarrassing.

[@lotusgrl444]

yes totally

[@1deagwonder440]

"You people"

[@pauleliot6429]

Agnetha!!!

[@ramenhouse22]

host interviews musicians.... not about music .. but about nationalities..

[@harshmnr]

He directed most of the questions toward the guys...but cute interview anyway. :) ~:~

[@uselessjoe]

Agnetha was very close; in 1975 in was 8.192 million

[@djack41]

Dick Clark was terrible doing interviews.

[@marguskiis7711]

I like his easygoings

[@mitzymoo3151]

Frida is a beautiful woman...WOW😍😍😍

[@allgood6760]

Thanks 👍🇳🇿

[@corvetcoyote443]

Dang,he should be asking them real questions,like when's your next new album coming out or where you are having your next concert?,just a couple examples,but instead asks about foreign accents and asks how big Sweden is🙄😖

[@user-fl1pr3qv5d]

They sound so different??? they sound english when they sing. ???

[@tanyahanna6523]

American band stand..ABBA.. prescription..the brothers Grimm..🧙💤💤🥿

[@larrycj4382]

As an American, AB was one of the few outlets where we could see pop music artists perform during the 1970s, as there was no MTV, internet, etc. I remember seeing this show when I was 12 and was excited to see ABBA.

[@jamesmadisonwilliams4210]

This guy is screwing up the interview with geography and background questions for Sweden. When Sweden is primarily a Nordic country of Nordic Swedes.

[@harveyschwartz2288]

Dick Clark is the world's handsomest, slick, suave, DWEEB !!!

[@lancescultures2094]

Der blonde ist sehr heib! 😍

[@freduah4253]

They looked so shy..

[@VictorS-dr5sx]

They were respectful and well mannered.

[@freduah4253]

@@VictorS-dr5sx I'm sure they were 🙂

[@christinewilkinson2424]

Frida looks stunning as usual. What a cringe worthy interview. Interviewer clearly fancies Agnetha and can't look at her, odd for a grown man.

[@johnpark7972]

Asking how big Sweden is, the population of Sweden, if they know California, and where they learnt rock n roll 🤦‍♂️ Almost 50 years and The ignorance hasn’t changed

[@amywhitmell1997]

Agnetha is very pretty ❤

[@DerBingle1]

Why is DC wasting time making inane small talk with the "other three?" We wanted to here Agnetha! After all, she was the star and lead in the group. And she could have so easily gone solo early on.

[@philbrault3699]

This is such a weird interview. He’ll ask a random fucking question like “Can you do a german accent” and before they can finish in their answer, he’ll ask another question like “How many people are there in sweden?”. Also I love how he asked Frida if Benny was classically trained instead of directly asking him. I get it was probably because she wanted her to say something but he could’ve asked a question about her.

[@viciousLUA]

Lame interviewer!

[@marimini7585]

Szuper

[@user-cs1bz4fg1f]

전설인 아바를 두고,, 이렇게 영양가 없는 인터뷰를 하다니......

[@enzoleone4155]

BELISSIME

[@mimfi]

I don't understand why Dick Clark is so obsessed with German here

[@ravichristian6364]

very nice

[@theophine11]

Bjorn was the only one who hadn't taken a bath prior to the show.

[@SPOOKSTR]

The best bit was 2:54 .

[@Shanil291]

geez let them talk more than 5 words