Before ABBA: The Story of "Frida" (1971) - History, Legacy & Review

[@michaelsnaidero1671]

BB you are absolutely amazing, your work on your channel is astounding and your production and direction ,impeccable. Your channel could easily be transferred to television as documentary material and would reach a wider audience that could and would appreciate the effort you create for an intense definitive and intelligent insight into the world of ABBA and the anthology of their life from the very beginning to at this exact moment. I now know why there is so much time between your posts on KZbin ,you are creating little MASTERPIECES of cinematography and dialogue about the one thing in life we share,the unrelentless,undying love and devotion for, ABBA .Thankyou for expanding my knowledge and awareness of ABBA and opening my mind with your research and detailed information. Here in Australia we never were able to access in any format the works of Agnetha Bjorn Benny and Annifrid before ABBA,but now ,now I have access to all their works through Spotify streaming service and can listen to everything they ever recorded, I love this new technology and it has opened my life to music I never knew existed.I have listened to Annifrids first solo album ,I don't understand Swedish but I listen in wonder and delight to the beautiful music and more importantly Annifrids incredible beautiful vocals she is astounding and mesmerising if she were American or English,at that time she would have topped the world music scene and charts,but she will forever be the hidden diamond for those who can truly appreciate and comprehend the beauty and emotion in her singing, even if you don't understand the words ,she delivers the atmosphere with the music and really the language is secondary.

[@bobbysbrother137]

First of all, I'm literally applauding to you right now for your beautiful words about ABBA, Frida and her 1st album. This is touching and so well put. Thanks, Michael! Secondly, I genuinely appreciate everything you feel about my videos. It's so much fun putting it together, and even more fun when - during my research - even I discover new details or fascinating context I didn't see before. But the most fun is going through the lovely comments, memories, and anecdotes of you people, this is just a big reward. Thanks for understanding why new videos sometimes take so long, I wish I had more time. Again, many thanks, dear Michael. Now, continue enjoying "Frida"!!

[@79BlackRose]

@@bobbysbrother137 Your exquisite video uploads are worth the wait. I never feel impatient because I appreciate that you do everything yourself in your spare time. As Michael says above, the quality of what you produce is astounding! I have said it before, that I love the tone of the community you have gathered here. "We're all following The Piper"! There is so much warmth and respect among the comments of the people you have drawn to you. And that, my friend, speaks volumes about the calibre of man you are.

[@Kevin-1969]

I agree, Bobby is the best ABBA expert

[@AVoyager2022]

I love this album. You don't have to understand a word. Her soothing velvety voice tells its own story in your mind. Beautiful.

[@bobbysbrother137]

Absolutely right!

[@StuartQuinn]

If I had to choose one word for her voice, "velvety" would be it!

[@tuijakarttunen7701]

I want to thank you from the bottom of my heart for sharing this piece about Frida. She is such an amazing vocalist and performer and I`ve always felt she never got the credit she deserved. Fantastic, warm, beautiful, soulful voice. Absolutely amazing singing both lead vocals and backing vocals, harmonizing. And that "third voice" together with Agnetha. Tack så mycket!

[@bobbysbrother137]

This is really moving to hear. Many thanks for these appreciative words, Tuija. This video was a lot of joy to put together, and I'm absolutely stunned by the fantastic reception, and how much people are interested. This album certainly merits the attention. Cheers!

[@boaneh8049]

Friday’s voice is superb, full of love

[@DeidreL9]

I love Frida’s debut album! There’s a sensitivity to her vocals that is so intimate and personal. I return to these songs time and again on my own journey as a visual artist. They refresh my mind and feelings, she has a wonderfully calming effect while being deeply moving as well. Magic. Thank you for this review, it was excellent❤️

[@bobbysbrother137]

Yes, spot on, Deirdre! These are some wonderful thoughts about Frida's debut, and how the music joins you in a very special way. It's hypnotic and enchanting, I can't get enough of this album these days. Thanks for the very kind feedback, I'm so glad you enjoyed my video!

[@Kissozzymadman]

Unbelievable work, thank you!

[@saba6502]

Thanks for this video about Frida. I agree, Frida has a unique voice and is able to express all kinds of emotions in a very sensitive and intelligent way. In particular she was / is also a very talented jazz singer. Her voice can be totally velvety, but also cut like a knife. (This takes nothing away from Agnetha who's also a wonderful singer with a unique voice). And Frida also has a wonderful, very intelligent, witty and modest personality.

[@bobbysbrother137]

Beautiful description. I've read the word "velvety" a few times now, and it's bang on target. I enjoy this album more and more with each new listening. You're absolutely right about Frida's personality - I think her modesty has never been more enchanting than on her very first TV appearance - "Hylands Hörna" from 1967. She also performed her first song "En ledig dag", which is terrific, but that interview with her is too sweet!

[@saba6502]

@@bobbysbrother137 Thank you so much! Frida was also SO attractive, only had a few odd hairdos over the years. She probably didn't get quite the credit she would have deserved during the Abba years. And she managed to do so well later in life despite her rather hard childhood and youth. She's totally admirable and her voice is a really rare one. On the other hand it often makes me sad that many Abba fans - NOT you ! - compare Frida and Agnetha in a rather negative way. (Agnetha gets reduced to her long, blond hair and her bottom by these users. Probably due to the fact that Frida did not quite get the credit she deserved). I think she also was able to sing higher and Agnetha lower than many would expect. Abba wouldn't have been so successful without any of these 2, highly talented and beautiful singers. It's exactly their different voices and different looks that make Abba so attractive and unique.

[@kingmarshmusic]

I agree, her Swedish language albums are her very best solo work. Beautiful covers, showing her range, skill and emotion. Lycka is stunning!! Another informative analysis, BB! Wonderful work!

[@bobbysbrother137]

Hej kingmarshmusic, great to hear your love for Frida's Swedish work. It's just excellent! Always nice to hear from you, thanks for the kind feedback, very much appreciated!

[@christianoazzuro6711]

What a fine piece of work this little documentary.Frida's Swedish songs can be heard and leave me stunned without caring if i don't understand a word.She does it so "velvetly" .I've listened to her cover on "The long widing road" and "LYCKA".So beautiful.I got absorbed. Thank you for your work on Frida.And i got chills on ABBA's revival winter photo right behind you.

[@bobbysbrother137]

Hej Christiano, you describe Frida's work beautifully. Thanks for your lovely feedback, I'm also very happy with this video! Great you caught that wonderful photo in the background!

[@mikesimpson5383]

This video gives a wonderful analysis of Frida's first album. Listening to the snippets of her perfectly pitched vocals makes me wonder why she was not a huge star in her own right. I hope one day we get to hear Walk On By, as Winding Road is truly magnificent! Tack så mycket!

[@catecurl3790]

Wow! Everything I tune in to one of your videos I learn things. This album is going to have to be my very next musical purchase.l have long loved Frida as I have each of the ABBA Band members, However I've a soft spot that exists for her. I love ❤ what you bring to us on your channel. Thankyou

[@davidewin6833]

You are so right BB. Frida has always made songs her own - No Doubt About It😊

[@bobbysbrother137]

Right on cue...! :-)

[@roderickwilliams-young]

What a brilliant new video sir! So enjoyed it. I wrote to her address “Frida of ABBA Stockholm” after she released Djupa Andetag as even though I can’t speak Swedish as I loved it so and 3 weeks later I got back a signed thank you card. I was gob smacked and needless to say it’s now framed and on my wall. She is pure class.

[@bobbysbrother137]

Wow, that's a treasure to cherish for all time. They are so absolutely down to earth and approachable. Wonderful story! Thanks for your kind feedback, Roderick. I'm happy you've watched it, and this was really a lot of fun putting it together.

[@nielsulriksrensen9818]

I remember seeing this album in a shop, when I was a kid at the time Frida Ensam came out, but I only had the money for one album, and I bought Ensam. I didn't hear the album until the yellow compilation came out several decades later, but it's wonderful and her singing is so tender and sensitive. No wonder she got rave reviews when it came out.

[@Hometime_music]

It's a beautiful album. I first heard it in the late 90s when the 1967-72 compilation was released. I didn't expect to enjoy anything from that period but I was blow away by her performances - and sometimes the vocal work was far better than the song choices deserved. I programmed all of the songs from "Frida" together, so that I could get a sense of the album. It really is a wonderful set. It's unfortunate that EMI seemed incapable of handling such an artist. I was lucky enough to get the RSD reissue on vinyl in 1997. I think it might be the best of any of the vinyl reissues: the artwork is crisp, the mastering is lovely. The album deserves a proper reissue on CD and vinyl - I find it astonishing that it has been overlooked in that respect.

[@bobbyyounger7632]

I have all Frida's albums, I love and adore her ! I wish her 1996 CD had also been put out on LP vinyl, maybe they will do this next couple of years....excellent set and production sound, even though it's all in Swedish, and I have no clue. Frida's voice is impeccable !

[@bobbysbrother137]

She seduces us with her voice, even though we have no clue what she's trying to tell us, haha. I wish "Djua andetag" was released on vinyl one day, and I'm hopeful! Thanks for watching, Bobby!

[@andrewhelm2813]

I have all Frida's albums mentioned in the video, but I think the Swedish ones really stand out - I don't speak Swedish, but her rich vocal talent really transcends the language barrier. I've listened to them countless times over the years.

[@dianaramirez3468]

Yes, I'm agree with you :) Greetings from México. Thanks for the video!!

[@bobbysbrother137]

You put it perfectly - her voice transcends the language barrier. She lets the music speak after all!

[@edned5504]

Thanks BB. Another fascinating piece. I downloaded En Ton Av Tystnad and I am very impressed. It's dark and moody, and very dramatic. Frida uses her voice to control the emotion of the song and coupled with a very atmospheric musical accompaniment we are given something which is a rare treat.

[@bobbysbrother137]

Hej, Ed. I love your description of "En ton av tystnad", bang on target! I couldn't agree more - what a dramatic, moody vibe. I hope you'll discover more. Especially "Suzanne" and "Barnen sover" are similarly dark, melancholic and powerful. Thanks for the kind feedback!

[@shereekendall1003]

Brilliantly put together Bobby's Brother.😊 I really enjoyed your review on Frida...I've heard all Fridas music now as I have Agnethas aswell....they are so compassionate with every word in each of their songs....for me Fridas voice is a voice that I could listen to all night long while sitting in front of a warm glowing fire...she just has that type of voice that really soothes the soul...that relaxes the mind, and gives you something to think about, in having said that she sends you on a journey through time of her life's stories, somehow that's how I hear her voice to be for me anyway....so full of enchantments in every word she sings...Agnethas voice is somewhat romantic that draws you in close to your heart...giving you a story as well of heartache also captivating bringing you into a trance of love....so thankyou once again for this insight into the life of our beautiful Frida...she is a doll...they both are dolls in my eyes...in love both of them with all of my heart...Goodnight Bobby's Brother.😊 until we meet again😊

[@bobbysbrother137]

Hej, Sheree. Oh, what beautiful words to describe the voices & music of Agnetha and Frida. Thanks for that!! I can see us all sitting by that glowing fire, having our souls soothed by Frida's voice, and our hearts ached by Agnetha. So many thanks for your wonderful feedback. It was a lot of fun putting it together, and I'm happy you're here to watch it. Cheers!!

[@shereekendall1003]

@@bobbysbrother137 oh my good friend...thankyou so much for all you do regarding the best band in the world! They are beautiful and loving souls, all four of them💖💖💙💙...and you are the best reviewer analyst I've seen here on KZbin....you always capture the very essence of each and every abba member cudos to you my good friend Bobby's Brother.😊

[@alexioverdo5225]

Welcome back!I missed you.Such a fine new video!Such a precious"tutorial" and amusing good job BB!I must admit i had a soft spot for Agnetha as a child but Frida is a real hero and great survivor and i take my hat off to her.An orphan child that lacked parental love and warmth but kinda gave it so generously to us later on.A child that grew up with her grandma moving from Norway to Sweden ,tragically lost her daughter in a car crash and also her husband one year later,but didn't lost that laughter that came from the depth of her heart.1:12!Oh my!2 young and adorable little heroes unsuspiscious of what was to follow!

[@alexioverdo5225]

p.s.Each version of that Swedish Xmas song recorded separately by A+F Are wonderfulLast Xmas some utuber combined these 2 versions in one and sounded fantastic listening to Frida's early '70s recording "stuck" together to Agnetha's early '80s voice.This one and "Litlle Things" was my "Xmas jam" last December along with Voyage songs.Abba's comeback is the reason I'll never forget those final glorious months of 2021.

[@bobbysbrother137]

Hej Alexio, I can feel your emotions and agree with what you are saying about Frida and Agnetha. I'm familiar with that Christmas 72/81 mashup, and it works so well, doesn't it? What a great Christmas season we all had, unforgettable memories forever cherished!! Thanks for being here, Alexio!

[@achimkuster2395]

Hej Bobby, thanks vor this lovely video. It brought back many memories from back in 1979 when I was in Sweden and bought Frida's first solo album in a record store in... Linköping I think together with an Anni-Frid Lyngstad compilation and of course "Frida ensam". The arrangements and Frida's voice fit so perfectly together - an album that was made for melancholics like me.... Thank you for reminding me of the treasures I have in my record collection ! Hejdå ! Achim

[@519forestmonk9]

Your videos are so well done. So informative and watchable. I really thank you for the work you’re doing for my favorite group of all time!

[@bobbysbrother137]

Thank you so much for these kind words, 519 Forestmonk! It's a lot of fun putting it all together.

[@migsjalv583]

Oh yes! I love and have always loved this album. It always made me melancholic, but her voice is so amazing. Actually, she taught me Swedish. Her words are very clear, her pronunciation is excellent 👌 I play her Swedish solo albums a lot still do!

[@danbike9]

"The human voice is the most beautiful instrument of them all but it is the most difficult to play". - Richard Strauss Frida knows how to play her instrument. Incredibly skilled vocalist.

[@chelseacharger]

Carl Magnus Palm's excellent biography of ABBA 'Bright Lights Dark Shadows' shows that the early 70's was quite a dark and painful time for Frida. The divorce from Ragnar and subsequent time away from her children. This was followed by the passing of her grandmother (her surrogate mum) in October 1970. Already growing up with minimal family support, she pinned so much on being a success with music. The 'problem' with her early recordings was that the guy who signed her to EMI, producer Olle Bergman, was also a Jazz fan. Nothing wrong with that from an artistic point of view and she was critically acclaimed but not exactly a genre that was going to propel her up the Pop charts. She had the voice but needed more contemporary material. Although she did have a few top ten songs on the Svensktoppen chart , with Benny taking over as her producer, she had her first #1 hit.

[@bobbysbrother137]

Thanks for the additional info! These chapters by Carl Magnus Palm, the entire book, is so well written. I could really picture it all to make a terrific fairytale movie. As Björn said, if someone wrote ABBA's story as a fairytale, no one would believe it truly happened! Frida would actually continue to have more #1 hits, all since Benny took over!

[@lidianota3150]

Non conoscevo Frida prima degli ABBA.la sua voce melodiosa può cantare di tutto.Le ho sentito cantare una romanza di opera.fantastica brava. Sono sempre dell'idea dopo lo scioglimento della diciamo società le ragazze sono state fatte fuori dal lavoro e questo non le si può perdonare ha Bennj e Biorn.!!!!!!!

[@wawa2]

Frida was incredibly beautiful during this time, and of course, that includes her voice. Some of my favorite tracks of hers are in Swedish. Thanks so much for this video. {Edited to add} that the tracks you mentioned at 14:29 have just become an ABBA "Deep Dive" playlist. Sort of a fun activity on a Saturday morning after watching your terrific video!

[@bobbysbrother137]

*Yes* ! That's what this list was supposed to do. How wonderful that we have 4 songs from each, what a coincidence! It makes for a beautiful 12-track collection, "The Road to ABBA". This encompasses solo projects from the four members *featuring* all four on vocals. There is another pre-ABBA recording from another artist that has all four on backing vocals: "Välkommen till världen" from Lil-Babs (1971), a wonderful song as well. Great move, wawa2! Many thanks for your wonderful feedback!

[@hibernius]

Love this album. Makes me feel like I'm lying on a velvet sofa, eating smooth chocolate and drinking a fine red wine.

[@bobbysbrother137]

Beautiful thoughts! Just like she almost does on the artwork to this *and* "Ensam". For some reason, there are grapes in both photo sessions. Full of atmosphere!

[@bienveibanez6287]

Me ha parecido muy interesante el vídeo , gracias por compartir,.Un saludo cordial desde España 🍀☘️

[@bobbysbrother137]

Muchos saludos a España!

[@JennieWrenStar]

Thank you! This is all new to me. I was only 10 in 1971, living in the UK Frida’s early music was simply not played on the radio. 🌹

[@bobbysbrother137]

There's always something to discover. I hope you enjoy the music! Thanks for watching my video, Jennie!

[@erikskifte8862]

LOVE HER SWEDISH AND ENGLISH ALBUMS. LYCKA, SOM EN SPARV, AND ALLA MINA BASTA ÅR, ARE AMONG MY BIG FAVES. SHE REALLY KNOWS HOW TO MAKE THE SONGS HER OWN 🥰

[@peterfaldon1626]

Thank you BB yet another highly professional and informative post, this is the only album that I still covert in CD form as I've only heard the full album on download, I'm just too old fashioned (ie Old) and only consider a physical form as desirable. This really is such a lovely album with her great vocals and such interesting arrangements of the non Swedish song's I was familiar with from Benny. Thankyou BB yet again.

[@bobbysbrother137]

Hej Peter, I feel you very much - physical products are everything. I'm old fashioned, too, and they say I'm not even old!! Thanks for your kind words, glad you enjoyed it. :-)

[@Trish.C-h7w]

Hello Is this available on CD I have others but not this one. Thank you

[@GN-cf5lg]

I love this album for it's unstated vibe and fantastic vocals. Benny does an amazing job with the arrangements. The album cover is so cool too.

[@marikesl]

I am not that familiar with this album yet, but I have been wanting to listen to it for a really long time. The snippets you included only enhance that feeling - thank you for the insightful presentation! I have always loved watching clips of and listening to Frida's pre-ABBA solo work, especially her jazz material - there is just something so effortlessly classy about it! Looking forward to celebrating 50 years of ABBA (I can't believe what I'm saying here!) with you next week!

[@bobbysbrother137]

Hej Marike! Yes, Frida's pre-ABBA videos are fantastic to watch, I really love the atmosphere and vibes. "Effortlessly classy", what a wonderful description. Thank goodness at least something was kept in the archives and have been delivered to us in pristine quality over the years. I appreciate your kind words a lot, thanks for being here. See you next time!!

[@nicolasschontz2997]

I am an absolute fan of Frida and her incredible voice which still today brings this indefinable touch to the sound of Abba. So I know this album but have never bought it. Without really knowing why, I find it hard to listen to everything that was done before Abba. I recognize that these are quality pieces but I can not hang. As far as Abba is concerned, the albums before Arrival are not entirely pleasing. I think I just don't buy into the musical style. In any case, thank you Bobby's brother for making me rediscover all this very underrated Swedish material. You enrich my musical culture thanks to these videos always so complete, documented and told with so much passion and sensitivity. I almost want to like all these songs while listening to you. I am very happy to have found you because you shed a different light on the career of each of the 4 members of Abba which makes me feel even closer to them and their music. Many thanks for that, my friend!!

[@nicolasschontz2997]

@Lex Thanks for your explanation! I think you're completely right. It also shows all of Frida's vocal possibilities and the fact that she can deliver the best of herself regardless of the musical style.

[@nicolasschontz2997]

@Lex I also regret that she could not record other albums. Djupa Andetag remains one of my favourites. I remember listening to it on repeat when it came out, feeling lucky to have managed to get it. It really marked a period of my life.

[@nicolasschontz2997]

@Lex Provided that your thoughts are premonitory and that Frida'll have the desire to set off again in new musical adventures. I think she can still surprise us. There are still two pieces of Abba, planned for the album Voyage, not released yet. I hope to have the happiness to be able to listen to them one day... If not, where do you live and how long have you been an Abba fan?

[@nicolasschontz2997]

@Lex I don't know how old you are but I've never seen them on stage either. In fact, it was my uncle who listened to Abba when I was young and as far as I can remember they were part of my musical universe. It was later that I rediscovered their songs by buying "Abba Gold" in the 90s. I then fell completely in love with Frida's voice. A calm voice, warm but also powerful and moving. Knowing me, Knowing you is one of my favorite songs precisely for these verses sung by Frida. Just like the a capella part of The name of the game. I also really like Gonna sing you my lovesong, The king has lost his crown or Cassandra. Anyway, very happy to have met you.

[@bobbysbrother137]

Nicolas, so many thanks for your heartfelt comment and feedback! It's so much fun for myself to explore these unique chapters and give more attention to them, so it really means a lot to me whenever my videos enrich people's perspectives, too. The reception to this is astounding. Really wonderful you're watching. Again, thanks for your very moving words. Cheers!!

[@thomaszamath]

Great album, great artwork. I bought the re-release 1983. Very deep and meaningful songs. I still love it and can only recommend it.

[@josephmckenna4068]

Thank you for another interesting and informative video. I was not familiar with these earlier recordings by Frida. I love the mood and subtlety and nuance. I love jazz and was not aware of Fridas’ jazz ballad style recordings. Another part of the ABBA alchemy!

[@bobbysbrother137]

Great that you've got something to discover, Joseph, and even better that you too found a treasure here. Thanks for the kind words. Cheers!

[@josephmckenna4068]

I will listen to more of these old recordings by Frida. They are great. Thank you for the excellent video bringing them to our attention

[@raywright8226]

I really enjoyed your video 🤗 During the 80's I had already collected Agnetha's Swedish solo albums, but for some reason I never managed to get my hands on Frida's pre-ABBA solo material. Some years ago I bought Frida's boxset "4Cd 1Dvd" that includes "Ensam", but that is all I have of her Swedish material. Now, I really must fill in the gaps 💗 Update 😁 I just ordered the compilation Cd "1967 to 1972" at a reasonable price from the USA. Some are selling for high prices indeed! Now I just have to wait, exciting! 💗

[@bobbysbrother137]

Hej Ray, that is indeed very exciting. "Frida 1967-1972" is certainly one of the most excellent ABBA-related releases, you're very well covered with this one! In fact, I wish I had a physical copy myself, but as you said, it's long out of print and is sold for unbelievable prices. Anyway, you'll enjoy this a lot, I'm sure. So nice that my video seems to have inspired you for this. Thanks for your very kind words!!

[@raywright8226]

@@bobbysbrother137 😁 The Cd arrived last week! Wow, I'm so impressed. The quality of the mastering is perfect, and the package/artwork involved is very beautiful indeed 🤗 Technicalities aside, listening to Frida's singing style during these years has me joyfully surprised. Her voice goes to places that are rarely found in the years that follow (maybe showing off her capabilities to early audiences). Her high pitched notes on "En Ledig Dag", using her voice where a trumpet might have been is genius (and very pretty). I recognise many songs via their English versions by other artists, but hearing Frida perform them is wonderful. Right at this moment (on an early Sunday morning) I'm playing disc 2, and one word comes to mind... "Soothing" 🤗 I'm very taken by "Barnen Sover" 💗💗💗

[@mariolamusik1447]

Love Frida &💥❤️👏ABBA💓🌹🌹🌹🌹

[@clairtecchio4159]

Muito linda a frida o grupo abba é especial

[@rogerdebougainville889]

excellent video EXCEPT that there should be audio samples of every song ! I love Frida, the album and the person :)

[@bobbysbrother137]

Should be. But KZbin's copyright seems to work arbitrarily, and it's devilish!

[@bjorndelaet5553]

Skulle de'va skönt, and many other songs, i know. I love Abba, but love Frida's voice the most.🌷

[@michaelrochester48]

She is my favorite member of ABBA. And she is the only one who I would buy her solo albums without even thinking twice. She has a great ear for music and interprets any song with confidence. There’s a KZbin video of her singing Pat Benatar’s fire and ice that absolutely rocks

[@sebastiandemarco]

Hi from Argentina. Again BB I give you my compliments for your work, for this video and all your previous videos. Its a pleasure to wait for a new video, and then, to watch it, to listen to it and to you. I thank a lot! I've been reading some comments, and I want to join the congratulations on your work. Do you realizes that you are doin' an ABBA documentary in series format? Now, speaking bout Frida I love all things Frida, I love her and her albums, so ahead a her time always, so personal, so modern... Adult synth pop/rock, jazz... Frida is different. Also some had said that Agnetha came to this category when she published My couloring book & A. I'm totally agree. Well, now waitng for your review on No doubt about it, I send you a big hug!

[@bobbysbrother137]

Hej, Sebastían. My heartfelt thanks to you for these very kind words, which are so much appreciated!! This video was a lot of fun to do, and I am so happy about how many people are here to watch it. I like that idea, "an ABBA documentary in series format". At the end, we could put it all together and have our Anthology?! Thanks for your great thoughts about Frida and Agnetha. "No Doubt About It" is coming soon, to kick off the finale of our "Voyage" series. Cheers!

[@Avocadoz10]

Hey, let's talk about " Frida's voice, that sounds right on tune for "Life on Mars "👌 Isn't that Frida introduced B, to the Latin American music, ( after her trip to Latin America. ) eventually BB, wrote songs like: Fernando, Chiquita, I have a dream, Etc. Based on Latin American influence.

[@fritzvonludwigslust6801]

No one like her... I love her so much. What a voice, phenominal.

[@fjh4379]

Since 1976 when ABBA came to my life as an important part, I tried to collect and get everything that was available these days, sure it was only vinyl. Over the years and decades the collection became more complex and I remember that I sung most of these songs in that phonetic swedish language that I understood, sometimes there were text flyers included but not always, so I found my own german way of singing swedish language… must be horrible for native swedish speakers… 😂 But what I felt than and still feel today, that the songs Frida brought to my life are completely different to the ones Agnetha sung. Two very special but very different voices with a 100% feeling for melancholy. Said so many times before, these ingriedients are the magic of ABBA, we all know, but when coming to the times in the 80th. when ABBA split, the songs of Frida have been much more complex and serious to me than the ones of Agnetha‘s solo projects. That is one explanation to me, why I was more related to the Frida songs. But sure, this has changed after Agnetha released „my coloring book“ in 2004. With this album and also „A“ she got back to my horizon of contemporary musicians. Now I wrote a lot, not sure if this has something to do with the question BB asked here…. Anyway, it is unbelievable to me thinking of a world without ABBA‘s music. And even now we need the „ode to freedom“ more urgent than ever expected. Take care guys! Frank

[@bobbysbrother137]

I absolutely *loved* reading these memories and thoughts. So great to see how much Agnetha's "My Colouring Book" and "A" means to you in context. Also, your description of Agnetha's and Frida's feeling for melancholy as the magic ingredient of ABBA is spot on. Thanks for your wonderful comment, Frank!

[@hallson2917]

Fantastic Frida!

[@roli9091]

You really make the case for this remarkable debut. Also great use of footage!

[@bobbysbrother137]

Thanks, Ro! There's not too much footage from this era, so I think some creative freedom is appropriate when putting it together!

[@danbike9]

Jon Lord on writing a song for Frida. "Easier said than done when you have a voice that is that specific and that glorious," - Jon Lord,. 2004 Beyond the Notes, Biography

[@frankjoi6403]

Once again perfect work from you, great video, thank you so much again for your great videos.

[@bobbysbrother137]

Thanks, Frank. I'm so happy you're here to watch it! Much appreciated!!

[@norrsken1828]

I love her Swedish albums!!!

[@hweminnio419]

Thanks for sharing the news 🙏

[@Originaltom]

Thanks again for an interesting and well done video 🥰

[@bobbysbrother137]

Thanks, Tom. Very happy you've watched it!

[@Originaltom]

@@bobbysbrother137 🥰

[@PerryCJamesUK]

This is best stuff ever.

[@soniaalvarez543]

A suggestion, maybe too late, but on your comment of her songs you should have included more examples of her voice, even if they were very short. Otherwise very good mini documentary!

[@Flatwoodsdad]

Thanks. Lovely Frida our "Dancing Queen".

[@123billydog]

I think I first got hold of the vinyl reissue of this album, with Min Egen Stad on it probably from HMV on import in the late 70's or very early 80's. Finding the records before ABBA became ABBA officially was virtually impossible in the UK before the internet developed. Personally, I find the 'Frida' album an absolute joy to listen to, her voice and vocal range is so impressive and the whole album is a thing of great beauty and one I still listen to a lot.

[@bobbysbrother137]

Wow, great to get this positive feedback about the album, which I'm reading virtually unanimously in these comments. I couldn't agree more with you, and these days I just can't get enough of this album. Thanks for your comment!

[@johnearle7776]

I wish Frida 1967-72 was easier to find. I burned it off via Sidify. The cover of Can't keep my Eyes Off Of You or Du Är Så Underbart Rar, is my all time favorite Frida song. The joy and exuberence just pops out of the speakers. Brass instruments and electric organ give it a Swinging Sixties vibe.

[@bobbysbrother137]

Yes, John, this is one of my favorites, too, from her early singles! Fantastic compilation, I wish it was still available. And they could even put it out as a beautiful vinyl edition, the artwork is gorgeous.

[@johnearle1]

@@bobbysbrother137 It is a great showcase of her love of jazz. I recognized There Goes My Everything among the covers on the album. The artwork is sumptuous.

[@bobbysbrother137]

@@johnearle1 That version of the song you mentioned features all four members of ABBA on vocals. You can feel it!

[@wolfmusik1000]

The Silent one, It gives warmth, So soulful, It fills me with good feelings.......take care B B !

[@bobbysbrother137]

Nice thoughts. Thanks, Wolf!!

[@wolfmusik1000]

‎Ich hätte gerne das Album "Frida" auf CD, vielleicht vom Label "Music On CD" NL. Aber das Vinyl-Album ist ein Geschenk. Ich freue mich auf die Rezension von People Need Love. Meine besten Wünsche.‎

[@davidmarshall5596]

Well Bobby's Brother you sure do know your music 🎶 & it is certainly very interesting to see & hear information on the band members that most of us never knew before...Frida is a very very talented lady in her own right & pit together with Agnetha made her 'complete' in music 🎶 terms...thank you for a very informative review.

[@bobbysbrother137]

These four are absolutely complete. Thanks for your kind words & for stopping by again, David!

[@abbascots]

Hej Yes BB I love this album and all her solo works along with Agnethas and both Benny and Bjorns 🙌 Thankyou again for your impeccably robust analysis of this album it’s true the journey to the ABBA sound wee all love and know is transcendental from all the four members individual earlier works and each individually developed there trademark sounds 💕 I adore Fridas Swedish solo recordings you definitely feel the velvety tones and jazzy vocals from these recordings her deep ranges just transcends you into a trancelike state of pure magic musical states 😆 It’s almost hypnotic u know 😉

[@bobbysbrother137]

You hit the bullseye, abbascots. *Yes* , I couldn't agree more with your beautiful descriptions - you truly feel the music of all four individually and in unison. Transcending hypnosis is just the right description, especially for "Frida" (1971). I can't stop listening to this album, and especially "Suzanne" and "Barnen sover" are so true to your description. You'll get lost in 'em. Thanks for your wonderful feedback!!

[@abbascots]

Your welcome BB 🙏 Yes Barnen sover is also a fave from this album it’s so subliminal 🙌

[@Bernhard2024]

I didn`t know the album "Frida" and never heared about it.

[@bobbysbrother137]

It's possibly her least known, but what a treasure in my opinion.

[@themountainwanderer]

Very interesting. I know very little of the band members' Swedish work. Happy to learn something.

[@monequitapagunsan3219]

Looking forward for Anni Frid album soon!

[@bobbysbrother137]

Wonderful! I'm curious, but I'm sure you'll be happy!

[@williamoverly1617]

She recorded FERNANDO, which Benny had her do later as an ABBA recording. To this day, that is the most admired ABBA song around the world.

[@zekevarg1656]

I am from Sweden and I have very strong teenage menories from her album Frida ensam. The song Aldrig mej comforted teenaged boken hearts Very popular then.

[@bobbysbrother137]

Wow, fantastic to get this insight from times long gone. Thanks, Zeke!

[@charleskristiansson1296]

Deine Stimme hört sich als deutsch an :) Ich habe deine Videos sehr gerne sogar.

[@fritziepisarski8681]

Hey Hey Bobby. This time you have me at a disadvantage. I knew Frida was a star in her own right however I have never herd any of the albums . This I will try to remedy. If you do another episode like this could you translate the names of the songs in English. Always enjoy your take and explanations. 🇺🇸

[@bobbysbrother137]

Hej Fritzie, thanks for the feedback. I'll give some English titles, not all, and it's quite fitting to what I feel about the Swedish material - you don't necessarily need to understand the words. Either way, if you check the English Wikipedia entry for the album, the song titles are translated. Greetings to the United States!

[@fritziepisarski8681]

@@bobbysbrother137 Thank you , I’ll check it out. Being of Norwegian decent, I can read some of the titles. But it’s been a long long time since I had to read or speak it. Not that it’s totally forgotten but you use it or loose it. I’ve lost it Looking forward to your next episode.

[@davidturner4610]

To be honest I was travelling in a car in Australia with the radio going and Waterloo came on I recall that I’d never heard anything like it before gave me a sort of a chill for an unknown reason many years later I found out Im half Swedish. Since then I adore them all.

[@bobbysbrother137]

What a beautiful story. I too thought, on my first encounter with their music - this is definitely different than anything I've known. Mesmerized til this day!

[@WhitneyHouston4eva1]

This is the album of Frida's that I don't have. I tried looking for the cd of her early Swedish recordings in 2014/5 and was surprised at the ridiculous price it was going for. At the time it was priced at £500 and I don't have that sort of money. How do these people sleep, charging fans these stupid prices.

[@toby9999]

I understand your sentiment but the true value of an item will also be decided by the buyer.

[@WhitneyHouston4eva1]

Thanks Toby and Lex. I saw it on Amazon at the time. I looked on eBay after writing my original comment and found the 67-72 album for under £24 which I didn't mind paying. So now my Frida album collection will be complete.

[@bobbysbrother137]

It's unfortunate that "Frida 1967-1972" is long out of print and is being sold for horrendous prices. Now, I think you've secured a reasonable deal for one of the finest ABBA-related releases. So happy for you!!

[@WhitneyHouston4eva1]

@@bobbysbrother137 I thought I'm getting this while it was at a reasonable price. Agnetha's 6 cd set that was released around the same time also goes for silly money these days. People charge these prices coz they know if someone really wants it they will pay these silly prices.

[@shirleywoodfield4122]

Although I don't speak Swedish I love Fridas albums

[@Kevin-1969]

Bobby do you know anything about Frida acting in the film Gå på vattnet om du kan ? Do you know how this came about

[@garydiamond8124]

Hey hey bb!!! Love the photos of Agnetha she does look so much more relaxed then she was over here at the opening!!! It’s always great to hear from you now the excitement is over with the voyage concert and people are going to see it!!! Always exciting to hear new news or photos!!! Hope to have more from ya soon!!! Regards ya super trouper

[@helenmiddlemas8198]

I remember getting this album for Xmas in the 70's. It's a gatefold sleeve if I remember correctly

[@bobbysbrother137]

What a beautiful Christmas present. Yes, it was a gatefold, as shown in the video. Cheers!

[@michaelrochester48]

I don’t think a lot of people know, but the hootenanny singers were still an active group as late as 1972. I believe the hootenanny singers were still releasing stuff as ABBA was forming

[@АляКондратьева-у8с]

Спасибо за русские субтитры!!!

[@Leftatalbuquerque]

And this, boys and girls, is what we called a "Toni Home Perm". Never do it. NEVER.

[@jthommusic]

I think Frida also recorded Agnetha's song Snow White & the seven dwarfs. Her Swedish language recordings are my favorites!

[@bobbysbrother137]

Yes, that's almost right! Frida recorded "Nu vissla vi ett slag" for a Snow White LP in 1971. Agnetha recorded "Snövit och de sju dvärgarna" for her debut album in 1968. Both are different songs, but related to Snow White, and they are both very charming.

[@jthommusic]

@@bobbysbrother137 Yes, that's it. I should have remembered. I haven't heard it in a long time, but recall that I liked it! Somewhere Agnetha said she was embarrassed about the lyrics to Snovit(which she wrote), but since I don't speak Swedish they seem good enough to me!

[@HolgerJakobs]

What a pity that you didn't translate the song titles for us not knowing Swedish.

[@carlathurisaz]

I prefer solo singers, Frida and Agnetha 😍😍. Songs sung in Swedish and english languages

[@gloiven]

too intrusive - yup