First Time Hearing ABBA - Love Isn't Easy (But It Sure Is Hard Enough)

[@christopher3d475]

I love these early songs because you can hear them developing their own artistic direction. They were mimicking bands and group styles from the 1960s, but you can hear them moving into what would become Dancing Queen and other amazing ABBA songs.

[@terrykemp1876]

Early ABBA still looking for their sound.

[@lenaengell8528]

Because I am Scandinavian, I do not hear any commercial in this song. I think it is a catchy, good song!

[@mikhalbruns2414]

Abba can cleverly compose their music in so many styles... This early one is much like a Beatles style.

[@Emmenem68]

If I'm not mistaken you haven't reacted yet to "Lovers (Live A Little Longer)" from the Voulez-Vous album. It has one of ABBA's sexiest lyrics and has Frida on lead at her most seductive.

[@christianoazzuro6711]

Time for some docus or Abba live stuff.All exciting! No excuses.

[@alejandrosantanaborquez917]

You should to see the video... (Denmark 1973 Performance Rare) This song actually makes a lot more sense watching that clip... It really is like a commercial... of ABBA (of themselves). I hope you do. See ya, guys ❤️🇨🇱👍

[@what-uc]

As far as we know, that film is exactly 50 years old today, 20/6/2023!

[@helenpeterson]

Such a fun video

[@geofffield7603]

Please go back and redo earlier songs like Just A Notion - I know Tyler did many by himself !!!!!!!!!!

[@whenindoubt1000]

I was just listening to the Super Trooper album. My how they grew. This is fun early 70s ditty. You should see the video. Quite fun. They are smiling. All members of ABBA smiling? It can happen.

[@The_Jupiter2_Mission]

What you haven't done post Waterloo Abba Album-Man In The Middle. Arrival-Dum Dum Diddle. Voulez Vous- Lovers Live A Little Longer. You should then move on to some solo stuff from the girls Agnetha- Wrap Your Arms Around Me Frida-Something Going On, To Turn The Stone Then their musicals- Chess. Kristina Fran Duvemala

[@frankjoi6403]

Yes, also Agnetha's songs pre-ABBA, Hep Stars and Hootenanny Singers.

[@Lisa-M]

@@frankjoi6403 And Frida's pre-ABBA songs not?

[@frankjoi6403]

@@Lisa-M Of course also her songs.

[@alexioverdo5225]

@@Lisa-M Abba videos channel is back in Utube.Time for ABBA LIVE (since they've already done all the cream).

[@Lisa-M]

@@alexioverdo5225 😃

[@Smgs-ue7tj]

I really like this song from the first album, it has grown on me quite a lot over the last years.

[@davidparsons7586]

One of my favorites from that album.

[@eduardooscar309]

Hello again, dearest Marissa & Tyler so glad to see you in our ABBA Journey "Love isn't easy" (1973) among my favorites from the first album of the future ABBA the contrast between the soft voice of the boys and the powerful irruption of the ladies is fantastic I think that, although it may seem exaggerated, that great difference in tone between the voices is to emphasize the meaning of the lyrics: men seduce and women resist (the use of contrasts is a trademark of ABBA) the melody is beautiful with a catchy chorus this is some of the first ABBA songs that alternated verses between boys and girls The video is very funny, on a tour of Denmark, a few months after Agnetha's postpartum time after her first motherhood Here is the link for you to see: kzbin.info/www/bejne/o37dqYaCjNmqipo In my opinion, the first ABBA album (when they are still called 'Björn & Benny; Agnetha & Frida) is more even and better than the next album' Waterloo ' and ABBA finds its musical identity in the third album: 'ABBA', the basis of ABBA's best pop music great reaction, honest and correct, to a song that is difficult to appreciate, but that I really like see you in the After Show best wishes from Buenos Aires Argentina South America

[@scented-leafpelargonium3366]

This is one of my favourites and it wasn't available easily in the UK during their early years. They do a very amusing video to accompany it, which is worth watching!

[@meelispranno9788]

You should react the medley from 1975 ! It is the only song that Abba didn’t write themselves! It was released first time on german charity record and b- side of Summer Night City single 1978 !

[@jamiew6438]

Thank god for Agnetha & Frida.

[@swifty8503]

This sounds pretty 70s, its similar to the likes of Me and Bobby and Bobby's Brother, it has that 70s vibe going on.

[@dreasbn]

I love the song. One of my faves from the early days. I think it’s extremely catchy yep and fun. Yep and this pre chorus part is perfectly connecting the verse and the chorus. I love this drop of instrumentation in the chorus. It’s something they did even more prominent on Mamma Mia. There is cute performance of the song on danish tv back in the day as this was a Scandinavian single release after He Is Your Brother and Nina Pretty Ballerina. Like many said: the first two albums are sort of experimental, not having found the sound yet. And yet it’s already so Abba. And yes Tyler is in love with love. He seems to have a more bit more of an emotional approach on the things than Marisa (sorry not Melissa). More easily excited and faster cooled down… but Marisa probably is more sensere once she is sure about her love for someone or something. Could be wrong but just my guess from afar. 😉

[@mikesmithson6805]

Her name is Marisa

[@mikesmithson6805]

Very early ABBA i like it actually my favorite song from their debut album! Very catchy indeed but the lyrics is kinda head scratching 😅

[@paulcardsfan]

Yes this was a Jingle for sweetie's commercial about pudding pops a swedish Popsicle .

[@AnimeOtakuDrew]

I feel like this is one of ABBA's more underappreciated songs. I love that it is balanced between the guys and the ladies, and it's just fun to listen to in general. It also has a really fun music video, which you guys sadly missed out on. Oh, and Marissa doesn't need to do anything funny; she can just sit there and look cute. Seriously though, I love that you guys are doing a deep dive into ABBA and exploring a lot of their music before moving on. As for who you should check out next, I feel compelled to recommend another of my favorite groups of all time: Air Supply.

[@auntvesuvi3872]

Thanks, Marissa! Thanks, Tyler! ❤‍🩹 #TylerCreatesContent #TCCReacts #ABBA #LoveIsntEasy #LoveIsntEasyButItSureIsHardEnough

[@jimhoppe8317]

You guys are too funny!!! I really like this song. But now whenever I hear it, I'll be craving peanut M&Ms!!😁

[@noelleggett5368]

He is Your Brother!!!!!! Dum Dum Diddle!!!!!

[@alexioverdo5225]

yes plz.

[@marksharmanmusic1]

Very folky and abba before synths and before many studios allowed them to build a wall of sound. Embryonic and no where as good as their mainstream stuff, but interesting to hear their development. Also Bjorn was still developing ( English) lyrically

[@frankjoi6403]

Definitely one of the many hidden gems of ABBA, there is a TV version of this fine song. I suggest Dum Dum Diddle, He Is Your Brother, Dillusion and I'm Just A Girl as the next ones.

[@lenaengell8528]

YES! This is also a hidden germ of ABBA, among so many other ABBA song!

[@SebaZero]

Nothing hidden, is a released song in their first album

[@Emmenem68]

@@SebaZero I guess 'hidden' means that it didn't get much exposure outside the ABBA fanbase. Yes, it was available on the album Ring Ring but that album wasn't even released in most countries until much later.

[@SebaZero]

​@@Emmenem68 Sorry but when the song is good and not well known it's called "an underrated song". A "hidden gem" can be an unreleased demo, or a song that only exists as a B-side of a single. Anyway you can call it as you like, is just my opinion ;)

[@RoydGriffin]

definitely check out Lovers (live a little longer), Dum dum diddle and dream world, a later released fromerly "lost" song that I personally also like quite a lot :) And as others suggested, maybe the medley as a bonus, would be interesting to hear your thoughts on unfinished abba music, even though its long xD

[@E-78]

You’ve got to check out sitting in the palm tree next. another great song from the experimental albums with some incredible instrumentation.

[@viktorthefirst]

This song has an actual video clip from 1973, let me know if you are interesting and i can send you the link :D

[@todddepue681]

Marissa, he just wants you to never say that again because he's (needlessly) embarrassed to admit that he loves love.

[@christianoazzuro6711]

Have you done 'Dum Dum Diddle' from ARRIVAL album?If not plz do.

[@MarioDruet]

Nooooo! It's crap, not representative of Abba.

[@alexioverdo5225]

@@MarioDruet Shoot me down,...but i LUV this too.Hugs.

[@christianoazzuro6711]

@@MarioDruet lol ok i belong to the minority who loves this.

[@theresenydahl9531]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@MrBrettley]

That was really funny

[@cinnamonrain8836]

😄You’re both funny! This is a cute and a bit silly song. Early stuff. I Agree that it sounds like a commersial song. While you’re listening to their first album you Should do ”He is your brother” next, but use their live video from 1979.

[@christianoazzuro6711]

Live version is full of energy,fantastic!And they all look so sexy,esp Frida and Agnetha.(It's actually from 1977 not '79,btw)

[@wayne_twentyfive]

Yes, I too have issues with the chorus, or more specifically the end of it .. The instrumentation there is too clunky and jokey for my liking, and it detracts from the rest of this lovely and melodic song .. As others here have said, the cute video ( from Denmark in 1973 ) is definitely worth checking out.

[@noelleggett5368]

Corny, very early ABBA…. but… Tyler loves love!

[@christinahansen9952]

🤣😂😂😂🎉

[@noelleggett5368]

Tyler is a (cute) monkey; Marissa has cool humour. 😛

[@danielvega674]

It’s definitely sounds like a marimba. Rings too much. Xylo is way shorter sound. Yep the song is goofy, but it’s Abba so I will listen along with you anyways. Been watching your Abba videos since day one, can’t stop now. Too close to the end.

[@Zentrix-24]

Marisa...Let your freak flag fly...It's all good.

[@gurnoorvraich]

Were is bts reacts

[@marcodebrabander5751]

not one of their best I agree but still fun

[@christianoazzuro6711]

Agree,the best were yet to come.

[@SebaZero]

Not their best stuff. Although the verse part is nice

[@geofffield7603]

You are not enjoying the third rate part of their catalogue. Go back to the start together !!!!