First Time Hearing ABBA - Rock Me

[@alexioverdo5225]

That was a hit exclusive single release Down Under.No2 in New Zealand/No4 in Australia.ABBA performed this live on all of their tours.'75/'77/'79-'80.

[@ianm.7712]

It's very 70's Glam rock, and in keeping with the charts at the time.

[@Moyodsreds]

All ABBA songs are amazing !! What talent from all of them

[@davidparsons7586]

One of my favorites from this album.

[@dreasbn]

It's so catchy and fun and you find yourself humming it allday long. It was on my first ABBA record I got in 1976, the very best of ABBA and an instant favorite of mine. At the time there was no Dancing Queen and subsequent songs released, so this stood out as a very happy not happy/sad rockpop song and remained a live favorite. It was released as single in Australia during the peak of the ABBA hysteria downunder and was top 10 hit. That's why it was actually included on their 1979 Greatest Hits Volume 2 and it was in their live set of 1977 and 1979 world tour, when for instance Mamma Mia was not on the setlist. So this is a special song in one way or the other. Why Did It Have To Be Me was another fan favorite for live concerts and was performed on both world tours... so they knew what worked live. Björn's vocals are funny but they did the trick by almost letting the ladies take over in the chorus making it so distinctively ABBA again and a bit more pop in the chorus than in the verses... It sounds simple but again it's cleverly produced song.

[@michaellust]

This is a tune for a live audience.❤

[@emmany5302]

A great ABBA song!

[@christianoazzuro6711]

That was a domestic hit single in Australia(top 5) also included in the GOLD Aussie version Cd.

[@richardscanlan3419]

and quite different to their normal sounds.Done in a n early 70s glam rock style.

[@lenaengell8528]

I enjoy this song. I dance to it! As I did when I was young 🤭

[@krisa990]

It is Björn,who else would it be,Benny just had the lead vocals in one song, Suzy hang around...which he did brilliantly by the way...and yes,this is Björn singing...really good that you guys chose to do a reaction on this hidden first rate,top notch hidden gem..its soooo good..

[@christianoazzuro6711]

Live version plz from the "ABBA The Movie' tour!

[@teromattila72]

The album ”Abba" and "Abba The Album" are different albums.

[@noelleggett5368]

When it came out, even the biggest ABBA fans panned ‘Rock Me’. But I can guarantee that you’ll be humming this tune for hours. It’s one of their catchiest melodies - and maybe their most insistent ‘earworms’. (It’s actually one of my secret favourites.)

[@terrykemp1876]

Not me. Loved it from the off. Still do….lots.

[@herrbonk3635]

Haha! I hated it already when I bought the LP in 1975... A really boring and annoying tune, using Abba standards (although hundreds of pop/rock groups sound worse than this all the time, of course).

[@Zentrix-24]

Another super trooper song i've enjoyed since release...

[@geordieboy8945]

This track was released before the greatest hits Volume 1 release. It was not included, but WAS added to the greatest hits Volume 2, which came out years later.

[@christianoazzuro6711]

it's because it was a hit in Australia but mostly because people loved it and got excited whenever they performed this live while touring.

[@davidparsons7586]

This is their third album.

[@kmwk5c]

loved your kind of "hesitant" reaction 😄 The thing with this song is that you simply must se the video. Just watching sweet, cute Björn try being a hardcore rocksinger will melt your hart. "Wanna bee wanna beeee ... " ❤

[@alexioverdo5225]

Got happily confused by the thumbnail thinking it's the live version from 'The Movie' tour '77!Live is explosive rocky hot and rather different.Girl's parts are more melodic and rich sounded.

[@frankjoi6403]

Love your videos as always. Björn is the main vocalist, by the way, it is Björn's birthday today, well chosen song. Certainly different songs from all directions on the early albums. ABBA The Movie features this song, as well as so many other classics.

[@Bjorn9284]

The B side to I Do I Do I Do I Do. The Xylophone., in this fashion was used in countless Diana Ross And The Supremes songs, "Motown Sound". My Mom and my sister's, couldn't stop dancing to Rock Me when it first came out. Awesome song, Great reaction video! Thanks for this!👍💅

[@chrisp2071]

Yes, it's of its time and has hasn't aged very well but in the mid 70's when we were getting used to ABBA this Bjorn-led vocal came as a surprise. And come on, he had to give himself at least one song to perform when they toured!

[@jamesdagenais6494]

Yes this is Byorn. You should watch the actual video. I also like they're rock song. "Hey Hey Helen".

[@Payne2view]

Nice coincidene that you publish a Bjorn song on his 78th Birthday. He was still thinking of being a Rock Star in those days, with the tough guy vocal tone. It doesn't work though. The live version on "ABBA The Movie" is good to watch though".

[@krisa990]

78? He looks much younger then that,he looks young for his age for sure..

[@ingvarjensen1088]

​@@krisa990I'm sure he's working out (what I think Benny doesn't). If you look at his hairline I'm sure he's got some hair transplant and maybe he's had some work on his face, too. Definitely he pays more attention to his look than Benny does.

[@mikesmithson6805]

Happy bday to Bjorn🎉

[@helenpeterson]

Its a great fun song and once again the visuals are everything. When you watch an actual video it can change the whole perception of the song.

[@theresenydahl9531]

Thank you for another great video reaction, love it!🌷🌷🌷🌷

[@auntvesuvi3872]

Thanks, Marissa! Thanks, Tyler! 🧑‍🎤 #TylerCreatesContent #TCCReacts #ABBA #RockMe

[@russytherutan]

Works better in a live concert. Still fun and catchy.

[@Earcandy73]

This was at the tail end of ABBA’s glam rock phase which was replicated British rock of the early 70s. I’m glad they redefined themselves in ‘75 with SOS. Tyler- you are correct; they were attempting to hone their sound. SOS depicts the transition towards a more progressive sound.

[@TJdirect]

“Watch out” is a rather unknown ABBA gem, worth hunting down

[@swifty8503]

A great song that shows us that Bjorn can sing!! Nice to hear the males on the odd song!

[@alejandrosantanaborquez917]

Happy Birthday, Björn 🎉🎂(78) Yeah. It is he who sings (I think with a somewhat forced voice). In 'Move on' he also does the narrator's voice at the beginning (also a bit forced... towards elegant or wise). He is quite well gifted vocally, but obviously not to stand out next to Agnetha and Frida. Without a doubt, his greatest talent is the creation of lyrics. Take care Marissa & Tyler ❤🇨🇱😘👍

[@BILLONEE]

I never thought ABBA was experimenting to find their sound. Benny & Bjorn's creativity level was always high & were always creating new types of songs. If it sounded good, they'd record it. This is why we are all able to enjoy a great variety of ABBA's music.

[@mikesmithson6805]

I'm gonna post this again and again 😅 ABBA made 9 Studio Albums from 1973-2021. I list it again for u guys.. Ring Ring (1973) includes Ring Ring, People Need love their debut single. Waterloo (1974) includes Waterloo, Honey Honey ABBA (1975) their self titled album is also their 3rd LP includes Mamma Mia, SOS, I've been waiting for you. Arrival (1976) includes Dancing Queen, Knowing me knowing you, Money money money. ABBA: The Album (1978) this LP is named ABBA: The Album because it coincides with the release of their concert film ABBA: The Movie. includes Take a chance on me, eagle, the name of the game. Voulez Vous (1979) includes Voulez vouz, angeleyes, chiquitita. Super Trouper (1980) includes Super Trouper, the winner takes it all, lay all your love on me. The Visitors (1981) the final studio album of their active years a group. Includes The visitors, when all is said and done, slipping through my fingers. Voyage (2021) Their comeback LP after 40 long years.. Also the very last ABBA album ever according to Benny & Bjorn😢. Includes i still have faith in you, don't shut me down and keep an eye on dan.

[@sds6303]

I feel that “Rock me” is the other side of Honey Honey. Like from the guy’s pov

[@ursgeiser6570]

On the first 3 albums ABBA tried different styles of music in short 3' songs; you don't have to like everyone. Rock Me was certainly inspired by the successful UK glam rock - as others wrote Slade, Sweet, Suzie Quatro ... . from the Chinn&Chapman kitchen. Like does Your Mother Know and Hole In Your Soul, Rock Me was a live banger, see Live Australie 1977/The Movie, arranged in a totally different way with the female voices and choir.

[@addersdewinter7495]

An okay Song ( I prefer Bjorn's vocals on watch out)... but love the fact that Abba embraced all musical styles ... and the Glam rock of rock me is both fun and energetic. 😊

[@Muckylittleme]

Watch out is a much better track.

[@robinj6137]

Abba channeling their inner Noddy Holder😊

[@kevobeney5308]

Bjorn was the lead on this and a simplicity to the song means it will be a favourite of mine

[@AntonSieppi]

I have to recommend an ABBA song to you before I turn insane. My favorite ABBA song "I Still Have Faith In You" wich was the first song they released after 40 years (Idk if you've heard it already but I cluldn't find a reaction to it). If you ever decide to listen to it I highly recommend using headphones. I've always had a better listening experience with them. (EDIT: Ok, I've been informed that there is a reaction to ISHFIY, I just can't find it 😂) It would also be fun to see more ABBA live reactions and maybe even ABBA singing their songs in other languages (like Swedish, French, Spanish).

[@SebaZero]

Tyler already made a reaction of the entire ABBA Voyage album

[@eduardooscar309]

the firsts ABBA songs that Marissa & Tyler react aré I still have faith in you & Don't shut me down

[@AntonSieppi]

@@eduardooscar309 Damn. Better find it 😂

[@johnlargan6045]

"Abba" was their third album.

[@yencoCom]

The music was recorded with the idea of Agnetha singing the lead, however the lyrics were changed at the last minute and it was decided that Björn would take the lead and he is struggling a bit here because of the key it was recorded in. It sounds better in live versions in which the key is changed just a bit lower and so Björn is able to sing at a more comfortable range. Also, the live version has a nice bit of additional piano instrumentation from Benny. Definitely worth a listen: kzbin.info/www/bejne/eWqzhp1qoNeggK8

[@debm3041]

Bjorn is sounding like Noddy Holder from Slade on this track, I wouldn't have said he is struggling

[@mickelidholm4464]

That song has the same style as the group Slade

[@larsnilsson6821]

I was feeling down so the doctor told me to take two ABBA songs every day 🐈‍⬛🐈🫂♥️

[@eduardooscar309]

Hello , so glad to see You again with more ABBA songs (but not on Mondays hahaha) and you choose a special song today, because is the 78th birthday of Björn Ulvaeus, who is the lead voice in these song Congratulations to you and happy birthday for our dearest Björn "Rock me" (1975) from the third album, the self tittle "ABBA" is a funny song , simply lyrics and rocker voice by Björn, with a powerful piano by Benny the girls Frida & Agnetha join in the chorus with all her power In one TV perfomance Agnetha & Frida dance with hapiness, specialy Agnetha near to her husband, and in another verse Frida playing with Benny at the piano and there is another video with a TV perfomance at the Eddy Go Round Show in Holland (August 1975) ABBA did a nice interview and play five songs: Ring Ring, Waterloo, Tropical Loveland, Rock me and finally S.O.S another TV perfomance was in U.S., and in Tv to Australia "Rock me" was one of the songs that ABBA performed in the earliest years ABBA performing these song live in their memorable Europe & Australia Tour 1977 it's fantastic to see the ladies dancing in the verses, and Agnetha seeing Björn in the chorus with all her love I wish You a great week my best regards from Buenos Aires Argentina 🇦🇷 South America

[@berrybell2296]

It is a gr8 song.

[@anderlundberg9297]

coment some of the live tunes from ABBA Live World Tour 1979 - Live at Wembley Arena in London - "Does your Mother Know " and " Hole In Your Soul " // kzbin.info/www/bejne/gHbciod3g7iDoJY - "Summernight City " // kzbin.info/www/bejne/mp3OhWaeg7Rlgsk and many more ( even better than the studio versions

[@j0hnf_uk]

This is an example of their early work, where they're kind of experimenting a little with their sound. Being from that time, I instantly recognise the style as being a nod to glam rock. The fact that Björn is singing the way he is immediately reminds me of Slade's Noddy Holder! That sort of gravelly tone to his voice, which isn't his natural singing voice. The video to this song makes it far more apparent what they're aiming for. It still works for me, but without a certain context, it can be a tiny bit off-putting if you're expecting the usual formula of the girls singing almost exclusively. The instrumental parts are on point, though. Instantly recognisable as ABBA.

[@krisa990]

I only wished one more thing here, that you guys would have done a reaction on the video to this song,that is very good too...

[@paulcardsfan]

Different that's for sure . Unpredictable that's ABBA .

[@peterbreughel4440]

Marissa looked like she was getting into it at the end.

[@Urfinchannel]

It’s sound like 70th because it was

[@stuartwho]

This is very glam rock and Slade like. It is very 70s because it was the 70s.

[@jamesshinners3046]

You really should watch the live version. I think this song was produced for live. Shows a lot better live you’re not hearing what I’m saying you should watch it. Live good job you two

[@iznone]

Marissa always +++

[@mobychima1087]

Not a bad song relative to the time and era it was recorded. But it doesn't stand up in the light of today's music to which Tyler and friend are used to. My criticism of the song is that it sounded like a copycat rock number. The instruments didn't sparkle in comparison to many ABBA classics.

[@rudigerritterfeld5493]

Warum erinnert er mich immer an einen " Wackeldackel "? 😁😅

[@EricSWE]

Sure it's Björn. Watch this live performance kzbin.info/www/bejne/mYGtfX2cjN9-gKc

[@crichtonjohn3393]

What the generic hate comment! I can't believe you generic hate comment! Do you even generic hate comment! 😡😡😡

[@SimplyTim_UK]

Not a fan of this song although it is catchy. The live version is way better.

[@Glebborama]

It’s terrible but in a great way! Even back in its day, this was a head scratcher. ABBA trying to be edgy rockers didn’t quite work. They were and will always be great pop stars. But there’s no denying it was a fun swing.

[@The_Jupiter2_Mission]

Bjorn's songs were always... meh. He just HAD to have at least one song on near every album. Why? Super Trouper & The Album(let's discount the talky Move On bit) did fine without him.

[@marksharmanmusic1]

Thought it was great as a kid when it came out but now just sounds very average compared to their other work. ( Bjorn’s excellent vocal aside)

[@nagi.selgri]

I'm a fan of Abba, and I think "rock me" is his worst song 🤣

[@Lisa-M]

Have you ever heard "I Saw It In The Mirror"?

[@nagi.selgri]

@@Lisa-M Yes, it is one of the weakest but it has a certain appeal. But rock is ugly to me at all 🤣

[@eduardooscar309]

all have different taste... for me the worst song in "ABBA" album is "Man in the middle"

[@SebaZero]

"Sitting in the Palmtree" is my pick as the worst

[@eduardooscar309]

but thinking about the worst ABBA song , I have a few, it could be "Watch out"

[@nealwhaley63]

Meh….give me SOS any day.

[@marcodebrabander5751]

Not one of their best.. but funny lol

[@nickchristoforou7850]

Really the the worst song on this album, along with perhaps 'Tropical Loveland'. The chorus is catchy ofcourse, but the 'wanna be wanna be verses are 🤮 On the other hand, the same album has several classic pop gems "Mamma Mia", "SOS", "So Long", "I've Been Waiting For You", "Bang-A-Boomerang", "Hey Hey Helen", "I Do I Do I Do..."

[@eduardooscar309]

in my opinion "Man in the middle" is the worst song in "ABBA" album

[@davidparsons7586]

@@eduardooscar309 Yes and I think it's their worst song period.

[@supastah68]

Meh

[@tomascruz8698]

ROCK ME.......

[@Andrew-tf8jt]

Hey blondie if you need help wink SOS ...---...😕