ABBA - Don't shut me down | REACTION (First time hearing)

[@chriswhite82]

This song in particular is everything you could ever want in an Abba comeback. It's just perfect! What a gift.

[@GivenToe]

I agree 100% :D:D:D

[@PhillipW12]

Yes agree total gift.

[@DarrenJCalvert]

💯 it’s unbelievable

[@MrBegrateful100]

Yes, what a gift. Incredible!!!

[@martintik8565]

They are back!!!!!!!

[@JohnHurlstone]

it's one of their best songs ever - it justs get better and better the more you hear it The vocals are outstandiing.

[@glennpurland6440]

I’m 60 years old, and ABBA were my group when I was at school. I had exactly the same reaction, tears of joy to hear them sing again. Two days on I still tear up when I play this song. It’s unmistakably ABBA, and who would have thought they would give us new songs after all these years. It’s fine to cry, music creates such strong emotions - thank you for sharing on camera exactly what so many of us are feeling right now ❤️

[@frangomares]

So much has been runnning through my mind these last few days... I can't even manage to know what I want to say or express. I've been listening to this one specially continuously... even on my mind (when I can't play it). I didn't know what to expect. I was a youngster when they split and it's been almost forty years, but suddenly when the song started playing, it was like those forty years disappeared. I felt so at home and at the right time... I felt like "One of Us" was just a week ago... I was shocked and pleased and happy and sad and everything at the same time. Abba was back Really? Had they been away? So it's been a rollercoaster of feeling... and so much crying. Memories of loved ones and sheer enjoyment. My brother who was also a fan died early this year (COVID related) and I know he would have loved this so much... I'm crying now again. So sad he didn't manage to see this... So It's been really, really, really hard for me this "voyage" back and forth in time. They're absolutely awesome... And this song is what I was exactly hoping for... The voice of Agnetta is just incredible, Frida is also incredible... I don't know. My mind is just overwhelmed with thoughts and feelings and happiness.

[@GivenToe]

Thank YOU! ❤️

[@GivenToe]

I am very very sorry for your loss 🥺 I understand its an emotional rollercoaster. Sherish his memory while listening to this song, and he will hear you. Thank you for sharing ❤️🙏🏻

[@frangomares]

@@GivenToe I'm really thankful to you. I loved you're reaction. I have truly understood how it felt for you. You are too young to have been waiting for so long for them to come back (I must confess I thought it would never happen...) so it's really nice to see that new generations share our love for them. Thought it's been sad, it's also brought back so many good memories of my brother and I knew we could have been talking for hours about this. Laughing, crying and all at the same time, just as you said.

[@PhillipW12]

Yep a m a z I n g , had to pinch myself what talent.

[@Str8int]

Oh for God's sake! I'm a 58 year old man and this made me cry. I freaking love ABBA!!!!

[@GivenToe]

Its hard not to show emotion when it comes to this! I feel you 🙏🏻❤️

[@johanneskluensner9395]

58 years is not old. You can do wonderful things at over 70 🎤

[@kajbyman3006]

I am 59,and feel the same...

[@derekc6445]

Yes I am 57 and the raw emotions are unbelievable.

[@johnmcaleer7099]

I'm 58 and know the feeling

[@jamesmccarthy2655]

It’s an instant ABBA classic… it wouldn’t be out of place if it suddenly played in the middle of ABBA Gold. 🙌🏼

[@GivenToe]

VERY true! 😃

[@mauricedorreboom5388]

Been humming this song since I heard it!

[@GivenToe]

✌️👌🏻

[@patronsaintofnow9765]

Agreed - I've listened repeatedly and it's as if they picked up right where they left off. Amazing.

[@nickmorrell3559]

So so true. But Abbas album tracks were as good as their singles ..some better

[@rockerdowns6051]

I’m a 59 year old type A male that looks like a biker and this song and their reunion had me balling like a baby. It takes me back to the 70s with my beloved parents. Miss you mom and dad. Thank you ABBA for the music over these many years. The world truly does need you now more than ever!

[@GivenToe]

Aww, that is understandable! Memories takes us far, both back and what to come. Thank you for sharing that 🙏🏻

[@donnav7103]

Dear Rocker Downs, where do I begin, my Italian dad was a jazz snob, especially latin jazz. Then the 70's brought us ABBA. My dad instantly fell in love with ABBA and the gorgeous Swedish Agnetha and Frida. When driving in the family car if an ABBA song came on the radio up went the volume so loud that my mom would just roll her eyes. Oh the memories, miss you dad. I wish you were here to see this. Yeah ABBA!

[@cliffwillson3643]

Top man. [59 also - going on 17... again! I never thought I'd heard them again and still cant quite get over it... wonderful]

[@1963nmp]

I am 58 and I just CANNOT believe what ABBA has done here. As I get older this type of music makes me emotional but this album I have to listen privately. Most music I constantly play it I get sort of bored with it but NOT this. ABBA is so incredible they should be in the hall of fame if not already there. LOVE YOU ABBA. In my mind you have done your best song EVER on this album. Tickets booked two months ago. Really looking forward to it.

[@gustavoribasrezende]

We're living a nightmare here in Brazil, this song came like a blessing from heaven for me. I cry every time I listen to this. It's like a travel to a paralel universe where love still exists

[@ronaldremudo688]

I agree with you. In this difficult time, Music in the stream now a days are crappy and trash but now, abba made a big comeback and it will change our lonely heart into a fascinated one. Viva Abba!!! welcome back to your magical voice and wonderful music!!

[@GivenToe]

Thats so sad to hear 🥺 Ive read the news about Brazip and its sad to hear. But I am happy that this could brighten your day ❤️🙏🏻

[@GivenToe]

I hear you 🙏🏻

[@johanneskluensner9395]

All the best to Brazil and you Gustavo. Love exists. In so many people.But she is often hidden. And music brings them to light. Especially the music of ABBA. Thats way i‘m grateful for the reunion of ABBA. They making the world a little better. Greatings from Vienna.

[@gustavoribasrezende]

Thank you, guys, for your kind words

[@karentatt9106]

I screamed and cried. I’m 56 years old and I feel like I did when I played the ABBA records when I was a teenager . So so happy x

[@GivenToe]

Such an amazing feeling. Thank you for commenting! 🙏🏻❤️

[@BonnieDragonKat]

My reaction was very much the same! I grew up on their music!

[@magnusmalmstrom1150]

..and you make me happy! I feel the same.

[@DazzleMonroe]

56 here too, and feel the same. I can't listen without blubbing like a baby. It's like old friends have come back.

[@RR-ev3po]

56 here too. Growing up in Europe, Abba was the Hymn of an entire generation. If not 2.

[@tobiaslundqvist.71]

I'm especially thrilled, with that magical 3rd voice, that only exists when Agneta and Frida sings together! They still have the magic! ❤👍

[@houseofsledge6891]

YES! I have spent almost my entire life fascinated by that "third voice" effect that only happens when Agnetha and Frida harmonize... there's basically nothing else like that sound in the world. It's this amazingly fortuitous combination of two voices that are the perfect compliment to one another, somehow, with both singers having flawless solo voices with seemingly limitless ranges meeting in the middle to conjure something perfect together.

[@GivenToe]

Yes, that is truly special 😍🥺

[@GivenToe]

AMEN to that!

[@imbutterworth]

@@houseofsledge6891 the Third Voice -- yes. And it knocks me for six on the second chorus of Don't Shut Me Down. My god... I never realised until this week how I have missed that!

[@timpows]

I never thought of it that way, but that describes it perfectly!!!

[@Swiftray]

Agnetha's voice is like a kind grandmother telling you an old beautiful story while stroking your head while you lay down.

[@italoblu]

Your reaction was just like millions of others, I think. It was a pleasure to watch. We all cried, and for so many reasons.

[@GivenToe]

That means a LOT to me! Thank you ❤️🥺

[@erica-elfriedemarik6647]

@@GivenToe i feel with you

[@helenarcarvalho]

Yes, this is so emotional, it make us cry!!!

[@fcomme5754]

Yes crying too.

[@ph.122]

@@GivenToe i am crying too😭

[@marinab.4190]

I love both songs! They are all between 71 and 76 years old. Proud to be a Swede! It's a privilege listening to them and I am getting so emotional! Looking forward to November, 5th, when the album will be released! ❤🇸🇪🎶

[@tonymalaluan]

It's not easy to make me cry, but when I heard this for the first time last Thursday I welled up. I didn't really expect to hear the girls sing as though it's 1980 again. Frida's voice harmonising with Agnetha's is just trademark AꓭBA...

[@GivenToe]

I hear you! Its magical!

[@pgs8595]

Todo el mundo, hombres y mujeres, han llorado escuchando esta canción

[@markwalton4383]

There has to be something VERY special about this group when they can bring so many people to tears through the pure joy of their music.

[@GivenToe]

Yeah its one of a kind 😱😍

[@garlen8]

I cried when they broke up, and now at 58 years young I am crying with JOY every time I listen to these 2 new songs. I can't wait until the album. I just hope that they know there are Dedicated ABBA fans in America. I know that we havent gave them a chance here. I LOVE THEM

[@GivenToe]

Im sure ABBA knows that the USA loves them dearly, and I think ”they still have faith in you” 😉 🙏🏻

[@garlen8]

@@GivenToe Jag alskar dig GivenToe

[@SteveInScotland]

Doesn’t it make you feel young again? I know I do. It’s just amazing.

[@GivenToe]

Sure takes me back in time 🥺🙏🏻

[@Ionabrodie69]

America was never really big fans of ABBA .. Australia and Britain were where the albums and hits were popular. .. suppose there were a small pocket of fans , shame they didn’t show them the love then really. 🤷‍♀️🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🇬🇧

[@shartzie]

I have a theory. We are now living in sensory overload brought about by the internet and digital tech. Everything is complicated and intense. ABBA’s music let’s the brain decompress and return to simple ideas and notions that are linear and digestible without choking. It lets us go on a journey without the drama and multiplicity. For anyone who is battered by short attention spans and 1 minute immediacies, this is a vacation.

[@GivenToe]

Very interesting theory! Thanks for sharing that!

[@gregseagler5111]

So beautifully said...

[@universesgirl]

"I'm not the one you knew, I'm now and then combined.. and I'm asking you to have an open mind..." is actually them talking to us to accept the fact that this new ABBA has their mature voices of now combined with their young figures digitalized..... and I LOVE that!!! But what I love the most is that my absolute favorite band is back!!! And, yes, I'm 30 years old and never thought this would actually be possible and I cried like a baby listening to these two songs and I can't wait for the whole album.. I listen to them and love them since I was a kid because my parents are huge ABBA fans.. plus: they didn't change their sound.. they still sound like the ABBA we all love.. they're true to themselves and I'm really, really proud!!!!

[@GivenToe]

Amazing story. Thank you for sharing that. Our parents influence us in different ways, that is one way =) Thankful is what I am. I cant wait either! Thanks for the comment! =)

[@dantianchon6953]

I'm 23 years old and grew up with music that is far from what the 70s had. However, no musical groups or acts have given me the kind of magic ABBA did. Four decades after their prime, I still consider myself so lucky to exist at the same time as these legendary artists!

[@cineffect]

Impossible not to cry, every time.

[@GivenToe]

Yeah kind of, totally understandable. Thanks for that comment!

[@almaalexander5874]

I'm old enough to have owned original ABBA on VINYL and honestly the reactions of YOUNG people, people too young to have any memory of the original ABBA, are making me laugh and cry with joy. I can't believe they're back but dear GOD, I am grateful.

[@houseofsledge6891]

You are not alone. I literally wept as I was listening to this the first several times. I am a child of 1974 and lived in the UK in 77 and 78 and was subsequently raised on ABBA music at their original height of success. They are my first and most enduring music love. To have them back is a dream beyond my wildest dreams. So, I feel ya, man. You're not alone.

[@GivenToe]

Such an amazing memory of your childhood, thanks for sharing that 🙏🏻❤️

[@HeliZero]

Well put. I am from 1972 and grew up with ABBA. They are like a baseplate of my music taste. Everything else is something build on top of that - but when i need to get back to the roots ABBA is there for me. Their music is so universal and needs no translation.

[@arnaldosantos5038]

I feel the same, I’m tearing up now cause It reminds me of my mom, who was obsessed with Abba we would be listening to there songs but she sadly pass, but would love this.

[@tomattaboy]

I am not ashamed to admit that even though I am already an old man, I could not help but cry when I heard this song. This is the best thing that has happened in a long time.

[@wayneturnbull-nel]

Just when the world needed them the most, ABBA reunited and brought joy to so many people's lives. I listen to this album every day and never get tired of their music. All I can say is thank you ABBA for the music

[@GivenToe]

🙏🏻🙏🏻❤️🌹

[@wayneturnbull-nel]

​@@GivenToe I was in tears when I first heard this song during their live broadcast to the world that they were officially back together and realising a brand new album. I never ever thought I would get to see them back together. I am so grateful to have witnessed this amazing comeback. I also can't get over the fact that Agnetha still sounds the same. Truly blessed

[@njesseable]

I seriously got teary eyed when i heard Dont Shut me Down. Its so nostalgic. So pure.

[@mjfouldes6822]

This song has made me so happy! After a crappy couple of years it's like ABBA knew we needed them back again to bring us some joy in our lives! I cannot stop playing this song! It is just flipping amazing! It is classic yet current! The girls sound crazy good and there are so many hooks and right turns! It is so exciting and you think "this is amazing!" Then wow! It then hits ANOTHER level!! I mean it is crazy to think these people are now in their 70s and not performed together for 40 years!! This should not work but, my God, it does! It really does!! I have not had a song make me happy AND keep making me cry so much for so long! And I mean ACTUAL tears come out when I listen!! The wife thinks I am crazy but it seems the emotional release I need. Such a good track.

[@adrianlee1142]

This track is devastatingly good. On every level, classic ABBA; the melodies, the lyric and, of course, those harmonies. This track will be regarded as one of their all time best. The emotion conveyed by that voice just bares the soul and leaves it at the mercy of the pathos. And it simply pierces the heart. Bravo. Bravo indeed. Brilliant.

[@VasiliyKomendant]

It’s ABBAlicious and ABBAtastic. It couldn’t be more ABBA and I couldn’t be happier - amidst the tears. They truly have arrived!

[@GivenToe]

Its almost unreal. And so amazing. Thanks for the comment!

[@anapacelli8069]

I had no idea, until last week, that voyage the latest cd by ABBA existed. As I listened to the songs for the first time, indeed, I was brought back to the 70s. My best friend and I absolutely adored Abba‘s music. I cried, because my friend died in 2006. The music, for me, still has the same appeal as it did back then.

[@GivenToe]

Wow, what a lovely surprise then! Glad you enjoyed it! I understand, it raises a lot of feelings 🙏🏻Sorry for your loss!

[@kyleday5026]

Abba voyage a huge success so far from the daily mirror today over 500,000 pre orders so far 3.8 million streams on spotify in a few hours of release and it is the 18_24 year olds that stream the band the most.

[@GivenToe]

And that is AMAZING! And also almost unbelievable! Fantastic!

[@kyleday5026]

@@GivenToe yes and the Abba concert presale just started and there is a high demand for tickets I had to wait at least 30 minutes was in a long queue and experiencing other issues with the site. I knew there was going to be a demand but not this much. Also will you be reacting to I still have faith in you.

[@kyleday5026]

@@YellonCactus it says they listen to them the most but also says all the different ages do to.

[@kyleday5026]

@@GivenToe Abbas latest song is the 4th number 1 in Sweden.

[@GivenToe]

Thanks for the info! 🙏🏻

[@Dannyboy.]

I still have goosebumps every time I hear the second chorus ! I loved the comment of the Swedish journalist during the live stream : "When you hear ABBA's melodies you want to laugh, dance and cry at the same time" : that sums up their music and how I feel every time I listen to them so well ! So thrilled about this comeback ! ❤️

[@GivenToe]

Yeah I got chills listening to it, its almost magical what their songs do. Strange and wonderful at the same time 😅😍

[@Dannyboy.]

@@GivenToe Yeah ! It's ABBA's magic ! ✨ Greetings from France ! 👋🏼🇫🇷

[@scottarooni]

@@Dannyboy. Vive la France! 😁 Greetings from Las Vegas, NV, USA.

[@Kestrel1971]

So many times when bands get back together, they're a shadow of who they were at their peak and it's really more about nostalgia than whether or not they still have it. ABBA is *NOT* one of those bands. This album is ABBA, 100% as good as they were 40 years ago. It's bittersweet because it's great to have new music but it also means we've lost 40 years of music that could have been. ABBA is the single greatest band of all time.

[@helenstephens1246]

This is my favourite song from voyage I loved this song as soon as I heard it. I can hear the emotion in Agnetha voice and when they sing together is incredible

[@SIGMA7777]

I was blown away by her voice for starters, then the melody, bass line, production, how clean and powerful it sounds. I can't stop playing this song over and over again. It really is unbelievable that it is this f*cking good. They just set a new standard and if the rest of the album is of this quality which I believe it will be, then no more can be said (UNTIL NOV 5th!!!!) :D :D :D :D :D

[@GivenToe]

Yeah I am very impressed by this! Its just SPOT ON! So cool! Thanks for commenting! I cant wait either!

[@imbutterworth]

@@GivenToe I thought it perhaps it was just me as a middle-aged man who was feeling so jaded about the current music scene. I'm so relieved that you have been feeling that too! ABBA's new music just wipes the floor with most of what's out there. I hope that wannabe artists everywhere are paying attention to this pure art.

[@GivenToe]

I hope so too! 🙏🏻

[@Davennep]

The World needs this real ABBA sound. Pure and full of emotions. What a great song ! Sorry I cried, but it is from happyness.

[@ansell1972]

I’ve seen the show…and what a show it is! 90 minutes of jaw dropping visuals, lighting and iconic music. I was not prepared for how good this show was and spent the first two numbers crying like a baby! It is incredible, it is emotional and it is extremely seamless. In my opinion it was well worth the high ticket price and I don’t think there is anything else that rivals this masterpiece. The sadness came when those 90, precious moments passed and you realised you weren’t in 1976 anymore. Thank you for the music, thank you for the memories and thank you for being ABBA

[@GivenToe]

Amazing! 🙏🙏🙏

[@Imogene9]

I’ve seen it, too! It’s wonderful!

[@martynnotman3467]

Reasons why you are a good reactor: 1) genuine emotion 2) great technical feedback 3) you discuss the song after the music rather than bland comments and go 4) you have a perspective thats not British or American 5) you have a great beard

[@GivenToe]

1) Yes, thank you! 2) Thanks a lot! 3) Yeah I like to analyze what I just heard. Its important to listen. 4) I do, Im Swedish ;) 5) That means a lot! Glad you like it! :D

[@badlongon525]

May I also add, he's just cute especially when he got a little bit emotion.😥

[@astridpuenzeler3434]

Du sprichst klar und deutlich, deshalb bist Du auch für mich als Nicht-Amerikanerin sehr gut zu verstehen! 😉

[@GivenToe]

Danke! Ich spreche auch ein bißchen Deutsch! 😉

[@astridpuenzeler3434]

@@GivenToe Ich habe viele Reaction Videos gesehen - aber Deine sind die besten! Ich hab Dich sofort abonniert! 👏👏👏

[@Payne2view]

Agnetha is only 71. Frida is 76 in November and also has a great sounding voice for her age. The video with Frida's avitar in made me cry (I'm 51 and remember them the first time)

[@GivenToe]

Wow! 71 and 76. I am SO impressed! Flawless song and singing! Great memories, cherish them 🙏🏻

[@christiansommer390]

Just so you know, they are now called ”Abbatars”😆

[@Joop175]

Who sings the first and who sings the second verses?

[@mgbchoralmusic6443]

These 2 songs were recorded in 2018 so they are a bit younger.

[@Payne2view]

@@mgbchoralmusic6443 Ok, 68 and 73.

[@lailakristineselbaek4451]

That is Abba, so genius and brilliant music

[@AFLOVEable]

I see, you're not an ABBA-fan, you're an ABBA-lover like me.How would I describe these songs to dance while crying? Maybe happy sadness, sad happiness? ABBA brought back some light into these dark times of stupidity and ignorance. Real and enjoyable music is BACK !

[@GivenToe]

Yeah well its hard NOT to be XD Thats a good description! Thank you for your comment!

[@thespirituk]

When I heard this for the first time on Thursday night, after the ABBA livestream, I sat listening in tears. It’s absolutely euphoric. The lyrics, the music, the delicious vocals and those harmonies like no other group can do. I was transported instantly back to the early 80s and it felt incredible. I’ve been playing it on repeat since Thursday and every single time it brings tears to my eyes, it’s just so perfect.

[@GivenToe]

Yeah I cant stop listening to it either, its so beautiful 😭😭😭🥺 Thanks for the comment!

[@genewebb2837]

if you love dont shut me down try listening to remixes by dj STORM. he has gotten ABBA's approval of his mixes. they are brilliant and to hear 6-7 min versions of this incredible song is worth listening to. enjoy!

[@paulcolwell...]

I've been crying since Thursday and played them now well over a hundred time ... its like I'm 9 years old watching top of the pops BBC IN THE 1978 AND HEARING YOUR NEW SONG JUST OUT .. UNBELIEVABLE Wow 👏😍😳😢💔😕👏😍😳😢💔😕👏😍😳😢💔

[@GivenToe]

Such an amazing feeling! Thank you for sharing that!

[@johanneskluensner9395]

yes, Paul. Like back in younger days

[@saba6502]

I feel the same way. I was running to get the latest Abba-album at the age of 9. I was running for the latest Abba-album when I was 15. And I will be running for the new album "Voyage" on Nov. 5. No other band has ever made me react this way...

[@corradobastianelli2274]

After months I'm still speechless. I keep on listening and crying every time again and again. I play piano together with them and I can't stop doing this again and again. This is not music, it's drug. God bless them all.

[@gipsy9129]

Of course everyone can comment on ABBA, but I think that the joy of the fans that we lived through that time of its success is non-transferable.

[@GivenToe]

Yeah, that is true!

[@Ionabrodie69]

Yes the true fans have never stopped loving the music and playing it..

[@TheNesmoht]

They are back!!! And it has everything that makes ABBA sound like ABBA.

[@joewhite6421]

The lead ,Agnetha Falskog ,is 71 years old but still with her amazing Pitch Perfect perfect Pitch along with an astounding range of B2 - F7.and NO auto tuning.

[@mariocruz5223]

I ve been listening this song the whole day , and I couldn't stop crying

[@ruggerlad19]

Even if you're not an ABBA fan, subscribe to this man... He is an old soul; A kind genuine man who will warm your heart and put a smile on your face. X

[@Glenn-k7u]

Abba is the greatest ever.

[@henkebenke573]

We swedes atleast me got extremly emotional hearing this and that they would get together again. The entire voyage album was so nice to hear ❤

[@tootsie5052]

The more I hear it, the better I love it. Like Benny said a while back about "ABBA GOLD" being in the UK charts for 1000 weeks"Not bad for four old turnips". Not bad at all Benny!!!

[@GivenToe]

Indeed not bad, at all! Amazing! 🙏🏻

[@Grafrey]

The Incredibles!!! What a song! The old ABBA sound. Benny and Bjorn are geniuses 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼💗💗💗🎹🎹🎶🎹🎶

[@GivenToe]

Its fantastic! Thanks for commenting!

[@naturelover237]

When I heard this sing for the first time, it also gave me goose flesh. I got tears in my eyes. It made me happy to hear the typical ABBA sound. A bit of Dancing Queen (piano start); sound of The day before you came. A song you just can't sitt still and listen to. It makes me want to dance. It's obvious the song is about their ABBAtar show. And the question, if they will be accepted by their fans. Well, I accept them for sure and a big welcome to this winderful catchy song.

[@johnsistorias4832]

A fantastic song! Knowing about ABBA, makes me appreciate that it's ABBA's magic visiting this era. And they really sing about themselves!

[@ellinorakerstrom6714]

I am soo happy they have released a new album! As a swede I am so proud! They are back, with a Big BANG!!!!

[@70briareos]

They are definitely back!! This is the classic ABBA sound that I love and have missed for a very long time!!

[@GivenToe]

Me too! :D :D

[@olivers.3669]

In Germany, ABBA sold in only one week over 200.000 times the album Voyage" - that was more than the rest of the 99 other albums of the German Top 100 together (!)

[@gazza2933]

I run to this. ÀBBA Forever!! 🇸🇪 💐 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

[@jerrycote659]

What a joy to see your emotional reaction. I have listened to this song non-stop since Thursday morning and I have not been able to get through it without dancing around my living room smiling, laughing, crying and in disbelief that I am actually hearing the band who I first heard in 1974 (Waterloo) as a ten year old kid and the next year, 1975, is when my ABBA “voyage” began when I first heard S.O.S. I’ve been under the spell ever since and it’s a powerful force. So, I completely felt your mix of disbelief, shock, breaking into tears as a result of the overwhelming joy brought on by Agnetha’s beautiful vocals and Frida’s harmonies and Benny’s instrumentation arrangements. The classic Benny piano, the very distinct bass, the beat which is impossible to not dance to, and for me personally, the strings! The strings elicit such a strong emotion for me that when the song closes with the beautiful final line from Agnetha and then fades out, I usually find myself just staring into space, stunned and in disbelief. So then I end up listening to it again because, you know, I have to make sure I didn’t dream it up 🤣

[@GivenToe]

Thank YOU for watchin! It means the world to me!

[@hmckl99]

The arrangement of their songs are so authentic with minimal digitization; that's why the emotions elicited particularly by the strings is so strong.

[@PhillipOliver]

It gets better with every listen. I love it! A phenomenal event.

[@Mepressed]

This made me ultra-weepy and ebullient at the same time. A perfect song. ABBA meant so much to me during my teen years - this felt like reuniting with a long-lost friend. What a lovely gift.

[@genewebb2837]

i have seen several reactions of ABBA's new songs and by far yours is the best. real and joyful. you said you didnt want to cry but i am crying for both of us.. i have collected ABBA from the beginning and like you never thought they would ever record again.. i am at a loss for words. my heart is full and i am sooooo happy and i know ABBA is so proud of what they have done with this new music and the incredible gift they have given the world. both songs have already hit the itunes chart in england at #1 and 2 . i also pre-ordered the album on white vinyl which ships on nov 5th. cant wait to get this it will be my birthday present to myself. love all around from ny state in the u.s.

[@solooverland3666]

“Don’t Shut Me Down!” - 5+ MILLION plays on YT in two days, millions of streams on Spotify and Apple Music in 24hrs. Best Seller CD and LP on Amazon two months before release. ABBA = MUSIC, and damn, they’re at long last BAAAACK!!! ☝🏻

[@pgs8595]

Por eso, es ABBA ❤️

[@antoniozorzitoni2460]

O Abba sempre me emocionou agora mais ainda

[@seanb6259]

EXACTLY how I reacted! I was sobbing, especially after the second verse with the twinkly music behind the vocal bit 'these rooms were witness to our love...' - wow!!! Hadn't seen this reaction until now, fab man!! Can't wait to see this show!!!

[@GivenToe]

I bet. This was special! Thank you! Have fun!

[@itsabouttime8680]

Don't worry my friend, tears came to my eyes when I heard this for the first time as well! ABBA is back to show the world how real music is made not like the absolute garbage that is produced today.

[@jaxb]

Your reaction video to this superb track brought tears to my eyes. Absolutely wonderful!

[@GivenToe]

Thank you Jax! 😊😊😊

[@ОрестКлимко]

a young man cries after listening to this song, what about us who have been waiting for this for forty years

[@GivenToe]

I feel you

[@petrvalach6288]

This is REAL music. I had this feeling TWENTY YEARS AGO!! when I heard last for me unknown thing - Dream World from ABBA. Never ever then.

[@GivenToe]

Yeah it sure is! Melodic, and fantastic. Thanks for commenting! =)

[@moppy285]

i have been an abba fan all of my life ! - i must have Every single record they released in various languages - i have also records release by Annifreid and Agnetha in swedish and English - so when they reformed it was like all my christmases and birthday came all at once ! - i Knew Agnetha still had an amazing voice and was amazed Annifreid still had the same voice also ! i was genuinely shocked and in total awe that even after nearly 40 years they were still flawless and it was as if time had stood still - i was devasted when they announced they were splitting and would not record again , but some how i knew they would reform - i still had faith that they would at some point regroup, and now that magic day has arrived just as i knew they would, and boy oh boy how we need them ! - welcolme back ABBA ! - you have made a 54 year old man soooooooo happy xxx

[@ClandestineRecords]

I found the LP Voulez-Vous home when I was 5 or 6 years old and I fell in love with ABBA music... Now I'm 36 and I cried listening to the new songs...

[@f10n4]

Yes! I’ve just found an old photo of me from 1976 with the Arrival album, 4 years old. I’m 49 now and crying too.

[@GivenToe]

Amazing! 😍

[@GivenToe]

So amazing 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@amandas7096]

It's like a time machine transporting me back to the 70s, I was a teenager dancing to all ABBA songs and music, learning every single songs they released.... I was so happy whenever I heard their songs, all troubles and worries in the world seemed to fade. It was magical! Now they are back!!! Needed this so much for this world right now - pure happiness, joy, hope and faith! Thank you for the music ABBA!! Can't wait to go to their concert!!!!

[@GivenToe]

We all needed this as a reminder that no matter whats happening in the world right now, its not only darkness 🙏🏻😊

[@iwd1705]

Agnetha is the youngest one of them and she's 71. Well, everyone who bought her last album "A" like 6 years ago knew, she still had a wonderful voice. It surely has aged, but we all have. It still has the power it used to have and that's all that counts.

[@roniArts]

THANK YOU SO MUCH! I’m finding myself in tears everyday since these song were released and I’m happy to meet someone reacting like me♥️

[@funny_anni9194]

I guess there are many many of us.... crying every day hearing the new songs. 🥰🤩🙂😭

[@GivenToe]

🥺🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@jorunn62]

You are not alone - I think true ABBA fans all over was taken by emotions hearing them again and with two fantastic songs - tears overload❤️

[@tipitii7388]

I feel like I’m meeting up with an old friend that I haven’t seen for 4 decades.. Someone I have the deepest of love and admiration for. I’m filled with warmth, love and excitement and the music is us embracing each other after 4 decades.. Tears and laughter❤️

[@GivenToe]

Beautifully written 🙏🏻 I could not have described it better myself 🥺😃

[@tipitii7388]

@@GivenToe 😊❤️

[@kennylim445]

Can’t believe the global feeling of exuberance and joy felt with the release of these two new ABBA tracks. And 8 more new tracks to come Nov 5! ❤️❤️❤️ ABBA is the soundtrack of my youth. I welled up with emotions hearing the embrace of the ABBA sound again. The layers of magic in the songs. You discover something different every time you listen. Your genuine emotions mirror millions of super fans worldwide. Bravo ABBA for bringing your musical genius to an entire new generation who may not know what great pop music sounds like. The new album will be a triumph guaranteed.

[@GivenToe]

Yeah its so cool, and as you say, every time you listen, you hear something new you didnt notice before. Its epic 🔥

[@elizabethdexter-wilson4239]

I was stunned when I heard their voices. They sound exactly like they did 40 years ago. And their sound is still there. It's classic ABBA. The never disappoint!

[@jupiterfive3379]

An emotional response and who can blame you? This is one truly magical song that simply breathes life. It’s been so long since we last heard real music like this. They’re BACK and my word….how the world needs this music right now. It’s a shot in the arm..a vaccine for all of us!

[@GivenToe]

Yeah I could not have said it better myself! Truly amazing! :D

[@MrBrentcs]

Your reaction was basically my reaction to it. I was so blown away by the quality of these new releases. Everything an Abba song should be. I'm beyond satisfied.

[@GivenToe]

Yeah I really felt that song deep in my heart 🙏🏻

[@darrellcampbell5022]

The really emotional bit is where Frida joins Agnetha on the chorus and we get that true ABBA sound

[@Engineeringpower]

So true, absolutely - I'm having the same reaction - absolutely astonishing and maybe the song is a bit better as in the past. It is the experience collected in 40 years, also in musicals and mostly life - collected in this new old music - I love it and send many many thanks to ABBA, to bring us back this new treasure of all time! I'm really very pleased and love anybody, who has worked on this project to come true! I send 1000 hearts and happy teardrops so exited - Thanks a lot...

[@GivenToe]

Thank YOU for watchin! It means the world to me!

[@Vates104]

I also never thought this moment would ever come.

[@tonymalaluan]

We fans are lucky - other great bands keep losing members but here they are complete and making it a point that our collective clamour for their comeback is heard...

[@GivenToe]

Yeah, we, and also them, are truly blessed. Thanks for commenting!

[@BeBe-zz7ne]

I'm all in tears. I really know what You're feeling 🎉

[@gustavobussi122]

I m crying too...It's so wonderful ♥️

[@GivenToe]

It sure is!

[@f10n4]

Day three of listening to the new songs and I’m still in a flood of tears and I’m not sure why. It’s intensely joyful and astonishing and unbelievable that they are back and that the songs are SO good and SO true to their style. Love your reaction. My first listen was nowhere near as eloquent, just big ugly sobs.

[@GivenToe]

Yeah I listen to it all the time now 😅😃 Its so good. I understand your feelings, and they are true 🙏🏻🥺

[@adrianbailey1142]

I'm 39. I didn't grow up with ABBA music per se, but I always liked it when I heard it. This song is remarkable. Lyrics and vocals are fantastic, but the composition is extraordinary to me. Timeless.

[@GivenToe]

It really is remarkable! :D

[@tobiaslundqvist.71]

It's that magical 3rd voice that only exists when Agneta and Frida sings together !! Flawless and timeless!! Pure magic!! 💛💙💛💙💛💙💛💙

[@tracymcardle1236]

I so agree there is nothing else to say, I cried when I heard this, God bless ABBA🇬🇧👏👏👏👏👏♥️♥️👏👏👏👏👏

[@GivenToe]

❤️🔥🙏🏻

[@gregseagler5111]

You should know I cried like crazy when I heard these two new songs yesterday. I'm somewhat older than you and they were the soundtrack to my life their first time around. The tears flowed as I experienced a splendid combination of nostalgia, joy, and sadness even as I watch our world come apart at the seams. There's always been such an exuberance to their music and their masterful harmonies have buoyed me through many difficult times. And all that magic is still there. I get your point about them making you feel happy and sad at the same time. I've often told people that they are the only band that can make me smile and feel happy even when they sing the saddest songs.

[@KevinHiggins-p8h]

Their music is eternal

[@trooper64]

I had the same reaction as you. Exactly. Never did imagine this day. Also, so relieved they are not trying to be relevant with today’s electronic voice-enhancing, auto tuning like so many artists are. Not just the aging stars… every song released today is so digitized and fake it’s junk. This was and is a dream come true for all of us older abba fans as well as millions of younger fans! Just brought me to tears. Both songs are just what I hoped they would be. It’s given me what I’ve wanted for forty years…. And I couldn’t be more happy. I enjoyed your video - reminded of me when I first heard the songs.

[@andreasg7834]

Let the tears flow! Don't hide them. Show that you have a heart and a soul! 😍

[@bobbyyounger7632]

LOL, yes ! Back to the future ! Swedish dude you got me all teared up with joy again ! Thanks GivenToe, Thanks Sweden, Thank you ABBA !

[@GivenToe]

No…….Thank YOU! ❤️🥺🙏🏻

[@makisigrocks]

I am so privileged to be involved in the making of the Little Things music video. It was such a blessing to be part of history in the making.

[@GivenToe]

Wow! What was your job? 😁

[@albertlopez4956]

Felt the same way. Just happy and sad at the same time. ABBA is definitely back.

[@happyhawaii0711]

I agree so much with every word you´re saying. Why don´t people produce music like this any more ? I could listen to this the whole day without getting bored. evrything in this song is fantastic. These are days of celebration, ABBAs music, our lives. Thanks again for sharing this with us.

[@GivenToe]

Thank YOU for watching it! Means a lot! =)

[@paddyowens2540]

Spot on!!! These songs will be number 1 and 2 for the next 3 or 4 months lol

[@GivenToe]

Oh yes they will! And it so so cool! :D

[@jacquesdemolay2699]

happy or sad - ABBA's songs are always beautiful.

[@francoisboshoff16]

Can concur. I was filled with so much emotion when listening to both their new songs. Think both are fabulous. 👌

[@GivenToe]

Im very glad to hear that! And thank you for commenting!

[@HankD13]

Brilliant reaction. As a teenage boy in the 70's Abba was the soundtrack to so much of that wonderful, meaningful time. First time I heard this... I was in that Delorean with you. The lyrics, the harmonies, the hooks.... Magical and emotional.

[@GivenToe]

Thank you 😊😊😊 Yes this indeed is the best thing that has happened to the world of music in decades!

[@m.menneke8513]

This song is really something. Glorieus Agnetha faltskog with her storytelling. Thank you for this beautiful reaction. Nr. 1 iTunes all over the world.

[@GivenToe]

It sure is! Yes she is one of a kind! Thank YOU for watching and commenting! Means a lot! Thats amazing! ABBA comes back, in their 70s of age, and DOMINATES the lists! Its almost unreal! 😍😁

[@imbutterworth]

@@GivenToe ABBA are showing all of us how to live with purpose and dignity. I hope I can be even 1% as creative as this if I make it to 75.

[@ivan2boring63]

I am crying every time i hear this song

[@matthewriches191]

Absolutely Incredible Song. Like yourself... Tears of Absolute Joy. Hook after Hook after Hook!!!! Incredible Production! Stunning. I completely understand how you feel. I also love 30 mins away from where the ABBA Tar concerts will be held so I'm deliriously happy!!! Happy Days. I really would love if they made a proper video to this. It so deserves it.

[@GivenToe]

Awesome! It must be a magical time in history when they fire up that concert for the first time. Oh my......

[@erikskifte8862]

ABBA'S SOUND IS UNMISTAKEABLE. THIS IS A NEW MASTERPIECE. ABBA IS BACK STRONGER THAN EVER. NEW ABBA ALBUM: VOYAGE, OUT ON NOVEMBER 5, 2021, RESPECT 🤩🤩🤩🤩