HOW DID THIS NOT BLOW UP IN THE US?! | TCC REACTS TO ABBA - Super Trouper

[@Payne2view]

The whole "Super Trouper" album is just beautiful.

[@MrVigorbrasil]

Wow!!! Absolutely brilliant reaction-video on so many levels. So glad youngsters genuinely appreciate a great Abba song (I kind of thought the younger generation only listened to rap - nothing wrong with that if you do). I was truly thrilled to see you bopping your heads up and down, to the left and to the right. I am 56 now and grew up with Abba, dancing to their songs in the boogie-night discos of the late '70s early '80s. As you can imagine, I am so pleased Abba has recently released a new album 39 years after their last one. I would love to see you do more reaction videos of Abba. Without wanting to exaggerate, your video has actually renewed my faith in humanity!!!

[@marissa6805]

😀 Glad you enjoyed it! Our goal is to react to all the ABBA songs, so there's definitely more to come!

[@jeromeglick]

My next-door neighbor grew up collecting the 45s and albums of the hits as they came out in the '50s, '60s, and '70s, following the charts on Top 40 radio. He still has hundreds of his records, and says rap & hip-hop sounds like "caveman chanting". Imagine if your ears have become accustomed to music like this throughout the decades, it can be hard to adjust. Meanwhile self-declared rap & hip-hop fans on KZbin seem to like ABBA and other oldies artists.

[@slashdisco]

Also: don't worry about this being your second experience of the song! Tbh I lowkey think this is probably your best reaction yet, because you've had time to digest and appreciate all the layers! You guys should do second reactions of more ABBA songs!

[@badlongon525]

You'll never know his reaction the first time he heard this song and that is really really sad

[@NoFinalWords]

The circus scene was set up when ABBA's application to the city of London to use the famous Piccadilly Circus area for the video was rejected. Super Trouper was the last song recorded for the album. Michael B Tretow, the long standing engineer said he was most happy with the Super Trouper album because he felt everything came together so well. They had all the equipment they needed and didn't want for anything.

[@richtaub]

The reason they keep showing that spotlight is because the spotlight is called a "super trouper". It's means a bright spotlight which is why they say about the "beams are going to blind me"

[@kitsuneneko2567]

My father worked for the company that made them. He brought the album home when it was released. They eventually got rid of the album for religious reasons, but the damage is done. I still like them.

[@alexioverdo5225]

The "ST" album got in the record guiness book for the most pre-saled copies sold in UK(1milion)stormed to No1 for 9 weeks.Single also No1.Not big in USA but HUUUGE almost elswhere!Glad you did that fab song!

[@anthonysmith8800]

Indeed. It was their 3rd album that was the Best seller of the year in the UK. The ST single was the 4th best seller in 1980. The single and album had only been released a matter of weeks, making the year-end sales even more impressive

[@alexioverdo5225]

Album was released in Nov.'80.Impressively, in less that 2 months it ended as 1980's best seller..

[@rdwulf6289]

Abba had hits in USA: Dancing Queen number 1, Take A Chance On Me 3, Waterloo and Winner Takes It All top 10. Name Of the Game, Fernando and Knowing Me Knowing You all top 20. Frida's solo single I Know There's Something Going On was in year top 20 for best sellers in USA in 1983.

[@stevetimms4100]

'I Do, I Do, I Do, I Do, I Do', and 'SOS' were both No.15 Hits in the USA. 'Does Your Mother Know' - No.19 in the USA. 'Super Trouper' was a No.45 Hit in the USA - so a minor Hit there. But, No.1, (3 Weeks), in the UK, and over a Million UK copies now sold. ABBA's 2nd UK Best Selling Single, after 'Dancing Queen'.

[@slashdisco]

Finally, you're doing peak ABBA again! Believe me, I'm an ABBA superfan -- I have a signed letter from Agnetha -- but the songs you've been doing the past few weeks, while awesome, should come after you've done the ABBA fundamentals. Btw: yes, this song only reached 45 on the US Billboard Hot 100. However, people always focus too much on ABBA's US chart listings: while Dancing Queen was their only US no.1, they had several Billboard top 10s (inc Waterloo, The Winner Takes It All, Take A Chance On Me), which made ABBA one of the best-known pop groups in America from 1974 onwards.

[@Tom_McMurtry]

Agreed :))

[@BardOfAndromeda]

Also, they had 9 No.1 hits in the UK (including this one), which in the 70s and 80s was arguably an even more competitive market than the US charts in terms of stiff competition if not sheer size (with peak Queen, Led Zep, David Bowie, Elton John, Bee Gees, Rod Stewart, Pink Floyd and near-peak Rolling Stones; and Tom Jones, Paul McCartney, John Lennon and George Harrison still riding high as solo artists. ABBA had more No.1s than any of these in the 70s and 80s, and sold more than any of them period, including the latter 3 excepting as the Beatles. :D In other words, more recognition by the US at the time would have been nice, but they were already mixing it with some of the greatest artists of all time, during their most productive years, and frequently outselling them on their home turf. The US was just late to the ABBA party!

[@abbagodz]

'Best-known'...not hardly! I grew up in the 70's in Philadelphia area and ABBA were rarely played on the radio. I heard 'Super Trouper once on the radio and that was a station from the Jersey Shore. I've listed my struggles being an ABBA fan on another channel (Bobby's Brother) so I won't get into it here. But I couldn't disagree with you more. This was my experience anyway.

[@Tom_McMurtry]

@@abbagodz best known globally, but not in the US

[@stevebrown661]

@@BardOfAndromeda Totally agree. And their popularity across the globe has stood the test of time. With regard to the UK, I've mentioned it before but it's worth repeating - their collection album ABBA Gold has been in the top 100 album chart for one thousand and thirty six weeks and counting.

[@lenaengell8528]

Sweden, Sweden, Sweden, what talents you create! What is it with this little country in the North? Answer: one of their treasures is / has been that they have a natural aptitude for singing and for music in general. It is in their genes. See for example "allsång på Skansen", Stockholm, where they meet and sing together once a week in the summertime. And their people's soul goes very, very deep. ABBA was one of the very first artists to be known outside of Scandinavia. A big hug from Norway, neighbour of Sweden.

[@Cassxowary]

Yess and allsang på grensen too even if that’s Norwegian not Swedish

[@dustbunny1977]

Wow, Frida is gorgeous! 😍

[@thehoogard]

If I remember correctly the footage from the "circus" is from a real party they arranged for some reason (the occasion escapes me). You have to remember that music videos still rarely existed at this time, ABBA was pioneering that as well.

[@terrykemp1876]

The performers and friends they gathered were for the video shoot. When you see a making of video, you can see it's filmed in a studio!

[@Zentrix-24]

One of my fav Abba songs, I remember very vividly when this song was released. Great memories. Thx Tyler and Marissa..BTW the first time I heard this was on the radio and that bass just pounded which was perfect for the audio equipment of the day.......

[@jeromeglick]

Exactly, when I listened to AM through my old Zenith Circle-of-Sound radio, that warm bass just filled the room.

[@jamesbachmann7376]

The circus idea originally was thought up to take place in the Piccadilly Circus area, but the city would not permit it, so they had to film the video and photos in a studio instead. There are two competing circuses that showed up for the shoot. Side note: A "Super Trouper" is a stage spotlight, like that shown at the beginning of the video. Hence, "Super Trouper beams are going to blind me..." The circus footage was used for both Super Trouper and Happy New Year videos, as well as the cover pic for the album.

[@anthonysmith8800]

Oddly enough, this was the last song to be recorded for the album. In the UK I'm pretty sure the album had the biggest advance sales ever at the time, over 1 Million

[@paddymitchell4995]

One of the greatest mysteries of all time is why Abba were never massive in the USA.

[@NasaBalli]

We have to be very, very happy about that ABBA did not got very famous in the USA; if they had done so, they too had been destroyed by the Big Maffia over there. So glad that they where held back in their own country, Sweden. In that way, they could keep their prestine og genuine and clean and down-to-earth attitude!

[@TheRockkickass]

Whoa whoa, ABBA was massive in the US. Go look at the charts in the 70s.

[@MarkJohnson-dr4ws]

ABBA did have a run of US hits, but nothing like the popularity they achieved in so many other countries. It seemed that they were about to become enormous after 1977. Consistently either just outside the top ten, top tens, and a number one. Then 1979 came with the Voulez Vous album and ... ABBA went backwards. Never really gaining the momentum again. Maybe they needed to have put in more tour and promotional work after 1977. It seems that the tide went out for them sometime between 77 and 79.

[@darkiee69]

When this song plays in Sweden you can see all the people mouthing the Supapa tropapa part. No matter where and when it's played.

[@nielsulriksrensen9818]

Oh yes, the bridge in this song is among the most beautiful parts of any ABBA song.

[@Tom_McMurtry]

:)) Oh by the way Super Trouper's are the names of those big light beam things that they showed at the very start of the video and which light up stages for shows.

[@jamesleogue9564]

That's why Agnetha points up to the ceiling 🤗 🇬🇧😷💖 The Super Troupers are not just the lights lighting up the stages but more importantly it is the main light that's concentrated on the main singer who is performing at the time, when singing one of their classics. 🇬🇧💖

[@eduardooscar309]

Well, thank you for this video with your reaction and comments "Super trouper" (1980) was the nine and last #1 to ABBA in UK (and it was the #1 at the day than John Lennon was murder) It's the opening track in Their sixth album "Super Trouper" , that was #1 too in UK and several countries of all continents This album included the most heartbroken song "The winner takes it all" , it shows how versatily ABBA is "Super Trouper" is the same year, and the following single, than "The winner takes it all" and both was #1 in UK specialy Two songs different in style and lyrics and lead singer, and worldwide hit too in "Súper Trouper" you can hear clear Frida amazing as a lead singer, and Agnetha fantastic in second voice and a beautiful melody with power and catchy chorus

[@Tom_McMurtry]

:))

[@Urfinchannel]

Super Trouper was released after The winner takes it all

[@eduardooscar309]

@@Urfinchannel yes, is what I said the following single

[@nickchristoforou7850]

You'll love "If It Wasn't For The Nights" and "So Long" :-)

[@alexioverdo5225]

They have reacted to "SL".Great choice for IIWFRN, i' ld also add MOVE ON/THATS ME on their list.

[@NasaBalli]

Love this ABBA song!

[@ABBALAURAFAN]

Honesty is the best policy! Awesome reaction like always and Marisa’s hair cut is so cute!

[@marissa6805]

Thanks :)

[@rodney9409]

Hi guy and girl, I don't know if I can forgive, but let it pass, this is my favourite Abba single but got other album tracks I do like more. Frida is my fav singer, but when they sing together it's a magical sound. They had 8 no.1 singles in South Africa and all their albums from Arrival onwards reached no. 1. I would like the Abba Gold album to have a different track list to reflect the South African perspective, because songs that did not do that well in the UK reached no. 1 here and is not included on the Gold hits. For instance I Do I Do I Do I Do I Do is on More Gold but was no. 1 in South Africa.

[@gareth3152]

You really caught that beautiful in car bass sound. Great job guys

[@gordonfinlayson7493]

Super Trooper is the name of the spotlights shining on them. The words make more sense when you know that

[@melbro62]

Super Trouper refers to that stage light that comes on and is the light that encompeses the singer or singers. This according to Bjorn comments.

[@kawink7028]

The bridge of this song is very beautiful

[@ABBALAURAFAN]

Sorry if I am commenting to much but your A8BA reactions make my life a little brighter! Thank so much! ❤️

[@marissa6805]

😀 We're so happy you enjoy the reactions! Our ABBA fans are truly the best and we always like reading the comments!

[@alexioverdo5225]

..."ABBA reactions make my life a little brighter"...That's it and we almost all us Abba fans feel like this Stephen Morris!It's like a break for some pure perfumed air in a sunshine day during our lifetime routine.

[@GetBackJoe1969]

Don’t be sorry for comments! Flood them!

[@Tom_McMurtry]

And hey I agree - that bridge is something special :))

[@willswomble7274]

When this was released, it shocked and stunned a whole lot of people who were fans, i.e. the population of Glasgow. I have long since accepted their apology, and respect and adore them forty odd years on, more than ever.

[@rlmtrelomatt7390]

Why an Apology? What happened?

[@Glebborama]

I would love to see you react to ABBA's "As Good As New" from their VOULEZ VOUS album. I think it's their most underrated track and has more hooks than a fishing boat.

[@alexioverdo5225]

VV Album is fire-ntastic!.AS GOOD AS NEW(the tour fan-made video), IF IT WASN'T FOR THE NIGHTS(Abba in Japan video),KISSES OF FIRE(The famous ABBA in Switzerland video to the song)not to mention the5(LP Edition)/7(CD EDITION) hit-songs that were also released as singles!

[@ABBALAURAFAN]

As Good As New! Yes!

[@davidparsons6989]

Definitely on my top 20. Love this song. Second favorite from that album after the winner takes it all.

[@stevenwilliams5645]

Hiya - really enjoyed ur reaction video thanku! I'm 1st generation abba fan so every new abba song really was an event in the UK! Super Trouper refers 2 the big light they had on stage, n probly why they're all wairin white. The b side 'the piper' is another great song from the Super Truper album. I've subscribed so keep doing what your doing- u interact very well! BTW...I have tickets for the 2nd concert premier in London cum May...can't wait!!!

[@jamesleogue9564]

😤😤STOP THE CRITICISM.... these two young guys have been doing this channel for sometime now and as far as I can see its working out well for the both of them so why are so many of you are now trying to fix what isn't broken 🙄💔 They are both intelligent enough to know their own minds and if one of them feels underminded in anyway I'm sure that they will say something about it. U2RGR8 Keep it up from a 60yr old + abba fan and I'm loving your reaction videos. 🇬🇧💖😷 Happy 2022💖🤗

[@heartabba]

fun fact: a super trouper is the name of the big stage light that is featured several times in this music video. the song is about being on stage and under the super trouper light.

[@williamclarke5658]

I Soooo... Love Your Reaction To This Video...It made Me Happy !!! Thank You !!

[@terrykemp1876]

Things happen - to the best of us! BTW - that big ol' spotlight in the video - that's a super trouper!

[@christianterraes8334]

Abba is top !! Je vous découvre tous les deux vous êtes vraiment charmants.... Bienvenue en France 🙋❤️

[@MarkJohnson-dr4ws]

This song is a good example of how difficult it is (and was) to have consistent international sales. The Super Trouper single was enormous in a lot of countries , and absolutely zero in others - even if sales of previous released tracks from the same album did well in that same country.

[@seanb6259]

ABBA's perfect album!

[@dairallan]

This is Glasgow's moment in the sun. As a place people feel drepressed...

[@tuijakarttunen7701]

Please react to Lay all your love on me, That`s me and Bang-A-Boomerang.

[@Tom_McMurtry]

ABBA has sold the third or second most amount of music globally behind the Beatles and Elvis depending on which stats you use. And this is despite the states choosing not to spend money publishing them or focussing on them because the music execs didn't understand them as a group. OS despite not doing well in the states, they are huge in terms of all global rankings of music. But more than that, they are also a group of huge musical quality. not just popularity. I reccomend Fernando or Lay your love on me next :))

[@alexioverdo5225]

Tom McMurty i agree.2nd best selling band after Beatles.I recall well intented critics acknowleding ABBA as a "phenomenon" at the time.

[@Chris-es7qp]

Actually had this same thought the other night, how much bigger would they have been had they been more successful in the US... amazing, amazing band

[@alexioverdo5225]

@@Chris-es7qp Actually USA had traditionally different music culture.Twas a rock music market,with also country,soul,and stuff.Pop music was rather "dissmisable" and considered not a "serious" genre.And F-ABBA being the epitome of "pap" was part of it so couldn't achieve being household names there.Besides each now n' then there was a "cold music war" between UK/European acts and American ihe charts.Rarely US hit singles entered UK charts and the opposite.Abba's American fans though are some of the most "fanatics" i believe.They really cherish them.

[@ITSBRYINDY74]

They originally planned to do this video at Piccadilly Circus in London and the city would not allow it.

[@iznone]

You guys must know: when Agnetha pop up finger up - this is clear sign of victory!

[@MsAsjak]

They where popular in the USA also when they where active in the 70s 80s 😊

[@pdogone1]

was Sweden's number one export...I still have most of their albums and a stereo to play them!

[@JoeScottish]

Just been to see Abba Voyage , in London, it was amazing........ I actually bought the Super Trouper album in 1980..... I'm so old hahaha

[@HHIngo]

Even though I'm gay i felt in love with Angneta in my youth,..... Greetings from Germany!

[@jamiew6438]

Kids ( in England ) used to sing Super Trouper in my face as a way of taking the piss of me loving ABBA .

[@ABBALAURAFAN]

It is a real base and a synthesizer behind it ..

[@GetBackJoe1969]

The girl’s vocals are the ultimate tool for a song writer to use and explore.

[@edned5504]

Well, your introduction and 'messed up' confession was funny and very topical. Abba Voyage contains a track called 'No Doubt About it' which begins: "I messed it up, alright And there's no doubt about it I had to pick this fight 'Cause I'd go mad without it" And what you said made me smile and think of that. Now then, Super Trouper. Nice review, and so pleased you liked it. It's a proper lovely song. Did you know that the song is named after the follow spotlight that features in the video? The lyrics, as usual in Abba songs, are darker than they appear. They're singing about the downside of fame: "Facing twenty thousand of your friends, how can anyone be so lonely? Part of a success that never ends." Abba never particularly enjoyed fame, I don't think and so the pressure to tour and perform was always something that they wanted to avoid. Oh I could go on but I won't. Brilliant song, super reaction and Marissa especially tonight, sounding more confident and finding your 'voice'. Lovely stuff people. THanks.

[@swifty8503]

Fab reactions! Hope you react to Eagle next, then Soldiers, The Piper and I Let The Music Speak

[@discogareth]

There’s a making of the video documentary called ‘Somewhere in the crowd there’s you’. There’s no subtitles as such, but there are on screen captions in English so you get the gist of what’s going on.

[@languageatworkinh.r.-b.kip8043]

Just FYI: This came up a couple of times, so I'm just going to point out that "Super Troupers" are those spotlights they keep including in the shots.

[@ashleybeattie5093]

Super trooper is the type of spotlight

[@jeffreyandrews6700]

This song would have made a great ELO collaboration.

[@dervogelmann1125]

This is music for the heart...that`s why you can get high...the mind can`t get to to this dimension...

[@lisacrane3143]

I agree with comments about forget the real earlier songs and concentrate on the later songs first

[@meropale]

Super Trouper was a #1 hit on the U.S. dance charts.

[@AnimeOtakuDrew]

One of my two favorite ABBA songs, alongside "S.O.S." (I can't pick a favorite between the two, so please don't ask). Glad you guys enjoyed it.

[@rlmtrelomatt7390]

It is not a camara, it is a beam light.

[@chrisblyth4072]

Dunno if anyone has mentioned that a Super Trouper is the name of a spotlight on stage. Hence everyone on set are performers including Abba under the spotlight.

[@plerpplerp5599]

Super Trouper always reminds me of Christmas

[@darrinmoriarity4700]

hi guys super trouper is the name of the light the stage guy is using fyi

[@sirjohnmara]

You guys should watch some of Lasse Hallströms movies. He made all ABBA videos before there were videos... Super Trouper is what the strongest spot-light is called.

[@RushilJuglall]

ABBA weren't soo popular in the USA in the 70s and 80s as a lack of touring the country if they did USA would've been crazy for them

[@auntvesuvi3872]

Thanks, Marissa! Thanks, Tyler! 👩🏼‍🎤 #TylerCreatesContent #TCCReacts #SuperTrouper #ABBA

[@christianoazzuro6711]

you made my day.

[@johnwalsh7578]

They have got to be the greatest band of all time...

[@rromancunard]

Thanks for share👏🏽👏🏻👏🏼👏👏🏾👏🏿👏🏽👏🏻👏🏼

[@Bandido894]

Even think US didn't respect enough them and therefore couldn't managed made breakthrough in US in their golden days 70-80's. They should touring active there, which they simple haven't time except one only1979 US tour. They working in studio making songs instead and also music videos.

[@ABBALAURAFAN]

And I’m watching as I type the big light is called a super trouper!

[@tommycscarlsson]

Video for super trouper was planned to be shot in Piccadilly Circus London, but the authorities said no.

[@aussiehorndog]

The Super Trouper is the spotlight.

[@henrikechers9995]

They booked a real Circus, and it did not show up for the shoot. So they called friends, family and what they could find of acrobats and other proformers

[@jimreid4367]

Benny wrote this song in 10 minutes while drinking tea at half time concert in Glasgow and he added the city into the lyrics while doing this .

[@carinahansson2361]

Wells, that's some talented songwriting right there....

[@michaelmilliere5253]

Great song!

[@Sharon-we5cd]

They are dressed in white to pull them away from everyone else. The song says that being on the stage with that special person watching makes them the #1. So they were highlighting that.

[@riaanbehr7976]

Love your reactions. Could you react to Steps? If Abba had a bubblegum pop band baby, Steps would be it. They do a cover of a Benny and Bjorn song called Story of a heart ♥️ also, Something in your eyes and One for sorrow have Abba written all over it 👌

[@Hammarspiken]

Hi ABBA lovers(: i think its wierd that abba "THE KING HAS LOST HIS CROWN" not get response): i love that song (: (: (:

[@sionadamson1842]

Brilliant reaction as always, both of you this one terrific too, but a small point: in the video it's not the same clip of the bloke with a spotlight, over & over again if you watch again you'll see the clips are slightly different (but similar) shots - not the same one *the idea for the video was a Fellini-esque group of theatrical performers surrounding them, to support the theme of a performer highlighted on stage by the "super trouper" spotlight adored by thousands, yet still feeling isolated & alone the super trouper spotlight symbolises the "aloneness" of the performer on stage, highlighted by a spot of light & completely isolated from others *the original plan was to film it on location at London's Piccadilly Circus but the logistics & restrictions & legalities etc made it impossible

[@claytonsnider9420]

Maybe take a listen to My Momma Said. I think you'll enjoy the lyrics and it's got a great bass line and guitar solo.

[@nickchristoforou7850]

My Mama Said

[@mickeefreeman2898]

Super trouper was a big night club hit rather than billboard funnily enough ? ..🌈💚🥳🎈

[@mickeefreeman2898]

Super trouper an old fashioned spot light.. for pointing at singer on stage.. super trouper was number one on USA dance chart.. only just top 20 on billboard . 🌈💚

[@mickeefreeman2898]

Cant think of one bad ABBA song ? ! X

[@Gaish]

5:30 "women" lmaoo this is so funny

[@halldorra]

Super Trouper= Spotlight

[@bpfromowc]

Two people are doing the reaction Tyler, so perhaps both of you should be introduced at the beginning ? Not just yourself. Just an idea buddy. 🙂 Nice reaction. ✌️

[@GetBackJoe1969]

I think Marissa is just humble and does not seek the SPOTLIGHT. She doesn’t need to. The SPOTLIGHT will always find her. ❤️

[@syediy]

Pls react to ABBA's Lay All Your Love On Me.......one of my fav ABBA song

[@stevendurrant1724]

The super trouper is a large-ish stage light

[@torbjornlundh2881]

You havet to listen to ABBA at Wembley 1979 , Dose your Another knep and Hole in your soul. 😊😆

[@glenngill8716]

Eagle is a must listen to but make sure it's the long version 5mins + not the cut down shortened version

[@GetBackJoe1969]

The U.S. can pigeon hole bands. Like ABBA was considered “Disco” because of the amazing success of “Dancing Queen”. Then they released “ABBA: the Album” with no disco songs. It was innovative Pop / Rock. When the single “Super Trouper” came out. The U.S. said we want ABBA as they were not as they would be. Then of course the U.S. could not ignore “The Winner Takes it All” and ABBA was back on top.

[@GetBackJoe1969]

Nice OUTRO music. Better than the elevator music! 😉

[@halldorra]

Lasse Hallström = Superstar director ;-)

[@svanteforsman8244]

”As Good As New” please!

[@Themanyfacesofego]

They could listen to "Respect" by Bjorn Again and review that!

[@memorylanemodelcars]

The Competition For Number One Songs in The USA was Skewed. It Depended on What Was Near the Top of the Charts When it Came out. Hence when Super Trooper came out there Was Alot of Very Hot Competition that put Ranked this song. It was Great but release time was wrong to hit #1 Spot on USA