Abba - Knowing Me, Knowing You (Official Video) REACTION/REVIEW

[@hahatoldyouso]

You’re going down an ABBA wormhole and I’m here for it!!

[@oralogarro9932]

@Rolf Flaathe yes love that song to

[@vanjalavoie550]

Yaay!

[@AussieMarg]

I'm bingeing on James from the start of his journey that is "ABBA" and I'm loving it. Plus I'm loving looking back to my teen years. Its awesome !!!

[@stevechabalik6985]

I love, love, love seeing young folk discover old but timeless music of any genre. Makes me feel like a 10-year-old again.

[@TomLaios]

These two girls were so freaking hot and unbelievable singers to boot.Their voices blended beautifully .

[@halcyon289]

Agnetha was pretty......Anni-Frid was sexy

[@andresjordano6608]

@@halcyon289 It's the other way around. Frida is pretty, Agnetha, sexy.

[@mariocostantini7192]

@@halcyon289 I wanted both.

[@kuessebrama]

@@andresjordano6608 both of them looked good but agnetha was looking way better in my opinion.

[@markstevenson7577]

@@kuessebrama Why are you even comparing them regarding their looks? Both of them were good looking at the time but surely the talent these two had is what tuned people in!

[@mustrumridcully3853]

You are watching the break up of 2 relationships and the disintegration of the group in the process. Amazing music, but it comes from the heart.

[@bethanyhunt2704]

This was written way before the coupes broke up (I think).

[@mustrumridcully3853]

@@bethanyhunt2704 Yes, it was written before there were any public comments. But if this was being written, then i'd suggest things were happening in the background well before it all came out :)

[@vanjalavoie550]

So sad. As a child I they were all still together. Happy about the music I loved most.

[@ymladd]

yup and the winner takes it all was the about the divorce (btw hello discworld fan)

[@mustrumridcully3853]

@@ymladd Greetings! :)

[@popepenka8334]

No two songs are the same ‘style. Benny & Bjorn have discussed their writing process as ‘unthematic’. They produced proper POP music, but no one can deny their immense talent (I’d call it genius).

[@kramercapriati]

Fricking Genius! The music, the lyrics and the Vocals. Agnetha and Frida are Mankinds BEST Female Singing Duo that has ever Existed! There will never be Another Duo like these Two.

[@paradeorange2900]

the look in your eyes as u let this music wash over u is so sweet..im 57 and i had the same look in my eyes the first time i heard ABBA as a teen ..yeah u get it ..thanku for the music in your heart

[@anotherview7937]

'When All Is Said and Done' and 'Should I Laugh Or Cry' - Frida on lead vocals during later break up - some of the best vocals ever delivered.

[@Mark-zu6oz]

To me the best years for music were the 60's up to around 1990 - so many talented people and the record labels would take time to allow artists to develop and find an audience. There's still new music out there worth listening to but you have to really seek it out. As for ABBA, you remind me of myself years ago when I first discovered their music. I could not get enough.

[@patty9369]

You're an old soul, as they say. Perhaps that's why music resonates so deeply. Keep on truckin' (as they used to say) with your music appreciation. You're doing a good job.

[@victorlapides]

I agree. I honor his reactions to really good stuff like this. He's on a good "journey," I'd say.

[@patricianewcome2353]

Their music hit the airways, it was instantly magical. They were # 1 band out of Sweden. Every concert sold out. They were the BOMB.

[@neatdesign]

"Lay All Your Love On Me" is definitely worth a listen. Also "The Name of the Game" -- ooh, both are really good.

[@MariaCarabin]

Love it!

[@badhabitz69]

+1 - The Name of the Game

[@MonRojasOfficial]

I'm going to make covers for both of these songs

[@nitab1971]

ABBA is still with us, living in gorgeous Sweden. They were a POWERFUL blip on music history's radar. You're finding blip after blip....keep listening to the mature members of your family's recommendations. They're doing well by you.

[@michaelhillman4654]

This is yet another great ABBA song. They never disappoint. One of the staples of their songs and their success is beautiful lead melodies.

[@matthewayres1641]

Not only were their voices absolutely beautiful, they had the looks to match. They didn't need to get half naked to get fans. Or do what they call dancing these days. Simplicity and real talent!

[@thisisscorpio6024]

It's amazing how simple, yet effective way this video was made. Of course, being a foreign band, they had to promote themselves using this vehicle and cut costs however they could..

[@LA-fz5qw]

FERNANDO!!! It’s a must!!

[@eleven-hopper]

YES! and SOS for sure

[@LA-fz5qw]

stevie also does your mama know!!! Forgotten gem!!

[@raulcarranza4722]

I love that song, too-- 'Fernando.'

[@mikeyaureliush9017]

I love Fernando, though of course it is not a song that Abba wrote. I really like "Happy Hawaii", which was on the B side of KMKY.

[@danbike9]

Indeed. But, the Swedish version is even more beautiful.

[@nnjack9931]

Oh.... I'm so glad you said that. The seventies was the best, best, best time for music. Everything! Disco, R&B, Light rock, rock-n-roll, country. Everyone kicked it!

[@johnrogan9729]

S.O.S. By ABBA. Really, you’ll love it. Great reaction as always by the way. Music really is such an amazing thing because of what it can do to/for your soul.

[@lena-mariag.louis-charles3579]

No "Auto Tune" - pure talent and meaningful lyrics...

[@herewegokids7]

I forgot how much their music puts chills down my back

[@kathleenkildare8688]

Very talented musicians with layers of melody and counter-melodies; this song was written and released as the two couples' marriages were falling apart.

[@agirlwholovesjesus]

Then they switched partners. ABBA had some real issues.

[@eleven-hopper]

@@agirlwholovesjesus no i'm pretty sure they didn't

[@drieuxkoeppel8152]

No. When this was recorded, they all were still happy together.

[@electromaniac1]

Switched partners? They never did. The break ups happened years later.

[@rileyandmike]

ABBA is one of the super groups of the 70s, early 80s! A ton of hits

[@drieuxkoeppel8152]

They sold more records in the 1970s than anyone, including the BEATLES. Over the course of their careers, they sold an astounding 380 MILLION records.

[@bp1701a]

Abba songs Dancing Queen and The Winner Takes It All is a MUST.

[@russtex]

Love this song!!!! This was the very first song I ever heard from ABBA back in 1978. I bought a vinyl album of Ronco Record's Great Hits Of 1978! Still have that album!

[@savaniahb7200]

I agree with you. In our days there is less love in our actions in what we do so there is less passion. There is to much gray everywhere. We need color. We need love. We need happiness. It is hard when there is to many peope trying to tell others how to be. What they can say or not. And job that do not pay enough so people can have project for there own like before. You know, in those days, one job was enough to raise a familly. Today it is impossible unless you have a great job on top, even then it is hard. So, musique should be more about magic, emotion, passion.

[@basilramsay1770]

Don't feel bad young brother for the great songs you've missed! Indeed back then were great musical times, but can still be played & enjoyed by young folks such as yourselves! Remember! Great music always lives on for generations to love & appreciate! Also remember that this is a part of your musical history that was meant to be explored!! You have so much to uncover & enjoy!! Keep them coming & also keep up the good work! Peace!!

[@freebirdtony]

The 70's into the mid 80's was in my opinion the finest era for Rock-n-Roll and R&B. So many bands/musicians, and so many songs.

[@bedazzled64]

It's so true, there's no passion like there used to be. Which is probably why we don't have that much incredible music anymore. Oh and another great one from ABBA... The Name of the Game. That's a must!

[@bethanyhunt2704]

I grew up with ABBA from the age of 5. They were VERY big in Australia :) I had straight long blonde hair & my sister had dark wavy hair: guess who we used to pretend to be?

[@orlandorojas439]

You are amazing, man. Your reactions are truly genuine.

[@MyIRISSS]

I completely understand what you say about passion. And you are right!

[@kentmains7763]

Pop Perfection! Love Abba! I agree 100% with your comment about passion, it is definitely lacking these days.

[@teej0813]

I'm loving that you've discovered this great band, JB. And you're right, they could pull off many different styles. And each member brought something special to the group. Keyboard player Benny wrote most of the music. His ability to weave simply but beautiful melodies, counter-melodies, and musical licks together is amazing. Each part is so simple, but the way he wove them together like a tapestry... beautiful. And of course, both girls have excellent voices, and they blend together seamlessly. Sadly, ABBA wasn't taken seriously in the US because of the way they dressed. They were called corny, and it wasn't cool to like ABBA in the 70s. But looking back, their songs stack up well or better than other music coming out at that time. Love them.

[@charleebrown7188]

Careful. Their music is very addicting. Everything they ever made is a hit single.

[@supastah68]

I wouldn't even try to get out of an ABBA wormhole

[@helenhunt5414]

I have been in that particular wormhole for 25 years and I couldn't be more happy with it, and I'm still not tired after all those years of listening to them.

[@tonygalvez65]

JB you are an amazing soul. I love the way you appreciate the great music that we the older ones have enjoyed all this time. Have fun listening.

[@walshaw2]

"My Love, My Life" is another ABBA song like this one which mirrors the splitting up of the 2 couples in the band. Always made me sad knowing they were all falling out of love with each other.

[@drieuxkoeppel8152]

No. Benny and Anni-Frid hasn’t even married yet, and Bjorn and Agnete hadn’t even had their second child yet! They were all still happy together when they recorded this!!

[@SparkleKnits]

This has always been my favorite ABBA song. So glad you've discovered this amazing group.

[@willhughes2904]

This journey is special. I grew up with ABBA. Thank you for this.

[@HappySwedishPancake]

I'm not a big Abba fan but I love this song, it's depressing and uplifting at the same time.

[@raulcarranza4722]

'Angel Eyes,' also from ABBA is a good one, too.

'Ring, Ring', is another.

[@halcyon289]

Angel Eyes is the forgotten masterpiece.

[@jmontenegro1124]

halcyon289 Many songs of ABBA are sooo underrated.

[@halcyon289]

@@jmontenegro1124 My Love My Life is another

[@jmontenegro1124]

halcyon289 yeah and also Our last summer, Slipping through My fingers, when all is said and done, head over heels, Cassandra, etc....

[@ullisfe1039]

Lovely ABBA, they can melt ice. Its also wonderful to see the affect good music has on you. Thank you for sharing your emotions and thoughts. ❤️

[@vanjalavoie550]

I am SO CRYING. Even though I've heard this A LOT.

[@jessu.6414]

You are so right on Brother. I can see you are an old soul, waking up to the truths of our reality. You are helping all of us to wake up as you continue this journey. You are inspiring others who watch you to do the same. Because we are all one and connected, as you channel that higher vibration, it will resonate with us and we will feel it! Keep going Brother, and know, there are others out there, just like you, who feel exactly the same way...especially about the Glory of ABBA!

[@THEremiXFACTOR]

I think their styling is so good in this video. And I love the direction / editing of the video. One of their best songs.

[@MikeMcFly1111]

ABBA-every song is a Story. Thats how Music was back then. Every song told us a Story that most of us could relate to. This Songs stay with us forever.

[@artroyo9202]

My Fave Group ever...Agnetha and Frida Perfect Pitch Ever...#ILoveABBA #WelcomeBackAbba #ABBAForevermoreEternity

[@exballet202]

I'm loving this ABBA journey. I remember when friend introduced me to them and like you i quickly explored all their music. You should watch Muriel's Wedding...about young women obsessed with ABBA ...and finding love.

[@exploringrvdude7817]

I've loved ABBA since I was a teenager in the 80s, their music has been like a life-journey companion to me.

[@drakawinkle584]

Best thing in the world for this type of music is light some candles, take your shoes off, turn the lights down low or off, kick and chill, close your eyes and listen to what it brings to your heart and soul. If you have friends that can chill that way, invite them over. It's so intimate, comforting, and personal.

[@mariocostantini7192]

Those two voices make an orchestra.

[@renee-kingsdaughter5584]

Abba's music is sooooooo Timeless!!!!

[@johnhix7400]

You're so right about that passion thing these days. Those were innocent times and I remember them with passion!

[@rdwulf6289]

Abba are one of the most successful bands in popular music history. In the UK, they had around 20 top ten singles, 9 number 1 singles and 9 number one albums. Abba Gold is the UK's second best selling album of all time.

[@kilgoretrout3966]

Your reactions make my heart soar....i wish i were experiencing these songs for the first time, but seeing you discover these gems reminds me of the first times i heard these songs.

[@gorgophontes]

A few more ABBA songs I'd highly recommend: "Cassandra", "One Of Us", "Super Trouper", "Move On", "The King Has Lost His Crown", "Under Attack", "Soldiers", "Like An Angel Passing Through My Room", "Slipping Through My Fingers"

[@janethull8222]

I would throw in a couple of early tunes like "Bang-a-Boomerang" and "Ring Ring". Feel good tunes; music that was designed to make you smile, not remind you how miserable life can be. I have been an ABBA fanatic since 1975, I even saw them twice in concert.

[@isaiahfootnote8534]

'A few more..."? LOL.

[@gorgophontes]

@@isaiahfootnote8534 They made 8 albums, each with about a dozen songs, and none of them are bad. So yes, I've seriously restrained myself there. ;-)

[@onsesejoo2605]

"SOS" is a must to check out. It is regarded to be one of their best songs in general. Famously, the guitarist Pete Townshend of The Who has said that in his opinion it is the best pop song of all time. But then there's also the spoof version by Edelweiss - Bring Me Edelweiss. :P

[@aeh8446]

Lovin your reviews, thanks so much!!! ABBA, sply incredible!! Gifted talent, beautiful vocals...mind blowing arrangements, genius, invented studio recording processes... pioneers, ageless, timeless... Their phenom never ends!! 💜💜👍

[@danbike9]

'A Day Before You Came' 'Soldiers' 'I'm A Marionette' 'What About Livingston' 'I Let The Music Speak' They got endless outstanding songs!

[@harripalomaki8796]

Two more votes for Soldiers and I'm A Marionette. The first one is gloomy, the second just plain scary.

[@lorettaoverholt4049]

It's - The Day Before You Came. I love that one too. What about Chiquitita? They have so many fabulous songs.

[@saba6502]

Yes, Knowing me, knowing you" was released years before the 2 couples broke up. But it MAY have been inspired by some difficulties in their relationships, above all in the one from Björn and Agnetha. What makes ABBA so extremely great, is not only their outstanding, unparalleled music - a row of so many hits, and also the incredible talents of all 4 of them. It's also the fact that they dealt with their broken relationships (Björn + Agnetha: in late 1978, Benny and Frida in late autumn of 1980) in such an extremele mature, good way. The fact that the fab 4 from Sweden are simply so grounded, humble and likeable people.

[@Koolroy]

Their music is simple and complicated at the same time

[@MrBean5268]

I knew you'd enjoy this one. Thanks for the reaction. Great as always!

[@chris-rfs]

ABBA are simply timeless,simple as that.!!

[@helenhunt5414]

Great reaction!!! Practically all ABBA songs are a must. Check Head Over Heels - it's amazing, and so is the video to it. They also have genius unreleased songs, which are easily found here on KZbin - Just Like That and Hamlet III. Both songs are beyond beautiful. Those girls could transform a good song into a masterpiece!

[@MagicMushroom1971]

ABBA sold almost 400 million records, worldwide. Nuff said.

[@patrickallen5781]

You don't know how right you are! Passion is the root of discipline and those who won't feel the pain of discipline will feel the pain of regret.

[@friguy4444]

ABBA ROCKED. Period.

[@141118]

Would love to see you react to ABBA's "Does Your Mother Know." This is another song with a different kind of sound. A little more rocky and one of the guys (Bjorn) takes the lead vocals.

[@susieq9801]

141118 - My fave ABBA song.

[@waynebarber0665]

ABBA is a great band unlike so called bands today! Awesome song!

[@ralphhendriks1460]

To me this is one of their best tracks. Again, the lyrics are sad and melancholic, but the music and the vocals are kinda uplifting.

[@cosmin98684]

One of us and Happy New Year

[@unknown772]

i was born in '67...imagine me listening to this music...i was 10yo...

[@anthonysmith8800]

I first saw this song on a TV show in the UK called Top of the Pops back in 1977. This was no.1 for 5 weeks so the video was the last song to be played each week. I was mesmerised by it and it still sends tingles down my spine. The intricate harmonies and those 2 voices are just sublime.

[@michaelpayne754]

ABBA IS PRICELESS!!

[@queenrosered]

ABBA was something very RARE...a group from Sweden that made it big throughout Europe AND the US. After the 70's, it wasn't considered "popular" to admit to really liking ABBA so they became the "guilty pleasure" for many folks (like myself!) Thanks again...I fell down YOUR Rabbit Hole and I'm here for it! ~Rose~ :)

[@Doodsy1975]

So many great songs by ABBA. "Ring Ring" is ridiculously catchy.

[@mariosiaven2965]

You are so consistent and sincere as you said in other Abba videos theyre so mindblowingly different in every song

[@morrisvanderslice1735]

Music from the 70’s was real and intense for the most part, like the rest of our country’s transformation.

[@josefschiltz2192]

Well, at this time in my life, this one has me in tears.

[@EllakGr]

I’m with you James. We need more passion in music! Good point. Keep it up! 🙂✊🏿

[@ERstat77]

You will love Thank You For The Music.

[@temims]

Love me some friggin ABBA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@deborahnorman5117]

I love 💘 your honesty and what your saying is true. In the 70's and 80's music had meaning but day it does not. God be with you and God Bless you

[@RenegadeRockChik]

My favorite ABBA. Thanks!

[@LAinAustralia]

Hey JB Here I am - watching you watching this song again. Probably my 4th time since you first uploaded. “Knowing me, knowing you, that’s the best we can do”, hey!? 😂🤣🤣. Love seeing you and your vids recommended to me again by YT. So much fun to come back and hear your comments and positivity all over again. Love it, love your song choices, and love your channel.❣️❣️❣️❣️Almost 50k subs too. Congrats! Keep going strong and I hope many more people start enjoying your fantastic music-loving spirit. Love from an Aussie girl. 👋🇦🇺

[@eugenejulson8742]

You’re right about passion.

[@boowonder888]

I was about nine when this was playng on the radio in europe so I had heard many good abba songs by then. They called it quits together in 1983. They had good songs in the early 80s too. "One of us" was a big hit. Frieda came out solo with the fantsastic "There's something Going On"

[@Muggar62]

Welcome to the world of ABBA :) So many great hits . . .

[@clairebernardus1043]

Please keep on going with the Abba song!!! Still many to go!!! I love your channel very much!!! Greetings from Belgium!!!

[@josefschiltz2192]

Hey J. Thanks for that ❤. I haven't seen or heard this video/song in decades. This time it got to me. I saw that it moved you too. I sort of 'fell in love' with Anni-Frid Lyngstad when I was about twelve in the early 70's. I loved Frida's dance moves, seeing her happy. The sadness hit my heart.

[@miamidolphinsfan]

My favorite ABBA song....now you see why we older folks won't listen to the new stuff except for groups like Home Free

[@merlinck1976]

Your reaction vids are by far the best ones to encounter here on yt. The combination of comments, mimics, and expression of emotions is worth to be watched, 'cause it opens New views on Music. Thanks for your valuable work!

[@pattibrooks1907]

Love the group Abba ! Thanks for the reaction to this song !!!

[@pollynicklas5220]

Great choice! I think this has to be my favorite Abba song!

[@paradeorange2900]

watching u fall in love with ABBA is the best

[@ramiromaia592]

I grew up listening to ABBA, Their video clips were awesome

[@TangoEliott]

Don't you think that if you have passion that there are millions of people in your generation who also have passion? You have an old soul but passion exists. Do not give up

[@nononobutyeah]

You never saw a woman of this quality before.

[@marcodebrabander5751]

Love to see you enjoy this music. I am abba fan for decades