FIRST TIME HEARING Abba - Fernando

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[@queenrosered]

Fernando was a soldier. A freedom fighter. Probably during the Mexican or Spanish/American war. And though his side lost, they would fight for freedom all over again. Abba has always been my guilty pleasure. Thanks for this reaction! 😊 👍 ❤

[@ChuckHackney]

Nite they crossed the Rio Grande gives it away. The Mexican/American war...

[@ViciousGreeneyed]

Spanish civil war.

[@ChuckHackney]

@Vicious Greeneyed OH. OK. My mistake. One question I can look this up in Google Maps, but is there a Rio Grande River in Espnana? I guess there must be...

[@queenrosered]

@@ChuckHackney Yes. There IS a Rio Grande River in Spain also. ( Lugo)

[@Enrique-zn2gl]

The singers both are dreesed mexicana tradition blouse

[@robertdinmore1971]

The song is about 2 old Mexican revolutionaries reminiscing about the past. ABBA ( Agnetha, Bjorn, Benny, Anni-Frid “ Frida “) is a band from Sweden who were initially active from 1972-1982. The Name comes from the 4 members initials. They were 2 married couples but both marriages ended in divorce in the late 70’s / early 80’s. Their big break came from winning the Eurovision Song Contest in 1974 with Waterloo. Benny wrote the music and Bjorn wrote the lyrics, Agnetha and Frida share lead lead vocals but the magic happens when they sing together “The 3rd Voice of ABBA”. They have sold over 400 million albums worldwide. Their music is the bases for the musical Mamma Mia and the 2 films Mamma Mia ! (2008) and Mamma Mia Here we go again (2018). They were approached a few years ago to put on new concerts using digital versions of themselves as they were in the 1970’s and as a result of this they decided to record a couple of new songs to be performed as well as their older hits. They enjoyed recording them so much that they decided to do a new album called Voyage which was released on 5th Nov 2021 almost 40 years after their last Album The Visitors and has sold over 2.5 million so far. I suggest you listen to the Greatest Hits Album entitled ABBA GOLD which was 1st album to spend 1,000 weeks on the UK charts enjoying 3 spells at number 1 (1992, 1999 & 2008) and today it is still in the charts. but also listen to their Album songs and b sides because they contain many a hidden gems many that could have been singles.

[@jzander2966]

'Fernando' was about two old freedom-fighters from the Mexican Revolution. It is one of fewer than forty all-time singles to have sold 10 million (or more) physical copies worldwide, making it one of the best-selling singles of all time.

[@dagmar.6954]

I grew up with all the fabulous music from the 60's - 80's. ABBA was one of my favorites. They had lots of hits & I owned many of their albums. I can't think of a bad song by them. Some of their best are "Thank You For The Music", "Does Your Mother Know?", "Waterloo", "Money, Money, Money", "The Name Of The Game", "Super Trouper", "I Have A Dream", "Voulez-Vous", "Take A Chance On Me", "Mamma Mia", "SOS", "Knowing Me, Knowing You", "Dancing Queen" etc. Nice to see that they are back together again recording after all these years.

[@DougRayPhillips]

ABBA recorded a number of songs, including Fernando and Chiquitita, in both English and Spanish. Neither of which were their native language. Pretty outstanding work. I had a Spanish teacher who made use of their recordings in class.

[@wendyryder2708]

Lucky you! Sounds like a fantastic teacher!

[@alejandrosantanaborquez917]

Hi, Michael The blend: Agnetha+Frida is kwown as "the third voice" of ABBA. Keep going...👍 You can never go wrong with them Love ❤️ from Chile 🇨🇱👍

[@jannetkoolman5645]

Our neighbor’s name is guess what, yes, Fernando. My husband and I are still singing this song in our head even after 5 years whenever we see him. It’s too tempting

[@papercup2517]

'Those two dudes' were far from just along for the ride - they wrote and arranged all Abba's songs, as well as playing and singing on them. 🙂 Others have explained about the theme of this song - not exactly a song about an old lover, but two older people sharing wartime memories from their youth. If you listen again, tune into the lyrics more or read them first, and you'll understand the story better. Since you love Abba, I have a movie recommendation for you to react to, or watch for your own pleasure. A little Aussie gem called Muriel's Wedding. A much, much better film all round than that awful saccharine thing with Meryl Streep in it (sorry, Meryl, probably not your fault..). I know you will fall in love with the social misfit Muriel, whose at first pretty hopeless life is elevated only by romantic daydreams of getting married and the music of Abba. Clever script, great acting from Toni Collette in the lead role and her friend played by Rachel Griffiths, with a fantastic supporting cast. You will laugh, you will cry, etc....get out the popcorn and enjoy... 🙂

[@abbafan1972]

I agree. Muriel’s Weeding is one of my favourite movies!

[@eduardooscar309]

so happy to see you return with ABBA songs "Fernando" (1976) is a soft ballad, so nice and beautiful The best is the beauty of their vocal harmonies, very soft at the whisper level but at a level of perfection, that explodes in a magic chorus I have compared it to "Chiquitita" (1979) because both songs have similarities and contrasts Both have the title in Spanish, and was recorded in spanish too (to the album in spanish "Gracias por la Música" In 1980) Both are pop ballads with an initial verse sung alone and from the second chorus in duet, with a very catchy and popular chorus (in my country Argentina are songs that we would sing in a circle of friends, because we all know their lyrics) The two videos show the contrast of fire and snow, night and day They were both very most worldwide successful, only behind "Dancing Queen" ABBA had already recorded "Dancing Queen" and it came from the success of "Mamma Mía" It was the manager who convinced them to record "Fernando" so as not to repeat the style (Frida had done it before in 1975 on her solo album in Swedish and it was a success, but with lyrics of a lovesong, and these to ABBA is a friendship story about mexican soldiers) The manager was right and everything was a success, one after another in that year 1976, with three singles #1 consecutives in UK Mamma Mía (2 weeks) Fernando (4 weeks) Dancing Queen (6 weeks) In addition, this variety of options had different results in each country. "Fernando" was a colossal success in Australia (14 weeks at #1 surpassed the "Hey Jude" mark) and 7 weeks at #1 in Germany "Dancing Queen" was 14 weeks #1 in Sweden and 6 weeks #1 in the U.K.and 8 weeks #1 in Australia Both were #1 in the U.S. but in various rankings: "Dancing Queen" on the Billboard and "Fernando" on Adult Contemporary The official video of "Fernando" was filmed in February 1976, with Dancing Queen the next day in these Official Video you could see: Bjorn & Benny, both in guitars Frida & Agnetha confronted both in frontal and profile images (repeating "Mamma Mia" technique used) premiering her gypsy style dress and a last comparation "Fernando" (1976) is first ABBA single with Frida in lead voice, and recorded in her solo album in Swedish (released before ABBA) as "S.O.S." (1975) is first ABBA single with Agnetha in lead voice, and recorded in her solo album in Swedish (released after ABBA) For a next reaction, my suggestion is "S.O.S." (1975) the second worldwide hit to ABBA first of their 18 singles Top10 consecutives in UK between 1975/1982 Thanks so much for these video and reaction I wish you a great week See you in the next My best regards from Buenos Aires Argentina 🇦🇷 South America

[@Paladin70]

Some people need to learn what reaction channels are and that if they just play copyrighted songs all the way through without interruption they risk copyright infringement penalties, including getting their channel taken down if enough violations occur. By inserting their own additional commentary and critiques at intervals throughout the song they can avoid such penalties. By the way, the two “dudes” singing in the back were the two girls husbands. Both couples later divorced but continued performing. The name ABBA came from the first letter of each member’s first name: Agnetha, Bjorn, Bennie and Anni-Frid.

[@charleskofflermusic9051]

Brilliant song from the famous band Abba. We're feeling nostalgia, yes. Nice work dude 👍👍🎉🎉🎉🔥🔥☀️☀️☀️🎸🎸

[@lilamuzik3385]

A Swedish Band singing about two Mexicans fighting in Texas for liberty for Mexico. Wow! Just Wow!

[@bpfromowc]

Outstanding. “The Piper” is another brilliant ABBA song. We will never see the likes of them again. Thanks 🙏🏻

[@michaelwduffy]

I’ll try and get that done ASAP for ya!! Thanks for watching! 😃

[@bpfromowc]

@@michaelwduffy Thanks Michael. Top man. ✌️

[@Muckylittleme]

​@@michaelwduffy That is a pretty obscure ABBA track TBH and not in most peoples ABBA top 20, but each to their own.

[@eduardooscar309]

"The piper" is a good song but is better to react first all ABBA classic songs with official videos or worldwide hits

[@bpfromowc]

@@Muckylittleme *Who gives you authority to speak on behalf of “most people” Dan ? *Asking for a friend. 😗

[@terrykemp1876]

Having lived through the 70s, you hit the nail right on the head! It was a marvelous time to grow up. You missed some great decades esp the 60s - 80s

[@johannetje1980]

pff i love ABBA so mutch, am glad this generation finds out about this erra. it was amazing, thank god i was old enough to experience it

[@trudywolfe2795]

I love Abba and this is one of my favorite songs of theirs. Good song choice my friend. ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@helenpeterson]

Nice to see you back with ABBA. You have so many gems to discover from them.

[@patclinker6587]

If you like ABBA, see the musical Mama Mia. Not the movie, the live musical. All of the music in it are ABBA songs. Fabulous!!!!!

[@Cynthia...]

Abba had some fabulous songs.

[@teromattila72]

About one hundred. Maybe five of their songs are not very good.

[@michaelwduffy]

It seems that way every song so far has been on the money!! 😃

[@alexioverdo5225]

@@teromattila72 For me just only 2-3 weak titles from their '73 debut album the only ones i would exclude.Rest of their discography is a real jewel box filled up with pearls,diamonds and lots of other precious stuff..

[@harryrodriguez9796]

ESTA HERMOSA CANCIÓN ME TRANSPORTA EN EL PENSAMIENTO. Saludos hermano desde Costa Rica.

[@routemaster19]

Abba started off as a Folk Rock group following the traditions of "Swedish Schlager" - simple songs with a folk sentimentality. But having been bought up in the 1960's the revolution of Rock n Roll heavily influenced their style. They would later master Glam Rock, Disco and power ballads. Benny & Bjorn principally wrote and performed the music but they did sing a lot more on their earlier albums. Bjorn's last solo vocal was the smash "Does Your Mother Know" from 1979.

[@MinchAndKai]

I so much love their song. So magical and angelic voice.

[@user-mt7bo4bm3x]

ABBA is the beginning of my meloman.s story. I used to listen to their music along and across and by diagonal a little bit. So your reactions to them is so TASTY, that it seems I lusten to them for the first time. I wanted to say, their music is very various. Even if you won't make reactions to ABBA any more, you would have a great pleasure and lots of discoveries if listening to all their discography just for youself. And there is a wonderful movie ABBA abour their Australian tour shot in 1977.

[@michaeltipton5500]

ABBA was as big as anyone back in the day.

[@sjefhendrickx2257]

Still are

[@mtsula]

In 1979, I heard they were a billion dollar band which sounded unusual to me then.💰

[@cspaikido]

Nice to hear Anna-Frida take the lead.

[@emmaandgeorgie2006]

Those two guys were the reason why abba was so successful.

[@wivenhoeessex]

Abba Gold (greatest hits compilation) in july 2021 reached 1,000 weeks in the UK album Charts. (Recommendation: KLF - Justified and Ancient. An american friend freaked out when he saw the quest singer)

[@mikaelhultberg9543]

They certainly have a unique sound. And they are awesome. They put Sweden on the map musically.

[@viktorthefirst]

Next time you should react to Money, Money, Money by Abba. Another great Frida led song.

[@stanleynykaza9042]

Please do SLIPPING THRU MY FINGERS Live and THANK YOU FOR THE MUSIC by ABBA !

[@deegomez2089]

Love me some Abba! 🎶🎵 Keep bringing the great music Mr D (btw, you don't stop the videos half as much as other reactors do).

[@EdithCardellini]

Every time I hear this song, I picture Donna and Steven dancing (That 70's Show) and Dewey dancing it up with his babysitter (Malcolm In The Middle).

[@temet_fin]

Wau, fun and nice to listen to it now, after being a teenager in the 70's.

[@heidibrown342]

If you want to see "the dude" singing LOL , Bjorn signs lead on DOES YOUR MOTHER KNOW. Excellent song

[@kylecompton3305]

They are one of the most successful bands in history. They sold 400,000,000 records and had 18 #1 hits worldwide. When they toured, they were swarmed like the Beatles! In a way, they created modern pop music. Their sound is unique and recognizable in everything they do. Dig into their catalog. Start with 'Dancing Queen (a MASSIVE hit)', 'Voulez-Vous' Gimme, Gimme, Gimme" And on and on!

[@supastah68]

ABBA rules

[@bachatamusica]

🤩"Song Of The Year" in Portugal, for 1976.

[@you123ST]

2:55 yeah ABBA sounds perfect...

[@jarvisa12345]

5:44 “The 70s seems like a wild time to be alive.” The downside is that having grown up with great music from the 70s and 80s, most bands after that seem really dull.

[@alexitalymodeldogtrainerbr6828]

Amazing melody❤

[@zpitzer]

ABBA is it's own music genre, you can't compare.

[@Marcus-Oh-really-yes]

If you already don't know it, you should react to ABBA's biggest hit in the U.S., their No. 1 song "Dancing Queen."

[@Monia980]

Aktor drugoplanowy - majonez Hellmann’s😂

[@katherineeasteal662]

For an ABBA song with a different vibe where the men's voices come into play, try Rock Me.

[@steveturner3999]

S.O.S. is still my favorite. Dancing Queen is right up there as well.

[@rsharma85]

Please do angeleyes - Abba and also Thankyou for the Music Abba

[@sharonpeterson5415]

I like Winner Takes It All.

[@MeWriter2112]

I really enjoy your videos! But dude, you need to watch their documentary. Benny and Bjorn were the masterminds behind this supergroup that were a worldwide phenomenon in the 70s with genuine talent. It's on Netflix and KZbin.

[@ragnhildjansson8171]

For a different experience, I recommend trying "I let the music speak". 🙂

[@sylvainelouisemarie6117]

J'adore cette chanson.

[@kylecompton3305]

Those guys wrote, produced, and played all of it, as well as providing background vocals. The 4 were married couples for most of the 70s.

[@kellymorris8064]

After the homophobic backlash against Disco.. dance music went underground into the gay clubs with songs like this and "Searchin"' by Hazel Dean, "Feels Like Im in Love" by Kelly Marie, and "So Many Men So Little Time" by Michael Brown. I was a DJ in a gay bar during these years and these are great underappreciated songs!!

[@kylecompton3305]

Check out YEBBA. She is EPIC and probably the best singer/songwriter alive. Start with her Tiny Desk concert and grow from there. This chick CAN SING!

[@fishgod368]

for some reason i've started keeping my Mayo on the sofa an many other condiments randomly spread about the room.

[@kylecompton3305]

Make an ABBA playlist. Would be happy to see more reviews there!

[@suzannejane1035]

ABBA were the best

[@RavennaAl]

When they had a hit, most groups would try and copy it with a similar song to recapture the feelings from the listeners. ABBA was just the opposite, in that the guys who wrote the songs would go out of their way to be sure that all their songs didn’t sound the same. They had the most varied style of music of anyone, and yet they all had a distinct sound to them, simply called the sound of ABBA.

[@pierpaolonathancorrieri2290]

You are incredibly spot on and sweet..!)

[@michaelwduffy]

Thank you kindly!

[@pierpaolonathancorrieri2290]

@@michaelwduffy)))

[@mysticvirgo9318]

You want more ABBA or more that " 70's soft rock" Feel ? Starland Vocal Band - Afternoon Delight. More Abba ? Gonna go with dancing queen. I was born in '67 so I grew up with pretty much anything 70s 80s 90s you would care to hear ( and some not) and not the usual reaction fare.

[@johankaewberg9512]

Such a great song, representing the whole bands sympathy with Latin Americas struggles. Compare Chiquitita.

[@ViciousGreeneyed]

Spanish civil war.

[@grahamhobbs3501]

a bit cheesy, but those girls could sing!

[@poerk551]

The cheesyness is also part of the charm imo

[@traukopalestino1]

its a war song

[@you123ST]

0:38 when you die ther will be only a light far away, probably will be more like this: kzbin.info/www/bejne/imOmoIGsrq-BiJI

[@susanstavrou4232]

Why is there mayonnaise behind you??? Lol

[@N_K12695]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/lYKufYB5qNiLsNU - Swedish Version

[@sjefhendrickx2257]

If you never heard of it there is to much mayo in your ears!

[@olapiechnik329]

OMG! Nobody knows the Spanish batle for Republica with Franco and his fascists? That song is a tribute for republica's fighters!

[@Enrique-zn2gl]

Habla de un personaje de la Revolución mexicana Las dos chicas que cantan visten blusas tradicionales de México el río Bravo en EEUU le llaman "Río Grande" tiene esos dos nombres

[@markdavis3814]

I'd subscribe to this channel if you'd stop talking. .

[@paulsmallriver6066]

he has to so there are no copyright problems

[@iche50]

Fun Fact: They all don't speak one word English.............. 🙂

[@DC-vv5ii]

Don't forget to listen to the Spanish version.

[@rickraybourn7456]

Try this one by Elvis Presley - Stuck on you. kzbin.info/www/bejne/oXuZqnSPfdh7p8k