Olivia! ABC-TV Special with Andy Gibb & ABBA - Ultra Rare TRUE STEREO !

[@chenwenhua2269]

SEE? no autotune! live with an orchestra. They sounded just like the LPs they made. That is true true talent, no pretensions.

[@scootermom1791]

They are the best of the best! Too bad there aren't more artists like them!

[@TammyLReyes]

​@@scootermom1791and you understand what they are saying, enunciated every word, no mumbling. And back then swearing in pop musicwas not a thing back then.

[@scootermom1791]

@@TammyLReyes right? There was no such thing as "explicit lyrics" thank goodness! There is simply no reason for musicians (or even authors for that matter IMO) to include profanity. I'm glad, at least, that people are informed of "explicit lyrics," so they can make the choice not to listen to the music. There are plenty of great songs that don't contain that garbage.

[@lilmsgs]

Well, those girls can sing and it's nice to see/hear it, but ABBA LPs have a chorus of of over-dubs that sound quite different.

[@linsioux217]

All prerecorded. They don't do live on TV shows.

[@hermangouw]

ABBA, Andy Gibb and ONJ were the SUPERSTARS of the 70's. To have them all together live with an orchestra in 1978 was a ONCE IN A BLUE MOON event.

[@christianoazzuro6711]

Yes i've lived that feverish era.The Gibbs,ABBA and Olivia were the absolute toppers of that era.It's the 1st thing that rings a bell when it comes to the '70s music scene at least here in Europe.

[@laurahalvorsen558]

💯 . I reckon this is the coolest group setting on any music variety show ever... Imagine being in the audience...

[@letincelle5473]

Such a beautiful look back in time to a gentler and more authentic time. How thankful we can feel for having experienced such absolutely beautiful, talented and brilliant STARS ❤️ May God Bless them from here to Eternity in Heaven!

[@CarFacts81]

Andy was extremely feminine

[@Ndev725]

I would say they are still the best in 2024

[@dog61]

The best thing about this is that they're all singing live.

[@NicholasAndre1]

There seem to be relatively few truly live abba television shows. This one is great though :)

[@scootermom1791]

​@@NicholasAndre1right? I wish they had done more live shows. I'm glad Olivia was able to get together with them (and Andy Gibb of course). She and Abba were able to transition through the decades incredibly well. For Abba it was just 70's into early 80's and their recent release, of course. Olivia, I think, had hits from the 60's to the 90's.

[@wilfredomartinluceromendez8525]

😂​@@scootermom1791

[@linsioux217]

It's prerecorded. They don't do TV shows live.

[@scootermom1791]

@@linsioux217 when I love Lucy was on several decades ago, they actually did air their episodes live. They were the pioneers of the industry and set the basic standards that people still use today.

[@javaskull88]

This is so ridiculously wholesome. No see-thru dresses, no twerking or obscenities. Just talent. If shows like this were still on, I’d plug my TV back in.

[@richardlacey4923]

It’s the whitest thing on the internet by far

[@precioussilver5698]

Decency era! ❤

[@Mulberry2000]

Well Oliva had one on but she was dressed well.

[@forget-me-notlawncare9821]

Watching this 8/8/2022, the day Olivia left us. What a phenomenal show put on by all. So many memories flooding through my mind, rolling down my cheeks. This was my childhood. We had no idea the impact these artists would have, and the legacy they would leave for us all. So grateful to have grown up in the 70s! Rest easy Olivia. Say hey to Andy for us!

[@wrb1000]

Amen brother. Olivia was part of all of our childhoods.

[@heidirobbins8337]

Me too

[@PilarMarrero]

Feeling the same!

[@NW-lv9gb]

@@PilarMarrero Ditto😢💔

[@landoevora6153]

True. So glad to be part of that too. Farewell beautiful Olivia true light and inspiration.

[@jblanco6306]

Andy and Olivia RIP 💔 I can't believe they sang all together. I'm watching this video over and over, thank you for the music marvelous singers.

[@billmich123]

I watch it from time to time. Very nostalgic to my childhood. I remember watching this when it aired and found it again about 4 years ago. It’s In the life vault..it gives me so many great vibes.

[@SailingABSea]

Andy and Olivia were an item for a while. They finally split up when Olivia confronted him and said it's either me or the cocaine.

[@granmaslilfarm]

ME TOO!❤

[@DonnaJ1312]

@@SailingABSeawrong that was Victoria Principal not Olivia

[@janetjohnson7279]

Still listening in April 2024, anyone else???

[@olguitagaleano1759]

Yoooo 🙋‍♀️ 🥰🥰

[@janetjohnson7279]

@@olguitagaleano1759 Hey There!

[@paulhayes5793]

I’m going to play it with my family tomorrow as perfect for this bank holiday.

[@GeneMccreary]

May 2024

[@jesuspalomares2947]

Mayo 2024

[@dhingkaygolo9112]

70s music is amazing up to now 2024 I'm still listening❤❤❤

[@christineh5790]

Me too! My favourite music station plays all 60’s 70’s and 80’s etc and I usually know all the songs. Loved all Olivia and Abba hits.💖🎼🎤

[@charmainevandoorn5396]

@@dhingkaygolo9112 💖

[@michellenicholson6414]

Olivia voice is angelic. The world lost a treasure today. RIP Olivia. RIP Andy. All three musicians was a big part of my 70s childhood music.

[@TheEurokrafts]

Same too. She was my idol.🥲

[@rosemoore6948]

I totally agree!!

[@randyussery1738]

She was one of the kindest and sweetest people there ever was.

[@marlenesullivan3113]

Mjchelle: LIFE TAKES AWAY ONLY THE BEST, WE ARE LEFF WITH THE PAIN 8-((

[@paulkane7771]

The amount of singing talent on this stage is unbelievable. Agnetha, Anni-Frid, and Andy are all incredible singers... but honestly, Olivia is just on another level. Unreal.

[@christinewilkinson2424]

Three naturally beautiful women, no sexualised dancing, they're not half naked, no auto tuning, just incredible talent and singing with genuine emotion.

[@jeffduncan9140]

Right on! And they made it look effortless. I still love listening to all of them.

[@kathrynlayfield9599]

YES 100 PER CENT TALENT! THESE BEAUTIFUL WOMEN DIDN'T NEED TO SHOW THEIR PRIVATES TO BE SEXY! JUST LOVELY TALENTED SINGERS!

[@joegoodman9232]

@@kathrynlayfield9599 Amen to that true Statement!! Those 3 Lovely talented Ladies were pure professional genius and a real joy to watch. Timeless great Musica forever. 👍💖🎶 Also,, I'm so thrilled that the younger generations are jumpin' on the ABBA Love train for that feel good Musica. Olivia was a talented Beauty inside and out.. She will never be forgotten. R.I.P. 💖

[@bentrip]

Era de ouro...quando a música era uma arte baseado no talento natural destas incríveis mulheres

[@useyournoodle100]

It is all relative to the time you come from. People from the early 1900 would have found them indecent and underdressed. Imagine wearing a dress without a corset and wearing pants while swaying and singing on a stage, they would have thought of these women as prostitutes.

[@hateymanistudios]

Real instruments Real backing vocals Real players And… real singers!!

[@equisefeeme6987]

PRE AUTO-TUNE ERA.

[@josemiloatis3714]

And No Auto Tuned

[@craigstjohn4470]

but on american bandstand,they tricked the people. The groups played with prerecorded, music machine! lot of them was not playing live!! 😔😠🎸🥁🪘

[@alvaroq2024]

@@craigstjohn4470 Correct! And we all fell for it, but now we know better. It seemed genuine at the time IMO.

[@williamedwards1528]

@@craigstjohn4470 Then, as now, no one cared

[@soonlengpoh5110]

Still sounds good in Dec 2024 😊

[@VioletJoy]

That ABBA harmony is magical!! I love Olivia and Andy, too!!!

[@HollywoodinSJ]

This makes me sad & happy at the same time. Olivia was literally an angel. So beautiful & what a voice. ABBA & Andy were magical as well. I wish they still did stuff like this. This was a real treat. Olivia will always be a part of my youth. I'm gonna be sad for a few days.

[@5kristy71]

Me too

[@cdemots123]

Me three 🥲

[@buffalosowljah]

You just don't make them what they used to be.. oh Olivia gonna miss her muchness.RIP.. not sure if this was down in the UK but a good line up on this rare show

[@thewayidoit8895]

I always say "Everyone loves ❤️ Sandy"

[@Manushan_Melvin]

True

[@TruthSeeker951]

The majority of the vocal artists today don't hold a candle to the natural talent of ABBA, Olivia and Andy Gibb!

[@TheWorldTeacher]

AGREED! Incidentally, what is this "TRUTH" that you seek?

[@davidadams2395]

One could say that even then, but there are incredible vocalists today. Only time will tell of their legacies.

[@TruthSeeker951]

@@TheWorldTeacher I seek the Truth of the Word of God

[@TheWorldTeacher]

@@TruthSeeker951, there’s only one TINY little problem with what you wrote above, Sir.☝️ There has never been, nor will there ever be, even the SLIGHTEST shred of evidence for the existence of the Godhead, that is, a Supreme Person, or Deity.‬🤓 It is high time for humanity to awaken from all INANE superstitions such as the belief in a Personal God Who created the Universe, would you not agree, Slave? 😩

[@TruthSeeker951]

@@TheWorldTeacher I do not agree. There’s evidence everywhere showing the existence of God the Creator.

[@bufordt.justice1539]

As a former singer and performer, I have such deep respect and love for each of these singers. They were stunning and perfect!! It wasn’t just incredible voice and talent… it was how they could invoke the very best within our hearts and minds, without vulgar language, without hate and disrespect, without the need for “shock and awe”, and bring us together with deep resonating fun and unity. This was an era when musicians were truly larger than life because they earned it, pushed the very limits of what true talent can accomplish and create REAL stage magic. How I miss those days…

[@vickic6037]

Absolutely

[@sharonbrister4044]

Agnetha and Frida seem exceptionally happy in this performance. I have seen some where they sing great but seem sad

[@rakshitapadmajitweerakkody8350]

I tried for so long to figure out how it all changed but I couldn't. I hardly listen to what passes as music today.

[@jorgevillavicencio427]

@ Buford T. Justice you are so very right! These people were and are true musicians who composed and interpreted some of the most beautiful music ever produced. There are some amazing new musicians nowadays, but they're obscure by the flashy garbage that the industry promotes for the sake of the mighty dollar. I'm a singer also, now in my 60's. I occasionally join in some local bands, but it was never my intention to be a headliner. I sing for me because I like it, just as I cook for me and friends. My professional career is far away from my art and culinary skills. It may sound selfish, but that's the way it is. Thank you for such a thoughtful and heartfelt statement.

[@TheBLACKboard65]

BUFORD - I was just thinking that this morning!! I'm so glad I was born and matured before 2000.

[@dingoxx3044]

Dafür liebe ich das Internet...... alte Schätze werden bewahrt und wiedergefunden! Danke für dieses Video♥♥

[@MariVictorius]

Olivia sings like an angel. I was lucky to grow up with her music, but I didn’t realize it then.

[@wheelie642]

And there is NO 666 OK symbolism ... yet

[@deeeliades3426]

We are sure lucky to remember it!

[@skylermichaeljameson8392]

Yes, as so did I, because I was born in 1970

[@lifewithshae6510]

I was born in 2003 and she was so popular back then and the day I first started watching grease I feel in love and I kept watching it the songs are amazing Olivia was beautiful John was so handsome they where a match made in heaven, I know I wasn’t born in her century but it doesn’t feel like I’ve known her for 19 years it feels like a life time and she’s going to be deeply missed ❤

[@joellebouge1273]

Bonsoir Bien sûr que l'on à grandis avec la Musique de Olivia Newton John et John Travolta ,à 15 ans qui n'à pas vu GREASE au Cinéma et XANADU plus tard ? ou écoutés les 45 tours de Olivia Newton John ? Elle était Merveilleuse et elle avait une Voix Magnifique ! J'espère que John Travolta avait gardé des Liens avec Elle et qu'il allait la Visiter souvent quand elle était très Malade ! Repose en Paix Olivia tu ne Souffre plu,on ne t'oubliera Jamais ! Sincères Condoléances à sa Famille.🙏😇😘💋💗

[@Marcus_Berger1701]

Wow Olivia John's voice perfectly harmonizes with ABBA.

[@georgecaplan11]

This concert is insane. The supergroup no one knew existed. No lip syncing here. It’s 1978 and still holds up in 2022 without being dated at all. Way better than any modern singers. Why is this not on dvd.

[@kerrib1474]

Imagine that.. no lip syncing, not worrying more about dancing than singing , and not worrying about back up singers, love Andy’s outfit!

[@judem1359]

Absolutely fantastic 😁 all of them singing together, hearing their individual voices and then ‘Dancing Queen’- love it!💖

[@athar786100]

ABBA and Olivia together. Add in Elvis and Whitney and u have ABSOLUTE PERFECTION for me.

[@BlackRain_]

@@athar786100 Do you mean junkie "one song" whitney?

[@ninamartinez5171]

Certainly didn't have the technology that's being used today. God bless America.

[@ТатьянаНовосёлова-м6ъ]

Время настоящих голосов, настоящей красоты, настоящих глаз, носов, скул и т.д. Настоящие женщины и мужчины исполняют настоящую музыку.

[@bigolhomo]

Olivia's voice is completely flawless here, every note is perfect. And she makes it look so effortless.

[@virginiaguerramunoz7712]

Hola mamita ya vine a casa de mi trabajo y no pude tv ir a la clase de hoy porque no pude ir a la clase de hoy porquem a ver si musica Musicaenltalianono pude bu ir a

[@TimeIdle]

Hear hear! She is a superb singer!

[@dj.deb.usa007justiceangels6]

R.I.P. ANDY GIBB

[@Redtigerlady2]

Barry's twin brother!

[@Miriboheme]

it's really amazing. she's awesome.

[@ratzepfatze]

What a great moment in music history. Having ABBA, Olivia and Andy together with a great orchestra as a background chorus for each other. Incredible.

[@waynehall7081]

Abba Frida Olivia Excellent

[@marthabbabot7564]

Absolutely beautiful princess and at the great Andy

[@maurinoaquino9320]

🎉

[@mikem9536]

@@waynehall7081 OBABBA :)

[@Vejur9000]

This is what heavens choirs would sound like.

[@alexcarratu5554]

One of the greatest music specials in music history. So much talent here. RIP, Olivia. Say hello to Andy, Maurice and Robin for us please. Thank you for your musical uniqueness Miss Newton-John.

[@diegofernandez2618]

Not one of the greatest.. this is the greatest one!

[@alexcarratu5554]

@@diegofernandez2618 so much talent on display here.

[@larrykemble3380]

I'm definitely still listening November 2024💯👍👍👍

[@badmoodana6532]

Found this 12/24....amazing! Wonderful voices and timeless songs

[@TheNancypoo]

So glad I grew up in the 70s, this music defined my childhood.

[@TheOnlyOneStanding8079]

Yes I was in elementary school in the 70s but I still remember some of the soft rock music my older brothers and sisters played on the radio

[@peterjames9610]

Same, brings back great memories as a teen in Australia in the 70’s

[@Кивиманга]

Повезло вам)))

[@Snoozerboozer]

Yes, and I yearn back to the end of the 70s. what great music.

[@glenncorpuz4324]

Just pure natural beauty and talent.. That's why the 70's music is still a hit and alive even up to this time.

[@lauraturner9281]

This is a time when musicians could ACTUALLY sing. Beautiful ❤️

[@lorenavargas4970]

E

[@johannafriedt6362]

So very true and the music was something people could understand

[@werstillnotfreedamit8701]

@@lorenavargas4970 couldnot like dudNOT gethe E, ¿?

[@vlucidity]

I'm very old this was my music back then..but there are some very good singers now... its important not to miss the past or the moments we are in now. But yes awesome 👌

[@osumbuckeyenut]

HEY!!!! There are still...a few...um, yeah...yeah, you're right, lol

[@randycoger2525]

I have forgotten what a great voice Olivia had. MISS YOU BABE.

[@mattpsomadakis8159]

This is, quite possibly, the greatest 20 minutes in pop music history!

[@kevinmoore8049]

OMG! Holy shit! I read your comment 20 minutes ago, but as the video progressed, the hair on my arms started rising and rising. By the end, I was thinking, "OMG, this is greatest 20 minutes of music I have ever heard . . . " Then I realized that those were your words . . . . You are so right!

[@aleochi1990]

I'm addicted to this video. Every now and then I come here again to listen and see amazing artists.

[@hugoagogo69]

I cannot agree more

[@daltonrosado7772]

@@kevinmoore8049 pp

[@suziecue3027]

So true 🙂

[@lazlomattachine8334]

ABBA- No auto tuned garbage. Just pro musicians making music live and staying in pitch and time because they had the chops. Even Andy Gibb is kicking it- and ‘Hopelessly Devoted” sounds great. You can understand why these folks are legends-

[@TheLarryBrown]

Funny you should say that. ABBA is probably one of the very first pioneers of the computerized style of production that you are dissing. They used CUBASE and produced with the computer. They used all manner of studio trickery to get that "big" sound.

[@DJAYPAZ]

Well said

[@andrewhowson33]

@@TheLarryBrown...but still sang properly despite that.

[@katesatriani]

Boy you look at Andy here and he is so close in style to his older brother Barry!

[@Claude_van]

@@TheLarryBrown No, ABBA never worked with a computer. They didn’t know how to use a sequencer at the time. Everything is played live on tape and mixed. Even Chess in 84 was produced without any computer. Read CM Palm, „ABBA complete recoding sessions“. By the way „Cubase“ was invented 7 years after the last ABBA recording. So….

[@chrisjohnson1308]

I saw this when it originally aired in 1978, and 44 years later, it still makes me smile. I have viewed this recording countless times since I discovered it on KZbin a few months ago, but watching it on the day that she left us is so bittersweet. Rest In Peace, dear Olivia…you are a part of the soundtrack of my life. 😓

[@andrewhutchinson36]

All the more interesting to see Olivia performing with Abba, when you recall she sang the UK entry in ESC 1974. She finished 4th. The 1974 ESC was won by the Swedish entry - Abba.

[@peterjames9610]

Nice.

[@JuanJose16]

Seeing this for the first time in the wake of the passing of ONJ. What a gorgeous medley, what a set of talent on stage at the same time. Good music never ages, good singers/musicians never die.

[@TheOnlyOneStanding8079]

Yes we all are going to miss Olivia Newton John. She's incredible singer and actress

[@Mitubo2002]

And to think she is hopeless devoted to me!!!

[@CoreyChambersLA]

We can hear from this video that Olivia's voice was one of the most perfect singing voices ever. ABBA is right up there with her.

[@scootermom1791]

Absolutely agree 💯 %

[@scootermom1791]

I can never get enough of them!

[@allymayful]

Andy’s not that bad either.

[@Vejur9000]

Indeed. These chick sang HIGH up there.

[@josephsmith5410]

This section alone should have gotten this special an Emmy nomination. Live perfection from beginning to end. The 20 minutes flew by.

[@754759119]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/inXXlmh_otSCnZY it runned 3 times, this complete version actually has higher definition.

[@popcult]

Absolutely agree with you. But ABBA never had “ street credit in America because the so called musical journalist just could t get their head around the enormous commercial success and artistic appeal of these four humble Swedes. Even last year when they were nominated for their first Grammy after their release of their fantastic come back album Voyage after a 40 year hiatus -which itself is a historical feat- and bears the same name as their ground breaking ABBATar show - the New York Times critic called their music “ thin, thiin, thiin.. Which explains a lot about our musical tastes and standards.

[@richardlacey4923]

The whitest performance award

[@tthet6596]

Imagine having ABBA as your backing vocals!

[@vengaboydk]

And a Gee

[@clarrisabailey1666]

It would be absolutely fantastic wouldn't it! 👍😉

[@clarrisabailey1666]

And if you had a voice like Olivia Newton John that would be simply the best😉💖

[@Gunnerb52]

I would think it would be intimidating to have each of them as backup singers for the others.

[@paulmor2023]

If you got your own TV show or specials, you might have been able to pull it off! :)

[@mediascribble]

this is totally incredible. You can actually hear them singing the songs individually. AND all these terrific voices in one place. Perfect.

[@SixStringSteveDelivers]

Yes! Also, without auto-tune or any vocal effects whatsoever. Great talent!

[@lawrencefoster2120]

It's the best when they sing.

[@YESYES-qz2ex]

Miss them stacks.

[@dorieann64]

Olivia had the voice and face of an angel.

[@leokimvideo]

Andy Gibb was such an incredible talent, he died way too young. And look how ABBA just completely mesh into the non ABBA songs. This is talent thats never been repeated in pop music.

[@GoCruit]

Every teen girl at that time, including me, had a crush on Andy! Such a cutie. Gone way too early. The Gibbs are all home in heaven making music with the exception of Barry. Barry the oldest still here. God Bless him.

[@paqui1018]

Andy was really into Frida hahaha 🥰🥰

[@davidr1676]

@@GoCruit Barry burnt down the Johnny Cash home. I can forgive that but only cause Cash was passed on and I remember the Bee Gees. The closest to Disco that I'll go is a live version of "Shakedown Street" but the era saw those guys playing the "Stayin Alive" melody. Studio 54 would've been interesting but the sex and drugs more than the Disco. There were some songs of the era that weren't so bad but that's because I wasn't an adult yet and chose Rock, Metal, Punk, Pink Floyd, The Grateful Dead, Stones, Zepplin, CSN& sometimes Y, Jimi, Dylan, Ken Kesey, Owsley, Reggae, Funk, Bitches Brew, Joan Jett, Janis, the Who, etc. all were more important than the Disco but I remember the time-frame and Bee Gees, Blondie, Donna Summer and even the low point in the career of KISS. JOHNNY CASH and other stuff thanks to my dad and my mom still listened to The Beatles, MoTown, and other. Andy Gibb and Olivia are the best on this but I'll never state that this was the best of anything. I do remember being in the Philippines when I saw Grease and Saturday Night Fever the same night. Mediocre music is far better than no music and great music can feel orgasmic.

[@ptulip]

I am crying that Olivia is dead now I am crying that Andy is dead, I'm a mess. His voice was gold too.

[@davidr1676]

@@ptulip wait, when did she die?

[@bigkozlov]

Watching this just makes me sad about how everything sucks now

[@SuperPlacido1]

We still have Lady Gaga, Adam Lambert, Adele & P!nk

[@MrBugman2525]

Barry gibb is still writing music and producing music

[@roustabout583]

Literally everything

[@regdunlop5492]

I need a time machine!

[@jdjeep46]

True

[@westscape2]

This must be one of only a few TV shows with ABBA singing live vocals; it is precious indeed.

[@richalderson6069]

There's a few more if you look for em'! They pop up from time to time, The Dick Cavette Show is a famous one.

[@jarrylwirth672]

It’s the only live one I’ve seen, and the girls singing is perfect

[@JB-1962]

⁠​⁠@@richalderson6069Dick cavette consert by ABBA ist the best performance from abba.

[@scootermom1791]

​@@richalderson6069I hadn't seen this one. Just added to my list. Thanks for the idea! ❤

[@Martin-jd3oc]

Check out the Wembley concert from 1979 kzbin.info/www/bejne/eavJq6Fsdpyfh80

[@parisjackson9310]

You'll never see that much real talent in one room again.

[@conservativemike3768]

Holy Cow! I had no idea this magnificent session even existed. It’s incredible.

[@lindaopthof9504]

The 4th Beegee

[@dahawk8574]

@@lindaopthof9504 3.5 Andy was small.

[@wifredjau9334]

I real fall in love with their song n presentation.love to hear this voice.

[@Sconzette]

I was a teenager here, how did I miss this on television?

[@louisedemarillac777]

Dancing Queen is such a brilliant song... still gives goosebumps

[@frankabler]

This is amazing! We will never see this much talent on a stage again. Olivia was at the top of her game in 1978. To hear Olivia, Agnetha, & Frida singing together is a once in a lifetime experience that cannot be beaten. Great stereo sound recording here.

[@trilokpandya9748]

Very true

[@franciscofong407]

The music goes on and on and on!

[@LoveABun]

“Hopelessly Devoted to You”… sung with ABSOLUTE PERFECTION. My favorite song of hers.

[@marcovigano7295]

A live version of an iconic song. What a voice!!! And tears run down. What a emotion!!!!

[@lindah1755]

Live! No autotune, filters, no crap! Beautiful, irreplaceable music that will never come back 😪

[@victorblock3421]

ok boomer

[@natalieburnham3300]

What are u talking about people still love AbbA, Olivia .

[@gregwilliams3120]

a special moment in time. All at the top of their game. Singing their hits. The passing of time can just break your heart.

[@stephaniescanlan2807]

Yes, I agree with you completely! A moment in time. We can only live moment by moment after all. But our memories are golden.

[@LostinMIA]

So true!

[@nickyviolaguitar]

Abba, Andy Gibb and Olivia Newton John all on one stage singing together. Wow! There is so much talent there it's ridiculous. Singers today have nothing on these Super Stars. Just pure class across the board.

[@rosapalma8662]

GRANDES DE LA MUSICA OLIVIA ,ANDY Y ABBA GRACIASSSS

[@tjhbob]

You got it! AND without this WWW we would not be able to and therefore could NOT!

[@chevalsauer]

I like it.... just pure class!

[@stacynels4]

Wording is better as Awesome not "rediculous"

[@ZoeyPaigeLunaPhD]

Ha ha. The same people that condemn Justin Bieber as a “no talent” hailing Andy Gibb as a pillar of musicality. Talk about generational beer goggles

[@emilychristoff9404]

ABBA just fit and supported Olivia so perfectly effortlessly as did when they sang their fabulous Hits. I loved post, when I hear ABBA I feel a better mood coming through they are so Magical to begin with, my favorite song is “I Have a Dream”… I would almost consider it Anthem of a Generation of Hope…

[@marishasteen]

Olivia is so pure she breaks my heart. Abba and Andy Gibb - such stars. I freakin love this recording. Timeless music

[@werstillnotfreedamit8701]

yeah PBU her how her lifended and she bcame veg.. Luvd her in Xanadu ~ its how i remember her.. Not in Greece..

[@gretchencline5124]

OMG! This version of “Hopelessly Devoted to You”!!! I honestly don’t think the music industry knew how to categorize Oliva Newton John! She had it all - the twang, and the powerful punch in her voice, and the performance! ♥️♥️♥️♥️

[@georgiaflame9743]

slipping and sliding----lew grade special cbs

[@eddieuchoa9566]

I do agree with you. Best regards from Brazil

[@lilylocking1368]

Hearing these songs brings back my teenage years

[@felybalolong339]

I miss Andy and Olivia, am teary eyed watching them singing now that they are gone .

[@clydegriffin2306]

Olivia's pitch is perfect. No lip-sync. No auto-tune. And beautiful to boot!

[@hfortenberry]

And a sweetheart!

[@Terramorfios]

Жаль, у неё больные глаза. Неполадки с глазными впадинами.

[@mikenealon4042]

angelic

[@grantbennett333]

Oliva Newton. AutoTune John

[@divaslive6953]

And ABBA as well, don't forget that... they complement each other very well... they blended harmoniously.... and Andy as well. 💗💚💖👌👍

[@petraberger3894]

Andy Gibb and Olivia WOW unbelievable good live singers

[@havensmm9308]

Olivia is amazing live. If you haven't already, check out her 1982 concert, complete and synchronized version.😀

[@miguelincendi7758]

Wow....I just remembered how pure and wholesome TV used to be....Boy things have changed. I miss those days.

[@martinmanifold2241]

It seemed such a safe time

[@Jesse__H]

Sure, as long as you were white and Christian 🙄 The world now is so much more wholesome and accepting to so many more people than it was back then, which is easy to forget when watching something sweet like this video, but yeah...

[@زهرةالاوركيد-ي4ش]

اي سنة هذه الاغنية

[@J3unG]

wholesome? what the fuck? in 1977, we fucking had alice cooper and ozzy you twit. we also had the ramones and the dead kennedys.

[@davedzone]

@@J3unG Reading is fundamental, Einstein. Comment said TV. Not life, not you, not anything but TV.

[@lilac408]

I'm crying for Olivia. These people are true and genuine artist and people. No special effects, just pure talent.

[@richrogers299]

All of them were hugely talented.

[@arcas8423]

No tattoos, no implants, no body piercings, no crummy attitudes, women with natural talent and beauty. Music industry in the sewer now.

[@virginiaconner3340]

Agree completely with your comment.

[@niloo_atribecalledlove]

Yeah but you don’t know the skeletons they had in their closets. Comparison to others is a trap. I for one am waiting for the asteroid to hit. 🥰🤪😅

[@bekaddisontechnologies4292]

Amen.

[@danineal]

And also no autotune!

[@sassypatty2666]

Truer words never said.❤❤❤

[@kanoehartobey3156]

Played ABBA'S Dancing Queen at my wedding in 1977 of April. RIP Olivia and Andy two beautiful souls who are sorely missed 😢 💔

[@kevin6667]

Priceless history and musical time capsule capturing six of the biggest names in 70s pop at the absolute right time- with a brilliant arrangement and full orchestral accompaniment LIVE and not mimed. Pure gold.

[@cowboykelly6590]

DEFINITELY, your right, PURE GOLD. 🤠🖖

[@diegofernandez2618]

Priceless indeed!!

[@phoenixrising2268]

The 70's and 80's were freaking ICONIC. Here's a taste why. So glad I LIVED it.

[@nadeydaquiroz4051]

👏👏👏💖👏💖💖💖💖🌟🌟⚡✨💥🌠

[@randyscott2256]

Me too friend!!! Early 20's during this era!!! Still miss it!

[@MsCheresse]

Same :)

[@lynetteaspinall2418]

Me to. It was wonderful

[@nadeydaquiroz4051]

Estas dos épocas siempre serán las más sensacionales e incomparables en música.

[@danfrost3043]

Dancing Queen, one of the hardest ever pop songs to sing and they just stand there and do it so effortlessly. Real Pop Legends.

[@corpensitdaimaho5969]

Sounds best with a orchestral!!!

[@palmbeachcitizen]

Well, it was their #1 hit, after all.

[@Ethan-en2ij]

It is their song though

[@PeachWNK]

I used to wonder why the song made me sad. The chorus has a very melancholy feel to it.

[@JonathanMCarroll]

@@palmbeachcitizen Fun fact, Fernando sold more copies. Fernando is their real number 1

[@johnmeye]

ABBA definitely my favorite pop group of all time 🤗

[@BigBass-xf5yi]

Wow, no auto tune. These 3 acts have more vocal talent then today’s entire pop music industry.

[@MusikPiratCH]

I think there is one exception: Lady Gaga! ;)

[@lynn1464]

@@MusikPiratCH she doesn't do her own I was reading that and when she was in the star is born she wanted to lip sync Bradley Cooper said no he wanted her to be natural. So she took vocal lessons.

[@MusikPiratCH]

@@lynn1464 So what? She took vocal lessons and she *can sing* ! What's your problem then?

[@cotyhunter2019]

i vote u fer govener

[@angelafinley69]

I totally agree

[@fillipper]

Wow the 70s were so great. I remember watching the original ABC Special. This generation have no idea what they missed. Life was not perfect but 100 % better back then today's times.

[@spaniardsrmoors6817]

Yep, all white.

[@brianminter2472]

Yeah Flipper, You are so right. Today all we get is shit served up as so called music. In my humble opinion there is nothing worth anything since the 1970.s The few exceptions are beautiful artists like Olivia Newton John who could sing a nightmare away, along with beautiful super stars like ABBA I pity today's shit generation because they have no talent, and nothing to offer this world. All I can add, is rest in peace Planet Earth.................

[@GeeBee909]

@@spaniardsrmoors6817 Hey, racist fool didn't you notice the background singers? They're all black.

[@GoCruit]

Absolutely! Crying for those days.

[@GoCruit]

@@spaniardsrmoors6817 You are an ignorant a..hole. You bring race into everything. 70's & 80's was a time of great music. Michael Jackson, Prince, Teddy Pendergrass, Gloria Estefan, Mariah Carey,and perhaps the best voice of all that will never grace us again, Whitney Houston. Music unites, not divides.

[@phila3884]

Can you imagine a singing variety TV special of this quality today? Neither can I.

[@DSpeir-pi6tm]

I would be vulgar and disgusting trying to out do vulgar and disgusting ',:^(

[@Ragnar6000]

yea I can imagine it would be bad music, tats, phat booty's and crack pip smoking no talent bitches.

[@susanstorey6160]

phila3884. that'll never happen again those days are gone.

[@patriciajrs46]

Today doesn't have this quality! Talent wise or technical wise. Priceless.

[@marlyce]

We used to have SO MANY great music shows in the 70s! Hope you all today enjoy watching Empire.

[@RickDanner]

3 beautiful classy ladies with beautiful voices - wow that last number what a show of talent

[@Kraftymark]

Olivia's voice is absolutely outstanding... no autotune, just god given talent and beauty...

[@Braven9975]

Her voice on a record is the same as her live voice, which is truly remarkable and very hard to do, what a talent!!!

[@thomasmagnum3588]

Unbelievable! I love this. I am 62 years old. How did I miss this special on original airing ????? Thank you for sharing

[@roxyloveslucy]

I bet we saw it. There were a very limited amount of channels back then. I would NOT have missed this. No way.

[@DrummerAar0n]

More than likely an Australian TV show, Olivia and Andy Gibb's homeland, that ABBA just happened to be touring at the time.

[@danrdc13]

@@DrummerAar0n Actually, it was an American ABC TV special which aired in 1978. You can watch it here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jWGTaaeeppyWfMk

[@havensmm9308]

@@DrummerAar0n It was Olivia’s second US prime time TV special. She invited both Andy Gibb and ABBA. It was ABBA’s first US prime time appearance in May 1978.

[@tgreen617]

I stumbled upon this.. this made me so happy.. I think during this time it was one of the happiest of my life. No troubles, my parents my sister.. cape cod, the summer, beach and sand.. it was really such a beautiful time for me and all this music was playing in the back ground. I wish I could back even for just a moment.

[@cielosiemprecielo]

I wish I had such lovely memories!

[@Elizabeth-rq1vi]

I’ve thought that also. For myself that is 😁. Certain songs just give me glimpses of moments that I have a full body (mind?) flashback & I remember how I felt too.

[@patwilliams800]

Just perfect! Wonderful memories indeed Thomas Green, aren't they just the best 🙏👩‍👧😢xx❤💟💜 Stay well!

[@tracydelaney8268]

I said the same exact thing...it made me so happy that I teared up. I even watched it twice! 😊❤️

[@RicardoGarcia-mp4mp]

Well... You just did go back thanks to those that preserved this recording and KZbin!

[@nelsonmendezmusic7069]

Olivia sounds as good live as on the record. She was such a talent.

[@jamieb2982]

I'm honestly not a huge fan of any of these artists, but I'm sitting here grinning like an idiot near tears. The innocence and talent is so far removed today. This was a special time for sure.

[@bigmacdaddy1234]

Well if you had any sort of musical taste you would be a fan of all these artists.

[@robertdougherty349]

Testify ! I started tearing up reading your note. :D

[@jamieb2982]

@@robmitchell3864 it instantly took me back to a time when my family was together and my biggest worries were all kid stuff... less about the music, more about the feel of it all I guess.

[@heikebohne8864]

👉🏽🤣😂True.👈🏽🌹

[@rberka555]

Vaccines and pesticides have destroyed 2 or 3 generations of kids. No more talent

[@armstronglance]

Olivia and the ABBA girls together!! I’m in heaven!!

[@LUISCARLOS20111]

... Pienso que este es uno de los mejores tributos para nuestra OLIVIA NEWTON-JOHN . Te amamos hasta el infinito. Hasta siempre Princesa hermosa !!!

[@aprilking4058]

What a class act we miss you Olivia and Andy RIP

[@andresarrietac6767]

0:33 If you love me let me know - Olivia Newton-John 3:16 Dancing Queen - Abba 4:51 Fernando - Abba 6:14 I just want to be your everything - Andy 7:13 have you never been mellow 8:46 Please, Mr., please 9:18 Take A chance on me 11:25 Love Is Thicker Than Water 12:09 Shadow Dancing 14:35 Hopelessly devoted to you 17:30 If you love me let me know 18:19 Thank you for the music

[@ramonahargitai5962]

Thank you! 🙏

[@gdmxia]

Thank you for the playlist!

[@rosacribillero5821]

thank you

[@AzoreanZionist]

Obrigado 👍🙂🎼

[@Ritmanto]

Terima kasih😉from Indonesia

[@Pegger58]

RIP Andy and Olivia. I was 20 in 1978 and this was the music I grew up on. Still have all these artists on vinyl. Forever Young !!

[@emilychristoff9404]

Yes “Forever Young”

[@johnglover3682]

I was twenty too

[@patrickhall8872]

Wow! Abba, Andy Gibb and Olivia Newton John all on the same stage is just incredible. They brought their best in music and character.

[@richsellskc]

love the world when it was bright with light like a flying kite......

[@saulm58]

Every time I see Olivia singing it always amazes me that someone that beautiful with such a beautiful voice can be real. But there she is. Love her.

[@rakshitapadmajitweerakkody8350]

@T'ukux Runa. ❤Someone somewhere said that ONJ is the 'next sweetest thing' to come out of Australia, the first being the koala!!!

[@saulm58]

@@rakshitapadmajitweerakkody8350😅 koalas are indeed so cute!

[@davestewart2067]

And then she did “physical “. End of the road. Although it was a fun “camp” hit at the time. What’s being played today? Foreigner’s “waiting for a girl like you” which has proven to have had staying power.

[@migdurruthy4090]

I had the privilege of meeting Olivia few times i have pictures in New York and Las Vegas. Her voice was so clear and high pitch.

[@saulm58]

@@migdurruthy4090 She's amazing. I can only imagine what a wonderful experience it must be to meet her. Lucky you! I've not even had the chance to go to any of her concerts... 😕

[@neridajohansson3242]

Days of innocence, no body issues, no gimmicks, fresh faced, clean hair, happy songs with no violence or swearing........just raw plain talent.

[@thomasfitzgerald5743]

You have told the truth of it ... talented , beautiful people from the heart

[@quazar912]

hair is always clean...even today!

[@annettemurray6277]

OMG 😳 all my fovidide singers in one clip 😭😍

[@lindaslattery8341]

@@jcldctt Andy died in 1988, 10 years after this show.

[@EgoShredder]

@@jcldctt Creative people are highly sensitive and go into the deeper, sometimes darker recesses of life and the soul, that others would not be able to find or even cope with if they did.

[@shac9131]

I love you Olivia, you have been a HUGE impact on my life. Let's not forget Andy, a sensational singer of himself. And ABBA! Incredible band, and all still around. 3 fantastic acts boiled down to one Thank you!

[@ThomasDuffMcGready-eo4ze]

What a powerhouse performance. As it was intended. This is real true talent.

[@ES-qt7jv]

I felt like it was 1970s again. Super blessed that i grew up listening to all of them🥰

[@clairetarpey4914]

Amen! There's a reason they call our music Classic Rock!

[@ceceliagarmer5479]

Rest In Peace, Olivia. Her voice is just pure goodness.

[@twasbrillig33]

Olivia remained an incredibly graceful, confident, sincere, genuine and humble human being throughout her entire life. Love you dearly!

[@carolsmart238]

Olivia was & is a true Angel! Beautiful heart & beautiful voice! Love Abba too! And Andy left way too soon! Miss & love you, Andy!🙏🏼💕🤗

[@justinellison4214]

Can you imagine preforming all this live on the spot to tape! Flawlesly salute!

[@kevinperlow64]

They are AWESOME

[@snakebitepellehue]

I can't believe I just found this. At 21 years old I live for 70s music, ABBA has been my favorite band since I was four, and I'm also a huge fan of The Bee Gees and Olivia Newton-John, my favorite female solo artist. To me this is what heaven sounds like, all of my idols singing together. LOVE IT.

[@TRguy64]

Gaby, I am 54 years old and I STILL live for the 70's ! The music back then was so rich and harmonious compared to today's rap and crap! Actually, I could not even name a single current song! Okay, I'm really not all that out of touch, instead music is just out of touch with my tastes!

[@Ethan-en2ij]

Gaby Champion hey people older than me, just a 13 year old.

[@tana5098]

@@Ethan-en2ij good for you.

[@fernandohoyosferreyra5555]

i'm 26 i can't believe how Beautiful Olivia was, and ABBA will always be my fav band in this world ❤️✨

[@hfortenberry]

Gaby, you have EXCELLENT taste in music!

[@tjvanpopta]

Ah, the days when could sit and listen to natural singers. No effects, no flashing lights, no gimmicks, no suggestive moves. I miss the times when there were amazing singers and authentic musicians out there.

[@ulradeja5380]

no lipsynching, no autotune, no fake high notes, no singing hands, just pure, raw, real talents.

[@Cybeldina]

There still are.. The United States are just not the ones pushing out the best anymore.

[@rojirojirojirojiroji]

Are there... not any effects, gimmicks, or flashing lights in this video?

[@bonniewarren7624]

Well said ..

[@bonniewarren7624]

Well said

[@정지호-s3z]

I miss them all so much. I am so sad since I can not see Olivia no more. I wish that all members of ABBA are singing together once more.

[@alexwaters4238]

ABBA sound good singing everything and anything! Those girls had some of the best harmonies ever!

[@magg93]

Sounded like the Bee Gees when they backed up Andy's vocal, amazing!

[@nls0240]

Yes, we all love ABBA eagerly!!

[@cielosiemprecielo]

Indeed! I'm furios that they made awful trumpet noises here when Agnetha and Frida were singing... That Olivia wanted to be the star but she wasn't!!

[@labluvver]

@@cielosiemprecielo HA HA HA Olivia is at a star level others can only dream of.

[@cielosiemprecielo]

@@labluvver I am Cielo, nice to meet you. I'll be sending a virtual kiss to Others - whoever they are. I'm glad you're happy, you've got a funny laughter! :) Hugs to you! ^_~

[@dee-smart]

Brilliant - brought me back to simpler times when things were COMPLETELY different and BETTER!!! Wish I could time travel and go back there.

[@TheOnlyOneStanding8079]

Yup I love the 70s and 80s

[@AndrewKazmierski]

Wow, great, Olivia is stunning here, with Andy Gibb and ABBA, legendary 70’s pop!

[@nadeydaquiroz4051]

70s, 70s, 70s 👏👏👏👏💖✨🌟💖🌟✨💖✨🌟

[@FrederickGumminger]

quite a combination that is hard to beat. RIP Andy and Olivia. ABBA thanks for all the music!!!!!

[@ruthparks3380]

Olivia, an absolute goddess. She has the most pure, pitch perfect voice.

[@TomLaios]

That's for sure.She is lucky to have born with perfect pitch,a rare gift.

[@tatalino]

verdadero 👍🏻 soy fans de ABBA , pero en este concierto la voz perfecta afinada , impecable y maravillosa es de Olivia 😘

[@acerothstein4755]

She hadn't perfected her look yet here. The lip gloss doesn't work for her. In the late 70's she started doing her eyes different with makeup and they just exploded. She was so hot.

[@MonRojasOfficial]

@Shock AAAAAH THANK YOU! I knew someone would mention her!

[@kimberlywiederhold627]

No, no, no. That was Karen Carpenter.

[@marksapp86]

I'm 50 yrs old and I still get butterflies when I see Olivia sing. Truly beautiful. RIP BEAUTIFUL.

[@Mitubo2002]

I'm 78 and I feel the same!

[@dedemc3803]

2020 still listening to ABBA..

[@billbowers268]

Andy Gibb left us much to early .

[@thebops4180]

Yep. Me right now.

[@rioboy13]

AMEN!!!!!

[@KarinaKart1]

Me too

[@mia795]

2021!

[@anthonydiaz9756]

May 6 2023... and im going so way back and just admiring such beautiful and talented people with music that lightened our spirits and put a joy in our souls... Thanks for the memories and for those who passed on... May you rest and peace and thank you all for your beautiful inspiration ...

[@deejay2023jvr]

Andy's singing was so sexy with Olivia's liquid gold voice and Abba's angelic voices! Spectacularly amazing!

[@00tonytone]

I could understand chris Watkins throwing Natalie Woods overboard, but dont know how Olivia was able to throw husband overboard. She must of used a stun gun ,,to man handle husband like that.

[@2_thumbs_up_baby]

@@00tonytone whose Chris Watkins. U must mean Christopher walken

[@sailingsam3815]

She should have invited her good friend Karen Carpenter..who was quite by this time..

[@laurastovall2713]

@@00tonytone Robert Wagner was the husband. Christopher Walken was with them...

[@00tonytone]

@@laurastovall2713 I know Robert Wagner was Natalie Woods Husband and Watkins was with them. That's why I believe watkins made a pass at her and she probably refused and said she was gonna tell Robert Wagner her husband. For woods who was terrified of water I doubt She was sitting on ledge and fell overboard. I believe Watkins did it. One time they asked him how he felt there opening up the investigation again. He said no comment. I Dont think it was an accident

[@tonitalas1757]

I had forgotten what a gorgeous woman with such an amazing voice Olivia was. Abba and Andy Gibb were phenomenal! Great show. Brings back so many memories! RIP Olivia and Andy.

[@duanebeamsley7695]

This was brilliant!! Loved the energy and OMG Andy Gibb was so hot!!! Olivia Newton John was just gorgeous and her singing is amazing and as for ABBA - the best band of all time!! Loved watching this xxx

[@gsacni]

How on earth could I discover this video only now.... 12 years after you posted it!! It took my breath away. The raw stereo audio is out of this world!! Thank you so much for sharing this with us. Please never ever take this video down! 😊