Reaction to ABBA's Don't Shut Me Down Song

[@masseysmaineentertainment]

So - tell me your top 5 ABBA songs you would like a reaction to and I will line them up. I am doing 'the Day Before You Came' later this evening. I would love to know.

[@bandybrakman6933]

It's a bit tricky to pick just 5 songs from their amazing catalogue of fantastic songs... :) But here we go! Chiquitita/One Man, One Woman/Super Trouper/Our Last Summer/As Good As New. Thanks in advance! :)

[@masseysmaineentertainment]

Deal

[@saba6502]

I love most Abba songs, but 5 of my all-time favorites are: "What about Livingstone", "I've been waiting for you", "If it wasn't for the nights", "Hey, hey Helen", "Hole in your soul". But it's so hard to choose as they have so many amazing songs

[@randyventresca4152]

The Name of the Game. Sophisticated and well produced song, loaded with synthesizers and great vocals from the girls.

[@listonheinz9103]

“When All Is Said And Done”. Hidden gem.

[@marcosmartins7581]

"don't shut me down" seems to be an instant classic... Number 1 on Spotify and trending for days and days now 😎👍🏾 And I never thought of saying this but... While I was playing this quite loud, looking through the window, my 73 and 72 yo parents were dancing by the porch 😱👌🏾 PRICELESS

[@masseysmaineentertainment]

Wow...good stuff

[@Flokarl1]

Oh! wow! This is the best POP music I have heard in a long time! Surprised and impressed!

[@masseysmaineentertainment]

So cool ...

[@Zentrix-24]

Abba had so many hook songs from the 70's and I'm so glad it has not changed. At their age this is phenomenal, love them always....

[@gizmo8361]

I. Cannot. Stop. Smiling. ABBA is back!

[@supastah68]

ABBA are Gods. Life would be so lonely without them

[@lionheartroar3104]

Well said !

[@badlongon525]

ABBA are great musicians, masters in their craft. They are a league of their own and they really make sure the music they produce are of excellent quality hence the intricacy of the harmony, the superb melody and the fantastic instruments. I'm so excited when I first heard their 2 new songs after nearly 40 years. They still got it. ABBA is Back!! We have missed you a lot! Thank you for the music. Regards from the Philippines

[@masseysmaineentertainment]

Thank you for listening....

[@GuitargloucesterCoUk]

This is a pop masterpiece in song writing, singing and production. To do this after 40 years is something no one else has done. The rumour from those lucky few in the industry who have heard it is that the rest of the album is even better, and has a Christmas song. The virtual concert looks a blast and I can't wait to see it!

[@masseysmaineentertainment]

couldn't agree more AM Guitar - thanks for watching....

[@pgs8595]

Totalmente de acuerdo

[@martinhumble]

Exactly 🇸🇪

[@dashoverton1963]

Eight more new songs coming! Yay.

[@petercasey1453]

Agree 100%

[@Johnniew]

Benny Andersson is Mozart of pop music. A genius songwriter and melodist. With Bjorn as legendary lyricist and producer they are unmatched in pure talent and sheer amount of songs that produced hits, except perhaps for Lennon/McCartney.

[@enginveral4628]

This is a masterpiece.

[@JaimeGonzaloCordero]

A new ABBA song in 2021 is a gift that the 20th century gives to the 21st century. And we are the lucky ones who live both stages, first as children and now as adults. Congratulations on this reaction. Saludos desde España!

[@northernlights9637]

There will never again be a group like them. They are one of a kind. Being a keyboard and guitar player I can honestly say the composition and vocals are the best you can get. Welcome back Benny, Bjorn, Agnetha and Frida! Greetings to all from the Central Lakes Region of Maine. God bless.

[@masseysmaineentertainment]

Well - I am from Aroostook County - so how cool is that....

[@northernlights9637]

@@masseysmaineentertainment Greetings neighbor. Great video..thanks for sharing.

[@artroyo9202]

Welcome Back ABBA...From The Philippines..#ABBAisBack..tnx for the reaction review...😊😁😄

[@emmany5302]

This song is nothing short of a masterpiece!

[@maloum-lsodermark7869]

Glad they won you over!We swedes are very proud of them!

[@antonwiderberg7571]

Indeed we are 🇸🇪❤️

[@lionheartroar3104]

ABBA are from heaven

[@Nekotaku_TV]

Queen of music.

[@zazizoglu]

They are your best exports👏🏻

[@secr202484]

Your opening remarks about the North American ignorance of ABBA made me like the video. I discovered the group (I'm 60) by purchasing a single in 1977 - Knowing Me, Knowing You - and I never, ever understood my fellow Americans' description of the group as "disco" or "bubblegum." Just go listen to Knowing Me, Knowing You and ask me if I bought it because it was disco. My real ABBA moment, though, was early 1978 when listening to the radio late one cold winter night. On came The Name of the Game and it fascinated me so much, I stayed up for hours until they played it again. Go listen to that one as well and show me the disco. The next morning I went and bought all of their albums and have never looked back. What I can tell you is that ABBA was the vehicle into my life long love of music. Whatever it was they did specifically with harmonies and chords zapped me to the bone, and permanently. As a teacher, I shared their music and we analyzed some of their songs. To have listened to them in "real time" go from Waterloo to The Visitors was quite a trip. And now, I admit to being so moved by I Still Have Faith in You and its video that I can't watch it without welling up. It was a 40 year wait - and those 4 people acknowledged it finally in both these songs. I Still Have Faith is about themselves: "We stand at the summit, humble and grateful to have survived." Don't Shut Me Down is directed at their audience. "I'm not the one you knew, I'm now and then combined." You might enjoy revisiting this band's entire catalog (not just Gold) - their transformation was notable and continues with this new release. (Diehards will recognize that Don't Shut Me Down's verse and beat are absolutely similar to that mythical unreleased track, Just Like That.)

[@masseysmaineentertainment]

I will try and spin some of the little known songs. They are so underrated....and I have a ton to learn. Thx for giving my vid a chance.

[@eggy1962]

Voulez vous was their " disco" album... and its my favourite of their albums, not a bad song on it imo

[@nickchristoforou7850]

@@masseysmaineentertainment IMO "The Album" (1977-78) is their best. All 9 tracks outstanding and different from one another in style. "Move On", "Hole In Your Soul", "Eagle"...three of their most underrated tracks.

[@sjusovare]

@@nickchristoforou7850 funny how everyone has a different approach, my favourite album has always been "The Visitors", so many different directions taken in it

[@andrewsteiner2500]

Just amazing song. They are about as good as it gets

[@Gavin-Leo--uk]

The amount of detail they pay to Thier songs is next level. I took em for granted too. But now I'm older and know more about them and notice the art they put into Thier music, I love em. I wasn't sure when I heard they have new songs. Until I listened to them. Been smiling ever since. Welcome back ABBA. You can teach these young goof goofs how real songs are written.

[@masseysmaineentertainment]

Agreed. Thx for listening

[@CBDuRietz]

I've listened to it a couple of times since it's release. I haven't really picked it apart, but it just struck me that it seems they are basically treating every track as if it were "hero tracks". There's really no bland "filler", but full of details.

[@Gavin-Leo--uk]

@@CBDuRietz .... Makes sense to enter like that. The other 8 tracks could be anything.

[@CBDuRietz]

@@Gavin-Leo--uk I was referring to the individual tracks in the songs, not the tracks on the record. 😁

[@lailafalck9579]

Yess The pop band of all times", making people happy, forgetting troubles . giving hope and strength to meet life and the future again with courage and joy. I am so thankful and aroused. and a bit proud cause I am also from Sweden

[@masseysmaineentertainment]

They do give out much love to people - hello from Maine, USA--- Laila.

[@markco4911]

THEY ARE BACK JUST IN TIME. THE WORLD NEEDS ABBA.

[@joewhite6421]

Agnetha Falskog , was the lead singer on this song , a Pitch Perfect ,perfect Pitch singer with an astounding B2 - F7 range. one of the widest ranges in over Forty years.

[@lancenorthey7205]

This was super ABBA from the synths as you mentioned but also the piano sweep which was very Dancing Queen and then the piano bite mid chorus

[@johnsmusicpassions9740]

sounds gorgeous - fresh and outstanding production

[@masseysmaineentertainment]

they do sound great huh John?

[@Germania72]

It's Abba written all over. I mean, I'm so glad that Benny and Bjorn didn't hand their control over to other producers or let others influence on their ideas. You can hear their style.

[@masseysmaineentertainment]

Truth spoken.

[@thomaskummer9968]

I ❤ to hear that you enyoi ABBA as much as I do 👍 This song was a great Comeback song Best ABBA songs for me: Winner takes it all SOS The day before you came Ring Ring Thank you for the music

[@masseysmaineentertainment]

Many people didn't buy that I had never heard their songs as a kid. But I can't control what others believe - only what I know to be true.

[@drieuxkoeppel8152]

This song is #10 with a bullet in the US; #9 in the UK and #! In Sweden. Their first album in FORTY years will be released in November. It’s titled, “Voyage”, and is smashing all existing sales records for preorders!!

[@peterssonivanmathias1401]

Outstanding song, production, everything! Almost unreal to say, but it now qualifies as my favourite ABBA-song. And listen to the base!!!

[@masseysmaineentertainment]

I like this one the best of the 2 releases - it had that nostalgic feel of what ABBA sounded like by memory anyways.

[@RalphWigg1]

This, along with 'I Still Have Faith In You', are metaphors. The abba 'abbatars' are asking their fans to accept them in their new, virtual form, 40 years after they broke up.

[@Flatwoodsdad]

Thanks for the ABBA. So far both songs have been perfect and perfect for each girl. I like the way the first one asks "Do I Have It In Me" and the next delivers it. Also like the inside ABBA story stuff going on in each song. This group is still in a league of their own.

[@DLKING880]

Fantastic song,gd reaction! Can't wait for album

[@masseysmaineentertainment]

Thx dlking......me as well

[@bobbyyounger7632]

I agree, great song and recording production. This has always been one of ABBA's trademarks from their beginning, making great sounding records. Always loved and appreciated this about them. So wonderful to hear the quality professional singing voices of Frida and Agnetha again ( No Autotune ! ) Benny's keyboard wizardry, and Bjorn's lyric writing. I have been an avid fan since hooked on their hit SOS in 1975, I was 13. In the band's heyday, Abbamania all over the world, I felt I was born in the wrong country because here in America they were considered just another top 40 group at best. It wasn't cool to profess your love for ABBA here in the US. Even though, I had all their albums, t-shirt, a couple of posters on my bedroom wall. I would collect any photos and journalism written about them. They were new, different, original, and not either British or American but Swedes, ?, wow, that just added to the whole mystique. Not to mention pioneers in music videos ( 8 years ahead of MTV). Besides the Beatles, Benny and Bjorn always said their inspirations and influence came from The Beach Boys music. One of my biggest regrets in life is not seeing them in concert in 1979, North American Tour.

[@masseysmaineentertainment]

Glad you enjoyed Bobby. I am jumping back into some ABBA again with Gold.

[@eggy1962]

was not cool to love The Carpenters either but i love them both

[@dlind1985]

And *The Beach Boys* are of Swedish heritage!

[@annikanilsson4517]

Love you for loving ABBA. So nostalgic right now. ❤️

[@ninoben8908]

1978 after school I buy first ABBA record......big,proud,happy......2021 same feelings..... pure magic ❤️👋

[@ABBADiego]

UK based people: Keep streaming the tracks on repeat to keep the songs in the UK chart this Sunday! Spotify iTunes etc on a loop!

[@Nobledressage]

Sweden 🇸🇪 so proud.! They are the best 🥰

[@خيرالْدِّين-ج4م]

LOVE ABBA💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗

[@erikskifte8862]

THE WORLD WOULD BE SO POOR MUSIC WISE, IF IT WASN'T FOR ABBA. ABBA'S BACK STRONGER THAN EVER. NO ONE CAN SHUT ABBA DOWN. AGNETHA AND ANNI-FRID VOCAL QUEENS OF THE CENTURY🤩🤩🤩🤩

[@norrisbethke7770]

All in all it’s the ABBA sound, so many bits and pieces of their repertoire all in the 2 songs and fortunately more to come..they’re all in their 70s which makes this even more spectacular..went to their last US concert which was 4 hours nonstop except for one costume change..so On and On and On, fingers crossed 🙏🏻👍🏻🤞🏻🕊

[@Arthur.H.Studio]

I liked your reaction, your observations. I have to say I'm infatuated with this song, (and of course ABBA as a whole) The song writing skills are off the charts. But that shouldn't be a surprise knowing the history of Benny and Bjorn, and their musicals and Benny's neverending song writing.

[@masseysmaineentertainment]

Their ability to write melodies...off the chart

[@s.k.angyal3768]

for me it's like not much happened in pop music in 40 years and now, music is back🎶

[@martinhumble]

Increíble. Love the new songs!

[@masseysmaineentertainment]

Me too...thx for listening martin

[@eduardooscar309]

The big global news of this 21st century for the music world is the return of the legendary Swedish pop group ABBA to the recording studios after more than 35 years (the last was "The day before you came") and the edition of his new songs after 39 years (the last was "Under attack") and a new album after almost 40 years (the last was "The Visitors") Beyond that these three data are for the Guines Book of records (I believe that No Group or Singer or Artist can come close to these incredible brands), the most remarkable thing is How they returned, with what level of quality And I must say that ABBA overcame all fears, doubts and expectations Their return is shocking and his quality is still valid "Don't shut me down" it's another surprise from ABBA A pop song was expected, but there were reservations and fears for what it could be (and here I include doubts to the voices of the girls due to their age) And we find a magnificent work The beginning is with Agnetha's voice attacking with the pleasant company of the piano. What Agnetha does in that introduction is anthology, exquisite modulating and using different nuances with her mature voice. Until Benny's signature piano glint (nod to the mega hit "Dancing Queen") and ABBA's typical pop song is with us, with the fans, because the lyrics speak to us. and Agnetha assumes that decoding of almost four decades and gives us her beautiful voice as the strings grow and lead to a memorable chorus with Frida reliving the historic third voice of ABBA But it doesn't end there, the second part adds hooks and a xylophone is added to the bells (a nod to the marimba in "Mamma Mía"), and the pre-chorus has more force with Agnetha and Frida and the violins anticipate the elevation to a chorus triumphant final anthology reminiscent of his greatest hits And it ends with a soft and sweet Agnetha voice and piano melody (nod to "Thank you for the music") Thank for your great reaction and for Your respect to ABBA music now wey waiting for the new album and see in next ABBA vídeo GOD bless You

[@masseysmaineentertainment]

The Visitors is next on my list...

[@eduardooscar309]

@@masseysmaineentertainment It's one of the greatest songs of the last ABBA álbum (until next November) but my favourite is the emotional "Slipping through my fingers" (it have a live perfomance at TV special 'Dick Cavett meet ABBA')

[@josetellado9270]

QUE MÚSICA MÁS MARAVILLOSA DON'T SHUT ME DOWN NÚMERO UNO MUNDIAL.. ESTO ES MÚSICA DE VERDAD Y NO LA PORQUERÍA DE HIP HOP REGERON I RAPEROS DE AHORA.. VIVA ABBA ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ABBA ETERNOS

[@kellyfan_forever]

I like this song more than the oldABBA songs, but I wasnt born in the 70ths, so maybe its because I like this more

[@sharifuddinsalleh7119]

Hi bro, love to see and realize your appreciation of ABBA and loving your honest reaction. To us ABBA's super fans, ABBA is so special coz they explore all types of musical pops and ballads like none other. Whatever song they composes have that distinct ABBA unique sound, unequivalent and unrivalled. ABBA consists of members Agnetha (pronounced as Aneatha), Benny, Bjorn (pronounced as Bi-yorn) and Anni-Frid (fondly known as Frida). Benny and Bjorn are responsible for composing and lyrical writings, Agnetha (a soprano) and Frida (a mezzo-soprano) are the voices, while Benny and Bjorn also lend up their backing vocals in many tracks. The beautiful and exquisite ABBA songs are often inter-woven with beautiful lyrics, simple, catchy and relatable to common life. Then there's the unique musical compositions, so beautifully, intricately, exquisitely and expertly layered and composed. Rounding up the ABBA sound is the beautiful voices of Agnetha and Frida, exquisite in their own distinctive way, but yet complementary very much to each other...oohh the harmonies of both vocals are simply magical and pleasant to listen to. To top it all, to release two comeback songs like 'I Still Have Faith in You' and 'Don't Shut Me Down' after a 40 year hiatus is simply unimaginable, beautiful and magical, to say the least. To me personally, what's so beautiful about their new songs is ABBA's ability to maintain their own unique style and sound while staying current to a lot of younger and/or newer fans. And their new mellowed vocals are by no means a weakness, but rather a strength which only adds up to their powerful and heartfelt renditions of their songs. On top of all these, these 4 angels are down-to-earth and endearing souls and I simply CAN'T wait to join them in their new musical VOYAGE. Luv from Din, Malaysia.

[@masseysmaineentertainment]

Yes - I liked this one a bit more than 'Faith', but I think it was because of my age and how I remember ABBA sounding....they are special

[@sharifuddinsalleh7119]

Yeah buddy.. I do agree with you on the depth of ther lyrics. One of the main reasons why Abba resonates in us is because of its relatability to everyone's own personal life and experience. Truly sublime lyrics And yup, I realize that quite a number of reactors and commentators preferring Don't Shut Me Down to I Still Have Faith in You and that's okay, coz we do have preferences. But for those who appreciate I Still Have Faith in You, they are perhaps appreciating the fond, meaningful and heartfelt reflection that this song is making on their past, and Frida's voice truly touched the hearts of fans who have been following ABBA's ups and downs throughout their 10 year musical association and companionship. The media said a lot of things, some were untrue but they withstood that test. As ordinary souls, they sure have shared lots of joys and fond memories as couples, ex-couples and as friends and they are able to remain amicable friends all these years. That's beautiful to them and to us hardcore fans who have seen and followed their journey since 1974 till today.

[@antonwiderberg7571]

I couldn't agree more about everything you said, except that you're wrong about the Agnetha pronunciation. I know this because I'm a swede. The correct swedish pronunciation of her name is Angneta. The first "N" is a very subtle pronunciation. I omitted the "H" because it's a silent "H".

[@sharifuddinsalleh7119]

Hi Anton, my bad about the pronunciation. Thanks a lot and many apologies. I am a 52 year old man with 3 kids, but I my tears welled up when I first listen to their new materials after all these years. Love ABBA so very much :)

[@antonwiderberg7571]

@@sharifuddinsalleh7119 No need to apologize. I'm always glad to help people with whatever it can be. Actually there are two clips here on KZbin where Agnetha pronounce her name in the correct swedish way. I suggest you check that and hear for yourself. I'm a swedish 30 year old man who turned into a huge fan one and a half year ago. Always liked ABBA before that also, but I only knew the most famous songs. One day I saw a reaction video here on KZbin, just wanted see what foreign people think about ABBA. Then I kept on watching more and more reactions. After that I took deep dive into their whole discography. First then I discovered the true art in their music, and ever since I'm stuck. It's so wonderful to hear how you experienced last thursday. I myself never thought I would get to experience this reunion. All those years from when I was a child, I always were so envious of my 62 year old father who got to experience ABBA from 1971 and even before that when all the members had their own careers. So I watched this announcement with him of course and we both got almost teary eyes. Even today I have to pinch myself that ABBA are active again and making music; or should I say making art. So proud of them. Especially how they are as people, so unassuming, quintessential swedes. For me it's so easy to relate to them as people and not only for me as a swede, but I think also for all ABBA fans. But they are also the greatest music group ever. 40 years break, and they outclass every so called "artists" in today's music industry in musicianship and creating masterpieces every single time, first with these two new songs and the other eight will be just as great and also continue to heal people all around the world during these difficult times with their music. Stay safe my fellow ABBA-fan and have a great day!

[@joopbergwerff3946]

Thx for your nice reaction Hearing ABBA with 2 new songs made me so happy As a child and teenager I was a major fan Even now it still feels like those 40 years where last year I'm sp restless again because of the coming albumrelease It feels just like in those days

[@masseysmaineentertainment]

Very welcome!!

[@nickjames3049]

🔥💯 I'm fired up!!🔥 Thanks!

[@masseysmaineentertainment]

Welcome nick

[@egbertkoslowski2110]

Actually: Germany 3rd and 5th ....in new single Charts! What an Entering!

[@kennyduthie8264]

You get a thumbs up just for the high quality of the ABBA music.

[@masseysmaineentertainment]

I will take it Kenny.

[@scottarooni]

The more I listen to the song, the more I like it. I hope you feel the same way!

[@masseysmaineentertainment]

So far so good

[@peterssonivanmathias1401]

Same here, it just grows and grows. Masterpiece!

[@danielk.2298]

It's not easy to distinguish between the synths and the strings. ABBA had a string-orchestra in the studio for the new songs' recording.

[@marcodebrabander5751]

The US really missed out in the 70ties with ABBA. It is very 'european' perhaps. But they are a phenomenon in pop. The compositions, the variaty of sound and styles the unique blend of the 2 ladies in lead and background vocals. They had 22 wordhits in 8 years... but a lot of albumtracks could be hits as well

[@masseysmaineentertainment]

Amazing Marco

[@zazizoglu]

I remember being so ridiculed for being an Abba fan when I was living in the US in the early 80s. You guys do not get them at all

[@pgs8595]

Abba: Patrimonio de la Humanidad. Saludos desde Barcelona

[@masseysmaineentertainment]

Greeting from Maine, USA Pedro - my daughter visited Barcelona when she was younger - says it is beautiful.

[@pgs8595]

@@masseysmaineentertainment yessss 😀

[@pgs8595]

@@masseysmaineentertainment sorry, but my english is not very good

[@joansullivan8256]

The best of the best!

[@nunomuacho446]

TOP DOLLAR PRODUCTION, AS ALWAYS

[@franko7033]

You want to listen to Move On/Hole in Your Soul from '77. Abba in their rising pomp.

[@masseysmaineentertainment]

Will do....

[@oscarjosepachanocolina4492]

Once again, another great reaction. You certainly listen to things that are not so evident to the common ear. It's fantastic how after watching this video, I start to realize what a great production is behind this amazing song. I appreciate that so much. Thank you.

[@masseysmaineentertainment]

Thank u for your kind words. Music is a beautiful thing to me...so I want to do right by it. Enjoy!!

[@diegoshepherd3464]

They will always have a happy, youthful sound.

[@masseysmaineentertainment]

good clean living I bet.

[@sifridbassoon]

lots of people don't know that after the group split up Benny and Bjorn wrote the musical Chess, which had several really amazing songs.

[@CMilla69]

Quite interesting they say they are not the same, but still they are the Abba we remember as Kids as you say👍 She is called Agnetha and the other one is Frida (Anni-Frid)

[@masseysmaineentertainment]

Fantastic. Thanks Mille - beautiful names....why do I have a lame name like Brian....hahah.

[@CMilla69]

@@masseysmaineentertainment Brian is a very popular name here in Scandinavia too, so be grateful that you got that name. 👍😀

[@randyventresca4152]

Yep...Agnetha on lead. I was a fan of ABBA since a kid in the 1970's. I was afraid to tell classmates in high school because ABBA was not considered cool at the time. lol

[@vikingbrace]

I love your reaction to this. I think watching your reaction to this made me like the song even more than I already did. I can’t wait for the new album. Ok , now why didn’t ABBA ever make a spot in your top five albums from every year you’ve been alive?!😊

[@masseysmaineentertainment]

Good question...redo??

[@vikingbrace]

@@masseysmaineentertainment Yes!😂

[@bogeythedog163]

I want them to be young again.

[@masseysmaineentertainment]

at 52 - I would settle for being 32 again.

[@sharifuddinsalleh7119]

Yup.. this one has Agnetha on lead vocals..superb :)

[@martynnotman3467]

Yeah Benny and Bjorn produce all the bands songs, in fact they have spent 40 years as top level producers (and songwriters)

[@masseysmaineentertainment]

thanks - I figured they are perfectionist and would want that control

[@annicaesplund6613]

@@masseysmaineentertainment don't forget they've written musicals as well. Benny also have another band Benny Andersson's orchestra.

[@brucecolemancfo5087]

i adore this song and reaction

[@masseysmaineentertainment]

Very kind....ABBA is a wonderful artist

[@tinovalkki]

After so long fucking covid pandemic ABBA is the best that can happen.

[@joanokeefe6316]

Fabulous. So so good. 😀

[@masseysmaineentertainment]

So good!

[@kristofferhellstrom]

Lovely reaction video!!

[@masseysmaineentertainment]

Thank you!! 😁

[@kristofferhellstrom]

@@masseysmaineentertainment Yeah man. We all need some ABBA right now :)

[@scottgordon954]

OK Bro, going to publicly admit for the first time to anyone. I do like ABBA, always have. LOL Don't shun me next time we get to visit in person. Without a doubt in my mind Shel, is just smiling and telling you, "See... I TOLD, you they didn't suck!"

[@masseysmaineentertainment]

At least it's not elvis bro

[@norrisbethke7770]

Yes, Don’t Shut Me Down

[@paulecrosby2006]

Gorgeous ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥

[@lo_souza]

If you ever desire to learn more about ABBA, you should check out this BBC documentary made in 2013, about how hard was the road for them to be accepted as serious musicians and all the obstacles they had to overcome. It goes through all the phases of the band, from the very beginning, their 8 studio albums, and the evolution of their music. It also has some insights from Björn Ulvaeus. The Joy of ABBA: kzbin.info/www/bejne/j5DMc3ybmKufb7c

[@masseysmaineentertainment]

Thanks for sharing the video Lo Souza.

[@allenjohnson7686]

If you love ABBA you need to listen to Steps... They are really going for the ABBA sound with their new album.... They have always been totally pop sounding but atm they are going for the abba harmonies 😊

[@pgs8595]

Abba nunca tuvo grandes críticas ni consideración en EEUU, no entiendo el motivo. Espero que, poco a poco, la gente en EEUU sienta la pasión por ABBA que existe en el resto del mundo. Gracias por el video

[@masseysmaineentertainment]

I am feeling that vibe for sure Pedro - I haven't experienced anything close to the love ABBA fans feel for their music. Gracias for watching.

[@pgs8595]

@@masseysmaineentertainment you are welcome.

[@laraselander5188]

Nice reaction ! 😀

[@masseysmaineentertainment]

Thx

[@apollolancer78]

Admit, how many gonna reimagined Donna & The Dynamos performed to this on Mamma Mia? Or Sophie singing to Sky? 😂 😂 😂

[@masseysmaineentertainment]

I guess - and my wife gives me hell about it - I have never seen Mamma Mia .....

[@glenngastonjonsson7954]

Wow.

[@richl6966]

The lad gets it :-)

[@masseysmaineentertainment]

I learned rather quickly they were so much more - Super Trouper is on my playlist - 1980 I missed out - time to catch up

[@theresenydahl9531]

Beautiful, thank you for sharing your reaction❤ If you want to smile (and get plenty views😉) please do a first reaction of their sweet and funny "Last video" from 2014

[@masseysmaineentertainment]

Noted! - I will look at doing that - hopefully youtube will leave me along....

[@theresenydahl9531]

@@masseysmaineentertainment Don't worry, they will not go after you for that one😉

[@michaelmcdaniel9607]

No it doesnt break any new ground! Wasnt suppose to. You either like the sound of the band or you dont. I personally was blown away by how wonderful the musical arrangements were on many of the songs and how wonderful a couple of 70 plus year old women can still sound together.

[@equator2010]

Love your analysis and reaction to ABBA. Any chance of reacting to Madonna ‘s Spanish Eyes ? Tremendously underrated considering its quality (vocals and instrumentation) !

[@masseysmaineentertainment]

I can try....she has major staying power

[@equator2010]

@@masseysmaineentertainment thank you for your consideration ☺️

[@paulusmarshallius7315]

If you watch the original vid to "One Of Us" you'll see Agnetha solemnly unpacking having moved out.....I reckon this is her 'returning' to her ex-love....waiting in the park for the lights to go on in the flat etc

[@masseysmaineentertainment]

ok - Paulus....I will give it a shot....

[@paulusmarshallius7315]

@@masseysmaineentertainment in the same vein, "Winner Takes It All" is the break-up...and is one of their classics (esp Agnetha's vocals).

[@onlyforbrian2]

Hey AYBL, i just read one of your comments that you'll check out Gold... looking forward to it. I'm the same age as ABBA, so I got to ride their music train from the beginning. I have to tell you, they never put out a bad song. Be sure to have a look at a few of their lesser known hits like "The Name of The Game" or these three songs..CLASSIC!! kzbin.info/www/bejne/iF7HhoCLdrWUe6s They do the odd disco song like "Voulez Vous" but they are definitely NOT a disco band.

[@masseysmaineentertainment]

I will let u know how it touches me...

[@onlyforbrian2]

@@masseysmaineentertainment very cool, you'll love that video, the girls are really on their game.

[@latifulkabir835]

Thank you.

[@masseysmaineentertainment]

Welcome

[@latifulkabir835]

@@masseysmaineentertainment thank you for the ♥ as a good friend. i lost my heart in 1991. she loved ABBA. we both mad about ABBA song. now ABBA make feel sad and happy. i hope she waiting for me like i waiting to see her in heaven. thank you Maine.

[@oscarl.3563]

Pretty great song all things considered, no? I'm eager for the full album! It's funny but they never considered themselves a pop group. The range of their music is broad and varied. You could(or should!) check out some of their less well-known songs that are nevertheless rather good. For instance some rock and glam-rock songs like _"hey hey Helen," "hole in your soul,"_ or _"I'm a marionette."_ There's a ton a good songs that you've probably never heard! If you try em out you'll discover that they were(are?) much more than just pop and dance-music.

[@masseysmaineentertainment]

ABBA doing glam rock - I am a huge Bowie fan - so that would be awesome...

[@oscarl.3563]

@@masseysmaineentertainment Then give Hey, hey Helen a go, it was the b-side track to their single releases. No hit song, but quite alright.

[@eggy1962]

Abba tried their hand on many styles/genres thats what made them special, many of their album tracks were more than good enough to have been singles for themselves or anyone else

[@antonwiderberg7571]

They even have Reggae influences in a song called "Tropical Loveland". Love that song. As the other ones said I hope you react to their glam rock songs and also a rock song called "Hole In Your Soul". Do the live version from 1979 at Wembley, it's awesome. By the way, you got a new subscriber here.

[@masseysmaineentertainment]

Hey Everyone - please help me out by subbing my channel. I don't and won't monetize videos for money, but what will help me out is being able to do reactions to Videos without copyright claims all the time taking them down immediately....Thanks for being what may be the largest and greatest fans in the world...

[@onlyforbrian2]

Frida did "I have Faith in You', Agnetha does this one. I love how it builds to a crescendo, notice how Agnetha is alone on the first verse but Frida is with her on the second verse, and of course that chorus is classic ABBA with the girls playing off each other, then Benny throws in his signature "Dancing Queen" descending piano rift. These arrangements are incredible. No wonder ABBA are the third best selling group of all-time, right behind the Beatles and Queen, but ahead of the Stones, Elvis, and Micheal Jackson. If this song doesn't go to the top of the charts when released, I'll be amazed. Also, I Still Have Faith in You has over 17 million views on youtube in less than a week. Number one trending. That's crazy. Subscribed.

[@jari2018]

which i could - youtube has a max of 192-93 subs ,meaning youtube will kick one channel by deafult for me - Need a second account for that

[@latifulkabir835]

Hello. you have a new friend.

[@genewebb2837]

check out swedish band ALCAZAR they covered the ABBA song AS GOOD AS NEW. also check out BLAME IT ON THE DISCO< SOMEDAY and NOT A SAINT NOt A SINNER. they are not ABBA but they are incredible

[@equator2010]

Not sure where to make requests for your analysis, I’m haunted by London Grammar. You might be as well? Try listening to their tracks “America” , “ how does it feel?” or “All my love”

[@masseysmaineentertainment]

Sure...why not....I love Hannah's voice

[@equator2010]

@@masseysmaineentertainment yay!

[@herrbonk3635]

6:33 Not sure it was a synth "competing with the strings". It could well have been a guitar (like their old friend Janne Schaffer or Lasse Wellander).

[@masseysmaineentertainment]

Let's find out...!!

[@HolgerJakobs]

The actual reaction starts at 2:00

[@masseysmaineentertainment]

Sorry to be so long winded Holger - was excited for just how great the ABBA fans were with sending me additional info on the band.

[@gs1289]

It's obvious that Agnetha's voice has aged, but being a good singer she manages it very well. I don't know if there is any auto tune involved - I am not a sound engineer - I have the impression that there's not. Correct me if I am wrong.

[@masseysmaineentertainment]

I am not either, but I would hate to take that leap and say there is. but even on classic albums - some auto-tuning happened here and there...

[@peterssonivanmathias1401]

No autotune. She varies the pitch of her voice all by herself. When she is ”the younger self” in the text’s story, she sings with a more high-pitced, girlish voice (”once these rooms were witness to our love”, for example). The older Agnetha sitting in the park in the intro has an older woman’s voice. It’s masterful beyond belief, if you ask me!

[@gs1289]

@@peterssonivanmathias1401 Yes! I absolutely agree about the mastery !!!!

[@Anna-Gunilla1792]

They used real orchestra too.

[@masseysmaineentertainment]

Love it

[@richl6966]

Disco?

[@marianelarsen2594]

Agnetha

[@richardmccarley281]

Beatles who? ABBA rules!

[@janetpalmer7695]

And don't forget English isn't their first language.

[@elkster]

Pronounced Agnyetta. This is very much a modern take on Abba, it's not quite their old style.

[@paulkcormier]

sthu bad bad

[@tobiasjansson2912]

NO reaction from sweden. Only from People from other country

[@antonwiderberg7571]

No, there's is a swedish guy whose channel's name is "GivenToe" I think. Check it out. His two reactions were very emotional and as myself being a swede I also got very emotional watching those reactions. Both of his reactions have a lot of views aswell.

[@brianwoodcock9214]

Talks to much shite

[@masseysmaineentertainment]

I imagine I do. Best part of being me....