Rock Band React ABBA "Don't Shut Me Down" [REACTION #11]

[@solooverland3666]

I’m a grown-ass man with a new personal goal: to NOT get emotional when the second chorus comes in, even after listening to this song dozens and dozens of times… ❤️ABBA does it, again, as well as ever - bloody brilliant, superbly crafted piece!

[@deborahstones6174]

😂😂😂 there were some tears in our house on hearing the news that new songs were even coming

[@djskdjsk28]

@Solo Overland I’m glad I’m not the only one. Happens to me every time. 👍🏽😉❤️

[@aperinich]

hahha gold~! saaame here, as with a bunch of songs in the fantastic comeback tracks

[@italoblu]

How did you do lol.

[@scott.currie]

The second chorus still kills me a year later!! A magical sound.

[@timcarlyle5583]

I’m 66 & never been an ABBA fan. When they toured Australia in 1978 the band I was with boycotted the tour & Countdown the ABC TV program that promoted disco & pop music. We hated the shit, we were serious musicians. Well I have come out of the closet with these songs, I am an unabashed ABBA fan. Any song that makes me cry, every time I listen to it, has to have something going on. This isn’t pop music, it’s sacred spiritual ART, so well crafted. Like you I have analysed it’s structure, I use noise cancelling headphones to delve right into the production. It is very well crafted, Benny is a genius, Bjorne is an incredible lyricist & the woman, just exude emotion & the scars of life. I’m in love with ABBA & yes please enter my door is wide open.

[@marcelozanato9389]

IT'S IMPOSSIBLE FOR A PERSON WITH THE MINIMUM OF GOOD TASTE FOR THE MUSIC NOT TO BE EMOTIONED, ABBA HAS AN ENERGY THAT CURRENT MUSIC DOES NOT HAVE IN ANY WAY....WELCOME TO THE 21ST CENTURY, ABBA!!

[@user-mb1ts7zj8z]

Great to hear a reaction video from people who actually know something about music. It's Benny who did the bassline by the way. He also wrote the music, arranged, mixed and produced the song. And of course, he played the piano and synths. Without Benny Andersson, there's nothing to be recorded. Of course without the girls' voices, there's no Abba sound. And without Björn, there are no great lyrics. They sure won the lottery ticket meeting each other all those decades ago in Sweden

[@tomeng9520]

No autotune because they Anni-Frid (Frida) and Agnetha can actually Sing unlike modern pop.

[@boosuedon]

This song is a deliberate message to the fans about where they were as a band in 1982 and where they are now. "Will you keep me standing in the hall, or let enter (your life again). Please don't shut me out!

[@kyleday5026]

That's great about abba there songs can be interpreted in different ways

[@staalmannen2522]

This song is so wonderful. Full of emotions. ABBA has the magical ability to speak to the heart. ❣️

[@Flatwoodsdad]

You can say a lot about the song but what it all boils down to is --- When these four get together they create magic. All these years later and still as powerful as ever. I don't have much doubt that their virtual concert will be groundbreaking too. And we'll see more artist from past era's jumping into it. ABBA still staying ahead of the game.

[@christianoazzuro6711]

I agree.Despite me liking also their solo stuff im sure that Abba"s magic was always a" together thing".You got 4 great individuals but when joining forces make the utopic sound nobody else can reproduce.Its like 4, making the "precious BEST" 1 of a kind, the pop music world needed.

[@moised96]

This song is for us ... Their fans!! Abba is Magic ✨

[@NuMountain]

I read a deeper meaning in that Agnetha talks to her old supporters and that she helps them understand that she has changed, but that she has now regained her desire. ABBA is back, but understand that it may be different now, but more mature.

[@freakyalien5449]

This! 👆👍

[@zpitzer]

I agree

[@sharifuddinsalleh7119]

Yess.. I agree👍❤️

[@Rac2703]

That is the meaning of the song.

[@marcelozanato9389]

Beautiful metaphor addressed to old and new fans, and non-fans....

[@michaelsnaidero1671]

Trying to analyse ABBA and their music is very much like trying to understand our universe and how it works ,complicated and unbelievable but we stand in awe and disbelief at how beautiful it is and how we are affected by its majesty and vastness ,ABBA shares this analogy.

[@sharifuddinsalleh7119]

Woww.. I'm with you bro.. how very true.. yes ABBA songs are beautiful and exquisite and majestic and we ARE in awe of all these!❤️👍

[@dlind1985]

👏👍👏 :)

[@debillus]

The distance to the Bieber-shit of today is mindboggling ..

[@deborahstones6174]

Fuck me! Isn't it?!?!

[@back2sqr13]

This is so cleverly constructed piece of pop music. I've heard it about hundred times now, and every time I catch something I didn't notice before. And it's so ABBA I smile every time of pure enjoyment.

[@AGNETHAFALTSK0G]

kzbin.infoE_FhbVx4qJk?si=_7Av87B6FxYrKWK9 This is a live version !

[@nanokiss1220]

The Baseline is one of the very three best I have heard in my whole Life 👍 It is only one of many great things in this Song. The Voice, the Melody, the Strings.... what a great Masterpiece of Pop-Musik 🥳

[@softshallow7435]

That’s what Benny said in a recent interview, it takes months to write a well crafted song.

[@deborahstones6174]

Benny famously said that writing a song is like waiting for a dragon to come out of a cave. You need to sit and wait, the moment you leave the dragon will come out

[@markco4911]

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

[@LLLLLLLLLucas]

It's just so good, layers upon layers of musicality and meaning, like every other ABBA song, stunning.

[@B33t_R007]

i love the womans reactions, you can't help but smile and feel happyness, it's so good

[@softshallow7435]

The album Voyage was literally finished on the Friday 27th August of last month! And will be out on the 5th November.

[@cuffzter]

The "resolution" to the song, is decided by us. She asks us to accept their return in this new form (as ABBA-tars) and don't "shut them down" as they are now digital virtual versions of themselves. The lyrics are pretty straight forward and not subtle at all!

[@tarzanisno1]

🧡 ABBA ! EVERYONE BACK TO THE DANCE FLOOR ! PLATINUM. Remarkable. Classic. Iconic. ABBA ! The deejays are already remixing this into long-play singles. There are so many layers to the message of these lyrics. What must be hiding in those other eight tracks on "Voyage"? November 5th release. I cannot wait. Thanks again for a great reaction. I just want to go back to the dance floor. For the love of music, and ABBA - Peace.

[@christophegeorget9855]

An instant classic! Thanks for reacting, quality music never dies... Crafting a song , layers and layers, nothing is missing for me. I'm actually happy the video shows the lyrics as a true part of the song.

[@thisworldofwater8017]

Hey GGB, you're spot on about the infinite care Abba take with their songs. There used to be a video on KZbin where someone had isolated (as much as it's possible without the multitrack) the vocal harmonies in Knowing Me, Knowing You. I've heard the song a thousand times and still was flabbergasted to hear those voices. They'd used different harmonies for each instance of the chorus. And some of them sounded pretty free-jazzy by themselves - because they were designed to mesh with the music. So...that's one of the reasons their songs bear and reward repeated listening. So why do they go to all the trouble? I suspect they just love music.

[@DanielZajic]

Great job you two! Such a pleasure hearing professionals like you talk about this new release, and helping me understand why ABBA is so good, making me appreciate it even more.

[@Dark-Sky-Park]

Thanks Daniel!

[@randyventresca4152]

Frida has the deeper, sensual voice. Agnetha has the angelic, expressive voice. All 4 members are special. B&B can write great pop songs with the best of them.

[@ctr2090]

Simply the most Amazing relaunch ever. DON'T LOCK ME DOWN.......critic, in a very subtle way......⛔🤔😉

[@badlongon525]

I just love your reaction coz this is coming from a musician's point of view and ABBA isn't just a vocal band but they are genuinely musicians. Thank you soo much and I'm subscribing to your channel. I'm really excited for the new album. We've been waiting for this for nearly 40 years. 😊

[@ABBADiego]

Did you notice that the intro verse is sung using the melody of the chorus that has yet to be heard later on? My eureka moment came about 4 days after first hearing it. Musical magic.

[@deborahstones6174]

Oooooh no we didn't!!! 🧐

[@stephengraham7037]

excellent lyrics and arrangements I agree the bass is superb I saw them live in 1979 at Wembley arena they where absolutely mind blowing best concert I've seen and I have seen loads over the years CAN NOT WAIT FOR THE NEW ALBUM .I THINK THIS IS ONE OF THERE BEST THE PRODUCTION IS LIKE WATCHING A CLASSIC FILM FULL OF SUPRISES ITS LIKE A ROLACOASTER FOR THE EARS

[@markharrison5975]

Oh, I really like you guys !!! Great reaction video to an Ah Maze ING song !!!!

[@sharifuddinsalleh7119]

I love you genuine affection of ABBA's music as a whole and of this great song. I've listened to loads of other reactions but yours the best. Your dissection and analysis of the song is on point and precise, keeping it short but sweet. And I realised only experts are able to unravel this in such a short and precise manner... It's really cool to hear such a good song being dissected in such a simple manner in an expression which can be easily understood by fans. What also sets apart your reaction from the others is that I could actually sense the warmth, genuineness and honestly in your comments and affection of the music you heard. Love it😍👍 I also agree with another fan who mentioned below that the lyrics of this song is also capable of being interpreted as ABBA's plea to their fans to accept them as who they are today as they are not the same as 40-50 years ago. Ohhh..the layered meaning of an ABBA lyrics.. Absolutely genius.. sublime.. beautiful.. Frankly speaking, there's an extra strength and beauty in the present ABBA, as a result of years and years and years of experience.. there's such a maturity and extra feel to their singing and musical production..the magical combination of their 'now and then' if you know what I mean. And let's not forget that ABBA manage to sound current while maintaining their unique style and trademarks. Pure bliss and magical..❤️😍👍

[@deborahstones6174]

Thank you for such a lengthy and detailed answer xx

[@sharifuddinsalleh7119]

I'm actually inspired by ABBA AND drawn towards beautiful presentation of your comments, I have a romantic heart (trying my hardest not sound conceited here..🤭). Both of you have actually managed to keep your analysis, comments AND admiration of the song sweet and short but warm. That's why I'm genuinely and always waiting for your next review.😊👍❤️

[@kevinferrin5695]

Speaking of Agnetha's expressive singing, take note of the lines, "will you leave me standing in the hall, or let me enter." She sings "hor let me enter," that half embarrassed chuckle half desperate pleading to be accepted running into the word.

[@elo_4ever634]

ABBA ARE BACK... >>>> The Voyage Is On! :)

[@erikskifte8862]

NO ONE CAN SHUT ABBA DOWN. MORE THAN 400 MILLION RECORDS SOLD, AND COUNTING, IS AMAZING. THE LEGENDARY ABBA SOUND IS BACK. NEW ABBA ALBUM OUT NOVEMBER 2, 2021, ABBA DAY IS BACK 🥳🥳🥳🥳

[@tuijakarttunen9164]

I absolutely love the whole concept of their return. The lyrics with double meanings, those voices, the melody lines, the harmonies, the magic is there. This is what we needed. Björn said, the lyrics had to be about the four of them. And so clever how they say, here we are, we`re not the way we were, but as decoded and reloaded (as Abbatars), don`t shut me down. We won`t. Thank you for the music. Watching their live show with the launching of their come back made me cry out of pure joy. After being an Abba fan for forty years, I still can`t believe this is happening. And to know, there`s a whole album coming, it just doesn`t get any better than this.

[@viderethevaccinatorfromhol7536]

Analysing music is so fun. I always love to listen to the tiny things somewhere hidden.

[@jamesstarr3547]

It's a modern masterpiece that's all there is to it I think I caught her crying a little bit she got caught up in the song you go girl I love it to the ends of the Earth

[@danfrost3043]

If you listen to the lyrics, this is the answer to "One Of Us" She felt like she was missing out on everything so she ended a relationship, now after some time she's come back hoping for a second chance.

[@wayne_twentyfive]

Really great reaction ! .. When you said you were big ABBA fans, I knew that this was going to be an enjoyable video .. But you gave me so much more than just fan admiration .. Your musical knowledge was excellent, and you picked up on so many things that most people would have missed or not appreciated .. Thanks so much .. I love this song and I loved your reaction ! .. Wayne

[@jorgearriaga4034]

I loved that comments, i'm big Abba fan myself✨

[@postekomo5893]

Lovely bass line!

[@pop-esum5125]

7:35 u’re not the only one who thought of that innuendo👍😂 Genius lyrics from bjorn

[@discogareth]

I’ve really enjoyed your ABBA reactions. Intelligent, informative and engaging.

[@deborahdennehy9937]

I was 14 when ABBA won the Eurovision Song Contest 1974!! In the 80's my sister & I went to see them in concert in Canada! Just amazing & shall never ever forget them!! xx

[@ranavalona24]

Stumbled on your channel whilst idly flicking through reactions to this and the other one. Saw "Faith in you" first and got a bit irritated by the stop/start nature of your reviews. Then, while watching this one, I realised that I can hear the uninterrupted version any time I Wish, and that your interjections were actually really interesting and valuable. As someone who knows nothing of music I was fascinated by the way you break down the structure of the song, and point out layers and instruments that I'd never have noticed, So thanks. I'm a convert to what may be the most interesting reaction channel I've seen. (And can I say without wishing to offend that it's really good to hear Steve Davis talk about something other than bloody snooker for a change !)

[@ainsleystones4600]

Hello Malcolm! Thanks for the kind and considered words. Our stop-start approach is partially down to our huge enthusiasm for ABBA. It's also borne out of necessity, which is to say that when you're dealing with technical nitty-gritty, you have to mention them before you forget! ABBA have more points of interest than the best majority of pop bands, which is what makes them so enduring!

[@BrokebackBob]

Get tickets for one of the five concerts to be held in London at a facility that is being built just for those concerts starting May 22nd 2022 and have the time of your life. You think those avatars are animation? No it's not, it's what's next, thanks to ABBA and Industrial Light and Magic.

[@absolutmichel6]

I`AM ABBA LOVER.... SORY LADY GAGGA, BUT I LOVE Y TO....🤗🥰🤎🤎🤎... 40 YEARS... WOW....

[@babybp01]

its deeper than a relationship video...not just chasing some guy as you originally thought....Its deeper than that...its the Abba comeback story....not some pervert chasing as you thought.

[@deborahstones6174]

😂 I think the next time I make a joke I might have a banner flash up on the screen

[@paulecrosby2006]

Gorgeous gorgeous record ♥

[@RWernsing]

Awesome track! It's a blessing to have them back!

[@AFLOVEable]

The lyrics basically work on three levels: First, obviously its about a former relationship between man and woman,thanit's about the tentativ reunion of the band and finally about bonding again with their fan-base and music lovers. It's a quiet, gentle knock on OUR door with the wish, we might share this knew experience in a refurbished world.

[@opicatchu2164]

Amazing song !! One of their best !! In my top 3....😍

[@bonez9160]

Take in that they are coming back 30-40 years later. They are old today, and there voice isn't the same anymore. But come one, We love them anywas.

[@p.m.6064]

The voices haven’t changed that much. The backing vocals in the second chorus sound pretty much like ABBA have sounded in the 70s and 80s.

[@athosmann]

Lyrics are related with the next Benny&Bjorn's step: "Mamma Mia, the 3rd." Anyway, a brilliant comeback, ABBA!!!

[@ingemarc]

I have come to like to watch the reaction videos. Some are really interessting, some are just just bad. Yours was really rich and great! Thank you!

[@martinfox7666]

Really enjoyed hearing your insights on the song. Nice video

[@ainsleystones4600]

Thanks Martin!

[@salesguy0826]

The verses suggest a relationship and the chorus is ABBA coming back, impossibly after 40 years. At least how I interpret it. "Love and hope is why I appear now". Brilliant

[@algallego]

Agnetha stated in an interview about "The Winner Takes It All" is that it had a little bit of her and Bjorn in it as well as what Anni and Benny were dealing with in their divorce. She didn't mind singing it and putting that out there-- I imagine it must have been to some degree cathartic. So the perspectives were from many of the band members not just the individual writer, mostly Bjorn along with Benny.

[@lamdao1242]

I agree many of their songs were and are Carthatic. It was probably why ABBA could come back together. Impossible to write and sing the lyrics of these songs without delving deep into your soul and recognise yourself in those songs. We as listeners listen to them because their songs mean more than just a pretty tune.

[@colin1487]

I'd love to see you both do a more detailed look and breakdown of the two new ABBA songs. By the way, you both seem like genuinely lovely people. It really comes across on camera.

[@m.menneke8513]

Great reaction vid. The guy paused the song a bit to much but.....the reaction of the girl was spot on: the big talent of Agnetha is indeed telling a story. She is not just singing she is acting.

[@Isleofskye]

The song was broken into FOURTEEN SEGMENTS....

[@HankD13]

As a lifelong fan... I do have an open mind, I understand the kids are grown up, and you have got over the frustrations and tantrums of the past, and that you have grown. I understand your not the same, that you are a combination of then and now (holograms!) but I have no intention of shutting you down - welcome home.

[@jamesstarr3547]

A great song brings emotions and this song does it so well genuinely the first time I heard it I was in tears because it comes from the heart

[@kingstumble]

Enjoyed your musical dissection. I agree-- it is a killer bass line. It sounds like synth bass to me but there is an excellent version on YT of a guy playing the line on bass guitar complete with on screen tab. Serafoc I think is his user name. It looks like a Musicman bass which I've never been fond of--being a long time Precision player--but I have to say it really does sound good---almost like an amplified double bass. One to borrow I think!

[@edned5504]

An interesting analysis and discussion from people who know what they're talking about. Great stuff. :)

[@kenw.1112]

A lot of people dont know that ABBA did their music in 5- different languages. That's very impressive because learning just one language in addition to your primary language is difficult enough for most people.

[@ESPirits87]

In the verse you can hear a bit restraint from Agnetha that she doesn't push it too hard but at 4:48 you can hear alittle more youthful Agnetha voice which is nice.

[@Blueridge1961]

Wonderful reaction video. Feels good to listen to people who know what they are talking about. However, listening to your own music makes me wonder how you could become ABBA fans at all... ;-) Anyway, you guys are just cool, and Debbie is just a woman to fall in love with!

[@nilsfearon1]

What a lovely couple. Definitely going to check out your music. Clearly have wonderful taste x

[@deborahstones6174]

Awww 😊 thank you. Look at "Stand My Ground" we would love to know what you think

[@MarkJohnson-dr4ws]

Yes. She was let in which is why she comments about the interior of the apartment. What wasnt resolved is whether or not there'll be a reunion.

[@hive1797]

i just love the piano

[@QuantumJ67]

Loved your review and analysis.

[@asprelskcalling1151]

Great review. Love it!!

[@1Bohemica]

A stellar example of unintendend comedy: "And in the meantime, we have Abba...!" (0.45)

[@annietiquity2197]

Just burst into tears, please. (Check your pulse ;-) )

[@deborahstones6174]

Did, yep, still here

[@sharifuddinsalleh7119]

I REALLY hope that you could do a special video to specifically and fully disect I Still Have Faith in You musically and instumentally, together with the lyrical content. And maybe later do the same on Don't Shut Me Down...and..err.. maybe on the whole ABBA's new album when they come out guys?😃😍.. I love the simplicity of your expression in your videos, you're able to explain the technical aspects so simple that fans (who have no knowledge of musical technicality) are able to grasp and comprehend what you are trying to say and convey. It would be the best professional analysis of a song, I bet it would!! Maybe you could do a full disection on I Still Have Faith in You first and later see how and what the responses are from the rest of the ABBA fans??☺️ Take care and stay safe you guys.. and lots of love from Malaysia 😍😃👍.

[@JohnHallgren]

At 7:52, y’all mentioned the Biblical sense of “entering”...which I interpreted as meaning a ‘intimate encounter’...which if applied to lyrics of other song with “do I have it in me?” is something that a guy doesn’t want to hear from his lover...😉

[@deborahstones6174]

😂 I'm so pleased someone picked up on that!!

[@dashoverton1963]

Sex. Let a man enter a woman.

[@deborahstones6174]

@@dashoverton1963 it was a joke.....

[@henriettebotvay8127]

This song is really beautiful. Thank you.

[@Esperluet]

The winner did not take it all finally.

[@dashoverton1963]

Yup, she’s got her man back after all.

[@jari2018]

those vai point fyi seems to exist on many abba react videos comment section ... I would remove those - unless thye go to one youtube video but again

[@glenngastonjonsson7954]

Great work, thanks!

[@jacquesdemolay2699]

! WOW !

[@kir250305]

It's not relationship based song. :) It's the conversation with listeners and fans using metaphor of returning to appartement. But great reaction again! Love to hear your comments!

[@jari2018]

anyway Abbas Bumblebee and Just a notion are to be on the new album anyway what i read -those are alos found on youtube as old demosongs

[@RalphWigg1]

This ABBA in abatar form asking to be accepted once again by their fans.

[@beaucheminjonjb]

So cute!

[@peterb1543]

Good reaction

[@frankly-he1kf]

Could this be a sequel to "one of us"...?

[@NathanVeenstra]

Just wondering if there’s any particular reason why you didn’t mention that typical (“waterfall”) ABBA piano part in the second chorus. I thought that was a brilliant nod to the ABBA legacy.

[@frankly-he1kf]

"Glissando"..

[@MetusalemSeSouffleur]

It's not a diminished chord, merely a first inversion.

[@RoverBoy1899]

No one mentions the glorious triplets on any reaction video.

[@chrisdonnelly3577]

Satisfactory.

[@bbalaji6452]

Try INDIAN Film Industry's content, you will be amazed. If you want to react then i can suggest movies list that you might love.

[@OgreProgrammer]

Is it hard to be clinical about music when it moves you like that song did?

[@deborahstones6174]

Yes!! Yes it is 😊

[@billkarnes948]

😁😁 #MammaMia3TheVoyageHome

[@newraiwa5008]

Reaction good 4 u please

[@wojciechs.2697]

Such a great song and you pause it so many times 😗😳😳 Its a crime.

[@Dark-Sky-Park]

How do you think a video designed to offer comments on a song should work?!

[@Dark-Sky-Park]

I mean, if you're here to simply listen to the song then you're in the wrong place

[@wojciechs.2697]

@@Dark-Sky-Park How can you react a song as a complete work like that? I know this song very well, im not here to listen it, i just think that every song is a masterpiece from the beginning till the end. Regards 😊

[@Dark-Sky-Park]

@@wojciechs.2697 Well the comment on the whole song is at the end, but a song as beautifully crafted as that deserves much much much more than a simple "yeah that was great" at the end of it. To add all of the details we'd thought of along the way at the end would be a nightmare. It would mean referring to time stamps; at 1m 44s I like when this happened, for example. It doesn't work for us and I honestly don't know anybody that does things like that. We "react" the song as musicians, and that means we like to add detail. Very kind of you listen anyway.

[@sifridbassoon]

I just happened to stumble across both of the new songs on the Friday they came out. I had all the reactions that everyone else had - grinning crying laughing crying dancing..... Truthfully, I like Faith better (but not by much). A few "ABBA thumps" when the word gets accented wrong or comes in a strange place.

[@Santi_lebrel]

I miss bass rutger 😢

[@MrAcook61798]

Your comments are so accurate and appreciated, but please, please, please, NOT after every line. You even mentioned 1min 22 secs, and you had already commented 5 or 6 times. After every verse would be more like it.