Dancing Queen by ABBA but folk

[@swash333]

Now I want an entire album of my favourite 70’s songs - acoustic folky jazz - to reimagine my memories

[@StaceyRyanMusic]

I’ll start working on it!

[@imrehillekens4262]

This would so awesome!

[@jaypesoriano_]

Ahhhhh:>

[@kyledurand6238]

Same!! I would love to hear some Bee Gees stuff in this style

[@TLK9419]

@@StaceyRyanMusic I dare you to do Bohemian Rhapsody

[@jeffbrehove2614]

Oscar Isaac, "If it was never new and it never gets old, then it's a folk song."

[@arnaudthepgm]

What a movie ❤️

[@ckn711]

This video was given to me by KZbin algorithm. I did not expect much until I listened to this song. What a great interpretation of this song. Very very very well done!

[@dimwitsadvocate6264]

My feelings exactly, ckn71.

[@imjande]

never thought dancing queen could make me wanna sleep next to a fireplace in the middle of the woods

[@malingreenleaf1414]

Sounds like a kinda impractical setup but I get you.

[@imjande]

@@malingreenleaf1414 that's the vibe

[@malingreenleaf1414]

@@imjande Also books and an armchair.

[@imjande]

@@malingreenleaf1414 why not

[@Immortal_BP]

bro i love when i find a fully built fireplace in the middle of the woods

[@classicaltrombone]

Oh no I love it more than I've ever loved anything.

[@NotDingse]

kinda mean to call her an 'it' but i agree!

[@hvanmegen]

yeah yeah.. just say it.. Stacey's our little secret.. my musical me is crushing so hard for her right now.. it's not even funny anymore.. just imagine that less than

[@hannuvepsalainen74]

@@hvanmegen Henry and Christopher, couldn't you enjoy a song without "loving" the musician? :D

[@NotDingse]

@Solarpunk winkwink

[@suburbohemian]

Yeah, she definitely took it to another level of emotion.

[@vasupdog22]

This version is a total vibe. The immediate narrative that came to mind was someone coming to accept the good times they had but needing to move on to new and better things. Bittersweet moment. Loved it.

[@LeslieHayman11]

Damn that's good!

[@sergiodelrioreyes8026]

I also imagine narratives like this

[@markklein437]

An amazingly beautiful interpretation of this song.

[@glory4280]

totally unexpected but would totally work as part of an OST. the dancing queen in her later years wistfully reflecting upon her heyday, or the seventeen year old girl staring at herself in the mirror and singing in the dressing room after a particularly emotionally demanding scene

[@santiagofuquen5937]

Damn onions

[@marie.el__]

Suuuuuuuupeeeerrrrrrrrr emotional

[@sssophie9292]

OST?

[@magkliarn]

@@sssophie9292 official soundtrack

[@sssophie9292]

@@magkliarn ohhh Thanks

[@diirrdiirr]

It's hurtful when you see something that would relate to someone but the person isn't there with you anymore. Wish I could show my mom this beautiful song

[@rominasarmadi8278]

Same with my dad... hope you're doing well.

[@alicem5291]

This broke my heart ❤️

[@IntrebuloN]

Or it's beautiful. Depends on your perspective. Maybe she sent this song your way.

[@Syddybear1]

That was absolutely FANTASTIC! So amazing how a different arrangement can totally change the whole way you “look” at a song. Your voice is beautiful and your playing is too! Thank you for that!!

[@hannahmorrow4985]

My Grandma died a year ago and this was one of her favourite songs. I’ve been trying to find a way to cover it for her memorial we are having in August, and you are absolutely my inspiration. Thank you so much for making this.

[@miranda5237]

This would be beautiful for a memorial. Lovely idea.

[@joshuagies4900]

♥️

[@lilyw9324]

💗💗

[@martinalejandrodizon4350]

Your not the only one😢🙂

[@sthompson1565]

Best rendition ever!

[@PeterHollens]

Ok... I'm living for this.... who are you and where have you been all my life?

[@michaelnajoan5104]

oh wow, that's a big compliment coming from Peter Hollens himself.....

[@braasmonkey]

@@michaelnajoan5104 Who? Just kidding :P

[@MegaIndecisive]

You two should do a collaboration. I would love to hear that!!

[@sjurpetter]

U a creep?

[@evelyn_rita]

@@sjurpetter lol thinking that too

[@RandidlySquared]

I've honestly never liked this song; but, I could listen to this on repeat. Your voice is absolutely beautiful.

[@BrockNorton1985]

I feel the same way! 😂 Haven't ever liked it but this version is beautiful. My daughter loves this song so I'll have to share it with her 😄

[@androcadoo]

KZbin recommendations DID NOT disappoint me

[@vandralha]

two years later and they’re still acing it

[@jimtownsend7899]

That, Young Lady, is a Home Run! You made a 63 year old grizzled man shed a tear.

[@jo_trpt]

oh this makes me wanna write a book about a dude being young (like in his 20s) in the 70s and always going to clubs with his friends, listening to abba and queen and then after a while they all loose contact. and so there he sits in his armchair in 2025 or something being in his 70s and then he hears his grandchild sing this and with a sappy smile he sheds one single tear.

[@cyrene5574]

Idk this is making me emotional

[@TheStonedPhilosopher47]

@@jo_trpt oddly specific book idea but I’m here for it😂👌

[@hopeelizabeth19]

@@jo_trpt I love it

[@jeremyjackson819]

​@@jo_trpt I would read it

[@audelinom]

This is song became so popular back in the day that is easy to forget that underneath the disco hype there’s a melodic jewel. And you girl rediscover that jewel with this version. So, so beautiful.

[@IDCCR]

I was having a truly awful day, now I'm happy crying. Whatever ever happens in your life, whenever you feel down or guilty or whatever, remember that you did this for a stranger so many thousand miles away. Thanks.

[@Glim246]

@RandyCandy What a great response to a tragedy. May your life be as full and beautiful as is possible for two souls.

[@johnbridges6867]

Isabella Ramos. Thank was a beautiful comment to Stacy May you NEVER have an awful day ever again! Big happy blessings for you always. JB. Surrey. UK.

[@duncanfletcher5252]

Happy crying is good ❤️❤️❤️

[@joeallgood7727]

This is how it would sound if Mamma Mia was a John Green novel turned movie. Also I need this on Spotify, it's so good

[@gmcollazo1118]

Same, I need this on Spotify

[@Cykera]

you can put it on spotify yourself if you don't mind the intro

[@ninn3238]

@@Cykera How?

[@treyyesaya]

spotify pls

[@Mrbutterchickensauce]

@@ninn3238 it’s called local files, have to do it on a computer though and then add to playlists and it will go to your phone.

[@falvai]

the fingerpicking is a great ghostly reminder of the original's string flourishes. Sounds killer

[@matthewmedina3461]

she says sorry for badlighting but damn that audio is crisp af. Old songs reinvented as folk sounds like a new genre I like

[@casymichelle4581]

I feel like this song would play over a happy slo-mo montage of a group of friends having a blast at a fun party. Shots of them dancing and smiling and laughing with each other. Nostalgic, happy, and bittersweet at the same time. :)

[@bubblebathskies]

THIS WAS EXACTLY WHAT CAME INTO MY HEAD AWWW

[@lnpupa]

*Whilst crying

[@melindarimmermusic]

You said sorry for the lighting, but it looks very cosy and warm, which in my opinion suited the atmosphere so well. Lovely cover, which adds just the right amount of freshness to this song. I also loved the accompaniment and the subtle piano in the background. Just overall beautiful and dreamy, I loved it

[@addledhead]

"So I was thinking: what if Dancing Queen by ABBA was a folk song?" [ *immediately breaks into a heart-wrenching vocalization* ] Fantastic adaptation. Incredible performance.

[@KajaRoseable]

I figured out the guitar for anyone who’s interested in covering this version! It’s just by ear so it may not be 100% but it’s pretty close. Picking: Travis picking (P ‘ I M P A I M); Capo 6 Intro: C Fmaj7 Chorus: C, Fmaj7 // G, E7, Am, Am/G, Fmaj7/C // Dm, G, C, // C, Fmaj7 Verses: C, Fmaj7, C // G, E7, Am // Fmaj7 G

[@A-Wa]

thanks!!!!

[@dcuffel]

Pimp aim? That's what I get when I play GTA

[@girltino]

You are god

[@icedhaha6044]

What is the (P ‘ I M P A I M)??

[@KajaRoseable]

@@icedhaha6044 That’s the picking pattern written out in case you aren’t familiar with travis picking. The fingers all have a letter. P=thumb, I=index, M=middle, A=ring, S=pinky. ‘ represents a rest.

[@brightsideofmaths]

Wow! How did you make such a nice recording? It sounds perfectly mixed :) Who is playing the piano?

[@matthugh5115]

Never thought I'd cry over Dancing Queen.

[@Malaima]

This is watering my plants, healing my acne, organizing my world at a level you cannot even imagine. You're the best singer out there! Because singers are measured by their EAR, and not only how they Sing (or the produced Sound). Hadn't found someone with that much EAR out there. Ever. To have transformed this masterpiece into another masterpiece, that now soothes my heart to levels and places you cannot imagine and fathom oh yes.

[@shabrinafarah9740]

yas sis louder

[@urockit2011]

I love the first sentence of this comment.

[@annekapinus]

What ☝️ she said. You put into words exactly how I feel, but I couldn’t articulate it. Perfection.

[@ckhogan6389]

Having heard this song for years and getting tired of it to the point I’d skip it or leave the room, I’m shocked in hearing it this way, I fell in love with it all over again!

[@reinaeiry]

This is my favourite version ever! You're so amazing.

[@arianna1280]

Omg???? Hello???? I didn’t expect to see you here but hello ily thanks for making all my favorite songs gay 😂💕💕

[@strontiumstorm229]

Reinaeiry Wow me too! 😊

[@TicketyBooDuo]

Agreed. Such an amzing talent 👏

[@alirosenbusch151]

Reinery! Gayyyyy🥰🤗💕✨

[@sjurpetter]

Why u like this?

[@laysacardozo3814]

You don't understand, I'm OBSESSED

[@dougsmith1622]

This is wonderful, I had no idea the lyrics were so sweet, and that the song held a story of such youthful power.

[@iloveyoufor10000years]

I'm going to have a mamma mia themed wedding someday you are all invited and this will be the version of the song playing as i walk down the aisle 😘

[@richarp9152]

my dream

[@soupisgood_2080]

Now that you said it, that would actually be so perfect and I might steal your idea🤩

[@louisaamabel708]

God i want her in my wedding!!!

[@tedjuhhh]

Omg that would be so cool!😍

[@glozone-718]

I hope your partner is ok with that too ahahah

[@thedavegtoo]

This is how one covers a classic. True to the original, and also truly original. Your unique vocal intonations on these classic melody lines are absolutely sublime. Bravo!

[@CollinMacQuarrie]

“True to the original but truly original”; I love that!

[@PurpleIsBored]

What a wonderful take on a classic. Hope your music reaches as many people as you want it to.

[@natdobes]

Please put this on Spotify I will never stop listening to it I’m crying wow

[@hollyjollyranchers]

Yesss!!!

[@victoriacarney6422]

Yesssss

[@annabellehill7816]

Pleaseee

[@beccasobieszyk1262]

Spotify needs this

[@kennyp5388]

yes please!!!

[@grentperez]

yo! this hits HAHA, this is awesome this should be a duet with Don Mclean

[@veniceeee]

2 of my fave artist follow each other!! 😍 This is made my day! ❤💙 Much love from the Philippines guyss

[@anne-lc9pk]

you should duet this in your style !

[@tamia6805]

hi grant!

[@alexviv9181]

Can you two please do a collab???? I need it in my life!!!!

[@LMacNeill]

Or Art Garfunkel. Can you imagine him on the harmony while she sings this amazing melody she's adapted? God, that would be incredible

[@314westender159]

I like covers that go in a different direction so this is right up my alley. Kudos to the first class production... good lighting, good recording, vocals are excellent... everything came together nicely. Well done and keep up the great work!

[@viktoriaa3848]

i almost never comment on people's yt videos, but this is just pure gold

[@EvynneHollens]

OK, in LOVE. Awesome cover woman!

[@sjurpetter]

And you are?

[@joker-ze2tm]

@@sjurpetter ????

[@DerekHartley]

@@sjurpetter That's a joke, right?

[@Wargsy]

@@sjurpetter Who tf are you?

[@midnightcaretakers7954]

@@sjurpetter Has to be a joke. I mean it's possible they don't know. (Her accapella group from a Oregon college is the foundation for the book that created the movie Pitch Perfect).

[@rakehell404]

Oh, I love this! Excellent composition, Stacey. What a beautiful and unexpected rendition. I love your voice.

[@HDvid2211]

The "bad lighting" brings a great touch to the mood 👍

[@greyant7069]

I can't even express how your style is so much pleasure to listen to.

[@greyant7069]

And that voice omg

[@theprousteffect9717]

Very few things in life exceed my expectations to this extent. The world around me stopped for a few minutes.

[@RDCF69]

This is not a cover, this is a version. Gorgeous.

[@normclemis1221]

Its still a cover song because it is not the original. Folk style.

[@RDCF69]

@@normclemis1221 That's not the point, dear. Of course according to the dictionary it's a cover. But the artist has given such a new twist to the song that as a compliment one could call it a version instead of or, to not hurt logic too much, besides a cover. So that's what I did. To me it's not just a cover, it's a version.

[@normclemis1221]

@@RDCF69 Yes now you got it! Its a cover version. Its quite good!!

[@esccp1]

Sigh.... Norm still doesn't get it

[@Drummer_LJ]

@@esccp1 And yet thinks he's right

[@taylorhann9427]

I am a HUGE Abba fan and this is simply stunning. Those opening “aha” notes honestly made me tear up. How beautiful.

[@zonkerd7]

Frozen in my tracks, as my jaw dropped to the floor!! Glory to creating such Profound 😮 Expression in a more poetic leaning, and mesmerizing flow!!!

[@chestersee]

Beautiful

[@yjhan2031]

Woah Chester See gave his stamp of approval!!

[@RDefiraM]

omg it's Chester See! hope you're having a great year Sir.

[@oriwz9953]

listening to this with headphones is like traveling to a brand new universe, thank you

[@mathildakd1]

This is so good! The presence in her voice is absolute! ♥️

[@gracenotes5379]

It's as though I've never heard this song properly until now.

[@christina-ti6kw]

Currently struggling with heart palpitations, nausea, and so many worries but this genuinely quieted everything for a while.

[@socaldeb]

❤

[@hks2377]

I’ve been feeling similarly. Music heals, that’s for sure❤️❤️

[@christina-ti6kw]

@@hks2377 Wishing you only the best dude, remember to care for yourself. Rooting for you. :)

[@sentientmlem727]

I've been a fan of folk since I was in the 8th grade. You did this song serious justice while making it entirely new. Great work!

[@Nelsonhojax15]

Your vocal control is incredible, your sound is so gentle and sweet, your arrangement so smart. Just lovely, lovely music.

[@tatianadesopo7969]

I'm drinking my freshly brewed tea, enjoying my lit candle, and this song pops on my suggested feed... Needless to say, I'm at peace.

[@FlapackandGregsPS5]

im speechless, this is amazing. your voice gave me chills. i could listen to this for hours ❤

[@JudeYoungMusic]

this version is unreal.

[@SirBukos]

You can make Abba`s songs too ;)

[@unzulaessig]

lol

[@bertbregdenz2756]

try Eric Bibb - Dancing Queen

[@jonathancruz2206]

Wow, the unexpected addition of the piano elevated that to a WHOLE new level

[@erllun]

This is really good. I never thought about this song in a "not dancing way", but you nailed it.

[@ganielmanalo4894]

Wow that's actually an astonishing way to sing that song. I was pretty dazed, nice one!

[@val6496]

girl, u have to know that i listen to this every-single-night. bye love ur voice

[@lyes215]

This is not a cover this is pure musical genius, thank you girl, your voice makes me happy & sad at the same time and that's marvelous

[@franciscandiyey]

loved this cover!!

[@sjurpetter]

Do you tho?

[@danielramos6354]

This is pure and authentic, right from the soul; exactly how music is supposed to be made. Congrats girl, you made me cry in a sunday afternoon

[@ThoraWenckos]

I'm mad at the universe for waiting so long to lead me to this video. This just took all the weight from my shoulders. thank you for this masterpiece

[@daylalucich3179]

I didn’t know I needed to hear Dancing Queen folk version until I heard Dancing Queen folk version

[@foodisgoodthatsthetruth3231]

Hehhe

[@nielskjr5432]

Well said!

[@MM-vs2et]

This is like when a-ha played their old songs in a very folk setting in their 2017 MTV Unplugged set. Very heartfelt

[@Daniela-dg6nh]

OMGGGG this is one of the best covers I've ever heard, your voice is so pretty

[@aristothethrone9032]

this reminds me of the tender lightness that gripped my chest when I first heard James VIncent's cover of higher love. I just bathed in the sound like a cool breeze on a cloudy that takes the unease and pent up everything. this added five years to my life span.

[@oliveiracaioflac]

Got this on my front page, the algorythym is about to bless you

[@alexeiparphyonov]

Every once in a while I get back to this video. You made a superb version, Stacey!

[@imtimenlapongen9004]

Lyrics ❤️ Ooh You can dance You can jive Having the time of your life Ooh, see that girl Watch that scene Digging the dancing queen Friday night and the lights are low Looking out for a place to go Where they play the right music Getting in the swing You come to look for a king Anybody could be that guy Night is young and the music's high With a bit of rock music Everything is fine You're in the mood for a dance And when you get the chance You are the dancing queen Young and sweet Only seventeen Dancing queen Feel the beat from the tambourine, oh yeah You can dance You can jive Having the time of your life Ooh, see that girl Watch that scene Digging the dancing queen You're a teaser, you turn 'em on Leave 'em burning and then you're gone Looking out for another Anyone will do You're in the mood for a dance And when you get the chance You are the dancing queen Young and sweet Only seventeen Dancing queen Feel the beat from the tambourine, oh yeah You can dance You can jive Having the time of your life Ooh, see that girl Watch that scene Digging the dancing queen Digging the dancing queen

[@fadthetic]

THANK YOU.

[@rachelbustamante150]

Ditto to all these comments. I actually broke down crying listening to this song in my car parked in my drive way. Lol I was actually thinking to myself how dumb we all are…as in humanity. The innocence of life and how beautiful and tragic it all is…. Yes you definitely turned this song into another masterpiece. ABBA would be proud you took this song to an even higher level. Thank you Stacey Ryan for helping us to open our eyes and ears to what is still beautiful and good in this life/world. And never stop singing/making these masterful arrangements. You are a true musician!❤️

[@lulumoon9]

Oh my gosh, that is so beautiful!

[@milo.ibrado]

My good friend is playing this for his mom's wake. I can't help but get teary-eyed now listening to this song, knowing what it means to him. It's been given such a deeper meaning now. RIP, Auntie Eloisa. 🙏

[@yousufbaker3857]

Ah man, I grew up listening to Abba with my mom and sisters and this feels both like hearing it again for the first time and like reliving those moments through nostalgic sepia sonic tones :) thanks for this friend

[@uniqueyoutubehandle]

Holy crap... talk about flippin my script. Ive never seen this song in the melancholy whistful longing light! Well well done!

[@leo4236]

I almost never get goosebumps over music but whoa I tingled to this all way through, it's just such a beautiful version ❤️ I need this on Spotify.

[@minimushrom]

Do you know aurora?

[@Canuckgirl607]

I need this on Spotify so I can listen to this where ever I go on repeat forever

[@terrycoats172]

Your covers of songs from my youth bring a tear to this old man's eye. Thank you.

[@15Sivle]

The lighting just made it more intimate and warm - perfect for this interpretation!

[@wldflwr143]

probably the only time a recommended youtube video has basically changed my life... listening to this on repeat and experiencing all sorts of emotions! thank you for being amazing ♡

[@alfreGr]

Angel's voice, girl! Loved your performance!

[@janayahlaurelle9441]

I love abba because it’s so iconic, u play a song by them and everyone just wants to dance. And now with your version shows the potential to influence a future generation. I love the 70s disco style but I also think the potential for diversity brings so much more to the table. Abba is my favourite band and this blew me away.

[@shortbreadgirlscout3463]

I can see this cover/rendition on a trailer for a movie.

[@jelmervanlenteren773]

Oh my god I happened to see this video and chose to grant myself an intermezzo in between this compilation of a British panel show (which I do love a lot, it's QI in case anyone was wondering) and to be completely frank with you I am not that much into ABBA but I do love listening to and making folk music (in fairness this is me unnecessary speculatingly trying to explain why I did not hesitate for one second and immediately clicked to have a listen and view obviously) - I was crying 30 seconds into the song and I would like to add that it's not like I don't mind ABBA, but rather detest them. So well done you for having me burst out in tears late at night/early morning although very much much more importantly for the first time appreciating a song originally by ABBA. Phenomenal... wow! Still shook up...

[@PoshPaperPerfection]

Don’t ever stop singing and accompanying yourself. You have such a unique voice that is very pleasant to listen to. 😍

[@thomaspetzold3777]

"... what if Dancing Queen by Abba was a folk song?" - well, the musical world would be a better place. Thanks for making this happen, now I can Rest In Peace ;-)

[@Stratster68]

Nice answer...............I agree.

[@ariarcane3696]

You're amazingly talented

[@Reckless917]

I can't express how happy this made me. I can imagine this playing everyday for the rest of my goddamn life.

[@henriquequagliato2720]

I really apreciate your covers not only because of your amazing skills singing and playing, but mainly because you're not afraid of insirting your authorship in these rearrangements. Spot on!

[@gabrieladovale4540]

Crazy that only now I discovered this video but it's so freaking good!!! I love it, you're very talented!

[@DallasLL]

Just gorgeous, I want to unhear it so I can hear it again for the 1st time

[@jonahthebear]

It’s so crazy how with every video you amaze me. You just totally transform songs and they’re so good.

[@yanagelfand4337]

Oh. My. God. Seriously, folk and ABBA are two of my favourite things in music, and you just combined them!

[@clintmalyk6002]

I always considered this song was overplayed… your version on the other hand sounds fresh and truly beautiful

[@DrQuizzler]

That first inversion IV9 is like a secret sauce chord the way you use it here. Excellent take on one of my favorite songs ever!!

[@guillaume83]

I spend a lot of time looking for other people's covers on youtube. I have never been so moved and impressed by any other voice before. It's amazingly beautiful. Your voice is just fuc***** perfect. Congratulations.

[@BigBear5150]

That was incredible. I have tears streaming down my face. Your voice is absolutely beautiful. That was an amazing version. I can’t wait to hear more. You play very well too.

[@alexpeer7149]

I need this on Spotify ASAP bc I am LIVING FOR THIS SONG OH MY GOD

[@soustavbose1060]

I think the lighting fits wonderfully with the song, creates a different ambience in that room. Thanks for the beautiful cover!

[@techman360]

Can honestly say I've never been a huge fan of this song, but I've listened to this three times now! Givess me chills, amazing rendition!