The return of ABBA

Nearly four decades after taking a "break," the Swedish pop group ABBA is back with a new album, "Voyage." Correspondent Seth Doane talks to group members Benny Andersson and Björn Ulvaeus about the music that first drew them together - and brought them back to the recording studio (and soon, in a live concert performance featuring digital avatars).
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[@hermanmunster3358]

"We didn't care about the American critics, because we had this HUGE audience across the rest of the world, who liked our records" and still do, and they are STILL HUGE!

[@theitineranthistorian2024]

there’s no accounting for taste and that’s a good thing.

[@edgabrielocay3376]

It's all about the jealous American critics.

[@marktarascio4766]

Sometimes a come back is not needed and is best remembered for how was... not to embarrass .

[@STHFGDBY]

Many people would have said the same about the Rolling stones even though they were a huge success. One mans opinion is all it was, it's not a criticism that was shared by countless millions.

[@blacklavoux]

The world is the real audience ❤️

[@mrw417]

The world today needs more ABBA. Every time I hear their music it makes me smile!

[@ixaacm]

Same, when ever I hear one of their songs, I get really excited, and start singing along.

[@lizettecotta107]

@@ixaacm l P

[@sgt8]

Just listening to this video gave me goose bumps and brought back many memories. I may have even had some wetness in my eyes.

[@Mrsbehavin59]

@@fredeaston3988 it must suck to be you……😂

[@jamesmata2622]

I worked in a buffet restaurant. Once in awhile I would break out into an ABBA song and two girls with join in, and we got many comments that we were pretty damn good

[@jeweliedee4299]

I have never gotten tired of their music. They had a rare sound that speaks straight into you.

[@leroiandmarie]

This is so true. ABBA's music and sound has a deep "magic" to it.

[@leifpettsson]

So true!!!

[@kalevala29]

along with a real Scandinavian ödmjukhet (humbleness) they have written some of the best pop songs ever and they are still an example of musical coalescence.

[@danieldarrough2791]

The older I get, the more I love and appreciate their contribution to music.

[@user-kb7zc4dl7w]

Авва -лучшие на Земле, поющие люди. Они с нами по жизни с уважением Елена спасибо большое с историей развития в этом месяце я уу

[@Seiferboi]

ABBA has their own distinct sound, you can immediately recognize the group when one of their songs plays!

[@elrenemontanez8302]

People can ONLY copy their sound but can't replicate their style in original works of their own! That's genius!

[@justadrawing]

Exactly! I heard "Move On" by ABBA a while back and i immediately recognized their voices, the piano, everything was perfect.

[@anthonygordon9483]

What other group you know where both lead singers sing together both at the same time. That is why.

[@carloa.portugal7859]

.☺️.

[@lionheartroar3104]

ABBA's return, is to me, the biggest music event of 2021.

[@TednGilbertAZ]

Yup - even bigger than the return of Adele.

[@keithwigley1256]

@@TednGilbertAZ or even David Attenborough, or Michael Fish the weatherman..

[@riverratbond007]

Especially those blue outfits!

[@martinhumble]

And 83-2021

[@raymondoakford8357]

I fear for music if that’s the best we have in 2021

[@mj6962]

ABBA is timeless. And ABBA… is STILL reinventing performance art. Wow!

[@TFHS420]

ABBA? Don’t you mean ᗅᗺᗷᗅ?

[@KHallesy]

I grew up listening to ABBA on the radio all the time in the 70's. To see them today and so humble and down to earth makes me realize they are really amazing people! It appears they have had wonderful lives! Thanks ABBA for such amazing music!

[@xythrial]

I would be very sad to hear a band that has made me feel so many intense emotions since I was a child were mean people. Listening to the piano version of dancing queen really highlights how beautiful the tune is. It’s the middle of the day in 2023 and I’ve spent the last hour crying over disco music lol

[@user-vc5iv5km3y]

❤i love this beautiful music from the best ones people in the hole world ❤

[@bradwelljackson6385]

Yes, and as far as I'm concerned, they can live on all the private islands they want to. Their music has made me so happy that I wouldn't begrudge them the happiest lives on the planet.

[@bsquared4604]

“You can say no to a lot of things when you’re 74” How true!

[@AA-oq7uj]

But why now that they decided to get back together for one last time????

[@tedmarakas2626]

@@AA-oq7uj Why NOT ? why living with regrets of missing the opportunity later on?

[@riverratbond007]

@@AA-oq7uj MONEY!

[@coops1964]

@@riverratbond007 I’m pretty sure they don’t need money.

[@juanjrablaza5467]

@@riverratbond007 but they are really rich? Maybe for abba music is really a passion, they want people to be happy in their music..

[@amespo13]

There are 2 types of people in the world: those who get ABBA, and those who don't. I'm so glad I'm a member of the former.

[@Petlover10000]

Me too, since I was 12 and I am 59 now.

[@joevanaman9597]

Amen to that TRUE Statement! VIVA ABBA!❤🇺🇸

[@altergreenhorn]

Actually there are two groups of people those who listen ABBA and those who won't admit that.

[@Petlover10000]

@@altergreenhorn You maybe right. They maybe afraid they would be laughed at. Like " WTF, you listen ABBA? Are they still around? something like that.

[@CarlosReyes-qe2iq]

@@Petlover10000 A lot of people listen to ABBA, even people who weren't even born when they were the biggest thing going in music. People are afraid to admit their musical tastes, because in this dystopian, deconstructionist world, if you don't listen to rap, Beyonce or other woke garbage, then you're a White Supremacist.

[@williamhoward7121]

I'm so proud of this band and the chances that they have taken now and in the past. I absolutely love their music

[@leojson7351]

Well said: 'the chances they have taken'

[@Joke9972]

During the latter part of the seventies 'ABBA' was 'not done' for a while (together with disco), hence those critics. Incredible if you realise how tremendous their music actually is.

[@carribyanadventures]

Frida and Agnetha's voice always puts tears in my eyes. It's like their consoling my soul's loneliness. ABBA Forever. ❤❤❤❤

[@tomj7461]

They are not old, they have all reached musical immortality.

[@Sofia-wx2ht]

Thats a lifetime warranty..❤❤❤.

[@iwonalewis5760]

I just got the album yesterday - LOVE IT ! ❤ 😍 💖 8

[@jerroldtidwell]

EXACTLY!

[@teresaglamuzina8985]

I AM THER BIGS FAN MY SISTER GOT TO SEE THEM MY SISTER SAID IT WAS SO FUN I GOT A PICTURE OF ONE OF THER SONGS AND IT HAD THER SIGNATURE ON IT. IT'S SO COOL. BYE BYE

[@teresaglamuzina8985]

MY FAF SONG IS MAMA MIA

[@1959Berre]

When I heard about this comeback my heart felt 40 years younger. What a glorious news that was. ABBA forever!

[@midwesternertk3714]

Amen. Well said. 👍👏

[@daleatkinson941]

It is often said you can't go home again, but listening to ABBA's first album in nearly 40 years I feel as though I have. Time travel really is possible.

[@rejeanafreeman945]

Yaaaaas

[@TheSpeakEasyLounge]

Just UNBLOCKED- "I Still Have Faith in You" & The Mini Doc- ABBA VOYAGE- The Journey Continues Reaction-kzbin.info/www/bejne/noDbpWlvab-LnpI

[@GrubbyPigeon]

I don’t know why but this comment made me cry. You’ve made me so happy

[@DarkWolf-et3dx]

ABBA had the magic. There is no other way to say it but yes they had the magic. This is what made them so successful and so amazing!

[@alinka1776]

АББА невероятно популярна в России🇷🇺❤️ Это музыка из сердца, она будет жить вечно. Спасибо и низкий поклон за такие шедевры. Каждая песня - хит сказочной красоты. Живите долго и будьте здоровы, голоса нашего детства🙏🏻🔥

[@user-xb9cq2qv6k]

Спасибо им, наша молодость, наша жизнь!

[@erwinpatio8160]

This actually brought tears to my eyes. ABBA was my mom's favorite band and one of the first bands my baby ears heard, along with the Beatles (dad's favorite). My mom passed away from cancer 5 years ago and the thought that entered my mind was, "this could have been the perfect Christmas gift." I think I'm going to buy it. I'll visit her grave and play it full blast.

[@IndomitableT]

That sounds like a wonderful idea😁

[@verucasalt2391]

She would love that. ❤️

[@oshorphilip131]

Same here

[@MsBetty68]

Amo ABBA

[@melissacastle5172]

May God heal your broken heart from this great loss, that is the best idea!

[@jamesmata2622]

They have gotten old. All of us have. But their music will be fresh forever. It speaks to all our hearts, our joys, our heartaches, our first love and the loss of it...WE LOVE YOU ABBA!!!

[@2zwaantjes]

Amen Sistah!!!

[@hudsony777]

@@2zwaantjes James, a sister?

[@susanazinger2525]

BRAVO !!!

[@michaelalenzhofer217]

I grew up with abba and it is a part of music what I will give to my kids someday 'cause this is the only good music today for young kids when we are honest 😂

[@motosim9149]

Your comment gives me a goosebumps 🤣😂we love ABBA

[@EXTRA300s]

As a kid I heard ABBA playing on the radio, I liked it a lot. Now I'm quite melancholy hearing and seeing ABBA...ENJOY EVERY MOMENT OF YOUR LIFE, IT'S SO SHORT ❤️

[@FinarfinNoldorin]

I love Abba! I wish they would sing for us again. Never listen to critics. Abba is legend. The idea of digital performances is unique and never done before. What a great idea!!

[@Ease54]

I wonder if it came about?

[@Daniel-rd6st]

@@Ease54I think its still going in London (Abba Voyage).

[@popcult]

Just when the world needed them most ABBA returns to make things better. ABBA are Incredible musical healers!

[@rayva1]

ABBA is also a biblical Aramaic word meaning “Father.”

[@RoyalMasterpiece]

@@rayva1 Amen. God is the truly the only healer.

[@joannagipson12]

Amén!!!💯💯💯💃💃💃💓💓💓💓

[@robwayne8322]

I had same thought! This generation needs to hear experience ABBA.

[@jimmysapien9961]

I can’t Wait

[@panaydunn8535]

Just to add that Agnetha did a radio interview in Sweden these past few weeks to talk about the new songs. She mentioned and how humbled she and abba are with the reaction. What I love about them is they were always about the music, not showy or pretencious.

[@margaretpittman2914]

U Got it!

[@trevorward9680]

Well they were pretty showy. ;)

[@TednGilbertAZ]

@@trevorward9680 - if it were not for the success of their ‘showy’ groundbreaking hit single videos, there would not be an MTV. Jus’ sayin’🤷‍♀️

[@denisebaehr4293]

concordo com vc plenamente bjs 👏👏👏👏👏

[@Hanzyscure]

Costumes are showy

[@petegarza2025]

ROLLING STONE once dismissed ABBA'S music as "EMPTY"and "VAPID" lyrics but there LEGION'S of fans all over the world 🌎 really don't care about that...ABBA RULES👏👏👏

[@roza4741]

Какое блаженство!!!!! Видеть их вместе, спустя десятки лет!!!!!! Браво!!!!!

[@oussamamarouf2923]

The way Agnetha is putting that headphones is so iconic

[@lewstone5430]

I saw that, she’s still hot.

[@knitinsolitude4979]

I always wondered how it stays there ;)

[@milamila4981]

И к сожалению она носит бесполезную маску раба.

[@akkaratk.8369]

These pop stars who defined the 70s, are now in their seventies. Wow, exactly.

[@ah7910]

I saw their show in December (I’m a video editor and genuinely thought I would ‘see through the magic)… well… I cried. A grown man in his 40s, blubbering. If you go with a open-heart and a suspension of disbelief… you will have the best evening of your life. It was expensive, for me, but worth. Find a friend who really wants to go, someone special. It was honestly one of the most profound nights of my life. I liked ABBA before their Mama Mia comeback, I liked ABBA when it wasn’t deemed as ‘cool’ to like them. Their lyrics and melodies, their melancholic mastery (even in their upbeat songs!) got me through some difficult teen years. They were my friends. And watching the concert touched me so deeply.

[@underthetornado]

I did more dancing to ABBA than any other music in my history and I was born in the 50s!!❤

[@xana5649]

Liaaaaaar

[@leonalynazucena3311]

In every situation in life, there is an ABBA song. Pure pop legends.

[@ytr3488]

LOL keep living in your fantasy world

[@margaretlowe5220]

YES!

[@TheSpeakEasyLounge]

Just UNBLOCKED- "I Still Have Faith in You" & The Mini Doc- ABBA VOYAGE- The Journey Continues Reaction-kzbin.info/www/bejne/noDbpWlvab-LnpI

[@lescobrandon8045]

Lame

[@adriantrusca1245]

Pure brutal death metal legends. I enjoy their blast beats and their satanic lyrics.

[@xprrj]

I live in Korea and I was hiking up the mountain with some friends a few weeks ago. I started playing my ABBA playlist on Spotify and all the elderly people passing by us recognized the music and immediately smiled at me and made comments like "that's good music, good!". ABBA reached so many places, hearts and generations and I love it. ❤

[@tklyte]

That must have been an experience. Lovely

[@kingofpopbts2080]

Don't make such false information. The general public in Korea do not care much about ABBA. It is more amazing that even the elderly in Korea easily recognize BTS songs.

[@dharami4450]

@@kingofpopbts2080 HAVE YOU BEEN TO KOREA FOR YOU TO SAY THAT? STUPID BTS FAN, MOST OF THE KOREANS THERE ARE LISTENING TO ENGLISH SONGS FROM JUSTIN BEIBER AND OTHER FOREIGN MUSICIANS, NOT EVERYONE THERE LIKE KPOP!! STUPID!

[@smsminms]

I grew up in Seoul, Korea. ABBA was big there in the 70s. I still remember my middle school friend’s ABBA bag.

[@hometowndd]

I started listening to pop songs starting with "Thank you for the music box set" that my father bought on a business trip to Sweden in 1994.(My dad liked ABBA while he was in school in the 70s) In Korea, ABBA's songs have been played a lot with advertising music and drama tracks, and are actually popular with young people and the elderly. I'm so glad to hear that my forever pop star ABBA released a new album after 40 years.

[@mreza84]

ABBA, is the only band in the world where every song was a big hit, a huge hit 👊

[@kasienkakaminska6915]

😊🤩✨🎬🎶🫶🏼💕♥️

[@bigdeal6852]

One of the best groups put together in musical history !

[@jellereitsma9182]

With The Beatles, they are the best!

[@bigdeal6852]

@@jellereitsma9182 The Beatles are still the "Best" ! Who knows how many great songs they could have made... even if they stayed together just another five years ! Just in 8 years they made some of the best music in history ! Ever lasting ! 👍👍

[@andrewdowson4078]

Their music still sounds as good today as it did way back then. Timeless.

[@donsurlylyte]

yes i agree, just as good today as it did back then

[@tedmarakas2626]

Far better than Justin Bieber, Kanye West and their likes. Today's music is borderline atrocious and for us, the grown ups, it has crossed the line and it is atrocious on steroids. Luckily we have some good quality music from the last decades to go by. ViVa Abba

[@MrJeffcoley1]

It's so unique, the style doesn't seem dated.

[@MLC...]

It sounds as good as ever, because their music is REALLY beautiful. True beauty. It has stood the test of time. Most pop music today is just rubbish - so for that reason I do not even listen to the radio, cannot stand it. Only listen to recorded music.

[@roberthealey7238]

The B’s are true composers, how many groups that write their own songs can carry a complete musical? These two have done that multiple times to boot! I think the group was one of the first to venture into the video/cinematic back in the ‘70’s as well; very forward thinking for the time.

[@gyebarnah]

Abba music is so Angellistic. Even when my grandchildren listen to it, am sure they will love it to the fullest

[@andredarin8966]

Check out Kristina From Duvemala if you haven't heard it. B & B wrote a musical based on a trilogy of novels. There are recordings of the show in Swedish and English. It is stunning. This is an expert from Time Magazine's review: "Some of the most rapturous melodies ever heard in Carnegie Hall poured out of that grand old barn last night. The occasion was the first English-language production of Kristina, a musical based on the four Emigrants novels by Wilhelm Moberg. Spanning two continents and the Atlantic in between, the three-hour epic has all the makings of a thrilling stage experience: noble peasants, dying children, powerful voices, the dream of a new land. Most of all, a superb score. No wonder that, at the end, cheers and a standing ovation greeted Kristina's creators: two spangled Swedes, Benny Andersson and Bjorn Ulvaeus - once, and always, the guys from ABBA." And from the Guardian in the U.K. "It was an evening of toe curling, passion and standing ovations. The lush, occasionally haunting, score peppered with operatic aspirations was delivered by the Symphony Orchestra under the baton of no less than Drama Desk and Tony Lifetime Achievement Award-winning Paul Gemignani. The music soared rhapsodically as if to fill every nook and cranny of the vast hall." I can vouch for that. It's almost criminal B & B didn't pare it down to 2 1/2 hours, lighten it up a bit, and send it to Broadway. It would still be writing. It was epic!

[@Johnny_RB]

Angelic. That's a good word for this group.

[@phyde1885]

@@Johnny_RB I'll 2nd that !! Every time i hear them play,it's like the 1rst time when a kid walks in a Candy Store,It's ALL Smiles !😇

[@Mk101T]

@@Johnny_RB It is a good word for the group ... but the OP said "Angellistic"

[@Johnny_RB]

@@Mk101T No such word as angellistic.

[@SnorkieL]

I got to see ABBA Voyage in London last weekend. It was magical. It really was. The concert, the vibe from the audience, all of it. If you have the chance to see it, DO IT.

[@bananaskin7962]

Everything they do is nothing but uplifting, encouraging and inspiring. One of the very best.

[@GlobalPenguin2012]

At their age, they still have very beautiful voices. Very nostalgic

[@monsieurhercule]

So does Robert Plant. But he didn't a few years ago. The older ones are catching up with technology..

[@markramlucken8502]

I will never ever get tired of Abba.

[@barbarataulbee3180]

Happy Music!!!!!Real music!!!! Love it!!!!!!

[@nevadagrace3514]

@@monsieurhercule The older ones created technology!

[@highhope8200]

As a gen z kid, I have huge respect for Abba. Love listening to the band on repeat everyday, even during workouts.

[@wildcard04]

Same. As an 18 yr old hip hop fan, I have no business loving ABBA as much as I do. Their music is lowkey addictive lol

[@derbywinner6316]

@eternal footman I think,so Generation Z are people born after 1987

[@earthtominiryu]

same!! i have so many of their songs in my playlist lol

[@Quixilix]

Agreed

[@selvamthiagarajan8152]

Your grandmother kissed her first boy to the sound of ABBA. (I don't know, it is possible).

[@user-ub6mu3or4e]

Так замечательно, что эта прекрасная группа снова вместе, - АББА навсегда в моём сердце)))

[@bowlampar]

Voice of the singer, sound of the instruments, lyrics of the song, vibratory tone within a dynamic rhythm, the combination of all in sync is what make their album a smooth n pleasant hearing experiences. 🔉🔉

[@supermopar7497]

The most dominant, world class super group of the 70s. They absolutely ruled the entire decade. Glad I was there.

[@susanazinger2525]

Me toooo !!

[@GL22]

They made a lot of great music, but it’s a stretch to say they ruled the 70s. I wouldn’t say any band did for that matter. The list of great bands from that era is long. Fleetwood Mac, the Bee Gees, the Stones, the Eagles, Led Zeppelin…and that’s just a start. They were still a great band though.

[@susanazinger2525]

@@GL22 All the bands you mentioned are my favorites.... Plus more ! ( 'member Steely Dan ? ). I just meant that i'm so thankful i grew up in the 70's , 80's to experience the greatest musicians of all time ... Abba IS good , but a different genre than my faves ...!

[@andytomhall6006]

I think the Bee Gees may be serious rivals to that claim especially in America.

[@sweedkilla5210]

And i wish From Sweden and 20 Tears late

[@elisabethbjuhr1318]

"Yes, but it's only money." Lovely, confident and wise words from a music legend.

[@bophreyhumgart2953]

Hmmm.... I'd say "wise words" from someone who clearly has never had to worry about having enough money to buy the basics. Some of us do, you know.

[@theresenydahl9531]

@@bophreyhumgart2953 They all came from very simple backgrounds in the countryside and after the war and know how it is not to have money. Also, in spite of having all that money they have since the late 70's, they haven't spent it lavishly but live very simple ordinary lives here in Sweden. You see them every now and then out and about in Stockholm and they go to regular lunch restaurants, drive normal cars etc., not dressed in fancy clothes (clearly seen in this segment), no expensive accessories, cars etc. It's the Swedish way if you like, people don't change lifestyle or flaunt it here when they achieve wealth, the owner of IKEA was the same. Benny always say that the money has given them the artistic freedom, they are in full control of their catalogue, label and absolutely everything so they can afford to invest in theirs and others creativity. They've done the London musical "Chess, the Swedish musical "Kristina från Duvemåla", the "Mamma Mia" shows, musical and films, they are building their own arena in London for their new show and they don't have to ask anyone to fund it for them and they don't need to compromise their visions. They were offered 1 Billion dollar in 2000 to perform in 10 concerts, they declined. All these investments they've made could have been flops, they could have lost all their personal investments in what they produce but luckily they haven't. So when Benny makes that comment, he means that the money is a tool for them to keep creating as they do. All four of them always express outmost gratitude, they never took their success for granted and as you can see in this segment - they still don't after 50 years.

[@elisabethbjuhr1318]

@@bophreyhumgart2953 It may be due to us having had a functioning social network in Sweden for many years, but it is not uncommon to use the frase "it is only money" in Sweden. It is not your health, it is not your happiness or your safety that's at stake, so it may be risky or a bother, but it will be fine. A good example is if you have a fender bender. The drivers will normally get out of their cars, make sure noone is hurt and exchange insurance information. The attitude is "It's just things, noone is hurt."

[@sylvesterstewart868]

Dumb s#it rich people say.

[@aclacl4806]

@@sylvesterstewart868 Sour grapes ...LOL

[@ericshepard9867]

absolutely wonderful piece by CBS. gives me chills to go back in time with ABBA. so excited for all these new audiences.

[@emmaflinn625]

I miss when pop music was just like this. Energetic, new, catchy, and fun. I’m happy that they are still around. They work hard for what they have and I’m happy that ABBA came to life. My favorite song from them is dancing queen (also my moms favorite song)

[@cessnaace]

John Lennon once said that ABBA's S.O.S was the PERFECT pop song.

[@ReverendBrown.]

Meh. He said that about Convoy too.

[@joevanaman9597]

Well said! Amen to that True Statement!

[@againstthepods4316]

well honey it wasnt all that cause i dont know it

[@evalehde3869]

@@againstthepods4316 lol! It was and is “all that” I know it, and I have always been much more of a country music fan. Just because it got by you or you forgot it, doesn’t mean it wasn’t great. It’s why I clicked on this video.

[@againstthepods4316]

@@evalehde3869 I wasn’t talking to you

[@pamelamays4186]

As a Black kid growing up in the 70's, I loved ABBA! ABBA is Sweden's answer to the Beatles.

[@davorlekenik9563]

Take a look on YT "Novi fosili".....we call him "Yugoslav (Croatian) ABBA......

[@barbarak2836]

Why is everyone being so mean to Pamela Mays? She's just expressing an opinion.

[@RaymondHng]

@Sam R&B music and recording artists were big back in the '70s. Donna Summer, Sylvester, Gloria Gaynor, etc. Kids back in school identified with the music genre they listen to.

[@RaymondHng]

More like Sweden's answer to the The Mamas & the Papas.

[@lewstone5430]

Sam --> white man STILL trying to control how black people express themselves. Lol, dude crawl into the 21st century if you can. Let people be.

[@GT182-66GTO]

ABBA was one of the greatest bands ever on vinyl or live. I for one miss their music and being live on stage, as does the whole world.

[@user-dz4gu8rz8t]

Мое детство. Моё сердце наполнялось таким восторгом !! Эти ощущения сейчас как жемчужины.. 🖐🌺🌹🌹❤️моя любовь . АВВА

[@florinest]

I'm steeped in the world of classical music and, I am always happy to admit, I listen to ABBA. The group is wonderful.

[@queenfan45]

I’m on the opposite end- heavy metal, yet I’ll sing and dance to ABBA like no tomorrow.

[@TheTuubster]

I think there are a lot of classical music references in ABBA's music.

[@craigslistrro709]

I agree, I find myself clicking on Halidonmusic videos more and more

[@alika207]

That's because their music has classical influences buried in it.

[@freedom456able]

The one thing I loved about the ABBA, they weren't corrupted by Drugs & Alcohol. I can hardly wait for there new album to come out.

[@cathyb-cbradioband6523]

Benny Andersson had a huge alcohol addiction.

[@jimmysapien9961]

@@cathyb-cbradioband6523 true

[@danielamancini2046]

You are soo right....

[@fredeaston3988]

No, they were corrupted by money. Oil money. Look it up. Swedes love money more than they love God

[@freedom456able]

@@fredeaston3988 That's really funny! ABBA was offered $1-Billion Dollars to tour for a yr and turned it down. I think you are just jealous & need to get a life and stop reading misinformation. They weren't perfect but they were real.

[@nickc6158]

This world is so much better because ABBA exists

[@animalyze7120]

Such an underrated group from my Childhood that I love to this very day. People used to scoff when you mentioned ABBA because it wasn't Metal or whatever, they just didn't realize what good music was or is. I'm an old Metal head but I always enjoyed ABBA and their music!

[@magorzatamargaret294]

Exactly !!! GOOD MUSIC is just GOOD MUSIC !!

[@joannegiard3035]

Let me tell you a little story. Four women go to see the movie Abba and from there we deide to go to NYCity to see the Musical. We plan an overnight flight to the city all 4 stay in one hotel room and see the musical and come back home to Maine the next day. That cemented a friendship of almost 25 years now. We have been thru births, divorce, marriages and lots in between. At the weddings we always dance together to Dancing Queen. We call ourselves SOS. SIster Of Soul. ABBA is in our souls.

[@lorik3966]

Great story!!

[@andrewbalfour9373]

I'm sure you have plenty stories..😀

[@hungbanban2296]

Wonderful life, that's worthy.

[@avihalberthal3898]

great story

[@voidmain9519]

Wow how blessed you all have been ❤️ thank you for sharing this

[@bobosims1848]

"It's strange to talk about ABBA in present tense," and that's coming from ABBA. So true. They've been out of the spotlights for most of the past 40 years, but here they are: again topic of conversation, again in context, and again spectacular. Still my most favorite band ever. Still the first ones ever to make me appreciate contemporary music. Thank you for the music, Agnetha, Bjorn, Benny, and Anni-Frid. I owe all of you, and I love you!

[@Gunsandjewels]

Its hard to believe, that they as old and wise and very rich peoole got need that spotlight and talks. They refused to unite and perform in so many decades. And it was very wise and dignified. The greed has won!

[@paradeorange2900]

@@Gunsandjewels and so have ABBA MUSIC for us ..since me a kid in the 1970's ..so many rumours of them creating music thru the years without really showing up like that and Abba Gold cd ..thn the Ausie movies then ..then ..then .. offers ..even a billion dollars offered long ago to rejoin for one concert ..i remember well :) ..all these years .. Now way in their platinum years :) ..yes greed has finally one and we have em back ..even for just a lil more MAGIC 🤍

[@davidkendall2272]

Lifetime lover of ABBA and will NEVER get tired of their fabulous music! Long live ABBA!

[@smmyers5956]

The return of ABBA as a group is a gift to the world. The unimaginable pressure put on them that caused their separation is a product of the horrible behavior of the studios of the day. The push to succeed, the push to make more songs more hits, (more money). Welcome back and thank you for the new music.

[@danibean8297]

My mom passed away last year to dementia/alzheimer’s, and this brought me back the sweetest memories of her fond love of ABBA. I use to always play her favorite songs on their album and would always groove to it 🤍

[@Phoenix-One0922]

I sympathize with you, my mom also left us this last January 9th, 2022 just shy of her 80th birthday on Feb. 20th and our shared music of those magical days was something that would 'revive' her spirits when we listened to it together. Music has such power when it is paired with love which creates the 'feeling tone' in our hearts plied with our irreplaceable memories and as long as we keep feeling that love of it, it will never be extinguished. My dear condolences to you & your loved ones. Long live Music, the Force that bind us together! Thanks for sharing. 💖

[@imdavid4875]

sorry for your loss.,. but through their songs we can connect to each other and also the memories..,. Oh, the memories.,.

[@spencerbrown6214]

💖💖💖

[@verityfairbairn1571]

I'm so sorry to hear that. 💗. I agree....abba are timeless and I'm sure bring you get memories. I hope you mum rests in peace 💞

[@verityfairbairn1571]

I'm sure she is the dancing queen up there x 💓

[@AndreCampanaMeretika]

As a 21 year old ABBA lover since I'm about 7, I never thought I'd live to see a new ABBA album. What a time to be alive.

[@markmh835]

"What a time to be alive." Even in the midst of a pandemic ........ I couldn't agree more! 😁👍

[@mrorionfan1]

Yeah I was about 10 or 11 when Waterloo came out and I loved them ever since!!

[@oliviadaly4795]

Same here. Roll opening night of the Voyage tour!

[@marilynhartman9618]

Wow! Great for them! I have been listening to their music for years and will continue to do so. Their old songs were fantastic! Wishing them luck for this new chapter in their lives.

[@mindyk-j450]

ABBA, was everything to me growing up! I was always different than others. So, ABBA was always there for me (on vinyl). Then later CDs. When I found out they were making a new record (CD) I was Over The Moon!!! I'm sewing something right now for my guinea pigs and I have the new CD ABBA VOYAGE playing in my apartment June 29, 2023. I just turned 60 last week. I will always LOVE you ABBA!!💕💞Thank you for being you !💕❤💞😇😁

[@mikesmithson6805]

The greatest pop group of all time. ABBA rules

[@eiquinlan170]

No one better

[@larrycj4382]

@@boom7star731 They are great, but they are rock, not pop.

[@cathedral94]

Elton John is great but he is a solo artist not a group

[@GOLDENFLYWARRIOR]

BEST pop group of that era. BeeGees too.

[@TednGilbertAZ]

@@boom7star731 - yes, they are legendary and ROCK, not Pop. Elton John is an incredible SOLO artist who was a cross between rock and pop plus a bit of New Wave, like Billy Joel, which is why they toured together and sadly, in hid sight, I made the mistake to opt out on that concert as I’d seen them both as phenomenal solo acts.🤦‍♀️

[@dgcmusi]

Absolutely beautiful melodies….as a piano teacher for over 30 years I’ve taught a lot of their music…

[@joevanaman9597]

THANK YOU! What a Gift of Love to your Students!

[@elloeelle719]

awwwww 😍😍😍 nice to hear that

[@jamiepastman5594]

I pity your students. Beautiful melodies? LMFAO

[@8-bitsteve500]

@@jamiepastman5594 Seeking attention again?

[@cbbanks7680]

Do u have a KZbin channel?

[@kjee3199]

GOD, thank you, I was given the opportunity to get to know the music group ABBA through my parents. As a millennial generation, I feel proud to be able to listen to their beautiful tunes. Long live ABBA...🥰

[@edbarker8636]

Wonderful to see them together even for a short time pure magic

[@catfishcooler1566]

Much like the Bee Gees, ABBA's music has stood the test of time. It's not going away... ever.

[@wmwm2194]

I've never heard it until now, so it went away

[@conniedoan6917]

@@wmwm2194 ......Guess what? There was the ultimate band in the 60's called the Beatles. Two surviving members still tour. Ever heard of them? 😂😂😂😂

[@glennpagemusic]

@@conniedoan6917 Nothing the original poster said discounts the Beatles' achievements. The OP was defenfing Abba and the Bee Gees because many people regard those bands, and the era they are most associated with, as disposable.

[@rogerphilabaum4563]

@@glennpagemusic they are disposable. Its terrible.

[@glennpagemusic]

@@rogerphilabaum4563 Well, if it's disposable, it's taking a damn loooong while to be disposed of. The musical based on their songs is beloved by millions and spawned two huge movies, many decades later. Abba Gold, the greatest hits, is still a best seller to this day. Many famous current musicians cite them as an influence. What you're saying is an unsupported value judgement.

[@carolbenson6524]

Extremely talented group that will never be forgotten.

[@raymondoakford8357]

Saw them once against my will 🤮

[@jimmysapien9961]

Of Coors

[@GreatGownsBeautifulGowns2018]

I learned so much watching this. Never knew they were 2 couples married. I’m watching mama Mia for the first time and it showed me how many hits they had. Great group out of Sweden. I recall hearing their songs as a kid.

[@onaematopia]

I went to the ABBA Voyage concert last week & it was the best concert ever! ❤

[@ffrederickskitty214]

I was a rocker back in the 70s and wouldn’t admit to liking ABBA…listening to them on the radio was my guilty pleasure 😎

[@aliciafranco5704]

I think it's awesome that you can embrace those guiltily pleasures my friend❤🤘🔥🍻🥂 I know you STILL ROCK 🎸

[@patrickflohe7427]

I’ve always liked them too.

[@patrickflohe7427]

@@aliciafranco5704 I still like rock, and ABBA.

[@bobdavis4848]

You should never feel guilty about liking Abba or anyone you wish to like. Those who would criticize you are immature and not worth worrying about.

[@marcinha1973]

Ok, so now do Boney M,.

[@catherinemichel6673]

As I step carefully into my own 74th year on this planet, there are still some things that make me tear up...with smiles and happiness for having experienced them. One of those things is, the music of ABBA. Hearing that they are going to reunite for, what seems to me to be, a magical event, has sent me running, in my mind, for their sound, their music, their message. I still tear up when I hear their SO many hits in my mind, crying happy tears for the simple beauty of their songs. There IS a simple magic in ABBA and their sound and it soothes me and makes me long for those years ago when I first heard them, and thankful that I'm still here to experience them again. ALL my love to ABBA, in thankfulness.

[@rogerphilabaum4563]

Wow. Doesn't take much to make you happy.

[@rramsey9154]

Wish I was as eloquent. Well put my friend. Well put 👏

[@daleatkinson941]

Well said Catherine! I am now 66 and echo your sentiments completely. I've pre ordered Voyage and should be receiving it very soon. It's gonna seem like old home week once I pop their new CD in my player. :)

[@TASIAawful1]

💜

[@paulpinball9952]

They have spent their professional lives as musicians "on a mission from God."

[@joalexsg9741]

Thank you so much for this most adorable interview, they made history and are still making it, for those my age or older this is especially moving for the bitter sweet memories associated with their songs.

[@charmainecox8600]

Abba is amazing. Young generations are still singing their songs

[@idetecth2o942]

ABBA music still lives on and is great today as it ever was. What a gift to the world their talent has been.

[@kathyrichardson234]

Yes it’s still every bit as good as when they were younger. I just love their music. Love love love it!!! So VERY happy they reunited to bring their fans more music. I hope it doesn’t stop with just this album. Please keep going guys, we’ve waited 40+ years for your return. God bless all of you. I’m from the USA and still enjoy your music even at 67 years old. You’ve still got it! ♥️ all of you. 👏👏🎉🎊🎉

[@smalls9852]

I have a deeper appreciation for them. They are still pushing the boundaries, yet seem to be true to themselves. That's truly a gift.

[@DeusExAstra]

It's just amazing to me that Benny can play some random music on the piano that he just made up and it already sounds incredible. But to him it's just random "rubbish" that he plays until he gets to the stuff he really likes. So much talent.

[@joecedeno6181]

Thank you ABBA for allowing me to hear your voices again.

[@ingridblohm-hyde805]

There is something so wholesome and harmonic in this ABBA group; clean people without drugs and the usual crassness that comes from bands the likes of the Rolling stones and most of the rest.

[@SusiBlumentopf]

Anni-Frid had an affair beside her husband with (pregnant) Agnetha's husband - situation led to the destroy of the group.

[@Thunderchild-gz4gc]

They were probably druggies

[@charizardmaster13]

Lol as if doing drugs makkes u a worse person

[@SusiBlumentopf]

@@Thunderchild-gz4gc no, they were not.

[@kawainess]

@@SusiBlumentopf wait, what? I thought agnetha and bjorn divorced because of that blonde journalist that followed them on tour. Then frida and benny got divorced years later after that?

[@simonpyza5270]

They seem to be so down to earth and humble.

[@kevinkemble3718]

G Gordon Liddy, raved about ABBA on his AM radio show. The watergate operative. He’d give out relationship advice in his show. He talked about biting his German Shepards on the gums to show he was the alpha owner. He claimed everything was in his wife’s name who he loved tremendously. Those were the days of AM radio and FM was symphonic or the beginning of private labels from entrepreneurial musicians. Now a huge part of the public radio market.

[@houseofjamilashairamarie5911]

I was born in the early 90s and i grew up singing ABBA

[@robinsoon9077]

ABBA is the 1st and only band, with perhaps the exception of Take That, that I have ever been a fan of and still remain a fan after all these years. Their music is timeless and the voices of Agnetha and Annifrid is just sublime.

[@nancyfernandez5545]

The ABBA sound is so distinct, so danceable...just great and i love it. The group's comeback is so exciting, something to look forward to.

[@HighSpeedNoDrag]

Reminds me of Rolling Skating when I was 12 or so.

[@RoderickVereen2010]

These guys are actual geniuses. I enjoy hearing artists talk about how they found inspiration and translated it into song. There is something about ABBA's music that has somehow touched every single person on the planet. And it seems to be limitless.

[@scdbpc965]

You are so right. Unlike music today their music will live on forever

[@garryl6594]

Actual geniuses? 😂 They write songs & sing them.

[@Zizzyyzz]

@@garryl6594 They write them, sing them, sell them, do concerts, have movies, plays, and museums dedicated to their accomplishments and influence, and have other countless accolades... They've done what most people will never do in a lifetime; including you.

[@garryl6594]

@@Zizzyyzz Not geniuses though, that’d be someone like Einstein, but not you.

[@Zizzyyzz]

@@garryl6594 Lol! How could you possibly know my IQ?

[@garrykennedy5484]

I'm just gonna say it... BEST BAND EVER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@edwingillianazurin3083]

I am 28 and my old soul reconnects with its 70s life. Love Abba

[@juliadennehy]

I feel 8 years old again with my transistor radio, living in summer 1977. Thank you, thank you, thank you. ♥ You're all forever, beautiful!

[@laurabarlow3812]

I remembered very well as an 11 year old child. :-)

[@Gratobe]

I was about 13 when I really started to love their music and of course Agnetha! So many happy memories such a special group x

[@SnorkieL]

I was five in 1977. My dad brought their records home every now and then. My older sister and I were hooked immediately.

[@AverytheCubanAmerican]

Listening to an ABBA song is like having potato chips. You can't stop with just one.

[@Sofia-wx2ht]

👍🏽🤣😅

[@SheilaG971]

Well stated!

[@jhOO7]

Their music is my comfort food.

[@TiOZAO1966]

Perfect analogy: they're both garbage!

[@sk1tzyx20]

@@TiOZAO1966 lu

[@wmden1]

The dudes could write and create great, unique, melodies, rhythms, and lyrics, and perform then extremely well. The ladies had great voices that blended as well as I have heard. The fact that they were both Gorgeous didn't hurt a thing. They could and did knock it out of the park, consistently. What was not to love?

[@user-px5di5rz4k]

ABBA never stopped, it always existed in my best memories.

[@el7jake]

It IS a shame that the two ladies weren't there for the interview. And yes, the voices are still there. Definitely!

[@jeremiakevin]

I think since the beginning of ABBA's return both ladies, Agnetha and Anni-Frid, were not involved in every interview. Maybe they object to the interview.

[@Pixelologist]

My understanding is that one of their (the ladies') stipulations before agreeing to be part of this ABBA comeback was that they NOT have to deal with interviews or the media in general. They also have no interest in embarking on an actual tour.....hence, the virtual show featuring their digital ABBA-tars. I'm disappointed but can't say I blame them. They've been enjoying a quiet life outside the spotlight and are now in their 70s - who needs all the hassle and headaches at this stage of the game?

[@Flatwoodsdad]

Agnetha did do a Swedish radio interview shortly after the first two songs dropped. It's on YT with a transcription you can translate. She was very happy.

[@brettjones4300]

It’s all about vanity. 🤷‍♂️

[@mcwyman7928]

@@brettjones4300 Doing live performances is exhausting! Especially for people of their age I can't blame them for not wanting to do a conventional tour.

[@MarkOhlson]

Touches my heart to see them still recording. Some of the best music ever.

[@user-finch2829]

Почему сейчас не пишут такой сказочной музыки??? Мозги другие, мелодичности нет, почему? Все детство, а потом и всю взрослую жизнь, всегда со мной эти чудесные талантливые люди ❤️❤️❤️

[@na-58tak02]

Великолепная ABBA! Хочется встать и снять шляпу! Вы гениальны и неповторимы! Браво, брависсимо!🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹!

[@JuliaSheehy]

Truly, talent rises above the arrows of critics. Decades later their original music still holds massive appeal...and their new album will be greeted with joyful curiosity.

[@starchild8041]

Very well said Julia! Exactly! 😀

[@joevanaman9597]

Well said Sweet Julia! ABBA are definitely a Gift from Heaven and the Norse Gods.. Take care!😎

[@againstthepods4316]

TBS ARE BETTER THAN THEM. They aint all that sorry

[@kenyonbissett3512]

Still appealing to new generations via Mama Mia.

[@StratsRUs]

Critics aren't creators.

[@wandajohnson712]

My husband’s family is Swedish and we went there to see his roots in 2018. We toured ABBA’s museum in Stockholm. It was a wonderful experience!

[@ggb9405]

Thank you folks for beautiful times with your music.

[@juliettailor1616]

They have nothing to do with Sweden. They took an American pop culture element, disco, which they sang, naturally, in English.

[@jaggersalapayne9353]

@@juliettailor1616 they are Swedish by birth, right? They live in Sweden until now, right? So Sweden is part in every fabric in each one of them. America dont have exclusive right over pop culture and English language...Music my dear is universal where ever you maybe.

[@sandramayes8679]

Wow, didn't know they had a museum! Very cool!

[@wandajohnson712]

They are Swedish. So they still live in Sweden, born there, lived there all their lives. They also sing in Swedish. A good part of Swedish people also speak fluent English because they are not to lazy to learn another language like a lot of us.

[@votered]

I am 60 years “young,” and ABBA is truly one of the greatest pop bands of all time. What oitstanding musical genius. Being Swedish, nobody could have expected them to be worldwide superstar musicians, except Agnetha, Frida, Bjorn and Benny. They earned their success through trial and error, and by writing their own unique songs. Agnetha and Frida are each so beautiful in their own way. I understand they competed with one another during sessions and concerts in a way that made them both even more outstanding. The way we know how great their music was is because its popularity has stood the test of time.

[@post5324]

Прекрасная группа повтора уже нет!!!ГРУППА МОЕЙ МОЛОДОСТИ ЭТО ПРЕКРАСНО!!!

[@user-xb9cq2qv6k]

Наши лучшие годы вместе с ними пролетели! Спасибо за музыку это было великолепно!

[@martineinfrance]

ABBA go through generations without fading, still a joy in the present world to listen to, reflecting life and emotions we no long hear in today's songs.

[@Muckylittleme]

ABBA coming back is like mouth to mouth for the fallen human race. New spirit has arrived.

[@michaelcrummy8397]

Un groupe tellement extraordinaire!

[@noladude5046]

I miss this era of music! Nothing like this being produced today... not sure why that is...

[@martineinfrance]

And the lyrics remastered on their YT channel are just as if they were registered today!

[@johnny1408]

If someone was to ask me "why do you still listen to ABBA at 50 i just tell it as it is that they have been a band that i have listened to since i was 7 or 8 and i think its their lyrics to their songs that has kept generations still listening to this day So to hear and watch all 4 members record in a studio after 40 years is like a breath of fresh air and they still have that distintive sound and voice that you can identify straight away. So to round my message up i guess every generation of ABBA fans knew that just one day there may be a chance to see and hear them as 4 once again. Take it easy ABBA fans wherever you may be. :-)

[@tarakinsell6202]

I'm another person who will say I have tears in my eyes. Their music just makes me happy. My daughter, 21, and I sing Abba songs on every road trip we take. ❤️

[@Jack51971]

Same with my M...age 16 when heading for Yellowstone...

[@any1ne]

Greatest music for all the time..

[@reginasilva2648]

Frida' s voice is so so wonderfull. No group around the world has this great gift.