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Post by 15/11/79 on Oct 1, 2014 13:58:51 GMT
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Post by 15/11/79 on Sept 29, 2014 15:12:09 GMT
Yet all four have dropped hints in the recent past that something could happen. A reunion as a stage act was always highly unlikely but a recorded song maybe? An album? Never quite got the 'remember us as we were' thinking. I think the fans are intelligent enough to not expect high energy, bouncy pop songs still. These four people were blessed with a talent for creating beautiful songs together. Why wouldn't you want to continue that albeit without all the old pressures of promotion / touring, etc? I think you're right. The best we could hope for would be a new song. All four are capable of doing it. Bjorn said he wanted people to remember them at their best, full of energy, so it would be unlikely they would do TV appearances together in the future. But hey, no reason whay they couldn't churn out one more pop classic - all we can do is hope.
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Post by 15/11/79 on Sept 29, 2014 11:13:27 GMT
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Post by 15/11/79 on Sept 27, 2014 22:59:54 GMT
I agree about 'I Wonder' - the Live version is so much more than the album version. My favourite cd to play when I'm doing housework or even office work during the day is an Australian concert recording from 77. To be able to play an official recording of a whole Aussie concert would almost be the ultimate thing for me - the ultimate, of course, would be to play a dvd of a whole concert Lately though, I have been playing my own 'ABBA Gold' mix - all my favourites, on one CD - with Tiger being a major highlight I wold love to see a release of the 1977 concert, even if only to hear 'I've Been Waiting for You' and 'The Girl With The Golden Hair' in their entirity. A DVD would absolutely be the ultimate piece of the puzzle. We can live in hope, I guess. And you're right about Tiger - that song just never grows old!
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Post by 15/11/79 on Sept 27, 2014 22:53:20 GMT
It was strange to hear Benny's introduction of Agnetha before I'm still Alive: Bjorn's old friend and the little blonde girl! He speaks very well, though. And Frida: I have a question for you - what do you think or our band?! Bjorn says a few words as well, I think Agnetha is the only one who doesn't speak, apart from a few 'thank yous'. So nice to have these rarities on an official release. For me, having seen this tour, it's a very special release, brings the memories flooding back.
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Post by 15/11/79 on Sept 27, 2014 18:13:25 GMT
Had the Live at Wembley Arena blaring on the iPod as I went for a long walk earlier - what a treat to relive the '79 concert in glorious stereo again :-)
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Post by 15/11/79 on Sept 27, 2014 18:11:01 GMT
I was thinking exactly the same thing earlier, Roxy. Knowing Me, Knowing You is too slow and SOS is too fast. Even Intermezzo No.1 is too fast! I just don't get this. You are right about Frida on this recording - just listening to a quality recording of the live version of Fernando - beautifully sung by this amazingly talented lady. She positively shines in this concert recording. I don't know what Agnetha is trying to do on TYFTM - when she sings 'if I tell a joke, you've probably heard it before' in a sort of funny/jokey voice.
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Post by 15/11/79 on Sept 27, 2014 11:30:39 GMT
I always found it strange that new releases are out in Ireland every Friday, whereas the UK has to wait until the following Monday. Not complaining though. Have listened to the album a few times now. Frida does a great job, on MMM I like the way she just says in the middle 'this is MY song'! Overall, great to have something new and official to listen to. And a lengthy 25 tracks, great.
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Post by 15/11/79 on Sept 26, 2014 0:01:11 GMT
I'm Still Alive - at last!
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Post by 15/11/79 on Sept 25, 2014 23:59:44 GMT
Downloaded and listening now. I'm Still Alive - wow! :-)
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Post by 15/11/79 on Sept 24, 2014 14:58:22 GMT
The original Greatest Hits released in 1976 in Ireland and the UK (the park bench photo). This was the first time ever that posters and promos were all over every record shop in town. Mamma Mia had been No.1 in Jan/Feb after ending Bohemian Rhapsody's 9 week reign at zither top. As Fernando was released the album was re-issued with a sticker on the front 'now including Fernando'. The LP was everywhere and that's when ABBA really took off. By the time Arrival came out in November, ABBA were a phenomenon. So for me, GH is the best, nostalgic compilation. And it was the first time I heard tracks like He is your Brother, So Long etc.
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Post by 15/11/79 on Sept 24, 2014 13:36:00 GMT
1. Digipack 2. Vinyl 3. Jewel Case
Only 2 more days, can't wait to finally hear I'm Still Alive (good quality) :-)
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Post by 15/11/79 on Sept 21, 2014 23:44:38 GMT
And in order: Arrival The Album The Visitors Super Trouper Voulez-Vous ABBA Waterloo Ring Ring
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Post by 15/11/79 on Sept 21, 2014 23:43:09 GMT
Arrival - 33 minutes of perfect pop.
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Post by 15/11/79 on Sept 20, 2014 23:47:13 GMT
Ett Liv I Solen (One Life In The Sun), classic song.
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Post by 15/11/79 on Sept 20, 2014 23:45:42 GMT
I tend to play Elva Kvinnor a lot, a brilliant album. I think Dom Har Glomt (They Have Forgotten) is a super track.
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Post by 15/11/79 on Sept 20, 2014 23:42:26 GMT
I can't stop listening to the live version of I Wonder (Departure) whilst driving the car. It is such an underrated track, way better than the sterile version on The Album. I remember the first time I heard it as the B-side of The Name of the Game, and thought it was only ok, but it has grown so much on me over the years. It would be great to see a video of the performance. Recently I have played the Waterloo album a lot and love My Mama Said, such a funky track - holds up well.
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Post by 15/11/79 on Sept 19, 2014 21:55:03 GMT
I liked the Made In Sweden show, it was aired prime-time on RTE here in Ireland back in the day, and gave them massive exposure. I still remember them jumping out of the wooden crate. When they appeared live on the Late, Late Breakfast show (1982) on BBC1, you could actually tell it was to be one of their last ever appearances. Agnetha gave a powerful rendition of Thank You For The Music, but kind of sad in a way. It was always exciting to wait for the new video to appear on Top of The Pops on Thursday evenings, after a new single was released. Summer Night City stands out as a great clip at the time. That was when there was no MTV or dedicated music channels, so the novelty factor was huge.
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Post by 15/11/79 on Sept 19, 2014 11:25:11 GMT
This would have to be one of my favourite posters. It is, of course, the 1977 Australian Tour poster. So hard to find these days ! I love Tour posters Roxy Australia Wow - what a rarity. One of the best photos ever taken of ABBA. Did you ever manage to get one of the white Australian flags, as seen in the Movie (just before Fernando)?
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Post by 15/11/79 on Sept 19, 2014 4:43:18 GMT
I like this photo, taken at Wembley - mainly because I saw them live a couple of days later. I think they look quite content on this photo. Attachments:
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Post by 15/11/79 on Sept 19, 2014 4:33:47 GMT
I took these photos of Sidney Myer Music Bowl (where ABBA played in 1977) during a vacation a few years back. I spent the time trying to visualise how it was back then, all the excitement and hysteria. Lovely venue, with the skyline in the background. Attachments:
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Post by 15/11/79 on Sept 19, 2014 4:11:54 GMT
Hello Sydney! Probably the group's most iconic concert. Sounds like you had a memorable evening - thanks for sharing.
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Post by 15/11/79 on Sept 19, 2014 4:02:01 GMT
This is about as close as we'll get to concert footage,
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Post by 15/11/79 on Sept 18, 2014 21:08:04 GMT
1. Elva Kvinnor i et hus 2. A 3. My Colouring Book 4. Wrap Your Arms Around Me
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Post by 15/11/79 on Sept 18, 2014 18:19:03 GMT
Hi All, just joined this forum. Hello from Ireland. I was at ABBA's only Irish gig, Thursday November 15th, 1979 - the last gig on the European tour (and their last one of the 70s). It was a magical night. I clearly remember it being Frida's birthday and they presented her with red roses, she was so happy. I had just turned 17, and was lucky to get tickets through a friend based in Dublin. I lived in Ireland's second city, Cork - so had to take Thurs and Fri off school. In those days it was so strict, I had to pretend I was sick. When I returned on the Monday with my sick note, word had leaked that I was at the concert, and the headmaster knew and was not impressed.
As for the gig - we walked along the Royal Canal in Dublin, and the atmosphere was feverish outside the RDS Main Hall. Thw big triangular backdrop on stage were the first things I noticed. Having loved the Australian gig in the movie, I had high expectations. As the lights dimmed, Benny launched into the Irish traditional song 'Danny Boy' to open the concert. The Voulez-Vous and at last there she was right in front of me, the woman of my dreams for years, Agnetha. It was like time stood still, couldn't take my eyes off her. Her long hair was gone! But she sang so beautifully. Frida was outstanding as well. I did notice during the show that Frida would make eye contact with a member of the audience and hold that contact for about 15 seconds. I also remember Tomas Ledin, and thinking 'get off, we came to see ABBA, not you'. The highlight of the show for me was I'm Still Alive, magical. Overall, I thought it was a very 'rocking' concert, full of energy and vigour. During 'Eagle' Frida forgot her lines and giggled. The encores were fantastic - the flickering ABBA sign and Waterloo/Dancing Queen/The Way Old Friends Do - an amazing night was over in a flash. 35 years on, one of the best nights of my life.
The next day, we rambled around Dublin's main thoroughfare, O'Connell Street. As we passed the Gresham Hotel we noticed crowds were gathering. And out they came - ABBA, waved to the fans. Agnetha had big sunglasses on, they jumped into waiting cars and off they went. An unexpected treat the day after the gig.
Took the train back to Cork with lots of happy memories.
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