Two guys who call each other brothers, falling in love with two girls who call each other dear friends and sisters, and all of them forming a band together - what more could we ask for? "It all comes down to love." 😍
Agnetha et Frida , maintenant Bjorn et Benny. Quelle belle amitié entre ces quatre membres de ce groupe tellement talentueux . C'est tellement fort et tellement beau . C'est incroyable une telle amitié qui dure aussi longtemps
Only one band I can think of that has been around more than 50 years is the rolling Stones and I'm sure they have a special bond with each other as well but the fact that these two men married two women and they became like sisters is just pure destiny. They have enriched my life in more ways than I can say God bless Abba forever❤😊🎉
Two unimaginable creative souls coming together in friendship and loyalty to weave their magical talents into a living tapestry of incredible music and song that the world can enjoy and be immersed in for eternity, they are legends but also magical mystical wizards.I always remember and think of the video footage of them together in that little cottage on the island of the Swedish Archipelago and sense the perfect connection between them and the creative music and songs they are conjuring and making for the world they love and all that let them into their hearts.
That eternal friendship was built on love, respect,trust and commitment to and for each other, I wish we had more of that in our world today love from Trinidad and Tobago
The story of ABBA is truly wonderful. It was already written in the stars that these fantastic four had to meet. In my opinion, what Bjorn and Benny did best was having the idea of singing together with the girls and form the best band of all time, whose name has the initials of their own names. Their friendship is forever.
I always have a picture in my mind when it comes to those 2some.Benny and Bjorn holding each other danciing and singing like crazy,happy lil kids ...'There's gotta be rock n roll/to fill the hole in your soul" from Wembley '79.That share of sheer joy pictures everything they represented to me..'
WHY ARENT THESE TWO AMAZING PHENOMENAL AND LEGENDARY SONGWRITERSHAVE NEVER BEEN KNIGHTED THEY TRULY DESERVE THIS PRIVILEGED HONOUR LOVE U BOTH THANK U FOR THE MUSIC ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊❤❤❤
Such a beautiful video, saying more than thousand words. There will never be a group like ABBA again. My favorite moment with them is the footage of them together playing and composing in the summerhouse at Viggsö.
@@cedarcamI don't think I have ever felt such such warm and lasting feelings for any group as I have for Abba. They should be still be a family...still would be nice to see more of them together. ❤
@@diannepower7196 I have been a fan from the start. No other group has had an impression on me like ABBA have. I have seen Benny perform with BAO in London and his introduction of an ABBA song they performed told how he still had good feelings of the groups days together. They still keep in touch with each other even though going their own separate ways, a family bond that was never really broken. I don't mind that they may not sing together live again, but long to see them all together on stage somewhere.
To genuine kinder spirits who met and formed a friendship that’s lasted this long ❤ For me inviting their then girlfriends to come and help with backing vocals was the start of there magical journey that has taken them from being individuals to a partnership that will live longer than them there elves 🥰
Bjorn and Benny are our generation's Rodgers and Hammerstein, professionally. But their friendship is even more stronger, like blood brothers. Thanks for the kind report, BB!
They all 4 have done well to share a friendship together & Voyage must definitely re-defined it for them . There were turbulent times for the couples of course and in the end it became too difficult to continue at that time .
Thank you for the follow up video of The Boys. Again, you reminded us the incredible power of B&B to unite us all through their life-assuring songs. And in our age of never ending division at all levels of society it is alone a huge achievement! What’s incredible about ABBA is that there are so many cliches to describe them but in their case, those cliches are actually true. One of my favorite BB moment is seeing the two “boys” arm in arm jumping up and down in their shiny pants as they are receiving the adulation of the audience at Wembley in 1979.❤”
It seems ironic that Benny was kind of the afterthought in that initial Polar Music deal when, decades later, we have come to realize that Benny is absolutely the main musical force behind these wonderful songs. I mean... I'm sure Bjorn is talented in his own way, especially with lyrics. But I always got the impression that he was not a particularly good instrumentalist, singer or composer and that Benny was behind the immaculate melodies, harmonies, orchestrations and chords in addition to his virtuosic piano playing.
Thanks so much Bobby's Brother. What an amazing and enduring friendship this has been. I really love all of the photos you have included, from the very earliest of times to now. Thank you Björn and Benny for giving me a soundtrack from my youngest days until now. ❤👑👑 These kings will never lose their crown.
As soon as the music plays... I still have faith in you. In this clip, you win me again. The song encapsulates the essence of ABBA. Respect for each other. Their commitment to their fans, for generations to come. They have written the soundtrack of my life and that of millions. Thank you, BB. Sending love from Melbourne Australia.
Das ist toll, wie die Freundschaft zwischen den Agnetha, Frida, Björn und Benny über all diese Jahre und trotz ihrer Scheidungen noch immer hält.❤❤❤❤🗝🌹
Your videos are great Bobby. I remember it was interesting when I heard Benny say they didn’t socialize nor visit each other but at the same time, they meet for work every week and are like brothers 🥹 💜
I always see ABBA as four couples: A&B, B&A, B&B, A&A. They are like a self-solving puzzle - put it together, take it apart, rearrange it in any combination and the inexplicable and elusive alchemy that exists between them always gives us the same perfect result.
Morjen Bobby, ich habe es von Anfang an gedacht, das die Beiden und alle 4 zusammen, ein „ Traumteam“ sind, die sich finden sollten, da sie „ Seelenverwandt“ sind. Das war und ist kein Zufall für mich. Diese 4 Menschen haben ihre Aufgabe, ihre Berufung und ihre Ziele in diesem Leben erreichen können, dank auch vieler Menschen im Hintergrund. So etwas ist sehr selten und deshalb ist es auch etwas ganz Besonderes! Alles fügt sich nun zusammen zum großen Finale und das haben sich alle 4 redlich verdient und sehr hart erarbeitet. Das Wichtigste für mich ist und bleibt aber, das alle 4 immer authentisch waren und sind, Bescheiden, Herzlich und immer mit viel Liebe und Respekt zu jedermann. Das ist gerade in der heutigen Welt äußerst selten anzutreffen. Deshalb sind alle 4 für mich Vorbilder und trotzdem Menschen geblieben, mit allen Ecken und Kanten…. Alles Liebe und Gute für ABBA!❤
C'est une histoire vraiment unique que celle d'ABBA. La rencontre de ces 4 artistes tellement talentueux. C'est très émouvant. Et tout a commencé grâce à l'amitié de ces 2 génies : Benny et Bjorn. ❤️❤️
Gee in 1971 I was 17 yrs old back then Budweiser had the coolest add at the Oklahoma State Fair they had the Budweiser wagon and the band and the rides was much fun. I do remember ABBA I can tell by there voices when they sing they had that Swedish accent and thought this is so different so I ended up buying couple 8 track tapes of ABBA. They were great sounded good till there divorces & band break up this was 😭 they kept on singing they could have lot more great music and band. We’ll God Bless the x ABBA Band members and their friendship together today. Got to go cause I’m inviting my big family out to eat at the Oklahoma Steak House, Lucile’s.
We are so lucky to have Bjorn and Benny to write these brilliant songs and the fantastic Abba songs. Without Bjorn and Benny there would be no Abba. They have a very strong friendship and together with agnetha and Frida so much in common
If i had to name one specific composition, it would be "Dance While The Music Still Goes On". Nice lyrics about a relationship from Bjorn - but it is the absolutely gorgeous melody & chords from Benny that really stands out !!
Dosent it warm your heart ❤ to see Bjorn and Benny saying such beautiful words about one another and lf lm not mistaken it looks like Bjorn has had eye surgery and he looks fabulous so so handsome,how l love this man ❤
❤era proprio quello che avevo sempre pensato di loro hanno confermato quello che si percepisce nella loro musica e in tutti i suoi video, cioè che sono al di fuori del comune sono angeli scelti dalla signora MUSICA per allietare le nostre vite..spero che vivano altri 100 anni❤ Grazie per il tuo lavoro Bobby🙏
I don't think they are friends in the social frame of mind. They are 2 guys that have know and trusted each other for decades, and know each other's strengths and weaknesses. But nowadays, they have very little in common. Björn likes to be in the forefront; he's on social media platforms, he's the president of Cisac, he's the spokesperson of Abba related topics. Benny doesn't like to be interviewed. In fact, he said interviews made him nervous (not as much now as it was before though). They don't meet socially, they only meet occasionally for business arrangements. Are they really friends then? Or just professional partners in crime?
Yes. Absolutley. Benny has also went into extreme political in Sweden with funding and support for the feminist party. Björn not so much. So these days I think they do like each other but has grown apart. But their history makes a very strong bond.
I liked Benny so much I named a kitten Benny. And I got to talk online with the real Benny. He thought that the fact that I named my kitten Benny was funny. He said “thank you again,that was really sweet.
I asked Copilot to write a short poem about Björn and Benny's friendship. This is the reply 😃🥲🥰 Certainly! 🎵 Here’s a heartfelt tribute to the enduring friendship of Björn and Benny, the creative forces behind ABBA: # Eternal Melody In the land of harmonies and rhymes, Two souls entwined, transcending time. Björn and Benny, a celestial pair, Their friendship, a melody rare. ## Verse 1: The Birth of Notes In '66, fate wove their threads, Lycka's chords whispered secrets unsaid. Benny's keys danced, Björn's voice soared, A symphony ignited, forever adored. ## Chorus: Keeps Us Together Compassion and loyalty, their silent pact, Through highs and lows, they steadfastly act. Like notes in a score, inseparable they stand, Björn and Benny, hand in hand. ## Verse 2: Like A Brother Through disco nights and sequined days, They laughed, they wept, they found their ways. Benny, the piano's tender embrace, Björn's lyrics painting love's grace. ## Bridge: An Eternal Bond Fifty years spun like vinyl on a turntable, ABBA's magic, their eternal fable. From "Waterloo" to "Dancing Queen," Their friendship, a timeless scene. ## Outro: Thank You, Björn & Benny! So raise a glass to these musical kin, Their melodies echo, hearts within. Björn and Benny, forever intertwined, In the symphony of friendship, they're defined. 🎶 Thank you, Björn & Benny! 🎶
These 2 guys are like brothers, and it's adorable. But the only thing I disagree with them about is the song "Just like that". They said about it that "something was inherently wrong with the track (the verse and melody didn't match)". But who cares? The ABBA version of this song is due to be released in a compilation. I hope they do, it's a crime not to share this song with the fans...
BBC Newsnight 2023: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-qhhzSTd6API.html&pp=ygUaYmrDtnJuIGJlbm55IGJiYyBuZXdzbmlnaHQ%3D YLE 2012, Benny: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-se6VELyjEFw.html YLE 2012, Björn: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-GvAUf_xnJs8.html
Yes, you’re absolutely right. I’m a deep fan of S&G and their solo works. This was no reference to writing duos, but to general musical duos, who spend their work and lives together intensely.
They sure like each other, but I don't think Björn did that of loyalty really. I belive he simply wanted to continue work with Benny, and saw his potential.
Its like something cosmic, Bjorn met Frida in 1964 though neither can remember it, Benny and Bjorn met in 66, Agnetha and Frida met in 68 the Benny meets Frida and Agnetha meets Bjorn and they begin working together, what are the chances! Although Benny and Bjorn have writen songs individually as well as with other composers, its only the ones they wrote together that really impacted with the fans, and to a lesser extent for most people than the ones Agnetha and Frida are involved with. I think I've felt more uncomfortable as a fan with things either Benny or Bjorn has said in an interview than I ever have by anything either of the women have said.
It’s sad that Stig Anderson wasn’t the ‘loyal’ ‘trustable’ 5th member -Agnetha, Bijorn & Benny all sued him for an undisclosed amount . Interesting Frida didn’t partake .
It was not Benny, Bjorn and Agnetha collectively vs. Stig. They each hired their own counsel and filed in Stockholm district court. This is all public information. The 3 of them were going after back royalties, which they thought were due to them. Frida did not go after any back royalties as is widely reported. The three individual cases (Benny, Bjorn and Agnetha) never made it to court. It was settled out of court between all parties involved. No guilt was found by Stig. The initial dispute details along with the settlement details remain private. Sealed. What has been "leaked" by others familiar with the case, is Benny, Bjorn and Agnetha received a small fraction of what they initially sought. None of the ABBA members have brought up the royalties dispute. It seems to be water under the bridge. A dark period. And they all moved on like mature people do. Why did Frida not participate and hire her own counsel like the other three did? Don't know other than Stig and his family adored Frida. Everyone adored Frida. Frida and Gorel are the two that appeared to be the solid foundation of Polar Music/ABBA team for over half a century. Frida and Gorel, are close to Stig's family. Frida and Gorel still close friends. Kinda ironic. Frida sings lead on 'Money Money Money' and she is the one that did not go after the 'Money Money Money' during the..… Benny vs Stig Bjorn vs Stig Agnetha vs Stig... royalties dispute Re: Stig & Frida Frida was always the favorite of Stig and Stig's family. He once was asked who is favorite of the core four was and he said 'Frida' and he said why. Paraphrasing: - Frida does not talk bad about anybody. reliable. loyal. etc... All four members are all worth multiple 100's of millions of dollars. That all is because of what Stig started. Frida never forgets who paved the road for Swedish popular music to get heard around the world.
Why upset with Stig. None of us know the details of the royalties dispute. Only that the cases never made it to court because the cases found no fault by Stig. All we know is Polygram settled with Benny, Bjorn and Agnetha for a fraction of what they claimed was owned to them. Stig still had all his money he got by selling Polar Music to Polygram. He took some of that money and founded The Polar Prize! ____ If Benny, Bjorn and Agnetha thought their individual cases were strong, as surely they would have not settled for such a small fraction of what they were seeking. Re: Agnetha fans I do understand if you are an Agnetha fan. Kinda harsh words from Stig. But was he wrong?
