"I've been so lucky, I am the girl with golden hair, I wanna sing it out to everybody, What a joy, what a life, what a chance!" how could you not love Agnetha after singing that part? lol even if you don't particularly like ABBA you can't deny what a gift to the world they were, and still are.
The "golden hair" line is actually a reference that this song was part of a mini musical Björn and Benny did "The Girl with the Golden Hair". It was 3 songs I think. "I'm a marionette" was one of them, and this one, and one more I can't remember.
You can read about the mini-musical here: abbasite.com/articles/the-girl-with-the-golden-hair-abbas-mini-musical/ The musical was not about Doris Day, but Agneta was fan of her and so she based her vocal interpretation of the song as if it was about Doris Day.
I am here crying my eyes out. It's so beautiful. ABBA always makes me cry. I love that they came back after 40 years last year. Nobody can take ABBA's place in music. ABBA is better known worldwide (especially in non-English speaking countries) than any other group, even the Beatles.
There are so many more glorious Abba songs. My love my life, knowing me knowing you, I've been waiting for you, eagle, I do I do I do, summer night city, that's me, i could could go and on
Dude, watching your latest videos has put me on a big ABBA kick. I even went to my collection and pulled out my ABBA records. The girls do have amazing voices. They were such a great pop band!
Joakim Johansson I agree 💯 %. Love to hear your comments. No need to apologise for pausing. 👍🇦🇺 PS - James, I subscribed to your other channel last week too. Hope that you make it to 1000 subscribers soon. You are doin’ Gr8!
The thing you need to remember about this song is that it was part of a three song, mini-musical Benny and Bjorn wrote on ABBA The Album. Thank You For the Music, I Wonder, I'm a Marionette. It was an attempt for the guys to dip their toes into writing musicals. It's not quite the type of Top40 music we're accustomed to hearing. But it has become a beloved classic.
JB makes a great point! We can be grateful that we can see ALL or as much of this past music on RU-vid as is available. If it hadn't been for this media, how would so many either reconnect with music of old or discover it anew? In the current generations, other than through the collections of family members or friends whose collections sit on a lonely shelf only to be played by the ones who purchased it or their close loved ones and acquaintances. Maybe a scarcely played random tune on some obscure radio station or in a store would have been all there would be to reconnect the younger generations with music groups and artists who can appreciated all over again by those seeking to discover it. I really hope the artists clinching so tightly to their copyrights and threatening lawsuits for violations begin to appreciate that the current generation is keeping their legacy alive by hearing these songs for their first time or becoming better acquainted with it when it only existed in a hazy fog of past memories, only to have been long forgotten without the means to be reminded of it or to encounter it yet again and bathe their ears in the melodies cascading from the past on RU-vid. How many times have you hoped to be able to discover a vaguely-remembered, long lost song which plays in repeated snippets in your head, grasping at song titles or lyrics of which you were never quite sure. For so long, there have been many tunes for me which suit that description. For so long, that iconic sax solo from Gerry Rafferty's "Baker Street" eluded me in song title, lyrics, and artist name-- that is until I found it on RU-vid. How about Dan Fogelberg's 'Same Old Lang Syne?' How else can today's generation discover songs like 'Once In a Lifetime' by Talking Heads? The list goes on, no matter the genre or the era of music. There is a lot to be dug back up and given a virtual spin, or a play yet again on your grandparents' old turntable-- those wonderful vinyls with those incredible album covers and vinyl sleeves!
I just discovered you. Watching your reactions to all these old classics has been amazing. I was only a young girl in the 70s but I grew up listening to ABBA because of my older sister who was a teen at the time. We played "our last summer" at her funeral. I'm so pleased to have grown up in the 80s. My dad introduced me to my love of music. I love all genres of music. We played "my love, my life" at his funeral. Keep up the great work. So glad you discovered them and love them! Now off to watch more of your videos....
I'm glad that you like ABBA so much. There are so many awesome songs in their discography, but I would especially recommend (regarding the songs you haven't reacted to until now): Our Last Summer Should I Laugh or Cry My Love, My Life Soldiers I Wonder (Departure) The Name Of The Game One Man, One Woman I Let The Music Speak Angeleyes Disillusion (the only ABBA song written by Agnetha) Andante, Andante
I recall seeing Abba win the Eurovision song contest in 1974. They have always been excellent. Would have liked to see the show in London with the "Abbatars", but pricey.
Hiya James. Just discovered your channel. I'm not normally into 'reaction' videos, but you seem to be the most honest/ no BS/ and APPRECIATIVE of the reactors I've seen on RU-vid. I hope you will take a listen to Abba's Eagle. Its a shamefully underrated song ...well not underrated as such, but wasn't a 'hit, and was only released as a single in one or two countries. It remained only an album track in most. If Beethoven made you close your eyes and run through the clouds then this song should have you flying through them. :)
Ellos iluminaron mi adolescencia cuando en el hogar donde vivia reinaban las sombras por el adios para siempre de mis seres queridos, y aquellos discos de vinilo no cesaban de girar bajo las caricias de una aguja, ellos fueron, son, y seran por siempre quienes me acompañan, y aquel poster de ayer sigue llenando la pared de mi salon, Hoy me he sentado aqui contemplando tu mirada y a traves de tus ojos revivi una vez mas tantas cosas maravillosas... los sueños de mi adolescencia, me encantaria que hubieses tenido la oportunidad de vivir en aquellos años y con esta cancion tan solo puedo decirte gracias por tu reaccion y a mi grupo favorito ABBA darle las gracias por la musica, THANK YOU FOR THE MUSIC por siempre.
The chorus to this song is one of the best ever. It summarizes ABBA's outlook on music and all the good it can do. I recommend C.C. Catch - "Backseat Of Your Cadillac" (1988), one of the best songs from the 80's that few know about.
Memories - I recall so clearly listening to my ABBA record, dancing around the house singing my heart out, with my happy laughing baby on my hip. It certainly was a joy 😁❤️🦋
Yo James😁thank YOU for bringing me back in time watching your reaction vidd with great variety and always redpectful and 100% pure yourself thankd bro grtz from Amsterdam Holland
Rowena Nunn this track was taken from their 1977 album called “The Album”. They went on to record several more very successful songs on several more albums after this.
i',m a hard rock fan. i have nightwish lps acdc lps the who which is my altime fav band. but as an aussie i adore abba. they are the greatest pop ban ever. probaly the best band ever
Thank You "James" for the Music. I love music with great melodies, harmonies, and thoughtful and meaningful lyrics. ABBA has all that and more. I have been a musician for almost 60 years love almost all genres of music. Another artist with beautiful and melodic music is Dan Fogelberg. Here are a few suggestions from Dan's library of music; Run for the Roses, Leader of the Band (this song is about his father), Souvenirs, As the Raven Flies, Longer. There are too many to name. Help me out here other commenters to lead James down the Dan Fogelberg path.
Why did it have to be me. Live in Australia. Frida with her hat rocking the place. Honey Honey is one of their earlier songs, or One of Us is yet another great example of their brilliance. Their catalogue is never ending. Try this song, Vart Ska Min Karlek Fora. It is from the Swedish production of Jesus Christ Superstar. While there check out Everything's alright. These last two, just by Agnetha Faltskog. Happy hunting!
An interesting fact that I discovered this days is that this is one of a few songs on the same album (ABBA THE ALBUM) that was writen for a musical called "The girl with golden hair". They presented this as a mini theatrical show on tour. The same tour they played the unreleased song "Get on the Carousel". There's a video on RU-vid you should react to this. It's amazing.
The Day Before You Came is a narrative song with a subtext. The earie backing sounds were vocals by Frida. Soldiers is another goodie. They were working on a musical set in the Cold War. It eventually released with Tim Rice lyrics as a stage show. Sadly the girls were doing other things by then.
I’m glad you enjoy ABBA’s music so intimately… I see you've done a lot of reaction videos to their music because of your appreciation for it… But it seems you have missed a few you haven’t heard yet… ABBA Voulez Vous ABBA 1972 People Need Love ABBA - I Have A Dream
Many thanks for that, most probably my favorite ABBA song, I have yet to find an abba song which I don't like ! If you like Abba, have you ever listened to Supertramp ? If not, would luv to see your reaction...
Watch Under Attack. Abba's last single release. Love that song. Always makes me feel sad at the end as they walk away from the camera, as if they know they're walking away from music and we know there will be no more songs from this super group.
Based on how much you like Karen Carpenter and the ABBA ladies, I think you'd really like Cass Elliot's voice. My two favorite songs by her are "Make Your Own Kind of Music" and "Dream a Little Dream of Me".
I would like to suggest two more ABBA songs (my favorite group of all time). You don't even have to do a reaction video. But I think you would enjoy them. One is "Eagle" and the other is "Summet Night City". I enjoy your videos and reactions. You're right about the music of the past. Many were sung out of passion and heart. That's what makes them so special and so very timeless.
JB, it’s so cool when you share how you feel about what you’re seeing and what the music says to you, especially when it’s an artist that is so far away from what you grew up with or that you always liked. I have a request. I know you like George Michael. The performance that has always blown me away is his “Killer/Papa was a rolling stone” number he did at The Concert for Hope 1991, which was an event to raise money for Aids. That segment of the concert is on RU-vid and it is just off the hook. Please look into it, if you feel like it. Thank you so much. 🙏🏻
