I think these new ABBA projects have been really giving them new energy and spirit, also with the tremendous love that we have been showing them, perhaps made them feel young and full of energy again. Well, at least that's what I've been hoping 😊🥰
That's my feeling, too. What an unforgettable time it was and is, with all the "tremendous love that we have been showing them", and they have given us!
Agnetha always has been my weakness. It makes me happy to see her again socializing,and enjoying with friends. I hope she continues to do so and that it is not something temporary.
I hope it shows she's actually enjoying the fame that she has and isn't scared of it. She is just impeccable in every way. That voice is to die for. What a legend.
It's so lovely to see Agnetha looking so fresh, radiant and glowing,but the one word that is top of my list?.... HAPPY! Her beautiful smile has reappeared and yes,new found confidence perhaps from her recent attendance at London .Thank you BB for showing us this little clip..... everyone loves Agnetha.💝💘😁
Happy to see her out socializing enjoying herself. I hope that maybe the worldwide fan reaction to ABBA Voyage inspires Agnetha and Frida to each record a new solo LP....as well as one more LP from ABBA ! I can dream can't I
Yes it’s really lovely to see Agnetha again so shortly after London 🤩 She looked sensational and happy there and also in the pics from the Elvis premiere so relaxed and confident 🥰 I’m so pleased to see all ABBA members looking relaxed and healthy and ageing so beautifuly
Me and Bobby witnessed the unthinkable: fans that finally observed decorum. Which in turn, I hope means a few more public appearances by the ladies free from the fear of being trampled.
One music legend attending the premiere of another - I love it! What an absolut shame we never got that duet, I imagine it would have been perfect! But fortunately, we did get her beautiful version of "What now, my love"! Thank you for pointing out all those cross connections to Elvis that our four heroes have, BB! I knew about the enormous influence The Beatles had on Björn and Benny, but I didn't know that Elvis' influence on them was just as big! And the fact that Frida was inspired by him as well and recorded one of his songs in Swedish is so cool! I LOVED seeing Agnetha out and about so soon again, apparently having a really good time, her face was glowing in those picures! Also, I'd like to acknowledge how beautiful and cool she looked in that outfit! The white blouse with the sunglasses and the belt, the black trousers and her cream leather boots - perfect for the occasion, I thought! And I loved seeing that she grew her hair longer! So looking forward to watching the movie this summer! "It's gotta be Rock'n Roll to fill the hole in your soul!"
She is more juicy now rather similar way she was in 1980/81.But despite her age you can easily say she hasn't lost her charms.She ages normally and in a common,decent way.That shiny smile is always there and always rings a bell in my mind.Thank you for making a reference to the Olivia show.They really did an Elvis lil tribute(Livy on the lead and Benny on keys) and right after it they joined vocal forces singing an early BeeGees song "Holiday" together with Andy.The harmonies in the chorus were exquisite!i didn't know Agnetha liked Elvis.I do remember reading in 1981 in a book called "Abba in their own words" she liked a lot Bobby Vinton('Mr.Lonely' was mentioned by her as one of her faves).Also in a 2013 radio interview she confessed how much she liked and admired Karen Carpenter and that she remember the time they once met for a while in 1978 during a German TV show.Also very nice Frida photos in your new video..You're damned good.You keep bringing in my mind things I knew about Abba but ..hats off to you man,cause I also still learn from you new things about Abba!(and I thought i knew everything)Oh and you are heading for a 10,000 well deserved subscribers btw.
@@eduardooscar309 and Alexio so nice to hear these from you.."Who am i to disagree?"I just kind of keep them in "different boxes" in my mind.Karen as a standalone crystal clear CONTRALTO top queen/Olivia N John a feathery SOPRANO top soloist and AGNETHA+FRIDA as the 2 exceptionally gifted female voices and strikingly beautiful ladies that make the best vocal magic unison a human ear could ever experience.Just my own feeling.And of course as a '70s/'80s gen that got exposed to this music era i undoubtfully consider Abba my absolute fave music team in pop music.
Ah, beautiful Agnetha. She will always be something of an enigma to us. We can't help but be happy seeing her in public looking confident and relaxed. When she stepped out of the taxi at the Voyage premiere she momentarily looked terrified but she seemed to relax once she began the interviews. Perhaps something has changed for her? Whatever the case, the whole ABBA Voyage experience looks and feels like a resounding success. ABBA have a happy ending and may even grace us with a little more music? Thanks for fanning the flame, BB!
"and grace us with little more music"...ahaaa!Couple of new tracks in a possible Voyage deluxe anniversary edition next November and a 'Voyage' newly remixed club/special/whatever/ edition maybe?!.Just my personal wish..
Hey Bobby's Brother..it looks very much like the reform of ABBA has helped Agnetha come to terms again with being more social & that in itself can only be good for her..from the pictures & the TV appearance at the voyage opening night she is looks positively radiant..both ladies looks very nice still as they always have been ..there is a saying..'form is temporary class is,forever!!!! Keep up the great work sir 👍
It seemed that Agnetha and Frida went into hidding in that time Voyage was made and also after it’s been released. Until the openingnight of Voyage. It’s so great and totally unexpected to see her in public again so shortly after London. She looks so great and happy! A different woman like 20 years ago! What a transformation!
1:41!Oh My! How lovely.They are adorable,they were once young little dudes full of dreams and ambitions like us!That's one of my fave photos from them.Benny + Bjorn must be around 17/18 years of age here?I 've also seen Benny near that age holding his kids.I know he became a very young father.As for Agnetha i think she was always feeling more safe and free in Sweden.All 4 did.I remember them saying back in the '70s that things with Abba fans weren't that hysteric in their home country.They enjoyed more privacy cause of people's different culture.I bet she got really affected by the overwhelming approval they all got from the VOYAGE era and esp from the rapturous response they got in the Voyage gig premier.A sacred meeting we fans had been wishing for years to happen.OUR meeting.ABBA and us.Our most beloved long lost friends from our childhood.Gosh! how much,many of us needed this.
Well done BB with this moment of Agnetha photographed out and about and happy and smiling with confidence, she has her mojo back and with the response of overwhelming emotions of love and joy of the world for their new album and supernatural concert they have the inspiration to do so much more musically and make themselves happy and fulfilled at this time in their lives ,how far can they go and achieve so much more?it's up to them and their health, but they definitely have plenty of encouragement and support from all their fans and the world to go "on and on and on".I hope they understand and appreciate how phenomenal they are and how unique and special they are with their huge talent and beautiful souls.
dear friend, thank you for your new video it is quite a surprise, and a very pleasant one indeed, to be able to see Agnetha again in public although I think she did it because she is in Sweden (her place in her world, for her who is more reserved about her intimacy) I also think like you that she could have hidden if she wanted it but she didn't, and she looks very happy in the photos; I think she is still 'angelized' with the tremendous demonstration of affection that she and Frida received in London for the premiere of the Voyage Concerts I have no illusions or expectations for the future, Benny and Björn were quite strict, Agnetha and Frida were more mischievous in their answers about ABBA the most important thing is to see them happy and together, healing the sad image of their unofficial 1982 breakup if there are no more ABBA songs, the image of last May 26 in London definitely put ABBA as Legends in the History of Modern Music, at the same level as The BEATLES Anyway, see you in next video my best regards to You from Buenos Aires Argentina PS: I did not know or imagine Agnetha's admiration for Elvis (I don't even have Agnetha as a fan of The BEATLES, as I do with her three companions) I thought more about Benny, the one who I think is the most rocker of the four
Агнета и Фрида - классные! Певицы! Беги и Бьёрн классные музыканты! Эти люди очень много хорошего сделали и делают в этои жизни. Не смотря на то,что и Фрида и Агнета много пережили трудности и горести,остались все теми же человечными и доступными в общении и такими же талантливыми! Вообщем,потрясающая четверка! Таким людям при жизни можно памятник ставить. Здоровья всем и счастья!!!!!
Hey Hey Bobby, I think seeing Agnatha out and about is wonderful news. After not see her for so many years this new venture has given her new wings I can’t believe how beautiful Brit still is. Then again we Scandinavians eat a lot of fish, keeps us young looking. I can’t recall any other connections to Elvis so I’m looking forward to finding out.🇺🇸
Always heard Agnetha was a bit shy around crowds. ( Irony ) But after ABBA she became something of a recluse. Very,VERY happy to see her getting out there. From : " the young man in the 22nd row". Still in love with Agnetha !❤️💞🎶
As always BB, thanks for all the interesting and fabulous info about our Beloved ABBA ..! As far as Agnetha, the charm and gleaming Beaury still rings my Bell. So glad she is out and about, relaxed and enjoying a Healthy life. Someone out there kiss her for me! ❤
A good sign that she is more comfortable being in the public eye again. Maybe that’s another piece of the puzzle that ABBA will continue to ‘Voyage’ with another album, if we’re lucky. Come on, Frida and Agnetha, twist Benny’s arm!
What's really funny is that exactly that almost literally happened in the Voyage premiere. Look for the "They want more" moment in the ABBA moments channel, she begged Benny while warmly saying that and got to his arm.
WHAT A DREAM DUET, IT WOULD'VE BEEN BETWEEN AGNETHA AND ELVIS. THE DUETS SHE DID WITH GARY BARLOW, OLA HÅKANSSON, PETER CETERA AND TOMAS LEDIN: MASTERPIECES 🤩🥰
Wonderful .....two great all time legends of the music world with total respect ﹰElvis the king ... And the legendary ﹰAﹰBﹰBﹰA' ....neither will ever be forgotten for thier contribution to music ...fashion and gud feelings they av brought .....Amen....🎤🎷🥁🎙🎚🎹🎸👑👑👑👑👑👍😀
I'm pleased for her. Now this is off-topic and you may have covered it already in your vlogs Bobby but I've been noting the number of songs in which Agnetha and Frida sing "aha" or close variations. For this Englishman it is very charming, a kind of knowing 'wink' and an Abba signature - hardly noticed any other band doing it (Slade on Merry Xmas Everybody being an exception). The songs are: Angel Eyes Voulez Vous Money Money Money Knowing Me, Knowing You Honey Honey So Long (ah ha ha) Summer Night City (ah-ah) Hole in Your Soul You Owe Me One Hey Hey Helen These are all from official lyrics and not just my subjective hearing. It was really nice to hear them harmonise it again on Just a Notion (ah ha ha) on their last album. Can anyone think of any more? Some claims have been made for the aaahhs on Arrival but I think that is stretching it! Look forward to your detailed observations of the Voyage concert.
Olivia Newton John, she is another great entertainer, her music is wonderful, she is Frida’s friend, that was amazing she and Agnetha and Frida were on the same show.
Thanks for this new video, showing Agnetha happy, smiling in public. ABBA Voyage technology could make her dream come true. Singing in duet with Elvis Presley. Why not with one Elvis sosie (or other man) for his body moving? And Elvis true face and voice, of course. I don't know if Elvis family and business would accept. Lisa-Mary already "sang in duet" with her father. I'm sure all over the world fans would love Agnetha does too.
One of these days you should explore the relationship between Abba and Led Zeppelin. As you know, Led Zeppelin recorded their final album in polar studios. Not a lot has been said about Bjorn and Benny and their friendship with Jimmy page and Robert Plant.
Speaking of bio pictures I am wondering why Abba never had a bio pic made of them, as they had such an intriguing music story and Love stories, and you can even add Led Zeppelin into their story. It would be a fascinating bio picture
Steve Binder (who produced the legendary Elvis, Singer Special for NBC in 1968) produced the Olivia newton John tv special with ABBA as guest stars in 1978 referred to in your clip. In fact Steve staged the sit down portion of the show to mimic the famous unplugged section of his Elvis TV special. Abba also played Las Vegas on a US tour. The name Elvis has Norse origins, deriving from Alvis meaning 'all wise'. Elvis had many associations with Swedes and other Scandanavians including Ann Margret, Pete Hallin etc
And I was always fascinated by that connection of Steve Binder having produced both the Elvis AND ABBA special! Of course I completely forgot about it now that I'm doing this video. THANKS for the reminder, and many thanks for all the other insights!
One wonders what conversations/confessions were exchanged between Agnetha and Bjorn in the run up to and following their Voyage album. It seems to have had a cathartic effect on her. And lo and behold, Bjorn separated from his second wife recently, perhaps as a sub-liminal atonement for having broken Agnetha's heart in the late 1970s. Agnetha never seemed to have recovered from that heartbreak ... until recently!!
I thought they had always kept in touch given that they'd had children together? On the breaking of hearts issue, I thought it was the case that they simply grew apart during the late 70's? I mean, do we really know their private story.. and should we? Don't know. Thinking back to the 70's, Bjorn and Agnetha seemed like the perfect couple. Agnetha, There's got to be more to it?
@@toby9999 That's not what I figured after much reading. Bjorn called Agnetha's bluff when she suggested separating due to his insistence on touring and her on spending more time raising their kids. Keeping in touch all these years, yes. But that is not the same as opening your heart. Bjorn got wiser and perhaps deep in his heart knew that he shouldn't have called Agnetha's bluff and walked out. It totally destroyed her personal life. Perhaps all these decades of reflection must have made him truly remorseful and the making of their latest album provided him an opportunity to realize the magnitude of his blunder, while also rekindling his softness for her. Bjorn is a reflective person .. as his songs illustrate.
elvis also dated swedish actress ann-margaret which was the first record agnetha bought she looks great in this picture abba also had a joke photograph taken with agnetha substituted with britt ekland
Agnetha and Elvis are my two all-time favourite recording artists. It is possible that the 1965 Elvis movie track "Shake That Tambourine" may well have partly inspired the lyrics to "Dancing Queen". Interestingly, ABBA namechecked several Elvis hits in their songs, including "Patch It Up" ["Chiquitita"] and "Love Me Tender", "Return to Sender" and "Surrender" ["Bang-A-Boomerang"]. Which makes the possibility of Elvis' goofy 1965 movie tune "Shake That Tambourine" partly inspiring the lyrics to "Dancing Queen" even more intriguing > ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-4j52CjxY49E.html P.S. Benny also mentions Elvis during his Rock 'n' Roll Hall of Fame acceptance speech back in 2010. How cool is that! The Hootenanny Singers also covered some pretty obscure Elvis recordings, too.
That's interesting that they were inspired by Elvis Presley I wouldn't have thought that...bc Elvis did a different kind of music than they did, but Elvis inspired a lot of artist in the music Industry he open the door to many wanna be singers and rock and roll groups🙂
Hej Hej! 😊 Thanks for these titbits. Love your shirt btw. 👍 I wanted to watch your last video about the voyage concert experience yesterday and it is no longer there. 🙁 Why is that? Surely it was not blocked for copyright because you are so careful and respectful of that. Kind regards to you bro. 😊
I hope I can put it back, too, Black Rose. Universal Music Group had it de-activated for copyright infringement. I'm working to get it back. Other than that, THANKS for lauding my shirt. It's brand new, I bought it this week.
Elvis sang "Solitaire" by Neil Sedaka, who has also co-credits to the english version of "Ring Ring". I think that was the only time somebody had co-credits to any ABBA song besides ABBA themselves and Stig Anderson.
Hey, we're living in the time of ABBAtars, add a KINGtar and we get a duet. remember when Nathalie Cole sang that duet with her dead father Nat King Cole? Now we get the visuals on top. Apropos Michael B. Tretow, you know, that he released own music as well and often with good contribution by ABBA, maybe most prominently here: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-efQxEtBRsBE.html. Have fun!
Me neither, Karoly. It was actually Universal Music Group who claimed copyright infringement. That proceeding is not legally correct, and I hope it will be back soon. Have you seen the video before it was de-activated?
@@bobbysbrother137 I did watched it the day you posted it, I wanted to watch it again yesterday with some friends. I really hope it will be put back ,as you didn't broke any law. Especially you haven't used any music played in the show!