Chess 1984 documentary (English subtitles) 

If this had been the only thing Benny and Bjorn ever composed, it would have solidified their place in the pantheon of music giants, but then throw in ABBA, and Kristina, and their genius is unrivaled in modern times.

I saw the original in London back in 1984 and it blew me away. I still listen to the original score today in 2024. Quite simply the best musical masterpiece ever created.

When I saw Chess in London in 1986, I was completely brown away from the intensity yet outstanding music score. To me this is one of underrated musical pieces in my opinion. I would put this above Phantom of the Opera! I hope, someone makes a movie version…😢

Beautiful Music! ❤ I met Tommy Korberg backstage in 2022 after a performance of his own show in Stockholm. I said to him…’Tommy! I don’t think you sing Anthem enough! His reply to me was ‘I only got it last week!!’ 😂 Wonderful! 😊

Omg, thank you for this! I am currently on a Chess kick!

One of the greatest scores ever written. ❤

I saw Chess in ‘87 with these two.. almost 40 years later this has been the greatest experience and I am still listening and actually more fascinated by the lyrics and music.. A MASTERPIECE

The best musical words and music ever!

I’ll never forget (or forgive) Elaine Paige in 1979 on Juke Box Jury slagging off the new ABBA single “Angeleyes” as a “miss”.

I bought the album when I was living in Iceland because of the name "CHESS". It intrigued me because I could never win at the game. Something the younger generations will never understand is that when you have nothing else to do you will play the same record thousands of times. The tune "One Night in Bangkok" introduced me to Thailand. I've been there about 25 times since then.

Currently rehearsing this at the moment. Fascinating to see the origins of it.

A true masterpiece of music !! watch CHESS IN CONCERT 2008 over and over

I didn't know about this documentary so thank you for sharing! Interesting that the London Symphony Orchestra had no women at all when the soundtrack was recorded!

Best musical I've ever heard!

Thank you so much for this. Chess really is a masterpiece of words and music. A great production.

Oh my God, this is so beautiful.

It was such a pleasure to watch this documentary! And Benny's smile at the end says it all. Many thanks for sharing!

Thank you for posting. I saw this on TV here in Australia back in 1984 or 85, probably on SBS , so it’s great to see it again. Not sure I agree with another comment about live productions being inferior - there was an amateur production by Cloc Theatre here in Melbourne in 2023 that absolutely nailed the music, it was hard to tell the difference from the original album.

Thank you for making this available.

Thanks from a long time of this production. What a great compilation of the significant players and moments in this significant work of art.

Thanks a lot for sharing this!

thanks danke super Klasse ein Erlebnis das anzuschauen Fan :-)

As a fan of the album, this was an interesting doc. I watched a version of Chess in Dublin many years ago, and I have to say it was disappointing. You just cant beat the album quality of the music. A lot is missed in live performances. As such I am not really surprised the stage show did not last long in the West End. Funny how Tommy says he is 36. Now 76!

THANKS!!....AND BRAVO!!

Thank you !

First of all… definitely thought this would be a documentary about chess. But when i heard them describe the plot of the musical, i realized its basicly the same plot as chilly gonzales’ movie Ivory Tower (2010), funny to see where he got it from

Benny is god!!!!!❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤😮😊

They should turn it into a movie, like Mamma Mia

Oh look ar elaine getting pissed off because the lead man is better than she is xx go Tommy xx

Great! ❤❤❤

Wow, Benny and Bjorn has the music in their heads and not written a score.....they get some one else to write the score.....I believe a lot of music recorded with ABBA was the same, not written down....amazing talent.... With the record...yep I have one, it is great, but seeing the actual musical it makes more sense as to the story....

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