Elaine Paige, Barbara Dickson - I Know Him So Well "From CHESS" 

May 2023 Friday 1045pm😊

​@@andrewgahan3568JUNE 2023 & FOREVER, AN EVERLASTING SONG

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How true, so exquisite.

They are still so beautiful. I'm not so sure about me; timeless talent.

I totally agree. We saw her in Peterborough a few years ago. A very good voice

One of those pure smooth voices like Karen Carpenter! A pitch perfect tone

In the world. She deserves all of the recognition.

Still listening in 2025❤️

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Absolutely...!!

Ja die beiden sind im wahrsten Sinne Genies .Einfach Spitze Thank you for the Music Björn & Benny 🙏

The lyrics and original idea for chess were by Tim Rice.

전설의 아바멤버들...❤

Truly they are.

I haven't realized the meaning of the song not until I listen closely to its meaning and dang you're right!

so so so true..!!

@@aireenrazelcoca887 yes, if you listen to the words, Elaine is the mistress. He needs more security than a mistress offers, but the wife sings how he needs his fantasy and freedom. It's really heartbreakingly accurate!

What a performance by both on Chess Boards amazing this hits u like lots blessed the 80s the pinnacle my spirit to guide me back words list is endless to describe how it all went on i take it like it was superb lots of emotions how and what we were doin

Incomparable... as long as you can block out the idea of Agnetha and Frida performing this song.

Love elaine

Never a truer word said..!!!

yep - never truer words spoken

Until you meet the right person..it does happen. It happened to me.

Ye that my favourite lyric of the song and words of wisdom to live by "no one is completely on your side" As long as I'm on my side I don't care A life lesson 💋💋👊

Yes it sounds like an ABBA song; they should do this one now they're back together!

I would love to hear that.

@@tricktrick-cp5piAgnetha*

Watched a doco in early 2000's, they had interviewed some "studio tech" that had worked with ABBA "rumor has it" they have sung it & other Chess songs, only in a studio/informal/messing about way. The boys were playing around/drafting/writing Chess music in those last years of ABBA 81 -82. " I know him so well" is taken from ABBA's I Am An A and there are other cross overs of Chess music to ABBA songs. There was supposed to be another album after Visitors ( new material) 82 but didn't happen. Late 82 -83 it was full on for the guys to complete Chess & girls doing there own thing. I could imagine them doing it trying sounds/lyrics etc. Yes for sure would be something to hear for sure.

Thank you Norman for that information, I appreciate you taking the time to reply, I would love to see the ABBA girls do the song, even the film clip could be similar. I saw ABBA live in concert in Sydney in 1977, one of the highlights of my life. @@normandunckley3926

It already has 🙂

Brilliant

yeeaaahhh

@@tdamtoft Ahhhh!!!!! Touché!

No 💩 sherlock

True words

Keep searching babe

hummingbirdcity That made me crying hard af!

hummingbirdcity That made me crying hard af!

True say!

Friday March 8th 2024😮

I'm glad you screeched it out and enjoyed yourself!

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From 1982😊

Dunfermline's finest

@@andrewgahan3568 1985

This record came out in 1984. I had it for Christmas.

My dad knew Barbara’s family in Dunfermline where we are from. Although we stay in Rosyth.

Watch this remake version! I think it's even better! Yes, 2 of the Spice Girls! (Also a metalhead! We have taste!) ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-7eO0hhfq5RM.html

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I'm 100 foot tall and can listen to whatever pleases me.

From experience, a metal head sees the value in good music, however it may sound.

watch the version of STEPS

Totally agree bro.. best summary.. elaine has the most beautiful voice and barbara is so powerful

In other words Elaine plays the role of the young lover where as Barbara plays the role of the more mature experienced role.

Sorry for your loss,my mum died 7 years this month,but that's the power of songs.❤

My Mum sing this song I m his girl 💜

On behalf of the astronomical community of San Diego, california, I am very sorry for your loss.

November 12th 2023😊

I AM SURE SHE WAS ! ❤ I am having a panic attack even thinking one day ....NO, NO. NO ! NEVER! 🥺😭

Elaine Page has an absolutely amazing voice, as if from heights, heavenly, divine ... it's not just about Barbara .... ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-sxR-1mZem8Q.html

@@BestForeverMusic I think Jennifer is just having an opinion of the voice she prefers, she’s allowed that privilege. I must admit I tend to agree with Jennifer.

Scottish much?

@@sametoyoutoo8509 haha nooo not at all. Half Irish, Half French. Why is Elaine Paige Scottish?

Please do analyze this. Some women go for the looks, instead of getting to know the person. Sometimes, when women wants their man to be committed to her, he is not ready, which leads to the realization they made a mistake.

Mindless the hair =D

Amen, Amen and Amen! Life was so great and people were so much friendlier.

Mi Picasso Well the Gay scene in London from 1980 onwards esp in Earls court SW5, "those were the days!"

+Resty Mervin Ponio listen happy with my man since I was 16 just broke up with him 21 years together and I tell you what I didn't fancy at first we're just friends so what you're saying is b*******

That should have happened.

It would be amazing.

Why??? They are hugely less interesting as singers and performers that EP and BD. Both these women are hit makers and award winning actresses in their own right - real individual stars - and both continue to have wonderful interesting careers. Dickson in particular is glorious - a great voice, a fine musician and songwriter.

That would indeed be cool.

Они пели это, поищите в интернете. Но мне больше понравился, как ни странно, этот дуэт

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Jesus is---if you ask Him into your heart but He is the only exception

Too true

Jimmy Young They got an oportunity to sing an ABBA duet. How could they refuse?

Best duet was by Whitney Houston and her Mother....try it...

Absolutely fantastic ❤️

@@masterseedinv I shall definitely take a look 👍

Great song

Thank you for the info!😊

More to the point, THIS, along with 'One Night In Bangkok', 'Nobody's Side' & 'Heaven Help My Heart', plus virtually all the songs given to the Gemini Swedish duo for their 2 80s albums were to be ABBA's next songs if they hadn't split, and like with Gemini (though they are fine) we have to take them like this with these singers standing in well for our lovely A&A because no other version exists.

Have you seen this version? ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-v8q0v1FIX7U.html

I think that may be at least partly because when Chess opened in American the part that Elaine Paige played in London part was played a different and the musical was not a success in America. On a slightly different note Did you know Elaine Paige was also a actor co-director on Anything Goes?

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AquaNet for the win!

PERFECTION PERSONIFIED

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I am touch too.. where is she now?

Not to mention that this is from such an underrated musical!

@Hello there, how are you doing this blessed day?

Music is so strong. It can really help you through ups and downs. I have been a member of the famous choir in Trondheim for 14 years and started singing when I was 5 years old ( now 48) and i am still singing every day. Keep continue with your singing. It helps you and other who are listening 😀😀😀 Paul Jensen from Norway

@@jensenene I’m working on a wee theory or way that people in my community can use music to help heal. It’s early days but it is working. I sing not very well I’m guessing 😂😂but music is the key 🔑 Happy new year!! 😊

We live in an age of mediocrity.

@Damian Cairns Euphemism for reality tv.

@@matrimcauthon7937 I think you are being too generous, mediocrity would be a step up.

Er, I think you'll find that there are still talented people around. Then there were celebrities of questionable talent around when this was in the charts.

Realistically no one fucking cares who jumps on the Love Island train. It might be popular during the summer time when people have the right to jack off to it but after August, people get on with their lives and forget about those contestants on the show.

Erm no :)

Nope, i was born when it was no1 tho

I was only 12 when this song reached no 1.

Tom Fennell I was 10.

I am x

All these years, I too never knew Whitney and Cissy's version was a cover. This Barbara Dickson and Elaine Paige version was a huge hit in Britain, but not the United States. That might have influenced Whitney's decision to cover the song. Just a couple of years before this, Barbara Dickson did a cover of Stop! In the Name of Love by The Supremes. The Supremes version is a classic of course, but Barbara Dickson's version was pretty good and very contemporary sounding for the 80s.

@@Tes7000 I’m definitely going to have to look up that version of Stop! In the Name of Love! Thanks for the recommendation!

Was Murray in the cast at the time?

@Hello there, how are you doing this blessed day?

So true...

A million times better than now ! 💖💖💖💖💖💖

But it dont sounds old

I will never tire of this duet. There are many to chose from on the Tube, but this version just does it for me.

I love this, never will I tire of it.

So very beautiful

We played this at my Dads funeral March 2021 beautiful song miss my Dad every day ❤️

I've just seen Chess at Perth Concert Hall today Saturday 5th June 2021😍 and came home straight away to check out Elaine and Barbara with a better understanding. Fantastic 👏 👏 👏

I agree

Sverige levererar alltid

That has never been in doubt

Can you imagine this as a duet by Agnetha and Frida!!! Would have been awesome too.

Definitely 👍

It makes you wonder, doesn't it Alan

Well, considering it's written by B & B, how Agnetha & Frida would've handled it with their ridiculously übersynced harmonies and voices would be a treat.

there is another interesting version sung by Whitney and Sissi Houston.. magnificent too...

@@fylaxx seeing that this song was also written by Tim Rice for the stage show Chess Elaine singing the song makes a lot a sense.

@@fylaxx No it wouldn't! Outside of ABBA both A&A are as dull as ditchwater.

Yuppers!

Yes, ABBA songs are very emotional!

I agree 🇮🇪

Rubbish - B&B weren't involved in the direction of the video - as is the implication that these two women are somehow simply substitutes for A&A.

@@Gayalert69 take a breath 🙄 do you know what the meaning of 😉 is? I was joking! Go and take your meds, dear 💕

Very sad!

ikr!

It's now Jan 2022 an i agree

Elaine Paige can not only sing but also her phrasing and expression can move a grown man to tears.

@@teknikgroup7597 It did.

Gary Watton Ditto

took me 50+

Why? x

because i wouldn't have understood how you can know someone so well.. but not... but now i do... experience... didn't have it before... :)

Gu Est I love your comment and I feel the same, I was 9-10 when this came out and my Mum bought it on vinyl, we'd listen to it together and I liked it but now i can understand the words I appreciate it so much more x

And in April 2023! Hi from Victoria 🇨🇦

И я постоянно слышу это!! 💥💥💥

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