Perhaps ABBA's best attempts at writing a song with tones of a fairy tale.The lyrics convey a mystical like atmosphere, replete with images of enchantment, wonder and a world of fantasy. Reminds me of the tale of the Pied Piper of Hamelin, and his magical flute that enchanted children....!
A song of this quality went unheralded in Super Trouper - in a lesser band this would surely have been its lead single. I think this showed how world class Abba's talents were.
Always remember this song from when I was really young. Was starting to wonder if I imagined it, because it's that long since I heard it. Brilliant stuff. Thanks for posting.
You have to make allowances for duinnerfs, after all he/she is American & we all know the average Yank has the IQ of doughnut, I mean look at there last president, DOH!!!!!
there were many, let me repeat many that loathed our 'last president' Don't make ignorant statements, lest you insult your own intelligence. If your country was a major super-power i'm sure we'd know more about it. until then you're just a bunch of euro-weirdos with major jealousy issues ;)
@ji61m I'm sure there are vinyl-pressed bootlegs of Abba concerts, but finding them will be a chore, and add in the fact that it isn't really clear what Abba's setlist was from tour to tour, leg to leg, show to show, makes it even more difficult.
Abba show their musical versatlity here. 2:42 and 3:02 (where did she get that? - it's unique) stand out. 3:22 is beautifully coloured closeup of the girls together. Worth staying up for Jim, very good mate. Was that mood or nude they are dancing in?
I remember him asking about it awhile ago, and i like to do requests (if you want to call it that, i don't think it was!) I really like the music of the song. Flute...now who do i know who play's the flute...? Thanks Shawn.
Classic song from ABBA. This song is dedicated to those millions of idiots who actually think Lady Gaga has talent.
Orion3741 1 month ago
Just remember this song. Sveriges Radio International (SR) used close its daily short wave transmissions with this song back in 1981.....
lacuadra70 4 months ago
Super muzika.
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figbat1 6 months ago
Perhaps ABBA's best attempts at writing a song with tones of a fairy tale.The lyrics convey a mystical like atmosphere, replete with images of enchantment, wonder and a world of fantasy. Reminds me of the tale of the Pied Piper of Hamelin, and his magical flute that enchanted children....!
frankie3715 6 months ago
@frankie3715 This is probably a Swedish folk-tale set to music, probably one of the same vein as the Pied Piper.
HoleHeadedLiar 3 months ago
I love this song may have been born in the USA but i have ansestory in Scottland. i can tell this has some scottish influence.
AteenCampbell 7 months ago
This is my second favourite ABBA song, #1 being The Day Before You Came.
Vindrag 7 months ago
During this song has a mystical atmosphere
spartamara 9 months ago
I don't know why, but this seems to be my fav. ABBA song..
kittylovesyou1000 10 months ago
A song of this quality went unheralded in Super Trouper - in a lesser band this would surely have been its lead single. I think this showed how world class Abba's talents were.
pinolobu 11 months ago
This IS THE BEST SONG FROM ABBA !!!!!!!
bubibuLLo 1 year ago
The more we listen to Abba, the more we want to! Abba is an addiction!
LadyTwentySeven 1 year ago 2
@LadyTwentySeven probably the best addiction ever..
bourlivak88 11 months ago
my favourite ABBA song
markwoman 1 year ago
I wished the ABBA regroup again and this time whatever it's cost i have to go to see them play.
locducdo 1 year ago 2
Fantastic music! Everytime i listen to ABBA music never got bored and this music bought me up to the heaven. What's a music what's a songs. Thank!
locducdo 1 year ago 8
I´m from Brazil and this song marked my youth. I woud like that Abba sing again at last one time.
NERGAMEDROM 1 year ago
This is my favourite song by ABBA! Love it!! :)
Arfanyaras 1 year ago
pipefest 95 edinburgh
hannamint 1 year ago
This video is good
Sasuke007Bruno 1 year ago
ABBA is not a smorgasbord
duinnerfs 1 year ago
cool pictures!!!
tiredfather2008 1 year ago
Boy , am i glad I found this song! I had it on an old record album and haven't heard the song in years.
marthacatgirl 1 year ago
Always remember this song from when I was really young. Was starting to wonder if I imagined it, because it's that long since I heard it. Brilliant stuff. Thanks for posting.
philmcclean 2 years ago 3
The same here. My favorite Abba song.
Asgairsson 2 years ago 9
ji61m
Fair comment, no more postings on that issue.
Mike
mikethefoto 2 years ago
Thanks Mike....I appreciate that very much. Have a great weekend!
Peace from Iowa ( USA )...Jim~
ji61m 2 years ago
Evoleap,
Yeah, whatever!
If you really believe that , then you really are as dim as Bush & the rest of the Republican party.
Economic crisis, non-winnable wars, friendly fire, al l thanks to our local superpower the good ole US of A!!
Jealous, I think not!!
mikethefoto 2 years ago
C'mon boys......remember, this is just a video not the world news! Everybody just needs to hang out, chill out, and enjoy!
As always, Peace.....Jim~
ji61m 2 years ago
old is gold. great song.
nadermario 2 years ago 5
In my next life I want to be born in Finland (or is this Iceland?).
duinnerfs 3 years ago
Sweden mate Sweden!!!!
Blimey, do your homework.
wildenfree 2 years ago
You have to make allowances for duinnerfs, after all he/she is American & we all know the average Yank has the IQ of doughnut, I mean look at there last president, DOH!!!!!
mikethefoto 2 years ago
Lol, this may be true, though I would swop my leader for theirs now..the ball is on the other foot eh?.
wildenfree 2 years ago
there were many, let me repeat many that loathed our 'last president' Don't make ignorant statements, lest you insult your own intelligence. If your country was a major super-power i'm sure we'd know more about it. until then you're just a bunch of euro-weirdos with major jealousy issues ;)
EvolutionaryLeap 2 years ago
love this song!
icyclaw123 3 years ago 3
I love the song
akarljavz 3 years ago 2
Brilliant song i love abba and it won ever die classic tune :)
GranTurismo2Hacker 3 years ago 3
Exist a live version of this song?
Baduila 4 years ago
not that I'm aware of, but who know's for sure!
ji61m 4 years ago
@ji61m I'm sure there are vinyl-pressed bootlegs of Abba concerts, but finding them will be a chore, and add in the fact that it isn't really clear what Abba's setlist was from tour to tour, leg to leg, show to show, makes it even more difficult.
HoleHeadedLiar 3 months ago
Anyone else reminded of the Stonehenge scene in "This is Spinal tap" here?
jengibbs 4 years ago
I´ve never understood why ABBA did´nt release it as single. It became a big smash hit.
GUAKINILLO 4 years ago 3
Shit!I love the first picture.
fridnetha 4 years ago 2
Abba show their musical versatlity here. 2:42 and 3:02 (where did she get that? - it's unique) stand out. 3:22 is beautifully coloured closeup of the girls together. Worth staying up for Jim, very good mate. Was that mood or nude they are dancing in?
abbafanglosuk 4 years ago 2
Where did she get what? The 2 near the end are my faves. The 2 girls together in both pics, wow factor #10 on both!
ji61m 4 years ago
Some really great photos Jim 2.16,3.11 and 2,40 Wow love that one
You got this together pretty quick
SHAYMCN 4 years ago
It seemed to take longer than it did. I think I went through about 300 pics to find good ones, I like it! Thanks Shay.
ji61m 4 years ago
An upload of Daniels' favorite eh'? Hella job and Big props on the ratio as well. ;) Underrated perfect song. Flute!...... ABBA Rocks!
7ABBA7 4 years ago 2
I remember him asking about it awhile ago, and i like to do requests (if you want to call it that, i don't think it was!) I really like the music of the song. Flute...now who do i know who play's the flute...? Thanks Shawn.
ji61m 4 years ago