Abba Our Last Summer (1980)

[JimColyer]

She has fond memories of her lover who settled down to a conventional life. She fears getting old. This unique song takes us to Paris. We visit the Eiffel Tower, Notre Dame and the Louvre. Leonardo de Vinci painted the Mona Lisa. Wellander's guitar is spectacular.

[macan4469]

ABBA, our connection with all the gods of this world. Always and forever. Thanks!

[kiss5115]

QUE HORRIBLE CALIDAD DE VIDEO!!! ARRANCA NOMAS!!!

[ji61m]

@kiss5115 Well guess what, watch someone else's videos then....BLOCKED!

[Skele2on]

@stuben Airsupply too was a great band.

[jaguarfarewellday]

nice track , timeless

[TheSsmith64]

Your graphics are quaint,good posting Jim, great song, great band, keep up the good work, blessings from the U.K

[betover68]

There' something about the way Friday sings this song which makes it such a great tune.

[dewnolan41]

Let us remmeber ABBA tried the newest thing at the time. ... they put wet towels in the drums to get it..I know funny know ....but I love them

[Steviebabe555]

brilliant brilliant brilliant song

[maxisussex]

Nobody ever has or will make music like this. I think glee should do a tribute episode,considering they have done the cheap,uber commercial pop i think a bit of class would do :D

[ABBARULESEARTH]

AND MY BROS NAME IS ALSO HARRY HAHA

[ABBARULESEARTH]

my stupid brother who doesnt like abba in general

even he loves this song

n well me "just read my avatar name "

[joaaov]

This song makes me feel so nostalgic... and I don't know about what!

[dschonsie]

@joaaov maybe your last summer ^^

[harajukugirl76]

what a super group was abba this is still my favourite song.

[dentas1987]

I LOVE THIS SONG!

[LilChuckyWoodenHead]

America and England have had mighty song writers Burt Baccarat, Neil Sedaka, Lennon and McCartney.... But there is MORE to Abba than the Lyrics and Music. There is an X-Factor involved. It's HOW Abba does it... not just what they have done.... I won't even bring the Agnetha factor into it because then we are moving into the realm of magic.

[53moreHP]

After hearing ABBA I went out and bought a car I named ABBA. Takes me from A to B and then B to A with no troubles. It's a Toyota so I don't even need to step on the gas.

[MrsMcCartney96]

This makes me proud to be swedish :)

[zmary1234]

I love this song.

[TheARTYWOMAN]

this sonf makes me happy, takes me away into Summer memmories : )

[WillonFire87]

Beautifully captures the fine memories you have after, although justfully, ending a non productive relationship. You may not be meant for each other but that doesn't stop the love you will always have and the smile on your face when you look back..

[EddieAlda]

The mature ABBA sound. This is a brilliant, well structured song. Often their album tracks were better than the singles released. This is a prime example.

[frida1965]

Fantastic, beautiful song from Abba. One of Fridas best solo among her top 5, really shows of her voice. Strong and emotional! Abba really made some great song, makes me breathless...

[amandeis]

first class guitarsolo!!!!

[Leonardoliviaromeo]

Merci de faire connaître ABBA aux plus jeunes, ceux qui n'étaient pas encore nés durant le passage magistral de ce groupe dans nos vies. Ce n'est pas mon cas (je suis vieille) mais je découvre, grâce à Youtube, de petites merveilles comme cette chanson-là. Amitié.

[Stuben1944]

ABBA - The Greatest Band Ever! Then The Bee Gees, followed by the Beatles

[thunderdasher]

@Stuben1944 @Stuben1944 I agree Stub.. It could be Bee Gees first then ABBA. But in my book, Beatles comes a distant third. Reason: Beatles song so predictable. ABBA and Bee Gees song are more diverse especially the Bee Gees who made classic hit songs from the 60s to the new millennium.

[vanessavictoria100]

@Stuben1944 I was about to give you your 11th thumb nail... but what about QUEEN!!

[CataDanna]

@vanessavictoria100 : Right! 

[HennyGorin]

@Stuben1944 AGREE!!!!!

[1955poet]

Even as a Brit, I consider Bjorn & Benny as far superior songwriters to Lennon & MacCartney. Considering English is not their first language they managed to compose songs like this that paint pictures with words, making you feel that you are actually in Paris. Fantastic talent!!!

[ji61m]

And neither Bjorn or Benny could read or right music which makes this story even more facinating. Thanks for looking in...

Peace..Jim~

[Lollipopan]

but they had a history of it, both had been in bands earlier, Benny was in the Hep stars, which was a really popular band here in sweden.

[Winkiedoodles]

That is amazing. They are such talented musicians, so how did they play the guitar and keyboard?

[dbrinkm1]

@ji61m Hi Jim....I was always amazed at how B & B could compose songs so well and not even read music ? Bjorn has a special knack for writing English lyrics ,even as a second language ! I would guess that someone had to convert these songs into musical scores to crteate and protect copywrites. Any thoguhts on that ? Peace ,,,Dana [ Rockford]

[YoureGuilty]

@ji61m I didn't know that. Then that makes them even more geniuses.

[Karen21242]

I most certainly agree. I still don't see how someone could call ABBA a bunch of one-trick-ponies but call The Beatles brilliant masters, considering the fact that ABBA's music has much more variety than The Beatles. Anyway, long live ABBA! : )

[Martin00028Guitar]

@1955poet Boy, you are so right,, bilingual, or more, and able to hear music, translate it through their fingers, without classical training,, true talent,,,, thank you ABBA from Amerca and ALL listeners,,,,! :)

[Martin00028Guitar]

@1955poet Boy, you are so right,, bilingual, or more, and able to hear music, translate it through their fingers, without classical training,, true talent,,,, thank you ABBA from America and ALL listeners,,,,! :) and especially from Michigan :)

[killua0210]

i will always LOOVVEEE ABBA..memories are reminiscing because of this song!!!! awesome and heavenly song!!! thanks for uploading mate!!!

[AgnethaeFrida]

I wish i had memories of them but i wasn't born yet...

[ji61m]

That's why we make these videos. There are many who weren't around or yet born when Abba started and we want everyone to have great memories! Thank you for enjoying.

Peace...Jim~

[AgnethaeFrida]

Thank you for the video!

[nineteenthly]

@ji61m I was born and i remember them well.

[AgnethaeFrida]

Excellent song!

ABBA 4EVER!

[youpla72]

Les grands groupe demeure à jamais.

Merci pour cette vidéo

[Queenaga]

beautiful song. definitely one of my favourite songs ever

[SensualOne77]

This is my favorite Abba song, just ahead of Happy New Year.

[Fabian81]

Can anyone help on this one? Where is exactly the "Anthem" part being heard on Lasse's guitar solo? I have listening to both songs as many times as I can and yet I can't figure it out!

[ji61m]

Hey Fabian, sorry this is so late. The Anthem part is in Lasse's guitar solo that begins at 2:28...listen closely, you'll hear it!

Peace...Jim~

[knoertenknuffel]

It's a nice song, not extremely good, but it remembers me of my girlfriend who died several years ago of cancer. And yes we had a very intensive last summer just before she died in oktober.

[ji61m]

A song is just a song and that's all it can be, but it's what you take from that will go on forever. Songs are one of the biggest triggers of memories there are. Thank you for looking in.

Peace...Jim~

[burninghollow]

does anyone have the tab for the solo in this song ???!?!?!?!?!

[tomtejo]

my mother know Agnetha! they have been friends since they played in our hometown Norrköping inte early 70's

[roliboom]

Cool! :)

[lilangel307]

Fantastic!!

Which one do ya'll prefer

Mamma Mia one

Or Origanal?? =]]

[bourlivak]

original!!

[buddle31]

original

[StarDylan1]

Original

All though I did like it on mamma mia when Colin Firth was singing it.

[Fabian81]

Although I like Colin and how amusing it was to hear him sing this on the movie ... I can't see myself not worshiping this original recording especially because it's Frida singing!

[xamlucas]

thank you guys

[djar63]

Frida was made for this song. Terrific.

[CherryGarrard]

An overlooked but great Abba song.

"How dull it seems, yet you're the hero of my dreams."

Perfect.

[s11026605]

i love this song ........it my favery

[pabloagus]

ABBA IS PURE MAGIC!!!!!

[pinheadq41]

Frida really did a nice job on this song. In her voice it sounds like she had a "last summer" at one time just like many of us may have had.

Thanks for posting.

J

[westend4ever]

really love this song!! It kind of make me happy :D Abba alltid<3

[7ABBA7]

Love this song Jimmy! The effects are fitting, gives me a feel of time passing. Kudos! ABBA!

[memolinex]

Great Work for a beautiful song!!!

I love the voices and the lirycs.

ABBA is great.

I want to see Mamma Mia!!!

regards from Mexico

[SadLookinMoon]

cool effects Jim!

one of ABBA's top 10 songs, just love this one. I read somewhere the lyrics was based on something Björn had experienced when he was young! (before Agnetha course) :)

[ji61m]

Thanks Elin. I been wanting to do it for awhile, but was trying to find a good way to work the effects. The story was that it was about a romance that Bjorn had in Paris When he was younger.

[abbafan09]

Thanks for this Jim my second fave song from super trouper.

[ji61m]

No problem. I'm trying out different things with Movie Maker. This didn't work as well as I'd hoped, but what more can I do but keep trying!

Peace, Jim~

[2Shaymcn]

Very interesting effects Jim!, I never knew there was so much in wmm

A lovely summer song too, I always liked this one, Sometimes the vids look blurry and the next day they seem ok, go figure!

[ji61m]

Thanks Shay. This one took forever to uplosd. I think I found some bounderies with YouTube. The pictures seem a little to blurry for my liking, but what can you do! I finally had to just upload the WMM file instead of FLV.

[2Shaymcn]

The wmv does take longer to upload Jim but I think the quality is better, if you are using flv increase the video bitrate to 400

[ji61m]

Thanks Shay, I'll try that next time. This was so cool originally because the pictures weren't so out of focus. It kind of makes me afraid to try again, but I will because it is really neat if it works out!

[dholm13]

Love this song a lot Jim! You are pulling more strings on wmm I see! It is differnt but I like it too! I haven't listened to this song often, but it is a great one with Frid's lead vocals! Great job my friend!

[ji61m]

Thanks Dallas. I think I about gave WMM a heart attack on this one. It took forever to get this one to post. I don't think I'll be getting this fancy again.

[jes941]

My favorite ABBA song Jim but I've discovered I'm fickle my faqvorite seems to be what ever is playing at the moment :). But I do like this and great effects you used.

Jim

[ji61m]

Thanks Jim. I'm sorry about switching video's on ya, but the other one was way worse and I couldn't have that one floating out there.

[jes941]

No problem glad to watch it again (tuff job but somebody had too lol) Heard about your great good fortune did you get it framed yet?

[ji61m]

Thanks again Jim. Yes, I'm treating it like it's a very rare gem (which in a way, it is!) I'm not sure what I'll do with it, how about a shrine?

[MAMsMom97]

Nice job, Jim! I hope things are getting better out there where you are. I think all that flood water is heading south now.

[ji61m]

Thanks Sharon. It's a slow but sure process, but we're getting there. The water's gone down almost all the way, but the mud's everywhere. I feel the south will rise again, only with flood water!

[swissprincess1974]

Very nice Jim :-D

[ji61m]

Thank you Sandy. It didn't exactly turn out the way I'd hoped. I had to upload it twice, but it still came out fuzzy.

[cardellacole1]

yes agnetha is singing beautifuly in this song which is of its self of exceptional quality a delight to hear thank you jim

[ji61m]

Thanks Bill, with Frida in the lead this song was a beauriful mix of their voices.

[mauvetys]

I like this song! Perfect harmony of voices...And Paris!!!

[ji61m]

Thanks M. I figured the Paris references would catch your attention. Paris certainly looks like a beautiful place, I'd love to visit someday.

[roydoncrossing]

Nice one Jim!

Kind regards

Bill

[ji61m]

Thank you Bill. I'd hoped this would turn out better than it did. I tried something different, and I'll know better next time!

[roydoncrossing]

I am glad you said that-I thought the effect was deliberate!!!! Dont know why but this also takes an incredibly long time to buffer-thought it was YT or my PC-but no problem with other vids and not trying high quality

The sound more than makes up for it though!

Kind regards

Bill

[ji61m]

Thanks Bill. The effects just came with the upload process. The first time you couldn't hardly see their faces. I won't totally give up in changing effects, I just won't use these one's again.