Am I the only one who ever saw the irony in this song about an "evil" rich guy? This track was on the 1975 self-titled ABBA LP, the cover of which showed the band dressed to the nines, riding in the back of a limo and sipping champagne; on the back cover they all relax in a luxury hotel room. Of course, the irony may have been intentional. It may have been a jab the Sweden's pop music establishment, which was openly Marxist at the time and had nothing but scorn for ABBA.
While many of my high school peers were listening to heavy metal garbage like AC-DC, Judas Priest, and others, I would often listen to "Man in the middle" on a staticy 45 record. It was the B side of "SOS." I remember those days all too well.
Ha, I've grown up listening to ABBA and AC/DC, they were right next to each other on my Dad's record shelf (alphabetically organized). Why does everyone have to choose between the two? Really they're so alike: They are both the best in their genres, and even if you consider them both rock n' roll, they're two types of rock, but both of them classics. I do wish that some of the people who only listen to heavy metal could expand their taste, though . . .
This song brings back memories from when i was 7 years old in 1978 when me, my brother and sister used to play this album over and over in moms car on our 8 track player! Thank you so much for posting this!
That's my hook Alan once you see that, I've got ya! She's amazing, looking stunning in her little convertible. By the way...Thanks for posting the petition link, we need to really get the word out!
Thanks Jim. I'm getting away from the effects for a bit. This song wasn't well recieved, and was stuck in the middle of the album. Apparently, this wasn't considered one of Bjorn's better attempts at singing according to the critics. I don't think it's that bad.
I love Abba, but this isn't one of their best ones
mistofoles 2 years ago
European Soul.
noyorono 2 years ago
It's been around 15 years since I heard this song. lol.
wjfox2006 2 years ago
Am I the only one who ever saw the irony in this song about an "evil" rich guy? This track was on the 1975 self-titled ABBA LP, the cover of which showed the band dressed to the nines, riding in the back of a limo and sipping champagne; on the back cover they all relax in a luxury hotel room. Of course, the irony may have been intentional. It may have been a jab the Sweden's pop music establishment, which was openly Marxist at the time and had nothing but scorn for ABBA.
evergreentree1 2 years ago
LOL THAT'S SO TRUE!!! xD
theclassicrockkid95 2 years ago
While many of my high school peers were listening to heavy metal garbage like AC-DC, Judas Priest, and others, I would often listen to "Man in the middle" on a staticy 45 record. It was the B side of "SOS." I remember those days all too well.
70sPopRock 2 years ago
Ha, I've grown up listening to ABBA and AC/DC, they were right next to each other on my Dad's record shelf (alphabetically organized). Why does everyone have to choose between the two? Really they're so alike: They are both the best in their genres, and even if you consider them both rock n' roll, they're two types of rock, but both of them classics. I do wish that some of the people who only listen to heavy metal could expand their taste, though . . .
butterfingers4life 2 years ago
This song brings back memories from when i was 7 years old in 1978 when me, my brother and sister used to play this album over and over in moms car on our 8 track player! Thank you so much for posting this!
devinsdad111 3 years ago
Cool song, very danceable:)
Love4Sverige 3 years ago
Thanks Aggy. This is one I've only heard a few times and thought it would make for a good video.
ji61m 3 years ago
Hooked too-great bait you use Jim
(a couple I might throw back though lol)
Kind regards
Bill
roydoncrossing 3 years ago
Thanks Bill. The first one is a great photo of our beauty. This one was made with Elin in mind...She's a Bjorn lover, but she's still a sweetheart!
ji61m 3 years ago
Elin sure is a nice lady and a big soccer fan-I have no problem with people who love the other Abba members-it reduces the competition for Agnetha!
roydoncrossing 3 years ago
great opening pic
aconchobhar 3 years ago
That's my hook Alan once you see that, I've got ya! She's amazing, looking stunning in her little convertible. By the way...Thanks for posting the petition link, we need to really get the word out!
Peace, Jim~
ji61m 3 years ago
I really like this song, so cool and different. Love the slide Jim, lots of fab pics! :)
SadLookinMoon 3 years ago
You do know that I thought about you when making this......I wonder why..
Thanks Elin.
ji61m 3 years ago
thanks sweetie :)
SadLookinMoon 3 years ago
You're welcome!
ji61m 3 years ago
Funky little number Jim, sounds better with age, nice set of pics too
2Shaymcn 3 years ago
Thanks Shay. It's one you don't here very much. I think it's a neat song, like you said pretty funky!
ji61m 3 years ago
I like this song Jim I know I've heard it before but not much. nice show also.
jes941 3 years ago 2
Thanks Jim. I'm getting away from the effects for a bit. This song wasn't well recieved, and was stuck in the middle of the album. Apparently, this wasn't considered one of Bjorn's better attempts at singing according to the critics. I don't think it's that bad.
ji61m 3 years ago