ABBA : One of Us ( Rare video version )

[fagourdhui]

They look so sad... I've loved this song for a log time, and I think this song has been loved by many people. As I listen to this song, I'm impressed with this.

[thefoxmaakoun]

The only woman I'd leave my wife for is Agnetha and thats about it. She is a Godess by all standards.

[Castaneadentata]

Thanks again for the new video of one of my favorite ABBA songs. Along with what SuperDoc wrote, pop success is just a wave that you catch (or not), and eventually, like with any wave, the ride has to end.  I think ABBA realized that. One of the great things about ABBA is that they stayed true to their music, even as they were parting ways with the pop trend. Which is why they are classics, music for the decades, not just for the moment.

[MrHaggis64]

Love the side by side videos of this beautiful song.The angst ridden songs that ABBA recorded nearing their break up were among the best tracks that they ever done.The feel good songs are fantastic,but so are the darker ones.

Thanks for posting a new video for my playlist Shay :)

[2Shaymcn]

@MrHaggis64

Something very deep and emotional to this and 'Winner ..' John

I love the darker ones too

Yes 'The Visitors' album is sublime and gets under the skin !

[Fabian81]

@MrHaggis64 The fact that you are bold and honest to share your vunerability musicallywise comes to prove that the best songs are those where you are not ashamed or afraid to say "i'm sad and i'm fragile yet i have to strengh to share that and tell people that i understand their emotions and feelings and maybe my songs can help them overcome that ... cuz strengh only rises when you don't deny or hide your weakness and pain", Listening to Gaga will not help that ... i'm afraid.

[Fabian81]

@Fabian81 But since "ballads" or "any kind of slower song" have become rejected music styles from the current general audience who rather live life as if you could pretend for 24 hours every day life is great when it's not always and imagine life is a disco club ... the music that is on top is all the plastic dance stuff outthere ... somehow we have Adele to remind us "no no no fool whoever you want but don't fool yourself", You know what I mean ...

[Izadeparis]

great idea the side by side video to see the difference .

C'est bon ca !

[2Shaymcn]

@Izadeparis Vive la difference Isabelle :)

[SuperDrJeckyl]

My baby doll Agnetha looks even hotter than usual. If she was lonely and needed help moving, I'd have been glad to lend a hand to Ms. Perfect.

Kinda sad how they obviously hated each other, not even appearing together in any of the videos from The Visitors.

Bjorn sure didn't hold back on the breakup songs from this period. I liked the mature ABBA songs, but I think the world only wanted "Dancing Queen" ABBA. Seems to me their sales were on a big decline at this time.

Thanks for this!

[2Shaymcn]

@SuperDrJeckyl

Yes those sad songs really cut to the bone ! too much for people who just wanted the happy go lucky songs

They all look depressed in this video - more than just goiod acting !

[dlk1dlk1]

@2Shaymcn Yes, quite; but I imagine they were told not to smile.

[Curious142]

I think that I'm seeing double. Fantastic music (song and singers).

[2Shaymcn]

@Curious142

:)

[salemthemerciless]

I don't know why the hell Frida chose such an awful hair colour . She such a beautiful woman ; i've seen her look great and this is not one of those times . Agnetha looks ultra hot though

[2Shaymcn]

@salemthemerciless

She was going through a punk phase here I think :)

[frapistat]

Just found this one, Shay. Really cool! Is the side by side a way around that four letter nemesis that keeps everyone from putting up the classics? grrrr

[2Shaymcn]

@frapistat Two for the price of one is one way around it Rob ! hehe

I liked your using stills from the video as another way !!

[paladonperry]

Excellent my friend a great video I have not seen before, thank you for the amazing share, hope that you have a wonderful week, regards from Peter

[2Shaymcn]

@paladonperry

Thanks Peter, glad to spread the word :)

[midtowndental]

Fantastic presentation! Like the left one better. Haven't heard this one; it's a great sounding song.

Thanks!

[qualqui]

WOW!!! When ya think you've seen all the ABBA clips and songs, up pops one never before enjoyed,..but alas,...had to be one of the songs on their last cd, 'The Visitors',....well, maybe ABBA will reunite for a stellar worldwide tour, all the major cities,...hehehehehe......stoc­kholm, berlin, london, paris, madrid, rome, tokyo, melbourne, new york, chicago, denver, slc, rio, mexico city, etc. etc. etc.,....i don't want nothin' do i Shay,...hehehehe.....thumbs up to ya!! =D

[2Shaymcn]

@qualqui Have you got a billion dollars in the bank Jose :).

well that was the sum they turned down to tour 10 years ago

but maybe you can turn them roundwith your positive vibes amigo !

[SuperDrJeckyl]

@2Shaymcn No way they'll ever tour. I think the one and only shot would be a one time event, probably in Sweden.

Sad to say, I don't even think that will happen. The girls seems to be up for it, but the guys repeatedly say very emphatically "NO!!!!!!" Benny and Bjorn have so much money I don't think they'll ever do it. To me it seems like an ego thing to them. They seem to want to be appreciates as "artistes" than pop stars....jerks.

[Grandpaw2511]

Howdy Shay, This one has always haunted me. I've never been able to put my finger on it but there is something about this song and the video that keeps me coomming back to it. Thanks, Lenny

[2Shaymcn]

@Grandpaw2511 Yes know what you mean by haunting Lenny, a very melancholic feel to it but an unforgettable song !

[mozpiano2]

Hey you uploaded it! I tried to upload the unedited version but YouTube blocked it. I think that the promo clips are automatically blocked when uploading.

[2Shaymcn]

@mozpiano2

Many, many thanks Rudolf for sharing the rare version :)

Yes indeed , but I got around the block by doubling up the videos here !

[MrGlenshee]

'TWO FOR THE PRICE OF ONE' !!!

[2Shaymcn]

@MrGlenshee

Hey great title for this one Mr G !

[skierdav69]

Thanks for the video. Amazing that new material keeps surfacing after so many years. I just wonder what else could show up. Great song. I agree that Polar should be knocking at your door.

[2Shaymcn]

@skierdav69 Lets hope there is plenty more in the vaults, hopefully some great live footage will be found !

Ah thanks but im sure they have a great team working on upcoming relleases

Lets hope for some more remastered videos, the ABBA Gold release was excellent :)

[Ivonne0423]

Oh gosh!!!!! My vision es double!!!!! what the hell!!!!!. Yup it"s a beautiful song. Thanks for the video.

[2Shaymcn]

@Ivonne0423

Hey cross your eyes and its in 3D !! hehe

[Ivonne0423]

@2Shaymcn

JJAJAAJjajajajaja 3D vision..ok!!!!! good recommendation du!!!!!! pura vida!!!!!

[Visvaldis100]

Beautiful song

[TheMauvetys]

I don't know why they vanished the scene at 1:37 because Agnetha and Bjön are perfect also there.

Interesting to see this umplublished vid.

[2Shaymcn]

@TheMauvetys

I agree M A , Its a good shot of A&B there at 1.37, they should have used it !

[alkpone1949]

If ABBA recorded it, my Friend 2Shay will find it!!! Great one, very rare! Keep up the good work. Thanks for posting..

[2Shaymcn]

@alkpone1949 Thanks amigo, always nice to dig up some rare goodies :)

[BlueAquaMarina]

Oh my dear!! That video is so fantastically amazing!!! So exceptional song!!! So very wonderful upload!! Thank you so much my dear friend!!!

[amsc76]

Nice one. Liked it.

[shadowofanight]

Nice... didn't know such a video existed. It's always nice to see new ABBA material. Thanks for posting. :)

[2Shaymcn]

@shadowofanight Glad to pass it on to you S !

Sending a big TY to Rudouf for sending it to me a while back :)

[BlondiEmilio]

Polar! Please hire Shay as your footage man! You won't regret a single minute about it! Thank you Shay...

[2Shaymcn]

@BlondiEmilio

Thanks for the 'reference' Emilio and for all those rare and groovy Debbie / Blondie uploads :)

[BlondiEmilio]

@2Shaymcn Oh, no need to thank! I do it with as much pleasure as you do with these ABBA delights. For me, along Siouxsie & The Banshees, these are the three best bands that have ever lived! :)

[shaymcn3]

@BlondiEmilio Siouxsie Sioux was one cool chick , Hong Kong Gardens, and love their Dear Prudence cover too !