ABBA : The Winner Takes It All (Stars TV Gala, France 1980) HQ

Une performance magique here from ABBA in Paris 1980
on the Stars TV Gala show ,
Thanks to all for the many interesting comments :)

This song was originally titled 'The Story Of My life' before becoming 'The Winner Takes It all'

The Winner Takes It All
(Andersson/Ulvaeus)


I don't wanna talk
About the things we've gone through
Though it's hurting me
Now it's history
I've played all my cards
And that's what you've done too
Nothing more to say
No more ace to play

The winner takes it all
The loser standing small
Beside the victory
That's her destiny

I was in your arms
Thinking I belonged there
I figured it made sense
Building me a fence
Building me a home
Thinking I'd be strong there
But I was a fool
Playing by the rules

The gods may throw a dice
Their minds as cold as ice
And someone way down here
Loses someone dear
The winner takes it all
The loser has to fall
It's simple and it's plain
Why should I complain.

But tell me does she kiss
Like I used to kiss you?
Does it feel the same
When she calls your name?
Somewhere deep inside
You must know I miss you
But what can I say
Rules must be obeyed

The judges will decide
The likes of me abide
Spectators of the show
Always staying low
The game is on again
A lover or a friend
A big thing or a small
The winner takes it all

I don't wanna talk
If it makes you feel sad
And I understand
You've come to shake my hand
I apologize
If it makes you feel bad
Seeing me so tense
No self-confidence
But you see
The winner takes it all
The winner takes it all......

ABBA : The Winner Takes It All (Stars TV Gala, France 1980) HQ

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[wafrom]

Hey guys, it's not just the Eye.. the secret here is the "LIPS" those sexy lips.. if only i can go back in time and ummmm... hmm....yeahhhh..... back to the song now.. back to the song.. lol what a great performance here Shay... of course one of ABBA's all time great hit it's true NO butt here but the eyes and the lips can do.. thanks for another great upload buddy.. you're the best. :)

[2Shaymcn]

@wafrom Thanks Steve, Agnetha really sells the song here

Yes the more conservative clothing is right for this tear jerker !

[SuperDrJeckyl]

I hate this song!!!! Sorry, but it's so-o-o-o-o depressing and I hate to see my baby doll Agnetha so sad. I always want to give her a hug after seeing her sing this.

Most people think this is Bjorn rubbing her nose in it, but I've heard an interview where she said she loved singing it because it was such a powerful ballad.

I should have written "Are You the World's Biggest Idiot?" about Bjorn and had my gal Agnetha sing that.

Thanks for yet another one, Shay, but, it's painful for me.

[2Shaymcn]

@SuperDrJeckyl

Know what you mean, in the video she look like she is close to tears, but thats her ability to live out the emotions of a moving song :)

I promise to upload happy songs soon :)

[B1jujv75]

Those eyes the heartache Agnetha said in a interview this was here favourite song ABBA evr put out..

agnetha really showed just how much she was hurting ( she also said it was the hardest song she ever sang it was 2 personal) It was wrote by Bjorn and he gave it 2 agnetha and said sing it..( it was wrote about there divourse ) agnetha said it was the hardest thing she ever had 2 do? Thx Shay excelent Rick

[2Shaymcn]

@B1jujv75

Yes Rick, I remember her saying she thought this song was a masterpiece

She really put her heart and soul into it :)

[TheSmithDorian]

@2Shaymcn

Indeed she did. I think she said something like " ..shortly after (the recording) we realized that in fact we'd created a masterpiece"

Agnetha was certainly never boastful about her own or ABBA's work, so when she says this you know that she really did regard this song as something very special - even by ABBA's own very high standards.

The emotion behind it may be tragic but unlike most bands ABBA departed at a musical high water mark. TWTIA was as good as anything they ever did.

[Porthos1999]

GREAT!!! Nothing else to say about it..

[alkpone1949]

A "Masterpiece" uploaded by the Master himself!! Thanks 2Shay, my Friend!

[tmmvideo]

I agree with many of the other comments - great upload, Shay, but sad. I believe Agnetha's voice cracks just a bit at 4:33, on the word "hand". Also, I couldn't help but think Bjorn looked a bit smug. Then, from 4:52 - 5:04 she sings from the very depths of her soul. Thanks! —Tom

[joao4442]

Amo essa música, amo Abba!!!!

[SuperDrJeckyl]

@2Shaymcn No, don't take it as a knock or you have to post happy songs. Unfortunately, not everything is happy go lucky and this song reflects it and people need to take the good with the bad.

But, this song, it jjust....depresses me. Even the opening music to the song sounds like a funeral. Come here baby doll Agnetha....

[AbbaFanSouth2]

This song always makes people have a bunch of different things to say..Thanks

[aluzzz000]

Agnetha in my heart, I doubt that the world will ever see such a beautiful woman with such a beautiful voice

[skierdav69]

Great video Shay...gives me chills!!! Amazing how the four could create music that stands the test of time. Thanks for posting.