Abba Just Like That ( Sax Version 1982 ) ( Widescreen )

For HQ Stereo Here http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UvTK2PKgu68&fmt=18 Abba "Just Like That " ( Sax Version ) 1982
"Just Like That" is the title of one of Swedish pop group ABBA's last songs, and has caused a lot of interest and hype among ABBA fans as it has not yet been released in its entirety.
ABBAs composers Benny Andersson and Björn Ulvaeus wrote "Just Like That" sometime in the springtime of 1982, and the group started recording sessions with this and a handful of other new songs in the beginning of May that year. The composers however lost interest in the track after several attempts at recording it, and decided in early June to put the "Just Like That" tapes aside. Journalists visiting ABBA in their studio during these sessions wrote about the new material, and fans thus heard of the new ABBA songs to come. Two titles were mentioned: "Just Like That" and "I Am The City". Just Like That was also mentioned in an official Polar Music Press release in the summer of 1982. It stated that the song was completed and would be released on the next studio album. Although the foursome stated the group would continue work in 1983, this eventually did not happen.
Somehow, bootleg versions of some of the as of yet unreleased demos began circulating among fans during the 1980s, and there has been a growing interest for their official release. Benny and Björn allowed for a snippet of "Just Like That" to be released in a 'medley' track in a box set released in 1994: Thank You For The Music, but this became nothing but a teaser for the avid ABBA fan. The "Just Like That" 'snippet' released in 1994 revealed the chorus of the track only, and not only did it include an unmistakenly shared vocal by Agnetha and Anni-Frid, but also a saxophone solo by Raphael Ravenscroft, who worked on Gerry Rafferty's hit "Baker Street" in 1978 (one of the few times that ABBA used a musician outside the usual ABBA circle).
In June 1982 the song was shelved, but after ABBA split up, Benny and Björn looked at the song again, and in 1984 decided to rework both composition and lyrics and ended up with two new songs. The first, which kept the original "Just Like That" chorus, was recorded by Swedish duo Gemini when Benny and Björn wrote songs and produced their first album in 1985. "Just Like That" was even released as a Gemini single in the UK. .
The ABBA version, with its composition of verse and chorus, was left unsatisfactory by Benny and Björn in June 1982. They have stated this first version sounded 'wrong': verse and chorus did not fit together, and that is why it was scrapped, and the two admit this happens regularly in their way of writing music: a mediocre song can become a bridge or a riff in another song, and a good melody line can lie around for years until it surfaces in a composition.
"When the Waves Roll out to Sea" surfaced when Benny was working on the Swedish staging of Chess - Chess På Svenska - in 2002, as the 1984 musical by now had a new libretto and new material was needed.
The verses to the old "Just Like That" were added to a new chorus in 1984, and now it found its place in Chess - almost 20 years later - as the number "Glöm Mig Om Du Kan", a ballad sung by the Russian character Molokov, with Swedish lyrics by Björn.
There are at least two known bootleg demo versions of ABBA's original version of "Just Like That". The first attempt at recording the song has become known as the 'slow' version, or 'dream' version. This version has a simple instrumental melody in between the verses and the choruses. Also apparent is a guitar riff that eventually made its way into the verse melody of ABBA's last official single release, "Under Attack" ("Don't know how to take it/don't know where to go/my resistance's running low...").
The second version of the song is known as the 'na na na' (or 'la la la') version. The song is essentially the same as the first; the same backing track and arrangement, but this time, with Agnetha singing emotional 'na na na na's on top of the instrumental melody.
The final and completed version of the song has become known as the 'saxophone' version. This is the official 'final mix' of "Just Like That". This version is very different to the first two, with a different arrangement and a new backing track. In place of the previous instrumental melodies/'na na na' vocal overdubs, there are lengthy saxophone riffs (courtesy of Raphael Ravenscroft). This version of the song is the only version to be released, albeit not in its entirety.

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[area62310]

thank you so much for taking the trouble to share all the details behind this track.

amazing abba!

[ji61m]

No trouble at all.....there's more to ABBA then most people even know and it's my pleasure to give people that info! Thanks for looking in.

As always, Peace....Jim~

[woutch]

It surfaced through being circulated to London theatrical people in 1983, along with other unfinished recordings, as possible melodies that could be used in CHESS. These people then duplicated shared them. These songs didn't surface through any theft from Bjorn's car.

[ji61m]

Well, believe what you want, but read this first!......" Somehow, bootleg versions of some of the as of yet unreleased demos began circulating among fans during the 1980s. It has long been rumoured that some cassettes were stolen from Björn's car, and this has recently been confirmed by Björn himself, via Carl Magnus Palm."

Any questions?.....

[songsungu]

Thanks for this Jim. I knew this song was one of the last gasps of ABBA but your extensive text was so very informative. It only shows me how much more

I need to learn about my favorite musicians of all time. I was especially impressed to know that Ravenscroft was the sax player as I have always adored Baker Street. Thanks once again foe enriching my ABBA fetish. Peace, Christian

[ji61m]

Thank you Christian. As the info stated...

Ravenscroft was in a very rare position here as ABBA rarely used musicians outside of their tight musical circles. There's so much info out there about all of their songs, but with this being a very rare tune ( that explains the low quality ) there's a ton of available info!

[frapistat]

Hey Jim, what a homework assignment you did here. I had read somewhere that Bjorn's car was broken into and a studio tape was stolen and that's how the bootleg versions became. True? Who know's. It could have been an intentional leak to test the waters. I think it's insane for them not to release this jewel officially. Your show is amazing as usual. Thanks for your work. Can you imagine checking out with an ace in your pocket?

[kormoran78]

For us ABBA fans a very important song. What a pity ABBA never released officially this beautiful song.

[AdamDawson3]

Just Like That (Saxophone Version) is rumoured to be appearing on the 2012 The Visitor's Deluxe Edition as Just Like That will be 30 years old in 2012.

[TommyCityUSA]

Heard this will be remastered and released in Feb or early March 2010 on a remastered More ABBA Gold to come out when ABBA is officially abducted to the rock and roll hall of fame in March, does anyone know if this rumor true?

[pinheadq41]

Thanks ji61m for the info on this song. I think it's great and wish it was released so we fans could have a "new" ABBA song. Maybe for their induction in to the RnR HoF?

pin

[randomguy1054]

At around 3:59 Agnetha doesn't look happy at all

[huviretki1]

The unofficial or less official ABBA recordings are what I like most.

E.g. "Sang Till Gorel" :))

[eladbendor]

imagine this recording released now...

with a bit fast rythm and bass...

or a dance mix it would reach the top 10 in the UK ...!

[2038165479]

You are all in luck because in 2011 'Just Like That' is going on 'The Vistor's Deluxe Edition'.

[truthrulz]

Regardless of how it was released, I'm happy to have heard it. Too bad it was not officially released.