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Bea65 Fri 03-Sept-21 11:33:16

Loved most of the 70s music but preferred Soul Music and Reggae..just think ABBA has been done and done...all about the Money Money Money?

TrendyNannie6 Sat 04-Sept-21 21:42:53

I don’t mind hearing a bit of ABBA, now and again, they aren’t my first choice, I’m into reggae,

Whatdayisit Sat 04-Sept-21 16:24:56

MayBee70

I’ll check that out.

It's on at 1pm till 4pm I think!

MayBee70 Sat 04-Sept-21 15:58:27

I’ll check that out.

Whatdayisit Sat 04-Sept-21 14:40:44

Yes MayBee there are so many great 'album tracks' (not just by ABBA!). I listen to Simon Mayo's Album show on greatest hits radio on a Sunday afternoon and he plays many of the tracks that weren't released as singles.

MayBee70 Sat 04-Sept-21 13:23:09

Whatdayisit

It was actually on The Album! False memory syndrome from me!

I’d actually forgotten all about Eagle and The Visitors. I’m sure there’s still another mind blowing song that I’ve forgotten. I often watch those programmes on BBC4 and Sky News about the making of albums and realise that, although I know the more well known songs that people have done there are albums and albums full of great songs that I’ve never heard.

Whatdayisit Sat 04-Sept-21 13:04:46

It was actually on The Album! False memory syndrome from me!

MayBee70 Sat 04-Sept-21 12:39:56

I remember listening to it and thinking that the group had reached a whole new level.

Whatdayisit Sat 04-Sept-21 12:26:11

I think Eagle was on Arrival the cover had ABBA in a helicopter landing.

westendgirl Sat 04-Sept-21 11:05:54

Love them , always have .

MayBee70 Sat 04-Sept-21 10:55:28

Realised the track I loved was Eagle, which isn’t on The Visitors.

MayBee70 Sat 04-Sept-21 10:26:52

The only ABBA album I ever bought was The Visitors. Very political, very anti war and imo a classic album. I was very politically active back then and I remember telling everyone to listen to it. In fact, I’m currently scouring utube trying to find one particular track that I’m desperate to listen to again. I have a terrible memory for lots of things but can still vividly remember seeing them win Eurovision.

henetha Sat 04-Sept-21 10:00:02

Abba are genius in my opinion. I'm very keen to get the new album.

ElaineI Sat 04-Sept-21 09:11:14

Love ABBA. Haven't heard the new songs yet but agree some singers can't carry their voice forward well into old age but will judge when I hear them.
After a fairly turbulent 7 months, the films make me miss the young woman I was once before meeting DH and having children. I used to go on holiday to Greek Islands frequently with different friends and loved those times with many funny (hair-raising tales) memories. I guess many of us have memories like this when life changes for whatever reason. Working way through with counselling but that seems to trigger things although my counsellor warned me it would. Anyway I still have ABBA on my iPhone.

dragonfly46 Sat 04-Sept-21 08:59:42

I love ABBA. Great tunes you can sing along to.

Pittcity Sat 04-Sept-21 08:47:28

I've signed up for early bird tickets as DH was a big fan back in the day. He had all their albums, along with the Nolans, Black Sabbath, Saxon and other heavy metal.
The stadium is an easy journey and the tickets not too expensive.
I think holograms is a great idea. A consistent show with no pressure on aging performers.

Aveline Fri 03-Sept-21 21:31:58

The appeal of Abba passes me by I'm afraid. It's just jolly lift music to me. Synthetic and boring.

Katie59 Fri 03-Sept-21 19:49:45

The concert is being produced by the son of one of the group, I’m sure ABBA fans will love it, but they are not appearing live, instead recording the songs in a studio, rather a cheat though.

Whatdayisit Fri 03-Sept-21 19:23:25

I love 10CC too!

EkwaNimitee Fri 03-Sept-21 18:24:22

Another who can’t stand them. Real ear worm music . Rock ‘n roll for me

NotTooOld Fri 03-Sept-21 18:15:20

greenlady102

I was at a festival a few years ago and 10cc was the headline act. They did Donna a cappella and their voices are still amazing

I used to love 10cc.....'I'm not in love......' (hope that was 10cc!) Good to hear they are still doing their stuff.

Ladyleftfieldlover Fri 03-Sept-21 17:27:11

Allsorts

I think it weird what they are doing, shows like test are for when you’re dead. it must be about money, why not show themselves as they are not were, but age is a dirty word. I love ABBA,their music makes you want to dance.

They have plenty of money. They are worth millions! It is strange that it is so often assumed that people only do things for money}

Allsorts Fri 03-Sept-21 17:22:17

I think it weird what they are doing, shows like test are for when you’re dead. it must be about money, why not show themselves as they are not were, but age is a dirty word. I love ABBA,their music makes you want to dance.

grannyrebel7 Fri 03-Sept-21 17:17:25

I love Abba too, but I was disappointed that they're not doing a proper tour. Would love to see them live.

tippytipsy Fri 03-Sept-21 17:17:17

The Seekers were similar, but somehow didn't have the moves.

tippytipsy Fri 03-Sept-21 17:16:19

Love ABBA, guaranteed to get people onto the dance floor.
Dancing Queen works best for me.