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ABBA Live [Live][Original recording remastered]

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Swedish pop sensations ABBA are the prime example of why "pop" should never be seen as a dirty word by finger-wagging music snobs - songs like "Waterloo", "Money, Money, Money" and "Dancing Queen" are undeniable slices of pop perfection that prove there's room for bubblegum in any healthy diet.

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  • Audio CD (March 16, 1999)
  • Original Release Date: 1986
  • Number of Discs: 1
  • Format: Live, Original recording remastered
  • Label: Polydor / Umgd
  • ASIN: B00000768A
  • Also Available in: Audio Cassette
  • Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (22 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #63,463 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

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    #92 in  Music > Pop > Euro Pop > Swedish Pop

1. Dancing Queen
2. Take a Chance on Me
3. I Have a Dream
4. Does Your Mother Know
5. Chiquitita
6. Thank You for the Music
7. Two for the Price of One
8. Fernando
9. Gimme! Gimme! Gimme! (A Man After Midnight)
10. Super Trouper
11. Waterloo
12. Morningside of the Mountain
13. Name of the Game/Eagle
14. On and on and On

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Abba's success was, without a doubt, partly down to studio trickery--yet if this is the case, then why are Live's sonics so shimmering, so magical? The drum sound is heavy and full, the overall effect crystal clear and pristine. Harmonies are immaculate, melodies melt in your heart. Has "Does Your Mother Know" ever sounded so powerful? Was "Dancing Queen" really this infectious? The applause between tracks definitely helps the atmosphere, while both the opening, stuttering start to "Take a Chance on Me" and the piano-backed, over-the-top production on "Thank You for the Music" are simply spine tingling. --Everett True

Product Description

24 bit digitally remastered reissue of their 1986 live albumwith three bonus tracks: 'Money Money Money', 'Name Of The Game/ Eagle' and 'On And On And On'. 14 tracks total, also featuring hits like 'Waterloo', 'Dancing Queen', 'Take A Chance On Me', 'Fernando' and 'Does Your Mother Know'. All tracks are from 1977, 1979 & 1981. 1997 Polydor release.

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5.0 out of 5 stars This CD proves that ABBA were more than just great studio musicians, October 28, 2005
By E. Valero "Eterno" (Woodbridge, Ontario Canada) - See all my reviews
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I don't think I have ever heard a POP band sound so hard-core LIVE on stage.

Ever.

It doesn't surprise me because I alway knew the 4 members of ABBA were truly talented individuals. But this CD may surprise those ABBA detractors who love to hate them and brand them as a "sugary" pop band.

Anybody who is an ardent ABBA fan will know that they covered various styles of music throughout their 10 year career but for those close-minded critics who listen to track's like MAMMA MIA and DANCING QUEEN and state that ABBA was only capable of executing bouncing pop ditties underestimates the talent of this group and not many artists are able to pull off a LIVE recording CD so successfully.

ABBA LIVE only proves that ABBA could rock even better than most rock bands.

These were truly skilled musicians and there talents is evidenced on this recording. From the girls solid vocals to the blistering guitars and the hard-core drums.

Frida's vocals are superb during her solos- I HAVE A DREAM, FERNANDO, SUPER TROUPER and MONEY MONEY MONEY. Her voice is soulful and strong and when combined with Agnetha's unique sound, the result is sublime.

And speaking of Agnetha, her voice rocks during her solo in TAKE A CHANCE ON ME, GIMME GIMME GIMME and her lovely intro to CHIQUITIA is gorgeous but her rendition of THANK YOU FOR THE MUSIC is where she reigns supreme. The live version is almost as good as the studio recording.

Several of the songs are given a harder edge, making them sound less ABBA-esque but still retain their original charms due to the girls unique sound. Most notably WATERLOO, THE NAME OF THE GAME/EAGLE and ON AND ON AND ON. The latter especially is quite different from the studio version. The pace and beat is faster, the sound is edgier and the girls hard vocals makes this one of the standouts of the album.

The vocal harmonies are also outstanding. Agentha's harmony on Fernando is spot on and the acapella intro to SUPER TROUPER is spine-tingling.


This is a great CD and I encourage everyone, not just ABBA fans to purchase this CD. It is a rare opportunity to listen to one of the greatest pop bands that ever graced the world stage on top of their game.

I also recommend getting their LIVE DVD's, ABBA LIVE (some of the songs are featured here) and ABBA-THE MOVIE. ABBA didn't need any hi-teck pyro-technic's and on stage special effects or lavish stage set's. Aside from some colourful costumes, it was just their music and voices that made their live shows exciting.

This CD only proves what us ABBA fans knew all along, that ABBA rocks and their music is unparralled.
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars A MUST HAVE for TRUE ABBA fans!!, February 18, 1999
By Edward Hirsch (Cotati, CA United States) - See all my reviews
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Before I bought this CD I read a review saying that this Album sounded too crisp and "prerehearsed" to be considered a live album. Being a true fan, I still bought this CD and I tell you I don't regret it. Yes, the recordings are crisp and clear, but that is the beauty of the Album. The crowd noise can still be heard in the backgroud, but does not take away from the beautiful vocals which made this group famous. You can almost see the smiles on the singers faces just by listening to the joy they express in their songs. My favorite "Take a Chance on Me" is a joy to listen to live. Alas I am too young to have ever experienced AbbA in person myself, this album allows me to share what so many others were able to in the late 70's. 4 out of 5 stars only because it left me wanting more.
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8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Brrrrrrrrrr....., April 26, 2001
By J. Torrez (New Mexico) - See all my reviews
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This CD gives me the chills everytime I listen to it. I feel like I am right there in the audience seeing ABBA on stage. If you are contemplating buying this CD, buy it now! You won't regret it one bit.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Havin' The Time Of My Life!
This is one of the best live albums I've ever heard! I know people who have listened to this are put off by the synth drum re-dubbing but who cares? Read more
Published 9 months ago by D. Reed

5.0 out of 5 stars Take a ch-ch-chance on this great cd
The only fault with this album is that the notes are almost non-existant. I guess if I had the time I could figure out which songs were from Australia '77 and Wembly 79 and... Read more
Published on December 16, 2007 by Marcus Aurelius

5.0 out of 5 stars Review: ABBA live rmastered
If your an ABBA fan, you'll be blown away by the audiences caught on these recordings. It's obvious that ABBA was at an amazing height of popularity when these recordings were... Read more
Published on July 23, 2007 by B. H. Chastain

5.0 out of 5 stars Not just a studio band...
As a long-time fan (I'm that old) I saw ABBA on TV years ago performing "live" in lip-synch Bandstand mode. Surprise! Read more
Published on January 14, 2007 by J. Ramsey

5.0 out of 5 stars You Can Dance You Can Jive
If you really like ABBA "GOLD" and you enjoy live music, then buy this CD. The group is energentic and their vocals are on the mark. Read more
Published on January 12, 2007 by Papichulo

2.0 out of 5 stars abba live and poorly engineered
Half of the album has been engineered by quite poor standards. The hits are there but at least the drum sounds must be remastered. Why not the bass too. Read more
Published on January 4, 2007 by Dimitrios Vergos

5.0 out of 5 stars Some real gems
ABBA did come up with some real gems .
They are well presented on the ABBA LIVE album.
I loved the child choir joining in in I Have A Dream and Fernando-two of my... Read more
Published on October 1, 2005 by Gary Selikow

5.0 out of 5 stars Consider ABBA In Concert DVD
I only have the original release of ABBA Live on CD and can't say what
might be different in the current remaster. Read more
Published on July 31, 2005 by D. Flater

5.0 out of 5 stars A Slap In The Face For ABBA Detractors
Anyone who has written ABBA off as a lightweight pop group who somehow got lucky with a few hits is in for a big surprise when they hear "ABBA Live", a 15 track sampling of what... Read more
Published on May 13, 2005 by Anthony Nasti

5.0 out of 5 stars ABBA Rock Live
Anyone who dismisses ABBA as a lightweight pop group will be blown away by "ABBA Live", the belatedly releasd live album by the Swedish foursome. Read more
Published on November 25, 2004

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