On “Fernando”, Frida’s kinky hair has been straightened and the group performs in front of a campfire against a background of stars. During the tour you get to see what´s going on behind the scenes when ABBA is meeting fans, rehearsing, relaxing, and preparing for their show.

Track 32-34 are Spanish versions of I Have A Dream, Happy New Year • Andante, Andante and When All Is Said And Done B/W Should I Laugh Or Cry. But for all the brilliance of their music, Abba are remembered as much for their glittery costumes and general 1970s appearance - and perhaps this part of their legacy was never better exposed than in their groundbreaking music videos. Most of the videos were made by award-winning director Lasse Hallstrom, who today is well-known for movies such as My Life As A Dog, What's Eating Gilbert Grape and The Cider House Rules. Her non-musical fans will probably enjoy 'Ring ring' - in which she sports red hot psnts and a cropped top - the most.

So join Agnetha, Benny, Bjorn, and Anni-Frid--a dazzling blond quartet--on their journey through pop ascension. Happy New Year”, filmed in Hallstrom’s apartment, is a depressing video, and the first real sign that the end is near. The DVD also includes “When I Kissed the Teacher”, a clip for a song not released a single, three Spanish language versions of videos, and a version of “Dancing Queen” lip synched at the gala tribute to Sweden’s King Carl XVI Gustaf on the eve of his wedding. This is truly a fabulous collection from a band that carved themselves out a piece of music history that will never be repeated.

Its almost like they have put most of the well known songs on here in poor quality and buried the rest in the archives which is a disgrace. For items that are dispatched using our standard service, we ask that you wait 14 days from the date of dispatch before reporting any items as undelivered. Collection of music documentaries focusing on Swedish pop group ABBA, including live performances and critical reviews of their eighth studio album, 'The Visitors', and the compilation album 'ABBA Gold'.One amazing thing about these close-up shots is that, despite wearing makeup, you see a lot of imperfections that you would never be allowed to see in today’s videos. As a musician and an amateur music producer, I can appreciate the incredible complexities of the music and the 'Wall of Sound' production style that they used.

Interesting for people raised post-ABBA, and nostalgic for those who remember ABBA fondly, to look back on their videos; how refreshing they are in comparison with today's celebrities' airbrushed offerings!The picture and sound is perfect, escpecially for videos being over 30 years old and a DVD being 10 years old. The DVD also has it's very bitter-sweet flavour as we watch the results of two happy couples breaking up while all this great music was being made. The Definitive Collection is an amazing journey through Abba's string of hits, and a wonderful celebration of their timeless appeal. Certain items can take longer to source than the estimated week, particularly during busy trading periods and may take longer to arrive at our warehouse. Over the years I have played ABBA when I am feeling down ,they always help, especially lately to help with grief (that's knocked me for six).

Even if you're only moderately keen on ABBA I think you can still enjoy this DVD, younger audiences will enjoy seeing the original videos for some still well-loved tunes, most of the best are included here. By using eBid, you agree to our use of cookies to enhance your experience in accordance with our updated Privacy Policy of 25th May 2018. And it’s not that the ABBA kids don’t look good, fashion sense excepted, it’s more that they look like actual, genuine people.This effect is used often, but is especially evident on the “Mamma Mia” video, which was reproduced beautifully and affectionately in Muriel’s Wedding. Products labelled '*item fulfilled by Exertis on behalf of hmv' will be supplied to you directly by Exertis via their approved couriers. But it also shows Frida in a simple sweater singing the lead on the verses, which pulls one’s focus to the beautiful sound of her voice on this song. Of course, the budget for these was incredibly low, and sometimes Hallstrom and the group shot two clips in a single day. You can see the change in the way they interact with each other, even in the staged settings of the various videos.