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Anyone looking for the key to ABBA's enduring appeal should look no further than "Voulez Vous" and "Gimme! Gimme! Gimme! (A Man After Midnight)" for their answer. There was an innocence to the Swedish quartet, even when they were singing about one-night stands and the invitations to them. Gold establishes that the band, while appreciated as campy, were actually multifaceted in their execution. "S.O.S." has a raw urgency in its chorus, and "Does Your Mother Know" draws its energy from classic 1950s rock & roll. Likewise, you don't have to be Priscilla to swoon over "Mamma Mia" or "Dancing Queen". And when it comes to drama, those soaring vocals on "The Winner Takes It All" turn the song into a bitter anthem of every relationship that has ever fallen apart. The much-covered "Lay All Your Love on Me" is practically epic. --Steve Gdula
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16 of 16 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
This CD has obviously been released to cash in on the ITV1 documentary shown last night. It is the same as the previous release back in 2004, with the exception of a bonus cartoon version of Money, Money, Money. The main reason for buying this version however is that the videos have been "restored". They do look generally better than on previous releases, but the colours are a bit too vivid for my liking. The CD contains the latest 2005 remasters which are a lot better than the previous POLAR remasters. However, I would still recommend the 2001 release The Definitive Collection over this re-release as it contains all of the singles to date including the classic The Day Before You Came and is also available as a CD/DVD double pack at a similar price.
53 of 55 people found the following review helpful
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This collection and its companion (More Abba gold) contain all the essential Abba songs, although they omit some of my favorite album tracks. The biggest hits are generally to be found here, including Dancing queen (a number one in Britain, America and many other countries), Knowing me knowing you, Take a chance on me, Mamma mia, Super trouper, The winner takes it all, Fernando, The name of the game and Waterloo - all of which hit number one in Britain. Abba were much less successful in America, mainly because they did not put much effort into promoting themselves there.
Among the other great songs here, I have a dream was number two in Britain for a month (behind Pink Floyd's Another brick in the wall) and was later covered by American gospel singer Cristy Lane.
Most of Abba's songs are upbeat, even when they are singing about sadness, except for The winner takes it all. In that classic song, the emotions are laid bare, perhaps because their own marriages had already ended. Contrast that with Knowing me knowing you, which is also about a relationship break-up, but is more philosophical.
I was never wildly enthusiastic about Chiquitita or Gimmie gimmie gimmie, but it may be because I had such high expectations of Abba at the time those records were released. Still, they were top three hits in Britain, so obviously a lot of people enjoy them.
This is one of the strongest compilations available of my favorite pop group's music.
10 of 10 people found the following review helpful
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The chorus of one of the most beautiful songs ever written,sung by one of the most beautiful singers you could hope to see or hear.The quality and originality of the 19 songs on this cd were probably not surpassed by the Beatles.In the 25 or so years since Abba split up as a group I have yet to hear the equal of Agnetha Faltskog and Frida Lyngstad when they sing together.Everyone laughed at how they dressed - nobody laughed at
how they sang:buy this recording,and you'll understand why.
how they sang:buy this recording,and you'll understand why.
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Abba Gold CD
I wanted a second copy of this album for my car. It seems to be in pretty good condition, although one of the tracks has a scratch, which is a pity.
Published 6 days ago by S. Buckle
A GREAT SELECTION OF HITS FROM A CLASSIC BAND!
ABBA was one of the most successful pop groups of all time and this 79 minute CD contains 19 outstanding tracks from the Swedish quartet. Read more
Published 17 days ago by Napoleon
ABBA Gold
A compilation of songs from one of the biggest selling groups ever. The songs will all be familiar. An enjoyable purchase.
Published 1 month ago by D. S. Johnston
Abba Gold cd.
The cd was in good condition and contained most of the popular Abba tracks, for the price I paid even with postage it was a good buy.
Published 1 month ago by A. Back
music
Great album got it on cd , would recomend it to anyone who loves old ones.
Also they have some great dvds of them in concert.
Also they have some great dvds of them in concert.
Published 1 month ago by djgomaz
Feet-tapping Abba Gold
This ABBA Gold does not disappoint..my feet are still tapping to the super rhythm
and harmony of these wonderful artistes. Read more
and harmony of these wonderful artistes. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Jean from Argyll
Lay All Your Love On Me
I already own "The Definitive Collection" and "Absolute" double CD greatest hits, but the bestselling "Gold" is by far the best. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Rob
Abba classic
A great CD for Abba fans, or for people who had seen the Mamma Mia film and wanted the original versions rather than those performed by movie stars.
Published 3 months ago by Stefan
Abba videos and great music - brilliant
Bought this for my daugher who is nearly 5 and loves the Mamma Mia film and the associated ABBA music. Read more
Published 4 months ago by S. Stephan
Very nice
Nice Abba collection with most famous success. Cd was not sealed but disc was fine. Niceand not expensieve alternative do the new edition collection.
Published 4 months ago by djgiampy
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