ABBA concert

[squirt1]

The link is on the Drudgereport.com They turned down a billion a few yrs back. Things change,but I never expected this could happen.

[lights1961]

The link is on the Drudgereport.com They turned down a billion a few yrs back. Things change,but I never expected this could happen.

actually would be neat to have it happen.

NOTE to journey... if ABBA does do this--- life is to short not to have Perry rejoin for even a one off.

[Don]

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/culture/musi ... appen.html

ABBA have dismissed suggestions that they might reform insisting: “It’s never going to happen.”

By Murray Wardrop
Published: 1:29PM GMT 26 Mar 2010

Fans of the Swedish pop quartet were offered a glimmer of hope when former band member Benny Andersson said they could reunite for a one-off show.

However, the group has now apologised for raising fans’ expectations and admitted that the comment had been nothing more than a “joke”.

Speculation over a comeback mounted after Andersson and former band mate Bjorn Ulvaeus were asked if they would consider a one-off ABBA performance that could be beamed around the world.

Despite having previously turned down a raft of lucrative offers to reunite, including a £600 million tour deal, Andersson replied: “Yeah, why not?”

During the interview with a newspaper, he continued: "I don't know if the girls sing anything any more. I know Frida (Anni-Frid Lyngstad) was in the studio," adding: "It's not a bad idea, actually."

Referring to the last song on the group's Super Trouper album, The Way Old Friends Do, Ulvaeus quipped: "We could sing The Way Old Folks Do."

But in a blow to millions of Mamma Mia! devotees, the band have swiftly backtracked on the idea.

Görel Hanser, the group’s manager, said: “It’s simply not true.

“It was a passing comment Benny made, almost as a joke – nothing more than that.

“I’ve spoken to Benny and given him a stern telling off. I have told him not to make such ridiculous suggestions anymore.

“There is no prospect of ABBA getting back together – it’s never going to happen. I think the fans know that deep down but we’re sorry if we got anyone’s hopes up.

“It was great in the good old days but we should remember them as they were.”

The band, who split in 1982, previously dismissed any suggestion of a reunion, insisting they would never take to the stage again.

In 2000 they rejected a $1 billion (£600 million) offer to play a 100-date world tour.

At the time Ulvaeus, 64, said: “This is the budget of a small country so we had to give it some thought.

“In the end we decided that, whatever offer was on the table, it would be stupid to re-form and utterly ludicrous to change the images people all over the world have of us.”

And two years ago Ulvaeus said: “We will never appear on stage again. There is simply no motivation to regroup. Money is not a factor and we would like people to remember us as we were — young, exuberant, full of energy and ambition.

“I remember Robert Plant saying Led Zeppelin were a cover band now because they cover all their own stuff. I think that hit the nail on the head.”

Andersson has also previously dismissed talk of a reunion, saying: “We’d need a good reason to re-form and I just don’t see one. We could never recreate the old days. I’d rather be remembered for the way we were 30 years ago."

The group, whose hits include Dancing Queen, Take a Chance on Me and Money, Money, Money, has sold 370 million records.

Famed for the spandex costumes, they have enjoyed a renaissance in recent years, helped by the success of the film version of Mamma Mia!, the musical based on their songs.

However, it remains to be seen whether former female band mates Lyngstad and Agnetha Fältskog would support the idea of a reunion.

Lyngstad, 64, who married a German nobleman, said in an interview in 2005 that she had no interest in returning to a music career.

Fältskog, 59, has enjoyed a solo pop career since ABBA split but has not hinted at a reunion. Staffan Linde, her spokesman, said that Fältskog was not aware of Andersson recent reunion suggestion.

Andersson and Ulvaeus are promoting their new musical Kristina which opens at London's Royal Albert Hall on April 14.

[steveo777]

I don't know what people are expecting out of a band that hasn't played together since 1982, but it sounds like the band already knows that it would be guaranteed to suck, much like if Perry returned to Journey. SP is not going to have that 83 voice that people are going to remember and expect, neither would Abba. Best to let sleeping dogs lie.

I was trying to sing Who's Crying Now the other night on Karaoke. I used to sing it years ago and could sound decent. My wife noticed my voice was cracking and I was really straining on the high notes. I'm 50, so imagine someone 10 years older trying to do it. Some things are best remembered for what they were.

[Michigan Girl]

I don't know what people are expecting out of a band that hasn't played together since 1982, but it sounds like the band already knows that it would be guaranteed to suck, much like if Perry returned to Journey. SP is not going to have that 83 voice that people are going to remember and expect, neither would Abba. Best to let sleeping dogs lie.

YOU'RE AN ASS!!

[steveo777]

I don't know what people are expecting out of a band that hasn't played together since 1982, but it sounds like the band already knows that it would be guaranteed to suck, much like if Perry returned to Journey. SP is not going to have that 83 voice that people are going to remember and expect, neither would Abba. Best to let sleeping dogs lie.

YOU'RE AN ASS!!

I wasn't done editing, but I'll still be an ass, edit or no edit.

[Jana]

I don't know what people are expecting out of a band that hasn't played together since 1982, but it sounds like the band already knows that it would be guaranteed to suck, much like if Perry returned to Journey. SP is not going to have that 83 voice that people are going to remember and expect, neither would Abba. Best to let sleeping dogs lie.

I was trying to sing Who's Crying Now the other night on Karaoke. I used to sing it years ago and could sound decent. My wife noticed my voice was cracking and I was really straining on the high notes. I'm 50, so imagine someone 10 years older trying to do it. Some things are best remembered for what they were.

well, you ding-dong, they have a huge repetoire of songs. All Perry has to do is sing the ones that fit his voice of now or tuned down and skip the ones out of his range.

[Don]

By that logic, all older bands with their original singers should retire or replace their lead vocalists with younger ones with better pipes. There's a reason why old bands with their original singers, like AC-DC, U-2 and Bon Jovi can put out mediocre albums yet continue to play high capacity venues where as other groups who have switched out parts for cheap imports or refurbished pieces from other bands (Journey, Foreigner, Yes, etc.) can put out great new releases yet still be relegated to playing Indian casinos, Junior Amphitheaters and state fairs.
Nostalgia.
Even if ABBA totally sucked, chances are very good they would still sell out because people would go for a chance to see the original people involved with creating the music that fans cherish.

They won't have to ask who singer A, B , C or D is. It is already etched in their memories.

I mean, Perry is getting interviewed quite a bit about DSB. No one is mentioning anything about the guy singing it now, there is just no connection, no story to tell about writing it in a hotel around Detroit or whatever. It's not always about who has the best voice at this moment, it's more about who left the bigger influence on you as a fan and 99 percent of the time, it's the original work that is being embraced here.

That's no slam on Arnel or Kelly or David, etc. it's just the way it is. You don't get monstrous accolades concerning a song, if you aren't the one who made it memorable to begin with. Like Sammy did in Van Halen, you have to make your own legacy.

[Since 78]

I don't know what people are expecting out of a band that hasn't played together since 1982, but it sounds like the band already knows that it would be guaranteed to suck, much like if Perry returned to Journey. SP is not going to have that 83 voice that people are going to remember and expect, neither would Abba. Best to let sleeping dogs lie.

I was trying to sing Who's Crying Now the other night on Karaoke. I used to sing it years ago and could sound decent. My wife noticed my voice was cracking and I was really straining on the high notes. I'm 50, so imagine someone 10 years older trying to do it. Some things are best remembered for what they were.

well, you ding-dong, they have a huge repetoire of songs. All Perry has to do is sing the ones that fit his voice of now or tuned down and skip the ones out of his range.

Which one? Baby I'm leaving you?

[Michigan Girl]

By that logic, all older bands with their original singers should retire or replace their lead vocalists with younger ones with better pipes. There's a reason why old bands with their original singers, like AC-DC, U-2 and Bon Jovi can put out mediocre albums yet continue to play high capacity venues where as other groups who have switched out parts for cheap imports or refurbished pieces from other bands (Journey, Foreigner, Yes, etc.) can put out great new releases yet still be relegated to playing Indian casinos, Junior Amphitheaters and state fairs.
Nostalgia.
Even if ABBA totally sucked, chances are very good they would still sell out because people would go for a chance to see the original people involved with creating the music that fans cherish.

They won't have to ask who singer A, B , C or D is. It is already etched in their memories.

I mean, Perry is getting interviewed quite a bit about DSB. No one is mentioning anything about the guy singing it now, there is just no connection, no story to tell about writing it in a hotel around Detroit or whatever. It's not always about who has the best voice at this moment, it's more about who left the bigger influence on you as a fan and 99 percent of the time, it's the original work that is being embraced here.

That's no slam on Arnel or Kelly or David, etc. it's just the way it is. You don't get monstrous accolades concerning a song, if you aren't the one who made it memorable to begin with. Like Sammy did in Van Halen, you have to make your own legacy.

I love this Man^^^^!!
FANTASTIC post G~Boy!!! Simply breathtaking!!

[Don]

I had no intentions of bringing up Journey, but as someone decided to mention the 6th member, I just had to add my two cents.

[Michigan Girl]

I don't know what people are expecting out of a band that hasn't played together since 1982, but it sounds like the band already knows that it would be guaranteed to suck, much like if Perry returned to Journey. SP is not going to have that 83 voice that people are going to remember and expect, neither would Abba. Best to let sleeping dogs lie.

I was trying to sing Who's Crying Now the other night on Karaoke. I used to sing it years ago and could sound decent. My wife noticed my voice was cracking and I was really straining on the high notes. I'm 50, so imagine someone 10 years older trying to do it. Some things are best remembered for what they were.

Oh, pardon me ...I didn't realize you weren't done trying to compare you w/the great Steve Perry!!!
In the event that you are not aware, Steve Perry sounded better than just decent on WCN ...he was stunning, breathtaking,
incredible, orgasmic ...you're still an ass, but now you can add stupid to it!!

[Jana]

I don't know what people are expecting out of a band that hasn't played together since 1982, but it sounds like the band already knows that it would be guaranteed to suck, much like if Perry returned to Journey. SP is not going to have that 83 voice that people are going to remember and expect, neither would Abba. Best to let sleeping dogs lie.

I was trying to sing Who's Crying Now the other night on Karaoke. I used to sing it years ago and could sound decent. My wife noticed my voice was cracking and I was really straining on the high notes. I'm 50, so imagine someone 10 years older trying to do it. Some things are best remembered for what they were.

well, you ding-dong, they have a huge repetoire of songs. All Perry has to do is sing the ones that fit his voice of now or tuned down and skip the ones out of his range.

Which one? Baby I'm leaving you?

bite your tongue. I was thinking more like WYLAW.

[Since 78]

I don't know what people are expecting out of a band that hasn't played together since 1982, but it sounds like the band already knows that it would be guaranteed to suck, much like if Perry returned to Journey. SP is not going to have that 83 voice that people are going to remember and expect, neither would Abba. Best to let sleeping dogs lie.

I was trying to sing Who's Crying Now the other night on Karaoke. I used to sing it years ago and could sound decent. My wife noticed my voice was cracking and I was really straining on the high notes. I'm 50, so imagine someone 10 years older trying to do it. Some things are best remembered for what they were.

well, you ding-dong, they have a huge repetoire of songs. All Perry has to do is sing the ones that fit his voice of now or tuned down and skip the ones out of his range.

Which one? Baby I'm leaving you?

bite your tongue. I was thinking more like WYLAW.

Umm Right! sorry!

[steveo777]

What successful band has ever reunited after a 28 year hiatus? I have no idea, but I think the Eagles is the closest at 14 years. They've now been together longer on round 2, than the first go around. Yeah, yeah, I understand it's now all about the money.

[Michigan Girl]

I don't know what people are expecting out of a band that hasn't played together since 1982, but it sounds like the band already knows that it would be guaranteed to suck, much like if Perry returned to Journey. SP is not going to have that 83 voice that people are going to remember and expect, neither would Abba. Best to let sleeping dogs lie.

I was trying to sing Who's Crying Now the other night on Karaoke. I used to sing it years ago and could sound decent. My wife noticed my voice was cracking and I was really straining on the high notes. I'm 50, so imagine someone 10 years older trying to do it. Some things are best remembered for what they were.

well, you ding-dong, they have a huge repetoire of songs. All Perry has to do is sing the ones that fit his voice of now or tuned down and skip the ones out of his range.

Which one? Baby I'm leaving you?

Don't get my hopes up like that!! That would be GREAT!!

[steveo777]

I don't know what people are expecting out of a band that hasn't played together since 1982, but it sounds like the band already knows that it would be guaranteed to suck, much like if Perry returned to Journey. SP is not going to have that 83 voice that people are going to remember and expect, neither would Abba. Best to let sleeping dogs lie.

I was trying to sing Who's Crying Now the other night on Karaoke. I used to sing it years ago and could sound decent. My wife noticed my voice was cracking and I was really straining on the high notes. I'm 50, so imagine someone 10 years older trying to do it. Some things are best remembered for what they were.

well, you ding-dong, they have a huge repetoire of songs. All Perry has to do is sing the ones that fit his voice of now or tuned down and skip the ones out of his range.

Which one? Baby I'm leaving you?

Don't get my hopes up like that!! That would be GREAT!!

I've never heard that song in baritone warble. It would be interesting.

[portland]

I don't know what people are expecting out of a band that hasn't played together since 1982, but it sounds like the band already knows that it would be guaranteed to suck, much like if Perry returned to Journey. SP is not going to have that 83 voice that people are going to remember and expect, neither would Abba. Best to let sleeping dogs lie.

YOU'RE AN ASS!!

I wasn't done editing, but I'll still be an ass, edit or no edit.

Truer words have never been spoken!!!

[steveo777]

I don't know what people are expecting out of a band that hasn't played together since 1982, but it sounds like the band already knows that it would be guaranteed to suck, much like if Perry returned to Journey. SP is not going to have that 83 voice that people are going to remember and expect, neither would Abba. Best to let sleeping dogs lie.

YOU'RE AN ASS!!

I wasn't done editing, but I'll still be an ass, edit or no edit.

Truer words have never been spoken!!!

Oh, go PUAR!

[Michigan Girl]

I don't know what people are expecting out of a band that hasn't played together since 1982, but it sounds like the band already knows that it would be guaranteed to suck, much like if Perry returned to Journey. SP is not going to have that 83 voice that people are going to remember and expect, neither would Abba. Best to let sleeping dogs lie.

YOU'RE AN ASS!!

I wasn't done editing, but I'll still be an ass, edit or no edit.

Truer words have never been spoken!!!

Oh, go PUAR!

What does this mean, Steveo?!?!

[steveo777]

I don't know what people are expecting out of a band that hasn't played together since 1982, but it sounds like the band already knows that it would be guaranteed to suck, much like if Perry returned to Journey. SP is not going to have that 83 voice that people are going to remember and expect, neither would Abba. Best to let sleeping dogs lie.

YOU'RE AN ASS!!

I wasn't done editing, but I'll still be an ass, edit or no edit.

Truer words have never been spoken!!!

Oh, go PUAR!

What does this mean, Steveo?!?!

PUAR = Piss Up A Rope

[Since 78]

I don't know what people are expecting out of a band that hasn't played together since 1982, but it sounds like the band already knows that it would be guaranteed to suck, much like if Perry returned to Journey. SP is not going to have that 83 voice that people are going to remember and expect, neither would Abba. Best to let sleeping dogs lie.

I was trying to sing Who's Crying Now the other night on Karaoke. I used to sing it years ago and could sound decent. My wife noticed my voice was cracking and I was really straining on the high notes. I'm 50, so imagine someone 10 years older trying to do it. Some things are best remembered for what they were.

well, you ding-dong, they have a huge repetoire of songs. All Perry has to do is sing the ones that fit his voice of now or tuned down and skip the ones out of his range.

Which one? Baby I'm leaving you?

Don't get my hopes up like that!! That would be GREAT!!

Of course! That's why I suggested it!

[brywool]

The link is on the Drudgereport.com They turned down a billion a few yrs back. Things change,but I never expected this could happen.

actually would be neat to have it happen.

NOTE to journey... if ABBA does do this--- life is to short not to have Perry rejoin for even a one off.

deleted my comment...

If ABBA COULD do it, they probably would. that's a buttload of money.
These days, they could MilliVanilli it and people wouldn't know.

[Don]

ABBA's real issue is Agnetha Faltskog doesn't like flying. I mean she really doesn't like flying, as in phobia style fear. No one would sweat it if they sounded like shit, it's fucking ABBA. Try to replace Agnetha with a stand in singer though and that won't go over very well.

[Rockindeano]

ABBA's real issue is Agnetha Faltskog doesn't like flying. I mean she really doesn't like flying, as in phobia style fear. No one would sweat it if they sounded like shit, it's fucking ABBA. Try to replace Agnetha with a stand in singer though and that won't go over very well.

There's ways around that! Hell, once in Europe, they could go by bus or train...and then to N America they could go by boat(think of it as a vacation)...once here, bam, back on the ground again...how hard is it? Most bands nowadays don't fly anyway.

[steveo777]

ABBA's real issue is Agnetha Faltskog doesn't like flying. I mean she really doesn't like flying, as in phobia style fear. No one would sweat it if they sounded like shit, it's fucking ABBA. Try to replace Agnetha with a stand in singer though and that won't go over very well.

There's ways around that! Hell, once in Europe, they could go by bus or train...and then to N America they could go by boat(think of it as a vacation)...once here, bam, back on the ground again...how hard is it? Most bands nowadays don't fly anyway.

What did they do before? They must have flown. Everyone has too many fucking excuses these days.

[portland]

I don't know what people are expecting out of a band that hasn't played together since 1982, but it sounds like the band already knows that it would be guaranteed to suck, much like if Perry returned to Journey. SP is not going to have that 83 voice that people are going to remember and expect, neither would Abba. Best to let sleeping dogs lie.

YOU'RE AN ASS!!

I wasn't done editing, but I'll still be an ass, edit or no edit.

Truer words have never been spoken!!!

Oh, go PUAR!

What does this mean, Steveo?!?!

PUAR = Piss Up A Rope

HAFU!!!

[Don]

ABBA's real issue is Agnetha Faltskog doesn't like flying. I mean she really doesn't like flying, as in phobia style fear. No one would sweat it if they sounded like shit, it's fucking ABBA. Try to replace Agnetha with a stand in singer though and that won't go over very well.

There's ways around that! Hell, once in Europe, they could go by bus or train...and then to N America they could go by boat(think of it as a vacation)...once here, bam, back on the ground again...how hard is it? Most bands nowadays don't fly anyway.

What did they do before? They must have flown. Everyone has too many fucking excuses these days.

They took the train and buses around Europe. They only toured Australasia and North America once.

[steveo777]

I don't know what people are expecting out of a band that hasn't played together since 1982, but it sounds like the band already knows that it would be guaranteed to suck, much like if Perry returned to Journey. SP is not going to have that 83 voice that people are going to remember and expect, neither would Abba. Best to let sleeping dogs lie.

YOU'RE AN ASS!!

I wasn't done editing, but I'll still be an ass, edit or no edit.

Truer words have never been spoken!!!

Oh, go PUAR!

What does this mean, Steveo?!?!

PUAR = Piss Up A Rope

HAFU!!!

http://www.acronymfinder.com/
Has failed me.

[portland]

I don't know what people are expecting out of a band that hasn't played together since 1982, but it sounds like the band already knows that it would be guaranteed to suck, much like if Perry returned to Journey. SP is not going to have that 83 voice that people are going to remember and expect, neither would Abba. Best to let sleeping dogs lie.

YOU'RE AN ASS!!

I wasn't done editing, but I'll still be an ass, edit or no edit.

Truer words have never been spoken!!!

Oh, go PUAR!

What does this mean, Steveo?!?!

PUAR = Piss Up A Rope

HAFU!!!

http://www.acronymfinder.com/
Has failed me.

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