Podcasts about abba the movie

OK, it isn't rock music, but the Soundtrack to "Saturday Night Fever" was a tremendously successful album both commercially and critically, and it had a major impact in popular culture of the later 70's.  The theatrical release of the movie actually went back to December of 1977, but it was the winner of the Grammy Award for Album of the Year in February 1979, one of only three soundtrack albums to do so.  Composed by the Bee Gees and prominently featuring that band, this soundtrack is the second-best selling of all time behind "The Bodyguard."  The Bee Gees actually didn't get involved with the film until it was in post-production.  John Travolta was dancing to Stevie Wonder and Boz Scaggs when the scenes were filmed.  Columbia Records refused legal clearance for Scaggs material because they were pursuing another disco movie at the time, and the Bee Gees were commissioned to write the songs for the film.  The brothers Gibb wrote the songs primarily in a single weekend.  The resulting success would change the trajectory of both the Bee Gees and actor John Travolta.  The Bee Gees would become a group often compared to the Beatles in the late 70's.  Travolta, already well known for his role in the television series "Welcome Back, Kotter," would become an A-list celebrity and a household name.In 2013 the album was added to the National Recording Registry in the Library of Congress for preservation.Lynch is responsible for this travesty, as the other participants do so under protest.  Support your local rock band, folks! Night FeverThis song was originally called "Saturday Night," but Robin Gibb was concerned about that name because of the number of songs already bearing the name.  "Night Fever" was inspired by Percy Faith's "Theme from 'A Summer Place'", and it spent 8 weeks at the top of the Billboard charts.How Deep Is Your LoveThis pop ballad was released in September of 1977, ahead of the movie.  It had hit the top of the Billboard Hot 100 by Christmas Day of 1977, remained there for 3 weeks, and spent 17 total weeks in the top 10.  Barry Gibb has commented that this is his favorite Bee Gees song.  It won Best Pop Performance by a Group at the February 1978 Grammy awards.You Should Be DancingPrior to their involvement with the "Saturday Night Fever" soundtrack, the Bee Gees first released this track on their album "Children of the World" in 1976.  This is the song playing when Travolta takes over the disco dance floor. Jive Talkin'Here is another song that had been previously issued before the soundtrack was released.  The lead single from the album "Main Course" was released in May 1975, long before "Saturday Night Fever."  The song was originally called "Drive Talking," and the rhythm was inspired by the sound the band's car made crossing the Julia Tuttle Causeway as they traveled to the studio in Miami. ENTERTAINMENT TRACK:Dancing Queen by ABBAA mockumentary called "ABBA:  The Movie" was in the theatres at this time in the U.S. STAFF PICKS:Is She Really Going Out with Him by Joe JacksonWayne gets the staff picks going with a song that asks why good looking women date horrible men.  Joe Jackson is often confused with Elvis Costello, another artist releasing albums at the time.  This is Jackson's debut single from his debut album, "Look Sharp."The Gambler by Kenny RogersBruce brings us Kenny Roger's signature song.  Songwriter Don Schlitz wrote this song in 1976 and it was recorded by several musicians including Johnny Cash before Rogers took it to number 1 on the country charts and number 16 on the Billboard Hot 100.  The gambler looks through life through the lens of poker, knowing "every hand's a winner, and every hand's a loser," and of course "you've got to know then to hold 'em, know when to fold 'em."Stumblin' In by Chris Norman and Suzi QuatroRob's staff pick is the sole top 40 hit by female rock pioneer Suzi Quatro, and Norman's only hit outside of his previous band, Smokie.  This duet made it to number 4 on the Billboard Hot 100.  Both singers have a smoky vocal sound.Do You Think I'm Sexy? by Rod StewartLynch notes Stewart's ability to surf the waves of popularity with this staff pick.  While Rod Stewart honed his craft in the rock genre, he achieved both popularity and notoriety with his polarizing choice of embracing disco music in the late 70's.  Today this song remains one of his most popular tunes. INSTRUMENTAL TRACK:Pegasus by The Allman Brothers BandThe Allman Brothers were decidedly NOT a disco band in this instrumental jam. 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Join live music lovers Rebecca and Nick for this unique podcast that takes an informed and hilarious deep dive into  live pop music and the art of the gig. In this episode the duo jump into the amazing legacy of ABBA to discover more about them as a live act. It turns out one of the only ways to do this (weird pending ABBAbots aside) is through the debacle that is ABBA The Movie. A caper that mixes live footage with bizarre fiction, it was made at the height of their first wave of fame. ABBA The Movie follows the Swedish Superstars across their 1976 tour of Australia. You might well end up glad Nick and Becca watched it so you don't have to, but it leads to a lot of funny and fascinating discussion about this significant band. Are ABBA really as clean cut as 1970's Australians seem to believe? Perhaps not. Also in the mix, tales of accidentally haunting a Swedish prison turned youth hostel, and unfortunate encounters with horny kangaroos. Get into it! 

We are BACK with the rest of our 2-part season 2 preview of “Free Spirits with Sparkle Sid”!Listen as we dive deeper into Sid’s amazing show business career, and when we present the VERY FIRST Humble Hero Award to the first recipient! Who could it be? Listen to find out!Miss our first part where we unveiled our NEW INTRO?! CLICK HERE for the full version of the preview, posted alongside this episode!“We want ABBA… WE WANT ABBA!"The sound of chanting children at the beginning of the film can be grating. The same noises are cross-cut between the exposition of a bare-bones plot to the film that documented their 1977 Australian World Tour. However, these introductions are necessary in allowing the viewer to enjoy this rare example of ABBA, live on stage. We just had to witness the pandemonium that ensued during that time… Even Bjorn was confused!What is this?! It’s “ABBA: The Movie”… filmed in Panovision!“ABBA: The Movie” came out at the height of the band’s fame. ABBA’s manager Stig Anderson decided to capitalize on this by hiring director Lasse Hallström to document the tour and the MADNESS that ABBAsolutely ensued. Hallström had directed ABBA’s promo clips, so he was a natural choice to direct a film that offered candid moments living in hotels, traveling, and dealing with the Australian press.The plot is simple: a high-strung radio disc-jockey named Ashley Wallace is sent to follow the group around Australia in hopes that he will get a one-on-one interview (I mean, “dialogue”) with them. He tries and fails thanks to the movie’s villain: a hard-edged bodyguard that kicks him out at every opportunity. Fun fact: those moments with the were not scripted, and the group did not even know about the plot until halfway through the tour.Speaking of the Australian press… there is a scene in the film earlier on in the film where the Swedish group has to answer questions at a press conference. The types of questions differ depending on who is being asked; the boys skirt the questions about money, fame and success while the girls are asked about their body parts. It is very jarring to those watching in 2020, however they handle the questions to the best of their ability using their varied command of the English language. This is the first glimpse into Australians’ fascination with the group, and the idolization of the members that ensued during their time in The Outback…The saving grace of the film are the scenes of ABBA behind the curtain; worrying about being electrocuted from the rain, and the crowds of people pressed against the fences that separated the fans from their idols. Those poor kids waited hours, all for one glimpse of the members, screaming with hysteria as they drove by. Benny even grants an autograph to one girl as she is hanging on to the top of the fence, almost as if she was about to jump for their love of ABBA.This very type of glimpse into the huge Australian music industry and the convergence of pop culture fandom of the 1970s is one of the very reasons why Agnetha is not fond of touring to this date. During the same tour they witnessed extreme airplane turbulence due to the Australian winds, thus leaving her with a fear of flying that is notoriously the reason why ABBA will never reunite for a world tour…Despite all these moments, the big saving grace for me, as an ABBA fan who never had the chance to see ABBA live. It is the documentation of a time when the group was still together and performed to those privileged enough to see them in the flesh. I still get goosebumps experiencing “Dancing Queen” with a live orchestra, seeing Agnetha smile when the audience sings “Chiquitita”, and Frida picking up a dangerously-lit sparkler from an audience member (how in GAY HELL did they bring that in?!). We also get a moment from “Get On The Carousel,” a song never recorded from the “Girl With the Golden hair” mini musical that they did for their encores. We also get early versions of the yet-to-be released songs “The Name of the Game” and “Thank You For the Music,” both songs that have gone on to be favourites among ABBA fans. It is well worth the price of importing the DVD, which I have provided a link to you, dear listeners, in the show notes.Regardless of its’ flaws, “ABBA: The Movie” does shine in the latter moments described, and is well worth a watch to those interested in learning more about the insecurities of the Swedish music scene, or at least the beginnings of it. Or if you want to see Frida and Agnetha acting as marionettes, it is definitely worth a re-watch, and another re-watch, and another… But what about the disc jockey?! You will have to listen to find out if he got that interview!I hope you enjoyed this sneak preview of Season 2!I am hopeful for its’ success…”It’s going to be WORLDWIDE!”Buy ABBA: The Movie on DVD!OTHER MEDIA FEATURED IN THIS EPISODEThe Brady Bunch MovieCadet KellyEven Stevens- “Starstruck”INTERACT WITH SPARKLE SIDCLOSET CONCERTS: A new episode of “Closet Concerts” debuts every Wednesday, the day before a new podcast episode!‘FREE SPIRITS’ THEME SONG (INTRO MUSIC)‘Winning Streak’ theme, 1974-75ABOUT THE PODCASTNOTE: Links to Amazon products are associated with the Amazon Affiliate Program. Your purchase helps support the podcast!

The complete, and FULL VERSION of our season 2 preview!See you January 21st, 2021 for Season 2 of “Free Spirits with Sparkle Sid”!(What’s next in the meantime? The thumbnail reveal on January 2nd, 2021!)Who could it be? Listen to find out!Miss our first part where we unveiled our NEW INTRO?! CLICK HERE for the full version of the preview, posted alongside this episode!“We want ABBA… WE WANT ABBA!"The sound of chanting children at the beginning of the film can be grating. The same noises are cross-cut between the exposition of a bare-bones plot to the film that documented their 1977 Australian World Tour. However, these introductions are necessary in allowing the viewer to enjoy this rare example of ABBA, live on stage. We just had to witness the pandemonium that ensued during that time… Even Bjorn was confused!What is this?! It’s “ABBA: The Movie”… filmed in Panovision!“ABBA: The Movie” came out at the height of the band’s fame. ABBA’s manager Stig Anderson decided to capitalize on this by hiring director Lasse Hallström to document the tour and the MADNESS that ABBAsolutely ensued. Hallström had directed ABBA’s promo clips, so he was a natural choice to direct a film that offered candid moments living in hotels, traveling, and dealing with the Australian press.The plot is simple: a high-strung radio disc-jockey named Ashley Wallace is sent to follow the group around Australia in hopes that he will get a one-on-one interview (I mean, “dialogue”) with them. He tries and fails thanks to the movie’s villain: a hard-edged bodyguard that kicks him out at every opportunity. Fun fact: those moments with the were not scripted, and the group did not even know about the plot until halfway through the tour.Speaking of the Australian press… there is a scene in the film earlier on in the film where the Swedish group has to answer questions at a press conference. The types of questions differ depending on who is being asked; the boys skirt the questions about money, fame and success while the girls are asked about their body parts. It is very jarring to those watching in 2020, however they handle the questions to the best of their ability using their varied command of the English language. This is the first glimpse into Australians’ fascination with the group, and the idolization of the members that ensued during their time in The Outback…The saving grace of the film are the scenes of ABBA behind the curtain; worrying about being electrocuted from the rain, and the crowds of people pressed against the fences that separated the fans from their idols. Those poor kids waited hours, all for one glimpse of the members, screaming with hysteria as they drove by. Benny even grants an autograph to one girl as she is hanging on to the top of the fence, almost as if she was about to jump for their love of ABBA.This very type of glimpse into the huge Australian music industry and the convergence of pop culture fandom of the 1970s is one of the very reasons why Agnetha is not fond of touring to this date. During the same tour they witnessed extreme airplane turbulence due to the Australian winds, thus leaving her with a fear of flying that is notoriously the reason why ABBA will never reunite for a world tour…Despite all these moments, the big saving grace for me, as an ABBA fan who never had the chance to see ABBA live. It is the documentation of a time when the group was still together and performed to those privileged enough to see them in the flesh. I still get goosebumps experiencing “Dancing Queen” with a live orchestra, seeing Agnetha smile when the audience sings “Chiquitita”, and Frida picking up a dangerously-lit sparkler from an audience member (how in GAY HELL did they bring that in?!). We also get a moment from “Get On The Carousel,” a song never recorded from the “Girl With the Golden hair” mini musical that they did for their encores. We also get early versions of the yet-to-be released songs “The Name of the Game” and “Thank You For the Music,” both songs that have gone on to be favourites among ABBA fans. It is well worth the price of importing the DVD, which I have provided a link to you, dear listeners, in the show notes.Regardless of its’ flaws, “ABBA: The Movie” does shine in the latter moments described, and is well worth a watch to those interested in learning more about the insecurities of the Swedish music scene, or at least the beginnings of it. Or if you want to see Frida and Agnetha acting as marionettes, it is definitely worth a re-watch, and another re-watch, and another… But what about the disc jockey?! You will have to listen to find out if he got that interview!I hope you enjoyed this sneak preview of Season 2!I am hopeful for its’ success…”It’s going to be WORLDWIDE!”Buy ABBA: The Movie on DVD!OTHER MEDIA FEATURED IN THIS EPISODEWehrenberg Theaters Jingle (STL SHOUTOUT!)Weezer- 'Buddy Holly'[title of show] Christmas SpecialThe Monkees- ‘Daydream Believer’The Brady Bunch MovieCadet KellyEven Stevens- “Starstruck”INTERACT WITH SPARKLE SIDCLOSET CONCERTS: A new episode of “Closet Concerts” debuts every Wednesday, the day before a new podcast episode!‘FREE SPIRITS’ THEME SONG (INTRO MUSIC)‘Winning Streak’ theme, 1974-75ABOUT THE PODCASTNOTE: Links to Amazon products are associated with the Amazon Affiliate Program. Your purchase helps support the podcast!

Hiya dear listeners! The final episode of “Super Funk-in Serious with Sparkle Sid” was already posted… But don’t you worry darlings and galpals! The podcast will be revived in a fresh new format and a new name… Stay tuned for the official announcement!As we prepare some exciting things for season 2, I want to give you a little sneak preview of a regular segment called “The SIDcom,” a condensed history, sketch-based introduction to a person or piece of media that inspires Sparkle Sid. The show now captures the spirit of variety shows from the 70s and the sitcoms that he grew up with… hence the name! Just call me a Carol Burnett/Gary Colman mélange….One day, I will become the next Cher as I climb the podcast social ladder and find my Sonny Bono!I hope you enjoy this new segment (and intro reveal!) as we incorporate into a fully formed season that begins January 21st, 2021! I am “Super Funk-in” excited that you have joined me this season and hope you stick with us as we turn the focus onto the guest for our next ‘clever endeavor"!And now… On to today's SIDcom!“We want ABBA… WE WANT ABBA!"The sound of chanting children at the beginning of the film can be grating. The same noises are cross-cut between the exposition of a bare-bones plot to the film that documented their 1977 Australian World Tour. However, these introductions are necessary in allowing the viewer to enjoy this rare example of ABBA, live on stage. We just had to witness the pandemonium that ensued during that time… Even Bjorn was confused!What is this?! It’s “ABBA: The Movie”… filmed in Panovision!“ABBA: The Movie” came out at the height of the band’s fame. ABBA’s manager Stig Anderson decided to capitalize on this by hiring director Lasse Hallström to document the tour and the MADNESS that ABBAsolutely ensued. Hallström had directed ABBA’s promo clips, so he was a natural choice to direct a film that offered candid moments living in hotels, traveling, and dealing with the Australian press.The plot is simple: a high-strung radio disc-jockey named Ashley Wallace is sent to follow the group around Australia in hopes that he will get a one-on-one interview (I mean, “dialogue”) with them. He tries and fails thanks to the movie’s villain: a hard-edged bodyguard that kicks him out at every opportunity. Fun fact: those moments with the were not scripted, and the group did not even know about the plot until halfway through the tour.Speaking of the Australian press… there is a scene in the film earlier on in the film where the Swedish group has to answer questions at a press conference. The types of questions differ depending on who is being asked; the boys skirt the questions about money, fame and success while the girls are asked about their body parts. It is very jarring to those watching in 2020, however they handle the questions to the best of their ability using their varied command of the English language. This is the first glimpse into Australians’ fascination with the group, and the idolization of the members that ensued during their time in The Outback…The saving grace of the film are the scenes of ABBA behind the curtain; worrying about being electrocuted from the rain, and the crowds of people pressed against the fences that separated the fans from their idols. Those poor kids waited hours, all for one glimpse of the members, screaming with hysteria as they drove by. Benny even grants an autograph to one girl as she is hanging on to the top of the fence, almost as if she was about to jump for their love of ABBA.This very type of glimpse into the huge Australian music industry and the convergence of pop culture fandom of the 1970s is one of the very reasons why Agnetha is not fond of touring to this date. During the same tour they witnessed extreme airplane turbulence due to the Australian winds, thus leaving her with a fear of flying that is notoriously the reason why ABBA will never reunite for a world tour…Despite all these moments, the big saving grace for me, as an ABBA fan who never had the chance to see ABBA live. It is the documentation of a time when the group was still together and performed to those privileged enough to see them in the flesh. I still get goosebumps experiencing “Dancing Queen” with a live orchestra, seeing Agnetha smile when the audience sings “Chiquitita”, and Frida picking up a dangerously-lit sparkler from an audience member (how in GAY HELL did they bring that in?!). We also get a moment from “Get On The Carousel,” a song never recorded from the “Girl With the Golden hair” mini musical that they did for their encores. We also get early versions of the yet-to-be released songs “The Name of the Game” and “Thank You For the Music,” both songs that have gone on to be favourites among ABBA fans. It is well worth the price of importing the DVD, which I have provided a link to you, dear listeners, in the show notes.Regardless of its’ flaws, “ABBA: The Movie” does shine in the latter moments described, and is well worth a watch to those interested in learning more about the insecurities of the Swedish music scene, or at least the beginnings of it. Or if you want to see Frida and Agnetha acting as marionettes, it is definitely worth a re-watch, and another re-watch, and another… But what about the disc jockey?! You will have to listen to find out if he got that interview!I hope you enjoyed this sneak preview of Season 2!I am hopeful for its’ success…”It’s going to be WORLDWIDE!”Buy ABBA: The Movie on DVD!OTHER MEDIA FEATURED IN THIS EPISODEWehrenberg Theaters Jingle (STL SHOUTOUT!)Weezer- 'Buddy Holly'[title of show] Christmas SpecialThe Monkees- ‘Daydream Believer’INTERACT WITH SPARKLE SIDCLOSET CONCERTS: A new episode of “Closet Concerts” debuts every Wednesday, the day before a new podcast episode!‘FREE SPIRITS’ THEME SONG (INTRO MUSIC)‘Winning Streak’ theme, 1974-75ABOUT THE PODCASTNOTE: Links to Amazon products are associated with the Amazon Affiliate Program. Your purchase helps support the podcast!

Wie had dat ooit achter Abba gezocht? Die band die zonnige liedjes? Vaten olie opkopen en die doorverkopen op de Rotterdamse Stockmarket. Een zakelijk gesprek met de inmiddels overleden manager van Abba, Stig Anderson. Optreden in tunieken van galeislaven en ook ongeveer zo'n bestaan leiden. 's Nachts naar de tandarts omdat er overdag geen gaatje in de agenda over is. Abba The Movie gezien? Waarin een radiomedewerker per ongeluk in een lift stapt waarin hij heel even eenzame opsluiting geniet met Agnetha, Björn, Benny en Annifrid? Mij overkwam exact hetzelfde, in een lift in de wolkenkrabber Atlantic aan Rockefeller Plaza New York. Abba gezien vanuit Agnetha. “Het is moeilijk een scheiding te verwerken als je niet kunt uithuilen bij je ex, die wel dag en nacht in je buurt is, als je geconfronteerd wordt met een Annifrid en Benny die net getrouwd en smoorverliefd zijn. Maar je kunt niet wegvluchten uit wat ooit een vriendenkring was want je bent contractueel aan hen gebonden. Maandenlang op toernee had ze heimwee. Ze miste haar kinderen. Die blonde van Abba, ze kreeg te maken met scheiding, zelfmoord en stalking. Tegenwoordig woont Agnetha op het Zweedse eiland Ekerö. In de keuken zingt ze nooit meer Abba-liedjes, en ook in de verhalen die ze haar kleinkinderen vertelt komt het Mamma Mia-sprookje nooit meer voor...

Doug and Kirk look at how 1977 was a watershed year for popular music. Show notes: ECM Records Now Available on Apple Music Eagles: Hotel California Billy Joel: The Stranger Sex Pistols: Never Mind The Bollocks, Here’s The Sex Pistols The Clash: The Clash (UK version) The Clash: Give ’em Enough Rope The Clash: The Clash (US version) Four Manchester bands we owe to the Sex Pistols’ Lesser Free Trade Hall gig 40 years ago Elvis Costello: My Aim is True Elvis Costello: Less Than Zero > Radio, Radio on Saturday Night Live Saturday Night Fever Episode #76 – Mirror Balls and Polyester: Looking Back at Disco Music Grateful Dead Movie The Hobbit Abba: The Movie Episode #59 – 1967 and the Summer of Love 100K+ Descend Upon Central New Jersey For Grateful Dead Show On This Date In 1977 Photos from Englishtown 1977 Grateful Dead: Dick’s Picks Vol. 15, Raceway Park, Englishtown, NJ, 9/3/77 Beach Boys Turn Central Park Into California Dreamin' (New York Times) Sha Na Na Aerosmith: Walk This Way Run-DMC: Walk This Way Fleetwood Mac: Rumours Meatloaf: Bat out of Hell 40 Years Ago: Bruce Springsteen Settles 10-Month Lawsuit with Manager Mike Appel Talking Heads: Talking Heads: 77 Television: Marquee Moon Marquee Moon (Wikipedia) The 1977 Pazz & Jop Critics Poll Okay, I’m not going to link to every album in the Chritsgau list… “Heroes” (Wikipedia) Laserium Our next tracks: Kirk: Tangerine Dream: Encore Doug: Eric Clapton: Slowhand If you like the show, please subscribe in iTunes or your favorite podcast app, and please rate the podcast.

Artist Andy Runton is back, trying to be a rock star. There’s no time to stop at the hotel, but it’s ok–we’re among friends. Show links: Hands Off!: A Unique New System of Self Defence Against Assault for the Women of Today The Boing Boing article ABBA The Movie trailer The … Continue reading

Let's paint a musical landscape of widescreen tableaus for Episode 5 with my guest Brendan Boyle as we discuss the clean crisp sound ABBA and their desire to know the name of the game with ABBA The Movie while soaring as high an Eagle into the devastating filth of Paul Verhoeven's "Spetters".

Jen and Mike discuss the clean-cut beat of ABBA: The Movie, starring the enduringly popular Swedes and directed by Lasse Hallstrom. Note: this is the second film we've discussed that stars a convicted child molester. Hmm. Have You Seen This? BONUS episodes See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Jen and Mike discuss the clean-cut beat of ABBA: The Movie, starring the enduringly popular Swedes and directed by Lasse Hallstrom. Note: this is the second film we’ve discussed that stars a convicted child molester. Hmm.

Jen and Mike discuss the clean-cut beat of ABBA: The Movie, starring the enduringly popular Swedes and directed by Lasse Hallstrom. Note: this is the second film we’ve discussed that stars a convicted child molester. Hmm.

On this episode of Voulez-Vous, Zach and Steve take us through a magical journey through Australia. Or at least the Australia that was in the 1978 ABBA movie. Join us as for a chat about good music that we're listening to lately; weird made up names for movies and musicals; and, of course, lots of love for ABBA.

Après Abba-The Movie en 77, voici Abba- The Museum, ouvert depuis le 7 mai à Stockholm.

Après Abba-The Movie en 77, voici Abba- The Museum, ouvert depuis le 7 mai à Stockholm.