Singer Agnetha Fältskog, solo
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Welcome!
If so, perhaps some of us were a bit harsh in our judgment....
Enduring pop 'super-group' ABBA (http://www.abbasite.com, new window opens) is a magnificent subject... for other great lenses. But those of us who disregarded ABBA may also have missed what followed (and preceded them): Solo Agnetha.
This lens links to a few song samples from the blonde singer and features brief, introductory commentary. It is music-focused. A visit to YouTube will confirm: The former fronting vocalist for ABBA hasn't recorded in awhile but still captivates fans throughout the world.
She enjoys being a proud grandmother nowadays but Agnetha Fältskog gave us all a shiny gift to remember: Her crystal-clear, sweet voice. "...still an impressive pop instrument", wrote a reviewer (2004 snippet,Mark Edwards) from The Times (U.K.). (Re Agnetha's 2004 comeback album, My Colouring Book. Ref.: Wikipedia article, 'Agnetha Fältskog'(http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Agnetha_F%C3%A4ltskog).)
An extraordinary pop voice: Rangy and packed with emotion at times. The same one that's helped sell nearly 400 million records for ABBA.
Let the music speak: Some useful links to much more (public) information about the singer can be found further below. For starters, please enjoy a few sample videos of Ms. Fältskog's in-English solo efforts, currently available on YouTube. The videogenic singer is worth a/another listen (no matter what your music 'genre' may be).
In the Guestbook please let me know what you know about the winsome pop icon. (Perhaps enjoying something of a renaissance via YouTube and other modern mediums.) And what your favorites may be....
(Photo credit: Agnetha Fältskog, ABBA, Ekeberghallen, Oslo, Norway, January 28th 1977. Author: Helge Øverås)
Update: A nice, fairly recent photo of Agnetha (at a party) is displayed via this forum link (new window opens): (http://www.iphpbb.com/board/ftopic-30652567nx61610-11183.html).
Agnetha's name
Agnetha's vocal range (succinctly)
As noted below, Agnetha's strong "lower voice" (lower range) surprises.
(And please follow the link in the 'More Music' section (further below) for a couple of complete song examples....) Thanks to 'abbaMANQUEZ' for the illuminating video analysis:
A quick YouTube sampler (unofficial)
Agnetha Fältskog
(Thanks to 'Brightnights1' and other video creators for producing the included YT videos. Pls. watch your volume...)
Ms. Fältskog also composed this brightly-sung one.
Amazon music
Agnetha Fältskog
More music
Note: She sounds even better on high-fidelity recordings.
- Agnetha solo efforts (link)
- via YouTube
Essential Agnetha: ABBA's 'The Winner Takes It All'
Although not a solo album song from Agnetha, the pop soprano considers this bitterly sad one from ABBA to be the band's best. Her stellar lead is no small factor in that...(Ref.: Ms.Faltskog's 1996 biography, with Brita Ahman, As I Am, page 133. Special thanks to YouTube's '2Shaymcn' for posting this 1980 performance.)
Can't get enough of Ms.Fältskog? Websites:
Though no 'official' site dedicated to the singer currently exists, there are a number of excellent fan-created/unofficial sources....
- 'ABBA: Let the Music Speak', by Christopher Patrick (2008)
- The best writing/analysis there is about ABBA's music. Including the two voices of ABBA: Outstanding pop singers Frida and Agnetha. Very detailed; has many insights (from a professional musician).
- ABBA - The Site
- Official web site for ABBA; includes numerous well-written articles about all of its members, and more...
- abba4ever forum
- Up-to-date forum for all things ABBA. Has extensive topics re Ms.Fältskog, written/maintained by fan/experts. An excellent source.
- Music reviews of every Agnetha album
- Comprehensive. Well done.
- ABBA Omnibus - Everything ABBA
- Much ABBA-related info., and an extensive list of websites dedicated to the band/band members. Updated regularly.
- As I Am: Abba Before and Beyond (1996) (Amazon link)
- Ms.Fältskog's 1996 biography, with Brita Ahman. It's a little dated now, but features sections written by the singer herself that will likely interest ardent fans. Many very good photos, too.
- 2010 'M-Magazine' (Sweden) article featuring Ms.Fältskog
- English translation of 12/10's 'M-Magazine' interview plus pictures, from 'Mikory's ABBA blog'.
- Agnetha and ABBA, Belatedly
- One American 'rock music die-hard' much-belatedly 'discovers' ABBA and underrated star Agnetha. Detailed, with music-and voice-related commentary/analysis. Get to know more about a talented and winsome performer...
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Prediction
I'll start with (what I think is) an easy one...
oldngood predicts:
It is likely already underway: Talented, likable Agnetha gains (further) recognition and (retro-) appreciation (along with all of ABBA), and the reluctant star begins to (cautiously) enjoy the revival/recognition, too...
nettafan predicts:
She'll always be beautiful...
iTunes
Agnetha Fältskog, solo... *just a sample*
| Track | Artist | Album | |
|---|---|---|---|
| When You Walk In the Room | Agnetha Fältskog | My Colouring Book | |
| Love Me With All Your Heart | Agnetha Fältskog | My Colouring Book | |
| If I Thought You'd Ever Change Your Mind | Agnetha Fältskog | My Colouring Book | |
| När du tar mig i din famn | Agnetha Fältskog | Tio år med agnetha | |
| S.O.S. | Agnetha Fältskog | Elva kvinnor i ett hus | |
| Doktorn! | Agnetha Fältskog | Elva kvinnor i ett hus | |
| En egen trädgård | Agnetha Fältskog | Elva kvinnor i ett hus | |
| Och han väntar på mej | Agnetha Fältskog | Elva kvinnor i ett hus | |
| Dom har glömt | Agnetha Fältskog | Elva kvinnor i ett hus |
And now for something completely different....
2012: A diversion from 'all things Agnetha' .... Since you've made it this far down, enjoy a young prodigy worth remembering. "Classical crossover" soprano Jackie Evancho is already well-known... especially in the U.S.
One pretty amazing YouTube sample follows. (And much, much more may be found at this outstanding lens for Jackie (link, new window).)
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Amazon Spotlight Personal Review
My Very Best compilation by Agnetha Fältskog (2008)
My Very Best
Amazon Price: $22.95 (as of 06/04/2012)
Clear, crisp, sweet, bright, emotion-packed: Some adjectives to describe ex-ABBA singer Agnetha Fältskog's special voice.
35 songs - from her Swedish version of ABBA's hit S.O.S. to Agnetha's singing tour de force, The Winner Takes It All - grace the My Very Best compilation. 18 songs are her Swedish solo standouts - good-sounding whether you know the language or not. Seventeen more are in English, including hits Can't Shake Loose, The Heat Is On, and I Won't Let You Go. (BTW: A few strong, English solo songs are not included here, (e.g., Man, One Way Love, The Angels Cry), as the singer chose to include a couple of her recorded duets.)
Agnetha's distinct and feminine voice makes this a worthwhile collection of - or introduction to - her solo efforts.
(A gorgeous CD cover photo of the beautiful singer as well - with several more inside. Plus a nice note written to fans by the artist.)
