He/Him
74.
'...Alice has been there... She said it was fun... Swimming and surfing, enjoying the sun... Hey Honolulu, we're going to happy Hawaii...'
- Agnetha Fältskog and Anni-Frid Lyngstad in Happy Hawaii -
'...Alice has been there... She said it was fun... Swimming and surfing, enjoying the sun... Hey Honolulu, we're going to happy Hawaii...'
- Agnetha Fältskog and Anni-Frid Lyngstad in Happy Hawaii -
Frida feeling ha oats there, while Agnetha looks terrified.
Average: 6.0652
Highest score: 1 * 10.0 - @DJHazey
Lowest score: 1 * 0.00 - @WhatKindOfKylie? (surprise, surprise...)
My score: 6.50
We lose an Arrival-related song at #74. Recorded in April 1976, it was never actually released as part of the album before the 2001 re-issues, but in February 1977 it was released as the b-side to Knowing Me, Knowing You. Infamously labelled as the early version of Why Did It Have to Be Me?, it kept the melody of the verses and chorus, but the production sounded a little bit more tropical and featured the girls on vocal duty, instead of the bluesy Björn led album track we originally got.
I very much prefer Why Did It Have to Be Me? as I think that one has a lot more going for it, it has one of Björn's better vocals with a moment from the girls and it's not drawn out. This one, however, seems to go on forever, has quite an uninspired vocal by the ladies (though it can be what they were going for, quite relaxed etc.) and there's just not a lot going on.
Let's start things off with our zero giver WhatKindOfKylie? as he throws another one out and dare I say I kinda agree with him when he says "I just can't warm to this one!!! I have discovered many great gems doing this rate, but will never seek out this one again will confess.", though I really don't see what would ignite anyone to give this nil points.
Anyway...
I find myself disagreeing with Mikey1701 for the first time as he prefers this one over the other, thinking this is "definitely the superior version of the song, the awful country and western overtones have been dispensed with and the girls sound great as always- but it’s still nothing special. Had it been on either Waterloo and ABBA it might have worked better given the number of tracks from them with a tropical feel.". I feel like this is a crossroads of some sorts for us, sis... Though you do have a few points.
Poor ol' Sprockrooster says you can never go wrong with "a bit of schlägermuzik. This would work with carnival.". If I ever visit a carnival and they play this, I'm hitting the bar immediately. Who am I kidding, I'm already there!
And though I wouldn't call this schlagermusic either, ufint states that this is "a little bit what the Scandinavians call “dansband”, which is not necessarily a bad thing, but it sounds a tad tired.", so I guess both of them could have a point here.
bichard calls it "So much more joyous than the dirge that made it onto Arrival. Carefree and wonderful. The album version feels like it's been castrated for the sake of credibility.", but I'm not agreeing as I think this is actually a lot cooler than Why Did It Have to Be Me??
constantino finds it "Very pretty, very fun - I wholeheartedly approve." and P'nutbutter simply calls it a "Brilliant pop song.". chris4862, meanwhile thinks it's "Lyrically trite", but can't deny "the production is so lush".
TrueBeliever remembers "being so confused the first time I heard this song regarding why they revamped Why Did it Have to Be Me?’s melody. I’d love to know the backstory to how this all came about, but can’t be arsed to look it up myself.". I'm guessing they just thought this wasn't good enough and I can see why, as the other packs a little bit more of a punch.
tylerc904 compliments the boys, while saying this is "A breezy, tropical bop (this is how you do it Tropical Loveland/Sitting in a Palmtree!). Love their pernounciation of “Hawaii”. Of course I’m happy Why Did It Have To Be Me? came to fruition but generous Benny/Bjorn are kings for giving us this as a little bonus.". And though I don't particularly adore the song, I do see his point as it gave us a different take on a previously released song. Who knows what they have left in the vaults as unreleased treasures...
Seeking rarities out can be quite an unrewarding experience, as Hudweiser admits "This proved elusive for a long time and I finally found it on a weird German compilation CD that cost the earth (in those days) only to learn it was just Why Did it Have to be Me? with different lyrics. It's nice enough but feels a bit redundant.". I can totes imagine your disappointment, sis...
Some of you are with me on favouring the album track we initially ended up with.
VivaForever admits it makes her "appreciate Why Did It Have to Be Me? a little more. At least it's not this... dumb." and CasperFan agrees, saying it's "A not-as-good Why did it have to be me? A bit too tropical for me-but still a great melody.".
Mina thinks it "Sounds like any generic track you hear in a commercial for an exotic foreign destination." and SecretsOfFatima wants to go on holiday after seeing those commercials, uttering "Cheesy travel anthem icons only.", but I'm guessing Filippa won't be going with him anytime soon after stating "Not mine.". Ouch.
Let's end things with idratherjack who expresses my feelings about the song to a Tea:
"Interesting little curio but I'm glad it turned into Why Did It Have To Be Me?."
Exactly.
A cartoon video for the song was released in Australia during ABBA-mania:
And in 1977 it was covered by German singer Manuela who sang it in her native tongue... Hold on to your wigs, gurls.
Average: 6.0652
Highest score: 1 * 10.0 - @DJHazey
Lowest score: 1 * 0.00 - @WhatKindOfKylie? (surprise, surprise...)
My score: 6.50
We lose an Arrival-related song at #74. Recorded in April 1976, it was never actually released as part of the album before the 2001 re-issues, but in February 1977 it was released as the b-side to Knowing Me, Knowing You. Infamously labelled as the early version of Why Did It Have to Be Me?, it kept the melody of the verses and chorus, but the production sounded a little bit more tropical and featured the girls on vocal duty, instead of the bluesy Björn led album track we originally got.
I very much prefer Why Did It Have to Be Me? as I think that one has a lot more going for it, it has one of Björn's better vocals with a moment from the girls and it's not drawn out. This one, however, seems to go on forever, has quite an uninspired vocal by the ladies (though it can be what they were going for, quite relaxed etc.) and there's just not a lot going on.
Let's start things off with our zero giver WhatKindOfKylie? as he throws another one out and dare I say I kinda agree with him when he says "I just can't warm to this one!!! I have discovered many great gems doing this rate, but will never seek out this one again will confess.", though I really don't see what would ignite anyone to give this nil points.
Anyway...
I find myself disagreeing with Mikey1701 for the first time as he prefers this one over the other, thinking this is "definitely the superior version of the song, the awful country and western overtones have been dispensed with and the girls sound great as always- but it’s still nothing special. Had it been on either Waterloo and ABBA it might have worked better given the number of tracks from them with a tropical feel.". I feel like this is a crossroads of some sorts for us, sis... Though you do have a few points.
Poor ol' Sprockrooster says you can never go wrong with "a bit of schlägermuzik. This would work with carnival.". If I ever visit a carnival and they play this, I'm hitting the bar immediately. Who am I kidding, I'm already there!
And though I wouldn't call this schlagermusic either, ufint states that this is "a little bit what the Scandinavians call “dansband”, which is not necessarily a bad thing, but it sounds a tad tired.", so I guess both of them could have a point here.
bichard calls it "So much more joyous than the dirge that made it onto Arrival. Carefree and wonderful. The album version feels like it's been castrated for the sake of credibility.", but I'm not agreeing as I think this is actually a lot cooler than Why Did It Have to Be Me??
constantino finds it "Very pretty, very fun - I wholeheartedly approve." and P'nutbutter simply calls it a "Brilliant pop song.". chris4862, meanwhile thinks it's "Lyrically trite", but can't deny "the production is so lush".
TrueBeliever remembers "being so confused the first time I heard this song regarding why they revamped Why Did it Have to Be Me?’s melody. I’d love to know the backstory to how this all came about, but can’t be arsed to look it up myself.". I'm guessing they just thought this wasn't good enough and I can see why, as the other packs a little bit more of a punch.
tylerc904 compliments the boys, while saying this is "A breezy, tropical bop (this is how you do it Tropical Loveland/Sitting in a Palmtree!). Love their pernounciation of “Hawaii”. Of course I’m happy Why Did It Have To Be Me? came to fruition but generous Benny/Bjorn are kings for giving us this as a little bonus.". And though I don't particularly adore the song, I do see his point as it gave us a different take on a previously released song. Who knows what they have left in the vaults as unreleased treasures...
Seeking rarities out can be quite an unrewarding experience, as Hudweiser admits "This proved elusive for a long time and I finally found it on a weird German compilation CD that cost the earth (in those days) only to learn it was just Why Did it Have to be Me? with different lyrics. It's nice enough but feels a bit redundant.". I can totes imagine your disappointment, sis...
Some of you are with me on favouring the album track we initially ended up with.
VivaForever admits it makes her "appreciate Why Did It Have to Be Me? a little more. At least it's not this... dumb." and CasperFan agrees, saying it's "A not-as-good Why did it have to be me? A bit too tropical for me-but still a great melody.".
Mina thinks it "Sounds like any generic track you hear in a commercial for an exotic foreign destination." and SecretsOfFatima wants to go on holiday after seeing those commercials, uttering "Cheesy travel anthem icons only.", but I'm guessing Filippa won't be going with him anytime soon after stating "Not mine.". Ouch.
Let's end things with idratherjack who expresses my feelings about the song to a Tea:
"Interesting little curio but I'm glad it turned into Why Did It Have To Be Me?."
Exactly.
A cartoon video for the song was released in Australia during ABBA-mania:
And in 1977 it was covered by German singer Manuela who sang it in her native tongue... Hold on to your wigs, gurls.
