Frida 1967-1972 [Import]

frida 1967-1972 [import]

Track Listings
Disc: 1
1. En Ledig Dag (Weekend in Portofino)
2. Peter Kom Tillbaka
3. Din (Quiereme Mucho)
4. Är Så Underbart Rar (Can't Take My Eyes off You)
5. Simsalabim
6. Vi Möts Igen (Where Are They Now)
7. Mycket Kär (Non Illudertie Mai)
8. När du Blir Min (Lonesome Road)
9. Härlig Är Vår Jord
10. Räkna de Lyckliga Stunderna Blott
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Disc: 2
1. En Ton Av Tystnad (The Sound of Silence)
2. Suzanne
3. Allting Skall Bli Bra/Vad Gör Jag Med Min Kärlek (Everythings Alright/I
4. Jag Är Beredd (And I'll Be There)
5. En Liten Sång Om Kärlek (Five Pennies Saints)
6. Telegram För Fullmånen
7. Barnen Sover
8. En Kväll Om Sommarn (Changes)
9. VI Vet Allt, Men Nästan Inget
10. Min Egen Stad
See all 18 tracks on this disc

Editorial Reviews
Product Description
1997 EMI release, a 38 track retrospective of the formerABBA vocalist's early recordings from the late '60s & early'70s, including five previously unreleased bonus trackscomprised of TV and radio recordings. All tracks are listedin Swedish only! Double sl

Frida 1967-1972,Anni-Frid "Frida" Lyngstad,EMI Int'l,Disco,Euro-Pop,Pop,Rock,Rock/Pop,Sweden

Frida 1967-1972 [Import]
Frida
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • Revolutionary times
  • Black Dove
  • makes me want to dance
  • Enjoy!
  • FRIDA would be proud
 Frida

Manufacturer: Deutsche Grammophon
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ASIN: B00006LLNV
Release Date: 2002-10-22

Tracks:

  1. Benediction and Dream
  2. The Floating Bed
  3. El Conejo
  4. Paloma Negra
  5. Self-Portrait with Hair Down
  6. Alcoba Azul
  7. Carabina 30/30
  8. Solo Tu
  9. El Gusto
  10. The Journey
  11. El Antifaz
  12. The Suicide of Dorothy Hale
  13. La Cavalera
  14. La Bruja
  15. Portrait of Lude
  16. La Llorona
  17. Estrella Oscura
  18. Still Life
  19. Viva La Vida
  20. The Departure
  21. Coyoacan and Variations
  22. La Llorona
  23. Burning Bed
  24. Burn It Blue

Amazon.com

She was famous as both artist and model, infamous as political revolutionary and social libertine, and Frida Kahlo's controversial life couldn't help but seem the stuff of great musical theater. Her story is brought to the screen by director Julie Taymor, whose musical compatriot here is also her husband; Elliot Goldenthal, student of both Copland and Corigliani, shrewdly sublimates his modernism in service of the rich, evocative music and songs of Mexico and Central America. Utilizing performers that range from the contemporary (Lila Downs) to the folk-classic (Costa Rican legend Chavela Vargas; Brazilian star Caetano Veloso) and traditional (Los Cojolites, El Poder Del Norte, Trio Huasteca, Caimanes de Tanquin, and others), Goldenthal generously displays the true breadth of Mexican folk music, while seamlessly infusing it with the minimalist corners of his own underscore and some winning songwriting of his own. The result is one of 2002's most compelling soundtracks. The enhanced CD features include musical film excerpts, as well as a video conversation between Goldenthal and star Salma Hayek and text interviews with the composer and director Taymor. --Jerry McCulley

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Revolutionary times.......2007-05-14

I absolutely love this soundtrack! Everytime I listen to it, I feel as though I am in Mexico during the revolution and Frida's life. Everyone should choose their own life soundtrack and this one allows us to see into Frida's life more clearly.

4 out of 5 stars Black Dove.......2007-05-13

Fell into the movie trying to avoid study and hang out with a jilted housemate. If I'm honest, Salma Hayek was the main draw. Wafer thin.
However, I was enraptured by the story of Frida and the amazing performance (no wonder she was oscar nominated).
I bought the soundtrack the next morning. It really got to me.This is a great soundtrack and, yes, it does help if you have seen the movie but not necessary. I loved the latin passion (highs and lows). Chervala Vargas as Elliot Goldenthal describes in the slieve was once Frida's lover. I loved her Paloma Negra. So powerful.
There is something for everyone in this long soundtrack.
Do as i have: watch the movie and buy the soundtrack. Worth the time and money.

5 out of 5 stars makes me want to dance .......2007-05-07

I really enjoyed the CD, the musical selection is great and it seems very authentic.

5 out of 5 stars Enjoy!.......2006-12-30

I purchased this CD after seeing the movie. The music is enjoyable to listen to and passionate as I would think Frida was. I purchased this CD a second time to give to a female Hispanic artist who identifies with the trials and tribulations of Frida. This artist now paints while listening to this CD. Her artwork not only has improved but has become popular. I defiantly recommend its purchase.

5 out of 5 stars FRIDA would be proud.......2006-10-20

Simply perfection. Each song will move you. I dont really even understand Spanish ( only simple conversational Spanish) and it strums my every emotion. I just LOVE it!
Something's Going On
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • A Mighty Fine Record
  • Gotta love Frida!
  • No second fiddle!
  • A Great Remaster
 Something's Going On
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ASIN: B0009HL8E6
Release Date: 2005-05-09

Tracks:

  1. Tell Me It's Over
  2. I See Red
  3. I Got Something
  4. Strangers
  5. To Turn the Stone
  6. I Know There's Something Going On
  7. Threnody
  8. Baby Don't You Cry No More
  9. Way You Do
  10. You Know What I Mean
  11. Here We'll Stay
  12. I Know There's Something Going On [Single Edit]
  13. Here We'll Stay [Solo Version]

Album Details

Digitally Remastered and Expanded Edition of her 1982 Solo Album Produced by Genesis Drummer/Frontman Phil Collins. Includes her International Smash Single of the Title Track, which was Written by Russ Ballard. Also Includes a Rare Bryan Ferry Composition ("The Way You Do") which He Himself Has Never Recorded and Per Gessle's (Roxette) "Threnody". Includes Two Exclusive Bonus Tracks; The Single Edit of the International Hit 'i Know There's Something Going On' and Frida's Solo Version of 'here We'll Stay', Originally Issued as a 1983 Single (The Album Version of the Song is a Duet with Phil Collins). The Solo Version of 'here We'll Stay' Has Never Been Released on CD Before.

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars A Mighty Fine Record.......2007-05-24

This is a colourfully eclectic album that really showcases Frida's extraordinary vocals. It bursts out of the speakers with 'Tell Me It's Over': a short punchy rock song which gets straight to the point before lilting into the sublime 'I See Red' with it's dub overtones. 'To Turn The Stone' has aged but it is still an epic (and evidently must be good, since Donna Summer subsequently decided to record it after initially turning it down). There's nothing new to say about 'I Know There's Something Going On' - a fantastic song with a killer vocal delivery. The question only remains as to why this stalled at #43 in the UK. 'Threnody' and 'The Way You Do' are in turns beautifully wistful and playful songs and there aren't the words to describe her cover of 'You Know What I Mean'. It is celestial. The highlight, after IKTSGO, though has to be 'Baby Don't You Cry No More' with its light lounge blues. Perfectly pitched though mischievous.

There are not many singers who could carry this off. Frida does it with aplomb. An essential purchase.

4 out of 5 stars Gotta love Frida!.......2006-06-03

I am not going to compare this album with ABBA or Agnetha. What's the use? After (and before!) ABBA, both women made music quite different from the famous ABBA sound. I personally like Frida's voice and solo work over Agnetha's, but that's just my opinion. As for this album, it's nice, but not her best. Some of the songs I really love (I Know There's Something Going On, Threnody, The Way You Do)), but some I don't particularly enjoy (I Got Something, Here We'll Stay). But in all, it's a great document of the early '80 pop-sound. Frida's voice to me was, and still is, one of the finest in pop music!

5 out of 5 stars No second fiddle!.......2005-09-08

Frida has always been my favorite voice in ABBA. Could any voice sound as rich as she does in ABBA's "Knowing Me, Knowing You?"
There is not a single dud on this entire cd. She and producer Phil Collins picked from the hottest songwriters of the day. The Brian Ferry penned-song "The Way You Do" is flawless, as is the haunting, atmospheric "To Turn The Stone." Other highlights are the rocking "Tell Me It's Over" and folk-tinged "Threnody."
As far as the remaster goes, the sound quality is excellent. The bonus tracks in no way add to the total package. I never really cared for the solo version of "Here We'll Stay," the duet with Phil Collins on the original cd. It seems unpolished. The newly included radio/single edit of "I Know There's Something Going On" proves that there is nothing like the original. Some things are better left alone! I LOVE THIS SONG!I did hear an incredible dance remix of this classic track while at a club in London in 2004. It was approximately 10 minutes long and played up the guitars but had a super-fast computerized beat. Where is this version? It should have been included instead of the edit. Also, no review would be complete without mentioning the excellent jazz-influenced "Baby Don"t You Cry No More" and the touching ballad "You Know What I Mean."

I can honestly say that overall, this cd is slightly better than some ABBA cds, the exceptions being "Super Trouper," "The Album," and "Voulez-Vous," of course- all perfect. Buy this cd and enjoy!

5 out of 5 stars A Great Remaster.......2005-06-04

This is a great remaster of her first post-ABBA album. The first thing I noticed about it was they didn't use the same version of 'Here We'll Stay', it's been slightly remixed from the original album version, but a great version none-the-less. The 'Solo' version of 'Here We'll Stay' sounds more like a demo than a single version...I think I read somewhere that it was released as a single...yuck! But I digress. The remaster is top notch and should not be overlooked. The single edit of 'I Know There's Something Going On' sounds ok, but you can tell it was transferred from digital to analog and back again for this remaster.
This is a great album and worth the cost just to get that 'extra' track of Frida singing solo on 'Here We'll Stay' for all Frida fans.
Until Death Comes
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • great piano-driven pop/folk/indie/etc
  • Stellar!
 Until Death Comes
Frida Hyvönen
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ASIN: B000I2IRL4
Release Date: 2006-10-24

Tracks:

  1. I Drive My Friend
  2. Djuna!
  3. Valerie
  4. You Never Got Me Right
  5. Once I Was a Serene Teenaged Child
  6. Today, Tuesday
  7. Come Another Night
  8. N.Y.
  9. Modern
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Album Description

Sweden's Hyvonen is a talented piano-based songwriter in the vein of Laura Nyro with a passionate bite and a voice like an icicle that cuts deep. This debut features a raw home-recording feel not dissimilar to The Stones' "Beggar's Banquet", Joni Mitchell's "Blue", or Carole King's "Tapestry".

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars great piano-driven pop/folk/indie/etc.......2007-05-04

I bought this CD after seeing Frida play at the Beat Kitchen in Chicago with Bishop Allen. She put on quite a show with nothing but her voice, her piano, and a glass of white wine (which a member of the audience kindly refilled mid-set).

I am not particularly sure about her influences or what to compare her to but Joni Mitchell, Laura Nyro, Carole King, etc are all decent starting places. I don't want to paint her as a Tori Amos clone either for the simple reason because she is a girl with a piano. Either way it is safe to say that anyone who really appreciates female artists of this sort will definitely like Frida!

Lyrically I find her interesting. The article in the Chicago weekly, The Reader, which convinced me to attend the gig described her as a reluctant feminist. Overall, great Swedish import. Go see her and buy this CD!

5 out of 5 stars Stellar!.......2007-02-01

Hyvonen's new disc is a incredible tour de force. Featuring some of the freshest songwriting in years, the collection is at times simultaneously passionate, tough and vulernable. Frida's haunting melodies and poignant lyrics linger long after the music's gone.
Ensam
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • Buena pieza para seguidores de Frida
  • Soft core porn cover; hard core fans' delight
 Ensam
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ASIN: B0009HL8DW
Release Date: 2005-05-09

Tracks:

  1. Fernando
  2. Jag Ar Mig Sjalv Nu
  3. Som En Sparv
  4. Vill Du Lana En Man
  5. Liv Pa Mars
  6. Syrtaki
  7. Aldrig Mej
  8. Guld Och Grona Angar
  9. Ett Liv I Solen
  10. Skulle De Va Skont
  11. Var Ar Min Clown
  12. Man Vill Ju Leva Lite Dessemellan
  13. Ska Man Skratta Eller Grata

Album Description

The Swedish-language Frida Ensam (Frida Alone), produced by fellow ABBA member Benny Andersson, was originally issued in 1975. The album was a domestic number one smash at the time of its original release and contains Frida's Swedish versions of songs such as David Bowie's 'Life On Mars?', The Beach Boys' 'Wouldn't It Be Nice' and Stephen Sondheim's 'Send In The Clowns'. The album also features Frida's original version of 'Fernando', which was actually released before ABBA's English version became an international hit. The new CD release of Frida Ensam includes two bonus tracks that originally appeared on Frida's first Polar single in 1972, 'Man vill ju leva lite dessemellan' and 'Ska man skratta eller gråta'. Digitally Remastered. Universal. 2005.

Album Details

The Swedish-language 'frida Alone, Produced by Fellow Abba Member Benny Andersson, was 'riginally Issued in 1975. The Album was a Domestic Number One Smash at the Time of Its Original Release and Contains Frida's Swedish Versions of Songs Such as David Bowie's 'life on Mars?', the Beach Boys' 'wouldn't it Be Nice' and Stephen Sondheim's 'send in the Clowns'. The Album also features Frida's Original Version of 'fernando', which was Actually Released Before Abba's English Version Became an International Hit. Includes Two Bonus Tracks that Originally Appeared on Frida's First Polar Single in 1972: 'man Vill Ju Leva Lite Dessemellan' and 'ska Man Skratta Eller Gråta'.

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Buena pieza para seguidores de Frida.......2007-06-14

Para los fans de Frida es toda una pieza de colección. Es un disco para personas con tolerancia musical es decir, personas que esten abiertas a escuchar cualquier estilo porque el Cd esta en el idioma sueco pero es grato para los fans escuchar este album, es uno de sus mejores trabajos. La version remasterizada es mucho mejor en su diseño y aparte que trae dos tracks adicionales.

4 out of 5 stars Soft core porn cover; hard core fans' delight.......2006-12-24

I have a taste for the downright weird--my favorite Christmas album is Kiki and Herb's DO YOU HEAR WHAT WE HEAR, love the Stones version of "As Tears Go By" in Italian, and Abba somehow fit into the mix. There's something about it when they sing that they're "feeling like a number one" that makes me happy, shudder, and smirk at the same time. Abba recordings in Swedish are even better--one is not distracted by the lyrics, and I can listen to the music for what it is--well crafted, light, and meaningless. This cd answers my taste for the bizarre and the musical needs that call out to me in the middle of the night. Frida's voice is just fine on her own. While nothing is on the level of su-pa-pa-trou-pa-pa, I never thought I'd hear Bowie's "Life on Mars" with new years. It was made for this Swedish lyric. There's a no frills version of Brian Wilson's "Wouldn't it be Nice"; if only Brian had moved to Scandinavia during his darkest hours to deprive himself of sunlight, perhaps he could have written the Swedish lyrics sung here. Oh yea, Sondheim's "Send in the Clowns" deserves lyrics that only Swedes can understand but the rest of us can enjoy. I never liked Gary Puckett and the Union Gap, but listen to "Young Girl" a few times in Swedish, and you'll have visions of Frida in a 7th Cavalry uniform. Great for driving by yourself or sharing with neighbors who play their music too loud. If you love Frida, it's a must; if you just revel in the balance between unbelievable and likeable, this is just for you. It's like The Shaggs learned to play and moved to Sweden.
Something's Going On
Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
  • Not finding what I'm looking for
  • A Very Interesting Album
  • Frida's no second fiddle
  • Not Second Fidlle
  • Frida is one foxy lady, and what a voice!
 Something's Going On
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ASIN: B000005S07
Release Date: 1999-03-16

Tracks:

  1. Tell Me It's Over
  2. I See Red
  3. I Got Something
  4. Strangers
  5. To Turn The Stone
  6. I Know There's Something Going On
  7. Threnody
  8. Baby Don't You Cry No More
  9. The Way You Do
  10. You Know What I Mean
  11. Here We'll Stay

Amazon.com

Frida mostly sang backup harmonies behind Agnetha in Abba: she was the group's dark side. Her clear, clean voice was fine in itself, though limited--and shorn of the songwriting team of Björn and Benny, its limits are most apparent. Something's Going On is a dreadful signifier of its time: all early-'80s, bad new-wave production and quirky drum fills, courtesy of producer Phil Collins. Other than the Russ Ballard-penned title track (which at least has a decent tune) and Rod Argent's reflective, rather sweet "Baby Don't You Cry No More," there's little of merit on Anni-Frid's first post-Abba solo album. To hear her so badly supported just makes one yearn for Abba's glory moments all the more. --Everett True

Customer Reviews:

1 out of 5 stars Not finding what I'm looking for.......2007-02-01

I am very tired of reviewers comparing Agnetha to Frida and vice-versa.
I am interested in what reviewers thing of the CD, not who likes one better than the other. Combining their voices made the ABBA sound.
I have heard many of their CD's and frankly I guess I just miss how they
sounded with the group when singing solo. I long for the tempo and subject
matter of the ABBA songs. I really haven't found what I'm looking for with
their individual albums.

4 out of 5 stars A Very Interesting Album.......2005-08-03

Mr True simply does not know his musical history. Both Frida and Agnetha sang approximately the same number of ABBA songs (let alone singles). Three of the most memorable ABBA songs have her as the lead: 'Knowing Me, Knowing You'; 'Money,Money,Money' and 'Fernando'. These songs are made by her memorable mezzo-soprano voice.

This is a good album but, yes, it suffers by being a product of its time with its loud production. 'I Know There's Something Going On' is a killer track with tremendous drums and Frida's voice is detached yet angry. It was a big hit in the US. Listening to this track alone demonstrates why she was actually the more interesting voice of the two women in ABBA. But this is an eclectic album, so, you get light dub reggae on 'I See Red' and big-band lounge on the excellent 'Baby, Don't You Cry No More'. The crash opener 'Tell Me It's Over' tells you instantly that this ain't ABBA and if that's what you were looking for then you can get off here. Which is a great relief. Frida was very un-ABBAesque in her pre-group solo career and it's entertaining to see her go off at a tangent here. Probably the track to fare worst with time is 'Here We'll Stay'. Whilst it has an excellent horn section, the duet with Phil Collins does not really work. He is on record as saying that it is one of the worst songs he was ever involved with. I think perhaps he has overlooked 'No Jacket Required', 'Hello, I Must Be Going' and 'Another Day in Paradise' (although, i do appreciate that came later).

This is the best of all the international solo releases by the two women by a long chalk and is well worth a listen if you're not an ABBA fan.

4 out of 5 stars Frida's no second fiddle.......2005-07-15

I can't agree with the editor that Frida mostly plays second fiddle to Agnetha. Frida had her share of leads in Abba's songs. Just to name a few Abba's greatest hits with Frida in the lead : Fernando, Super Trouper, Knowing me Knowing you, Money Money Money, I have a dream, When all is said and done, One man, One woman. Both ABBA girls were superb singers but I often find Agnetha's soprano a bit metallic and strident. I do prefer Frida's more subtle and mellow mezzo-soprano.

But like Agnetha, Frida lost her magic when she ventured out of the Abba umbrella. The solo was just pedestrian. The memory of Abba was simply too overpowering for us to savour any solo makings from either girl.

4 out of 5 stars Not Second Fidlle.......2004-09-10

Second Fiddle?
I don't think so. If Mr. Everett had actually listened to even a few of ABBA's CDs he'd have noticed that Agnetha & Frida very often share leads on tracks. The remainder are usually evenly split between them (Agnetha singing lead on 2 songs, Frida doing the same)
Frida's voice has always dominated ABBA songs, even when she's doing backup or harmony vocals. Not to bash Agnetha or anything, she has a fantastic soprano voice with an incredible range while Frida's mezzo-soprano is equally stunning. They're just DIFFERENT. And this is what makes the ABBA "sound" so special.
In their later albums (Super Trouper, The Visitors) you really get to hear just how good these women are.....there're some incredible notes being hit on those songs. So if one can fault anything about this CD, it's because of the songs, NOT the singer. I still say it's good, but her "Ensam" CD from 1975 was better. Check it out.

4 out of 5 stars Frida is one foxy lady, and what a voice!.......2004-03-29

While i am not a huge ABBA fan, i will admit to liking some of thier songs. On e of those reasons is Frida. Sure Ana was cute, but i think that Frida was the whole package: beauty, mystery, and of course one heck of a voice. That same voice is apparent on her debut solso album. While i have not gotten achance to hear the whole album, it is still a great solid record with some great tracks. The title track is off the hook with one of the best beats ever in music. Frida is not only a great singer, but a goddess in my book. She was never a second fiddle to Ana and never will be.
The Voice of ABBA
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • OK but I expected more
  • Different But Good
  • Even solo they are good, but not as great when they ABBA
  • Even solo they are good, but not as great when they wereABBA
  • Agnetha is ok but Frida is better.
 The Voice of ABBA
Frida & Agnetha
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ASIN: B000005RYZ
Release Date: 2000-04-25

Tracks:

  1. The Heat Is On - Agnetha Faltskog
  2. I Know There's Something Going On - Frida
  3. You're There - Agnetha Faltskog
  4. To Turn The Stone - Frida
  5. Just One Heart - Agnetha Faltskog
  6. That's Tough - Frida
  7. Turn The World Around - Agnetha Faltskog
  8. I Got Something - Frida
  9. We Should Be Together - Agnetha Faltskog
  10. Shine - Frida
  11. I Won't Let You Go - Agnetha Faltskog
  12. Here We'll Stay - Frida
  13. Wrap Your Arms Around Me - Agnetha Faltskog
  14. Heart Of The Country - Frida

Album Details

Unique Collection of Solo Recordings from Abba's Former Lead Singers, Agnetha Faltskog and Anni-frid Lyngstad (Frida). The Tracks Here Are Derived from Each Ladies' Respective Solo LP'S. Includes Frida's Megahit 'something Goin On', Produced by Ex-genesis Singer/Drummer Phil Collins.

Customer Reviews:

3 out of 5 stars OK but I expected more.......2007-02-09

I've read what the other reviewers had to say before beginning my
own. I personally like the slower songs better than the faster
because I feel you can get more from their voices that way.
I really didn't care as much for the "bouncy" styles but did like most
of the ballads. I agree with Big John in that after several listenings
I began to like the CD more than I initially did.
All in all I prefer their voices when they sing together. I think
that if they had done that on these recordings that they would have sold
thousands more. They shouldn't have named this CD "the Voice Of ABBA"
because it has very little to do with the ABBA sounds.

5 out of 5 stars Different But Good.......2004-06-07

I guess I was expecting the "ABBA" sound when I bought this and it took a few times through to begin to appreciate the songs for themselves. The singing styles are a bit different than what you might expect, but the voices are there. Bottom line is that these two ladies can flat out sing. I noticed that other reviewers seem to prefer one over the other and that's fine. Remember though, that without one or the other they wouldn't have been ABBA to begin with. Each brings a certain flavor to this disc and I am enjoying it. If you were (and still are) an ABBA fan, this CD is well worth a listen. Just be prepared to give it time to grow on you. You'll be happy you did.

4 out of 5 stars Even solo they are good, but not as great when they ABBA.......2001-10-30

Somewhere near the end of ABBA's decade long run Anni-Frid became Frida. It neither affected her wonderful singing nor the group's name. This album features solo songs by the ladies of ABBA, Angetha and Anni-Frid (or Frida if you prefer). The tracks are presented with Agnetha and Frida in alternating songs beginning and ending with Agnetha. They are all good but somehow lack a little of the quality as when they sang together. As some have already noted Agnetha's solos are of the slow variety with two exceptions: "I Won't Let You Go", which I feel is the best track on this album, and "The Heat Is On" with a calypso flavor, are more up tempo than her other tracks. Even so, her soprano voice is a pleasure to listen to. As for Frida, I always thought her songs with ABBA generated a few more goose bumps than when Agnetha sang solo with Frida providing some backup. This album clearly shows the reason why. Her solo performances on this album are great.

As history has shown neither had the same strong career as when they were together as ABBA. But this album displays their individual solo talents and is well worth having.

4 out of 5 stars Even solo they are good, but not as great when they wereABBA.......2001-10-30

Somewhere near the end of ABBA's decade long run Anni-Frid became Frida. It neither affected her wonderful singing nor the group's name. This album features solo songs by the ladies of ABBA, Angetha and Anni-Frid (or Frida if you prefer). The tracks are presented with Agnetha and Frida in alternating songs beginning and ending with Agnetha. They are all good but somehow lack a little of the quality as when they sang together. As some have already noted Agnetha's solos are of the slow variety with two exceptions: "I Won't Let You Go", which I feel is the best track on this album, and "The Heat Is On" with a calypso flavor, are more up tempo than her other tracks. Even so, her soprano voice is a pleasure to listen to. As for Frida, I always thought her songs with ABBA generated a few more goose bumps than when Agnetha sang solo with Frida providing some backup. This album clearly shows the reason why. Her solo performances on this album are great.

As history has shown neither had the same strong career as when they were together as ABBA. But this album displays their individual solo talents and is well worth having.

3 out of 5 stars Agnetha is ok but Frida is better........2001-07-07

I bought this cd, and i have listened it for several times.

Agnetha has good songs, but they're so slow and all talk about love and things like that.

Frida, is realistic, and she has better songs.

All the major hits by ABBA were sang by Frida(Dancing Queen: Agnetha & Frida, Knowing Me, Knowing You: Frida).

Agnetha sings in most ABBA songs, but Frida sings in the better songs.
Shine
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    		Shine
    Frida
    Manufacturer: Umvd Import
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    ASIN: B0009HL8EG
    Release Date: 2005-05-09

    Tracks:

    1. Shine
    2. One Little Lie
    3. Face
    4. Twist In The Dark
    5. Slowly
    6. Heart Of The Country
    7. Come To Me
    8. Chemistry Tonight
    9. Don't Do It
    10. Comfort Me
    11. That's Tough
    12. Shine (Extended Mix)

    Album Description

    The third album in this reissue program is SHINE, produced by Steve Lillywhite and originally released in 1984. SHINE reached the Top 10 on the album charts in Sweden, Norway and Belgium, and the Top 20 in The Netherlands. The album features songwriting contributions from artists such as Kirsty MacColl (also a backing vocalist on the album), Stuart Adamson of Big Country and Frida herself (the song 'Don't Do It'). Notably, SHINE also includes 'Slowly', the last new song by Benny Andersson and Björn Ulvaeus to be recorded by either of ABBA's female vocalists to date. The featured bonus tracks are 'That's Tough' - a co-composition between Frida, her son Hans Fredriksson and Kirsty MacColl, which was originally the B-side of the 'Shine' single - and the 12-inch extended mix of 'Shine'. Universal. 2005.

    Album Details

    Remastered Reissue with Two Bonus Tracks. Produced by Steve Lillywhite and Originally Released in 1984. 'shine' Reached the Top 10 on the Album Charts in Sweden, Norway and Belgium, and the Top 20 in the Netherlands. The Album features Songwriting Contributions from Artists Such as Kirsty Maccoll (Also a Backing Vocalist on the Album), Stuart Adamson of Big Country and Frida Herself (The Song 'don't Do It'). Includes 'slowly', the Last New Song by Benny Andersson and Björn Ulvaeus to Be Recorded by Either of Abba's Female Vocalists to Date. The Featured Bonus Tracks Are 'that's Tough' - a Co-composition Between Frida, her Son Hans Fredriksson and Kirsty Maccoll, which was Originally the B-side of the 'shine' Single - and the 12-inch Extended Mix of 'shine'.
    Melchior: Prima Voce
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    • Almost all the best recordings...
    		 Melchior: Prima Voce

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    ASIN: B0000037JH
    Release Date: 1992-12-02

    Tracks:

    1. Notung! Notung!
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    3. The Love Duet, Act 2
    4. Dir tone Lob
    5. Hull Dich In Tand Nur
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    The voice of Danish tenor Lauritz Melchior was unique. Absolutely evenly produced from ringing top to baritonal bottom, he seemed tireless, and no amount of heavy singing of Wagner's most challenging roles appeared to have any adverse effect on him--he sang until well into his 60s. The selection here is all you'll need to have. Melchior is stunningly partnered by Frieda Leider--perhaps the warmest of all Wagnerian sopranos--in the Tristan love duet, and his attention to legato and beauty of tone is amazing in this music. Lotte Lehmann joins Melchior in part of Act I of Die Walküre, where his Siegmund is both loving and heroic, and there's probably never been a recording of the Prologue Duet from Götterdämmerung quite as exciting as this one, with Kirsten Flagstad as his Brünnhilde. Elsewhere, Melchior's Otello excerpts (in German) are steely and exciting, while a French and Italian aria or two could have used their original languages. Walther's music from Die Meistersinger shows Melchior in a more lyrical mode. They don't make them like this anymore. --Robert Levine

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    5 out of 5 stars Almost all the best recordings..........2006-08-04

    Almost every important recording of the real 'voice of the (20th) century'. (Only missing are the Tristan duet with Flagstad and the Helen Traubel/Toscanini recordings from 1941. There has been no one since (or before, on the evidence of no less than George Bernard Shaw) who could sing these roles as if they were easy. In particular, if you've not heard the Tristan duet with Frieda Leider, you don't know what this music is supposed to sound like!
    Mi Frida Sufrida
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      		Mi Frida Sufrida
      Sergio Arau
      Manufacturer: Sony International
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      ASIN: B00008EWBA
      Release Date: 1994-10-18

      Tracks:

      1. Mi Frida Sufrida
      2. De Que Te Vas a Morir
      3. Venganza de Moctezuma
      4. Son del Coraz
      5. Cuando Me Dices Que No
      6. Invasion
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      11. Viajo Sin Brujula
      12. Mexico Lindo y Querido
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      My Figure Skating Album
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