Chansons ŕ la Carte                                

Filmed 17-18 May 1974
Location Brussels, Belgium
Broadcast 1974, RTB Belgium
Released This show has not been included on any officially released video or DVD
Notes
ABBA performed "Ring Ring" and "Waterloo" on this show hosted by André Torrent.

This clip does not exist any more in the Belgian TV archives.  Prepare yourself: the RTB technicians used the tapes to re-record sports events and football matches!  They only have some episodes of "Chansons a la Carte" from the early 80s in their archives. I hope those guilty can sleep at night!

In late October 2011, a video showed up October 2011 which showed singer Dalida performing "Gigi L'amoroso" on this show.  Dalid was one of the best-selling artists in France (born in Egypt, an actress in Italy and singing star in France, Italy, Belgium, Germany and The Netherlands). Agnetha and Frida can be seen in the background sitting at the stage (just like on the photos of Frida and Agnetha). This performance exists because it was sold and repeated in The Netherlands on Toppop on 12 and 26 August 1974 and 9 September 1974.

But this clip raises a very interesting question: did any TV station buy the whole show including the ABBA performance?  If yes, then it could be lurking in an archive still and is waiting to be discovered.  Fingers crossed.

Dalida singing "Gigi L'amoroso" with
Frida and Agnetha in the background:


 

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Watch Out For On the Dalida clip, see Agnetha whisper in Frida's ear - and then when Dalida walks past, Frida moves her legs out of the way to let her pass, then puts them back again!
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Pictures Click on image for a larger view:

Dalida performance:

Rehearsal pictures:

Related Links Chansons ŕ la Carte, 1975
Credits

Pictures  from Trijnie's ABBA Annual, Maggott's Picture Gallery and Dustin - thanks.
Thanks to Jean-Marie Potiez, Henk and Jozsef