According to ABBA - The Book (p.92) , ABBA took part in a live transmission of Starparade in May 1974 but this does appear to be the only time they performed on this show in 1974, so perhaps the show was live but they performed to playback?
James Last's Starparade was like a Eurovision show and also included Gigliola Cinquetti and Mouth & McNeal as guests. The Wombles were also guests on the programme and performed two songs! The artistes sat together on a large sofa together at the end of the show.. James Last was the leader of the big band featured on the show. Click here for a picture of ABBA resting.
Although pre-recorded, it would appear that the show ran virtually continuously - perhaps because there was very little spare time before the broadcast hour?
Lena
Valaitis -
Bonjour Mon Amour
James Last's Orchestra -
Tsop
Vicky Leandros -
Wie Ein Marcen
The Wombles - Remember You're A Womble & The Wombling
Song
Gigliola Cinquetti -
Auf Der Strasse Der Sonne (German version of Alle Porte Del Sole)
I Love You And Don't You Forget It (dance routine)
Costa Cordalis -
Wo Meine Traume Sinf
Mouth & McNeal -
Ah, L'amore
James Last's Orchestra -
Es Wierd Ein Wein Sein
Lena Valaitis -
Wer Gibt Mir Den Himmel Zuruck
Dance With The Devil (dance routine)
Mouth & McNeal -
Ein Goldner Stern
Gigliola Cinquetti -
Ja (German version of Si)
ABBA - Waterloo
ABBA - Honey Honey
James Last's Orchestra -
Summertime
Maple Leaf Rag (dance routine)
Costa Cordalis -
Steig In Das Boot Heute Nacht
Vicky Leandros -
Theo, Wir Fahr'n Nach Lodz
Vicky Leandros -
Auf Wiedersehen Ihr Freunde Mein
James Last's Orchestra -
Shady Lady
Waterloo
NOTE: "Honey Honey" has been
officially released so
clip won't be featured here
Also ... keep your eye out for ORINOCO WOMBLE!!! He's behind Benny in "Honey Honey"! Can't believe I spotted that - it made my day!
