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Filmed 24 February 1976
Location Paris, France
Broadcast 24 February 1976, France
Released This performance has not been included on any officially released video or DVD
Notes ABBA appeared on the show and "Fernando" was performed to playback in front of what must be the most ugly background ever designed!

The "gypsy" dresses look like they are based on a kind of Hungarian embroidery known as "matyó". The shirts that Benny and Björn are wearing are definitely "matyó" style - the dresses are not necessarily "matyó", but the embroidery/needlework itself is.

Guests on the show:


Danyel Gerard - "Ils viendront tous and  Beau dimanche"
ABBA - "Fernando"
Chantal Goya - "Dans ma maison"

 

Duration Just over 4 minutes (Full programme running time 27:55)
Watch Out For

Benny and Björn are wearing male equivalents of the girls' "gypsy dresses" which I've never seen anywhere else. Perhaps they didn't like them and wore them only this once?! 
Also look out for the cheap way Benny keeps his guitar under control with a piece of string!

Transcript  
Lyrics Click on song title for the song lyrics and recording information: Fernando
Pictures Click on an image for a larger view:

 
 

Related Links  
Credits Information from ABBA - The Book by Jean-Marie Potiez
Enormous thanks to Jozsef for further information and the pictures. Extra thanks to Sam Shervz, Erik Liebstaedter and Petr Mlejnek.