Show Express

Filmed	11 November 1982
Location	Saarlandhalle, Saarbrucken, Germany
Broadcast	LIVE - 7.30pm approximately, ZDF, Germany
Released	This show has not been included on any officially released video or DVD
Notes	This was ABBA's final TV performance in front of a live TV audience. It is also one of best TV appearances they made with the fabulously dramatic beginning of "The Day Before You Came" with the revolving stage. (I get emotional every time I see it without fail!). ABBA performed three songs to playback and Björn said a few words. At the end of the show, all guests took a bow one by one with ABBA bringing up the rear. They were then mobbed by the audience after having already been mobbed at the end of "Under Attack"! They were joined on stage by Rutger Gunnarsson on bass, Ola Brunkert on drums and Lasse Wellander on guitar. Click on song title to view performance (opens in a new window):- "The Day Before You Came" "Cassandra" "Under Attack" plus c urtain call Each had a different (cold) ending to the single releases. The show was presented by Michael Schanze. He also hosted Show Express in 1980 and in 1982 when Frida appeared.
Watch Out For	Benny completely blanking Frida during the instrumental break of "Under Attack" when she approaches him at his keyboards
Transcript	Click here for a transcript/translation of the interview (need help please!
Lyrics	Click on song title for the song lyrics and recording information: The Day Before You Came; Cassandra; Under Attack
Pictures	Click on image for a larger view:
Related Links	Show Express, 1980 Show Express, 1982 (FRIDA)

Credits	Special thanks to Alex Jones and Jan Bach Video links c/o www.youtube.com Copyright of songs and lyrics - Universal/Union Songs AB, Stockholm, Sweden