Sylvester Tanz Party = Silvester Dance Party

The last day of the year, 31 December, is known by many different names throughout the world.  In England it is known simply as "New Year's Eve" and in Scotland they call it "Hogmanay". Throughout much of central Europe however, it is known as "Silvester", in honour of Saint Silvester from the old Gregorian calendar.  If the day is to honour Saint Silvester, why would the programme spell it "Sylvester" in the main title?

ABBA performed on this New Year's Eve programme recorded early in December 1975 but broadcast on 31 December 1975 just after midnight.

Wearing the blue satin suits for the very first time on TV, they performed I Do, I Do, I Do, I Do, I Do and SOS in an extremely lively manner!  ABBA-The Book by Jean-Marie Potiez claimed that Mamma Mia and Waterloo were also performed - but this NOT the case.

Running order:

1. Intro and opening dance routine
2. The Rubettes - Juke Box Jive
3. Comedy skech
4. Roberto Blanco - Manolitos
5. Sweet - Fox On The Run
6. Gitte -
7. ABBA - I Do, I Do, I Do, I Do, I Do
8. Demis Roussos -
9. Rentnerband - El Bimbo
10. Albert Hammond - Everything I want to do
11. The Rubettes - I Can Do It
12. La Belle -
13. (dance routine)
14. Ireen Sheer - Good bye mama
15. (sketch)
16. Sweet - Action
17. Albert Hammond - The free electric band
18. ABBA - SOS
19. Demis Roussos -
20.  Rentnerband - Medley
21. (dance routine)
22. La Belle - Lady Marmalade
23. Young Generation -
24. Gitte - Nien, nien
25. Rentnerband - Medley
26. Albert Hammond
27. The Rubettes - Foe-dee-oh-dee dum dum
28. George Baker Selection
29. (closing scene)

The ABBA clips were included in the programme ABBA Kultnacht on 2 November 2002 on ZDF, Germany.

Click here for a TV listing from Leidsch Dagblad - 31 December 75, p.5

1. Frida nudging Agnetha when she pretends to flirt with Benny during I Do, I Do, I Do, I Do, I Do
2. Frida pretending to "bite" Agnetha towards at the end of SOS

Lyrics available on the Official ABBA site: I Do, I Do, I Do, I Do, I Do and SOS

Thanks to Harry Ehler for information. Extra thanks to Jozsef, Jun Seo, Petr Mlejnek, Karin Angeleyes, Steve Layton, Keeley Barker, SR, Erik Liebstaedter & Philippe Dupont.
Youtube links c/o nallebenny and sueciaypr