MEMORIES OF THE CONCERT IN NEW YORK
I almost forgot that 22 years ago on Oct.3,1979 I went to see ABBA at Radio City Music Hall in New York City. I was 14 years old and my wonderful dad took me in to see them. My grandmother had bought me the tickets as a present for my 8th grade graduation.I was so totally consumed in the weeks leading up to the concert. I could not believe I was going to be in the same building as my beloved ABBA!
When the big day arrived we found out that the pope was arriving in NYC. My father was very concerned about traffic. All I cared about was getting to the show.
We had seats about half way
up. The concert was just wonderful. I was somewhat surprised that the
songs didn't sound exactly like their records. Not worse, just not the
same. I remember I was surprised that the song "Hole in Your Soul"
sounded great. Much better
than my albums back home. I also remember Frida wearing a Rangers hockey
shirt.
After the concert I got a concert t shirt from someone on the sidewalk. It had a black background and a picture of them on the front. Of course I still have it tucked away in a draw. Wonder if it still fits?!!
My ears were ringing in my
bed that night. I had trouble sleeping I was so excited. I went back to
highschool the next day. Nobody from my entire highschool had gone to
the concert. They had no idea what they had missed.
Ann Hanna
Montvale, New Jersey USA
Posted on ABBAMAIL, September 13, 2001
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