Benny Andersson (ᗅᗺᗷᗅ) Exclusiv-Interview (HD) for WDR 4 (English with german subtitles)

WDR 4 author Andrea Halter met Benny Andersson for an exclusive interview in Stockholm on the occasion of the release of the new ᗅᗺᗷᗅ album in the rooms of the RMV studios on the island of Skeppsholmen.
WDR 4-Autorin Andrea Halter hat Benny Andersson zu einem Exclusiv-Interview in Stockholm anläßlich der Veröffentlichung des neuen ᗅᗺᗷᗅ-Albums in den Räumen der RMV-Studios auf der Insel Skeppsholmen getroffen.

[waltermohr]

Benny is a special decorated my life with his music

[stefbaer]

Benny und auch die anderen drei, sind für mich bodenständige Menschen geblieben, ohne Allüren und haben eine Musik produziert, das von ganz weit innen kommt, aus dem Herzen und der Seele. Es hat sich einfach so ergeben, daß war und ist kein Zufall!
Das sind für mich, aus dem " Show Business " die ganz normalen Menschen, mit Herz, Liebe und treu ihrer Berufung nach zu gehen.
Ich spüre heute immer noch die Leidenschaft die dahinter steckt und echte Qualität so gute und zeitlose Musik zu kreieren. Danke für euer Sein, danke für die so schöne Musik seit über 50 Jahren.

[danielk.]

That is the best interview I have ever heard of any ABBA-member, because of the questions! No superficial and dull questions at all!

[patsylvest]

Ms. Halter asked the best questions of any interviewer I have heard speaking with an ABBA member. Giving Bennie the opportunity to give some of the most enlightening answers. Thank you both. (As a 78-year-old and a fan from the beginning, I think ABBA has shown that music has the power to connect all ages in appreciation and pure joy. Thank you for doing it again.)

[lionheartroar]

Benny has a twinkle in his eye..charming man. The group didn't expect to do so well with the new album, so that could very well change Benny's perspective, especially if the ladies want to do one more.

[KathyR]

I love Benny's honest & straightforward answers. I hope they finish those songs and at least release them on streaming platforms.

[Gehren]

Interesting interview, that tells much about Benny, ABBA and the production process of Benny and Björn. Great praise to Andrea Halter for her good questions and her research.

[cliffwillson]

Excellent interview. I would have liked to hear Benny's thoughts of "Ode to Freedom", which I think is their crowning glory.

[andrewmcp]

"...the good enough work". Yes, Benny, it's definitely 'good enough'! :-) Great interview. Such a calm, wise, reassuringly normal man.

[dynjarren]

Bennys a musical genius and I like how he hops up and down when he plays the piano because he’s enjoying himself. And I enjoy his piano playing with his classical flourishes. Brilliant musician!
And an incredible songwriter along with Bjorn.

It saddens me to see how old he looks now. He still has his faculties but he’s definitely getting older. What a wonderful man. He has a quiet dignity and he’s so intelligent.

When she suggests will there be another album, he balks and says JC! I’m 75 years old. This is the end.
Exactly! Smart man!
👏🏻🎸😎

[Clavinovaman]

Benny is, without question, the coolest guy. Chilled, relaxed, immensely talented and humble. And that cheeky smile when he tells us the unfinished songs are ‘resting’.

Because he knows, you never ever release ‘everything’. Always leave something to be discovered.

[charliereed]

They all 4 are blessed people enlighten with beautiful music, amazing lyrics and perfect harmony. They were born to be together to create songs to make people feel Alive.

[spockboy]

The main reason ABBA is still so big is because their music actually has JOY in it, and we all NEED joy in our lives. ABBA music is like medicine for a suffering world. Beatles music (especially early stuff) has a lot of joy and positive energy in it as well.

[Painter]

The man's a musical genius. Great work on the new album. Hope the ladies can twist his arm to create more new Abba music!

[klausmeuser]

Hello Benny
Thank you for the great interview. I'm thrilled to stay so normal, that's what I always loved about ABBA. Greetings from Germany I've been an ABBA fan since 1974, stay healthy and all of you a Merry Christmas.
Greetings Klaus

[PatrickRosenbalm]

This man is one of the main reasons I'm sitting behind a Roland VR-730 keyboard at a gig in my profile pic. Thank you for the Music and Inspiration from 1975 onward Benny!

[MarcosMolina-fotografo]

Excelent interview. You do not usually see Benny so opened up and talkative. It's always Björn who talks the most.

[virginiamaidment]

Amazing interview... So great to hear Benny's words... Such an amazing man in all things. Thank you so much for all that you do and giving us the opportunity to experience ABBA in the now as you create this memorable historical event!!

[apollolancer]

Although it seems Agnetha and Frida are the frontliners of Abba, it's so heartfelt to know Benny is the brains and foundation behind all this success. Let's face it, without Benny, Abba would never have endless strings of timeless hits. Can I say Benny is one of my fav Abba member? Watching him to banging the piano or synthesizers give me goosebumps.

[rogerwright]

WHAT A HUMBLE ARTIST ! AS A FAN OF ABBA, I WOULD LOVE TO HAVE A CONVERSATION WITH HIM, AS WELL AS THE REST ! WHAT A SPECIAL FOURSOME . THANK YOU ALL FOR MAKING THIS DARK WORLD ALOT BRIGHTER AND A HAPPIER PLACE WITH YOUR MUSIC !