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The Music for UNICEF Concert: A Gift of Song

  • TV Special
  • 1979
  • 1h 30m
IMDb RATING
9.0/10
56
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John Denver, Olivia Newton-John, Kris Kristofferson, Barry Gibb, Rod Stewart, Benny Andersson, Earth Wind & Fire, Agnetha Fältskog, Andy Gibb, Maurice Gibb, Robin Gibb, Anni-Frid Lyngstad, Donna Summer, Björn Ulvaeus, and ABBA in The Music for UNICEF Concert: A Gift of Song (1979)
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A benefit concert for the UNICEF fund to kick off the U.N.'s Year of the Child, performed in the U.N. General Assembly Hall.A benefit concert for the UNICEF fund to kick off the U.N.'s Year of the Child, performed in the U.N. General Assembly Hall.A benefit concert for the UNICEF fund to kick off the U.N.'s Year of the Child, performed in the U.N. General Assembly Hall.

  • Director
    • Marty Pasetta
  • Writers
    • Bruce Vilanch
    • Ken Ehrlich
    • David Frost
  • Stars
    • Agnetha Fältskog
    • Anni-Frid Lyngstad
    • Benny Andersson
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    9.0/10
    56
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Marty Pasetta
    • Writers
      • Bruce Vilanch
      • Ken Ehrlich
      • David Frost
    • Stars
      • Agnetha Fältskog
      • Anni-Frid Lyngstad
      • Benny Andersson
    • 2User reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Nominated for 1 Primetime Emmy
      • 1 nomination total

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    Agnetha Fältskog
    Agnetha Fältskog
    • Self - Performer
    • (as ABBA)
    Anni-Frid Lyngstad
    Anni-Frid Lyngstad
    • Self - Performer
    • (as ABBA)
    Benny Andersson
    Benny Andersson
    • Self
    • (as ABBA)
    Björn Ulvaeus
    Björn Ulvaeus
    • Self - Performer
    • (as ABBA)
    Barry Gibb
    Barry Gibb
    • Self - Performer
    • (as Bee Gees)
    Maurice Gibb
    Maurice Gibb
    • Self - Performer
    • (as Bee Gees)
    Robin Gibb
    Robin Gibb
    • Self - Performer
    • (as Bee Gees)
    Andy Gibb
    Andy Gibb
    • Self - Performer
    Rita Coolidge
    Rita Coolidge
    • Self - Performer
    Kris Kristofferson
    Kris Kristofferson
    • Self - Performer
    John Denver
    John Denver
    • Self - Performer
    Maurice White
    Maurice White
    • Self - Performer
    • (as Earth Wind & Fire)
    Verdine White
    Verdine White
    • Self - Performer
    • (as Earth Wind & Fire)
    Fred White
    • Self - Performer
    • (as Earth Wind & Fire)
    Ralph Johnson
    Ralph Johnson
    • Self - Performer
    • (as Earth Wind & Fire)
    Johnny Graham
    • Self - Performer
    • (as Earth Wind & Fire)
    Larry Dunn
    • Self - Performer
    • (as Earth Wind & Fire)
    Philip Bailey
    Philip Bailey
    • Self - Performer
    • (as Earth Wind & Fire)
    • Director
      • Marty Pasetta
    • Writers
      • Bruce Vilanch
      • Ken Ehrlich
      • David Frost
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    10pmakres1

    Unforgettable concert-why not on DVD?

    Like Ramiroserrano, I saw this concert on TV in 1979 and never forgot it. As a longtime ABBA fan, it holds a special place on my list of "must someday find" items. I liked ABBA's music before I saw the concert, but their performance of "Chiquitita" was so impressive and it was really then that I realized their true talent. Needless to say I bought the Voulez Vous album as soon as it was released. Why has the UNICEF concert not been released on DVD? If anyone hears of its release, please email me and let me know. Likewise, I understand the music was released on an album called "The music of UNICEF" which as yet I am unable to find. If anyone has a lead on this please let me know...Thanks
    10ramiroserrano

    The greatest show of the 70's

    This was the first music TV special broad casted live around the world and most of the artist included on the LP record are famous since the day of their performance on that spectacular event. In my case (a Bolivian music lover) this was the very first "mega festival" I have ever seen, and it will be on my mind FOREVER. ¿When could I see The Music For Unicef Concert again, on DVD?. Top artists: The Bee Gees (amazing performance), Rod Stewart (best live version of "Da ya Think I'm Sexy?"), Earth Wind And Fire (excellent medley), Olivia Newton John and Andy Gibb (great duet), Donna Summer (lovely and touching song), ABBA ("Chiquitita" was a world wide hit thanks to this concert) and John Denver (who, since that day, was knew around the globe as one of the greatest Country Music idols).

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    • Trivia
      In 1979, the members of ABBA Agnetha Fältskog Benny Andersson Anni-Frid Lyngstad Björn Ulvaeus donated 50% of the proceeds from the song "Chiquitita' to go to UNICEF in recognition of the "International Year of the Child". In 2014, all ABBA members agreed on donating 100% of the royalties from the song to UNICEF.
    • Quotes

      ABBA: [singing] Chiquitita you and I know how the heartaches come and they go and the scars they're leaving, / You'll be dancing with once again and the pain will end, you will have no time for grieving.

    • Connections
      Featured in Stayin' Alive: A Grammy Salute to the Music of the Bee Gees (2017)
    • Soundtracks
      September
      Written by Maurice White, Al McKay, Allee Willis

      Performed by Earth Wind & Fire

      Saggifire Music/Steelchest Music (ASCAP)

      Irving Music/Ninth Music (BMI)

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    • Release date
      • January 10, 1979 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • A Gift of Song: The Music for UNICEF Concert
    • Filming locations
      • United Nations - First Avenue at 46th Street, Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA
    • Production company
      • United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF)
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 30 minutes
    • Color
      • Color

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