A new version was produced by alan tarney for the groups debut studio album hunting high and low 1985. But quite possibly the reigning kings of 80s onehitwonders have to be norwegian pop group aha, with their 1985 hit take on me. Jul 23, 2011 norwegian synthpop band a ha performing take on me, from their 1st album take on me 1985. Jeanmichel jarre armin van buuren stardust original mix. A hit from 1985, from a group which only had two hits here in the u. The aha channel is the official youtube home of the norwegian pop trio aha, who achieved global stardom in 1985 when their debut single, take on me from the album hunting high and low. The song combines synthpop with a varied instrumentation that includes acoustic guitars. Founded by paul waaktaarsavoy guitars, magne furuholmen keyboards, guitars and morten harket vocals, the band rose to fame during the mid1980s and continued its global success in the 1990s and the 21st century. Watch an alternate cut of ahas classic music video take on me. As we announced last week, aha has released an exclusive, limited edition coloured take on me 7 vinyl. The song combines synthpop with a varied instrumentation, which includes acoustic guitars, keyboards, drums and synthesizers. The parody sees a bunty bailey muppet taken into a sketchbook world.
Ahas classic 1985 music video for take on me has passed the one billion views threshold on youtube, earning the norwegian electropop trio a special place in the history books. V the reason why i like this song is because its a great song to dance to and an awesome one to get a great work out in with. A ha formed in 1982, norway synth pop, newwave, poprock single released in 1985 album. Feb 19, 2020 the aha music video for take on me, directed by steve barron and first released in 1985, won six awards at the 1986 mtv video music awards, including for directing and best new artist in a. That album peaked at number one in their native country norway, number 2 in the uk, and number 15 on the us billboard album chart.
Trivia showing all 2 items at the 1986 mtv video music awards, this video won six awards. Ahas take on me rotoscope video hits one billion views on youtube. The song was recorded in two versions and went through three releases, and the video was done twice, but ahas classic 1985 music video for take on me has now passed the one billion views mark. Achieved a major breakthrough in 1985 with the hit take on me. The billboard live series launched on march 19 with the help of jojo, josh groban. Aha achieved their biggest success with their debut album hunting high and low in 1985. Vinyl 7 aha take on me 1985, booklet cover, vinyl discogs. In 1985, mtv, already known for making stars of such visually driven music acts as duran duran and madonna, added another notch to its belt. Take on me is a song by norwegian new wave band aha. Most americans think ahas story starts and ends with take on me, the lighthearted. The aha music video for take on me, directed by steve barron and first released in 1985, won six awards at the 1986 mtv video music awards, including for directing and best new artist in a. Rolling stone readers pick the best music videos of all. Vinyl 12 aha take on me extended version 1985, vinyl discogs.
Take on me aha promo videos from 1985 1985 rock peaks. References the groups 1984 hit take on me and its 1985 music video were spoofed in the 2017 sesame street viral video, sesame street presents the 80s. Vinyl 7 aha take on me 1985, allied pressing, vinyl discogs. Shop vinyl and cds and complete your aha collection. In the united states in october 1985, it became the only aha song to top the.
Ahas take on me rotoscope video hits one billion views. On imdb tv, you can catch hollywood hits and popular tv series at no cost. Watch soul train season 15, episode 4 cheryl lynn aha. Best new artist in a video, best concept video, most experimental video, best direction, best special effects, and viewers choice and was nominated for two others, best group video and video of. Ahas take on me becomes the second 80s video to break.
Ahas take on me passes one billion streams on youtube. Ahas ascension to the top of the billboard hot 100. The group reached the top of the billboard hit 100 with the classic falsettosong take on me in 1985. In 1999, songwriter paul waaktaarsavoy pal waaktaar received an award. Ahas take on me becomes the second 80s video to break 1.
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The original version was produced by tony mansfield and remixed by john ratcliff. Take on me is a song by norwegian synthpop band a ha, first released in 1984. Take on me by aha song meaning, lyric interpretation, video and chart position. On wednesday, ahas take on me became the second music video from the 80s to pass one billion views on youtube, after guns n roses sweet child omine. The family guy episode, breaking out is hard to do, includes a licensed. Written by the band members, the song was produced by alan tarney for the groups first studio album hunting high and low, released in 1985. Watch aha take on me 1985 watch online on dailymotion. Morten harket is the singer and front man in the norwegian popgroup, aha since 1982. In any case in the spirit of not spoiling, the friends break into their version of ahas take on me for a particularly emotional end of the season episode. Jul 15, 2016 watch a ha take on me 1985 watch online on dailymotion. The song was catchy as hell, but it was the thenstateoftheart music video, which used rotoscoping technology with a mixture of live action and animation, that propelled the single to such great heights. Song information for take on me aha on allmusic allmusic. Memorable quotes and exchanges from movies, tv series and more. The pop promo of which he is perhaps proudest is the one accompanying ahas 1985 pocket epic take on me.
The original take on me was recorded in 1984 and it took two versions and three releases to finally chart in the united kingdom, reaching. The groups 1984 hit take on me and its 1985 music video were spoofed in the 2017 sesame street viral video, sesame street presents the 80s. It was written by the band members for the groups first studio album hunting high and low, released in 1985. It was released as the third single from their debut studio album hunting high and low 1985. With aha, bunty bailey, alfie curtis, magne furuholmen. Rolling stone readers pick the best music videos of all time. Ahas take on me tops 1 billion youtube views variety. All at once sex education season 2 trailer song duration. With a ha, bunty bailey, alfie curtis, magne furuholmen. The video was released in may 1985, and used the new version of the song. Kingdom, reaching number two on the uk singles chart in october 1985. The music was recorded in two variations and went via three releases, and the video was carried out twice, however ahas traditional 1985 music video for take on me has now handed the one billion views mark on youtube.
Its hard not to objectify harket since his 1985 video for take on me was the perfect romantic fantasy narrative every tween girl and closeted young teen boy dreamed about. Thousand this classic clip presents the story of a young girl reading a comic book about a heroic guy and his fantastic adventures. The song was recorded in two versions and went through three releases, and the video was done twice, but ahas classic 1985 music video for take on me has now passed the. The original take on me was recorded in 1984 and took two versions and three. On wednesday, a ha s take on me became the second music video from the 80s to pass one billion views on youtube, after guns n roses sweet child omine. Ahas take on me rotoscope video hits one billion views on.
Madonna, framforde en latinsk cover i saturday night live, i en sketch da hon ledde en show 1985. Uhhuhhuh, doodoobah bah bahahah talking away, ah no, i dont know what im to say ill say it anyway today is another day to find yo lyrics. Mar 10, 2012 original bbc broadcast first generation vhsrip. It was 1985 and i remember looking at this mesmerized on. Take on me is a song by norwegian synthpop band aha, first released in 1984. Oct 21, 2015 its hard not to objectify harket since his 1985 video for take on me was the perfect romantic fantasy narrative every tween girl and closeted young teen boy dreamed about. The norwegian groups greatest hit and one of many staples of early mtv took wings due. Aha had been played 2,000,000 times on us radiostations since 1985. In the united states in october 1985, the song became the only aha song to reach the top position of the billboard hot 100, due in no small part to the wide exposure on mtv of its innovative. Yes, the video with the girl and the pencildrawn bikers and harkets extraordinary. The original take on me was recorded in 1984 and it took two versions and three releases to finally chart in the united kingdom, reaching number two on the uk singles chart in november 1985. Aha take on me swedish tv show nojesmassakern 1985. Take on me video 1985 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Watch the music video and discover trivia about this classic pop song now.