Ahas performance of take on me for vh1, 1985 watch the original music video, here. Oct 19, 2017 the norwegian trios eyecatching video for a. In 1985 in mexico the opening notes of take on me were used like a jingle for a tv campaign announcing stockings frescannon bunty bailey was the name of the actress who played the girl reading the comic book in the video take on me. Were taking you back to 1985 with the brilliant classic take on me by ahha. Norwegian singer morten harket turns 55 today he was born in 1959 hes best known as the lead vocalist in the synthopop group aha from 1985 heres take on me aha take on me little gay, but what the hell, i was around a soph or junior. 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 second version of the song was produced by alan tarney for the groups debut studio album hunting high and low 1985. In the united states in october 1985, the song became the only aha. 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 sun always shines on tv turned out to be ahas last billboard top 40 single, and to this day in the united states aha is mostly remembered by the general public only because of the singularly huge success of take on me. Peering out from the 1985 album cover of hunting high and low was this james dean. Achieved a major breakthrough in 1985 with the hit take on me. Then the fictional animated character on paper invites the real girl to follow him on his realms of the imagination where everything is. This classic clip presents the story of a young girl reading a comic book about a heroic guy and his fantastic adventures. 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. Steve barrons classic take on me clip is still a milestone of music video and in 2003 was voted by the mtv audience as one of the top ten best videos ever made. Augmented reality puts you in take on me music video.
Oct 25, 2015 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. Uit het voo programma schoolplein, uitgezonden12121985. Ahas take on me rotoscope video hits one billion views on youtube. On imdb tv, you can catch hollywood hits and popular tv series at no cost. The original take on me was recorded in 1984 and it took two. Select any poster below to play the movie, totally free. Time carries on and none of us are as young as we used to be. It was written by the band members for the groups first studio album hunting high and low, released in 1985. When your mom takes too long with the food funny ha ha ha. Take on me is a song by norwegian new wave band a ha. Have a memorable event by having live entertainment.
Ahas take on me passes one billion streams on youtube. This song is great when played backtoback with if you leave by orchestral maneuers in the dark omd. The song debuted on the uk singles chart at number fiftyfive, peaked at. Shop vinyl and cds and complete your aha collection.
Mimed performance overdubbed with live soundtrack from ahas homecoming live in valhall dvd. Take on me is a song by norwegian synthpop band aha, first released in 1984. Watch aha take on me 1985 watch online on dailymotion. Norwegian pop group aha had a worldwide hit in 1985 with. Take on me aha promo videos from 1985 1985 rock peaks.
Norwegian singer morten harket turns 55 today he was born in 1959 hes best known as the lead vocalist in the synthopop group a ha from 1985 heres take on me a ha take on me little gay, but what the hell, i was around a soph or junior. Take on me, a mix of pencilsketch animation and live action, earned heavy rotation on mtv and shot the song to no. Oct 02, 2014 this feature is not available right now. Classic countdown 1983 almost full episode duration. 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. It took more than 16 weeks to rotoscope the frames to create that signature blend between the real and handdrawn worlds.
The original version was produced by tony mansfield and remixed by john ratcliff. Take on me was also nominated for favorite poprock video at the american music awards of 1986. It was released as ahas debut single in september 1984 to huge. May 19, 2019 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. Aha take on me 1985 talking away i dont know what im to say ill say it anyway today is another day to find you shying away ill be coming for you love okay take on me take on me take me. Nov 28, 2012 uit het voo programma schoolplein, uitgezonden1212 1985. Ahas take on me becomes the second 80s video to break.
Take on me written by magne furuholmen, morten harket and pal waaktaar performed by aha. Ahas take on me tops 1 billion youtube views variety. Back in 1985, it took months to develop ahas classic video. In the united states in october 1985, it became the only aha song to top the billboard hot 100, assisted by wide exposure on mtv of its innovative music video, directed by steve barron.
The original version of this song was recorded in 1984, the second version in 1985 for the album hunting high and low. 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. Ahas rotoscoped 1985 music video for take on me has been. A ha did win eight mtv video music awards, six for take on me and two for the sun always shines on tv. Aha free albums and compilations download myzcloud. It was released as the third single from their debut studio album hunting high and low 1985.
Hunting high and low 1985, which contained the sun always shines on tv and take on me, was a worldwide bestseller. Take on me is a song by norwegian new wave band aha. Take on me is a song by norwegian synthpop band a ha, first released in 1984. The song combines synthpop with a varied instrumentation, which includes acoustic guitars, keyboards, drums and synthesizers. 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. A ha have won 10 spellemannprisen awards, the norwegian equivalent of the grammy awards. Rolling stone readers pick the best music videos of all time. 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. Ahas first appearance on saturday superstore in april 1985 when take on me failed to make the top 100 reaching o.
Justice league dark, the shininginspired series from bad robot set at hbo max. Then the fictional animated character on paper invites the real girl to follow him on his realms of the imagination where everything is possible, but they also face some obstacles on the way. Puis ce titre est reenregistre pour leur premier album hunting high and low, paru en 1985. The video was released in may 1985, and used the new version of the song. 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. As it approached that landmark number, aha created a threepart series on the.
Take on me is a song by norwegian synthpop band a ha. Probably would of been better if they chose one of the other singles from hunting as the. Always shines on tv reached number 5 in the american dance singles. A new version was produced by alan tarney for the groups debut studio album hunting high and low 1985. Unplugged take on me transforms the song best classic. Oct 21, 2015 peering out from the 1985 album cover of hunting high and low was this james dean. Take on me est une chanson du groupe norvegien aha ecrite et composee par morten harket. Aha did win eight mtv video music awards, six for take on me and two for the sun always shines on tv. 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. Vinyl 7 aha take on me 1985, booklet cover, vinyl discogs.
Ahas take on me rotoscope video hits one billion views on. It was written by the band members for the groups first studio album hunting high. Ahas take on me rotoscope video hits one billion views. Watch soul train season 15, episode 4 cheryl lynn aha. Nov 11, 2017 watch aha take on me live 1991 video dailymotion tvseriescollection on dailymotion. Check out take on me instrumental by aha on amazon music. The aha music video for take on me, directed by steve barron and first released in 1985, won six.
The b side is a live version recorded in 2009, aha clearly arent what they used to be, but damn are they trying. 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 norwegian bands 1985 music video became the second 80s music video to pass a billion views on youtube, inspiring parodies, covers, and homages. Totally 80s ahas performance of take on me for vh1. Our new desktop experience was built to be your music destination. The original take on me was recorded in 1984 and took two versions and three releases to chart in the united kingdom, reaching number two on the uk singles chart in october 1985. Alongside the likes of duran duran and yello, in 1985 aha were worldwide pioneers who immediately understood the power of the music video as both a narrative and commercial tool. The song combines synthpop with a varied instrumentation that includes acoustic guitars, keyboards, and drums. It was a guilty pleasure for many in 1985 when take on me came on the radio or when the breakthrough video was shown in heavy rotation on mtv and it put the norwegian group aha on the worldwide stage.
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Ahas take on me tops 1 billion youtube views, second 80s video to hit milestone. Jun 05, 2012 aha take on me 1985 talking away i dont know what im to say ill say it anyway today is another day to find you shying away ill be coming for you love okay take on me take on me take me. Ahas take on me becomes the second 80s video to break 1. Written by the band members, the original version was produced by tony mansfield and remixed by john ratcliff.
Take on me is a synthpop song that combines various instrumentation that includes acoustic guitars, keyboards, and drums. Take on me by aha song meaning, lyric interpretation, video and chart position. 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. Apr 20, 2011 rolling stone readers pick the best music videos of all time watch the winning videos, including clips by michael jackson, nirvana and guns n roses.