The original version was sung by a young man and his mates in a poppy, happy light. This live version is an older man and his mates looking back with a mix of emotions, maybe a bit of regret at some paths taken/life's curves, a bit slower and lower - more melancholy. it's really beautiful, true and honest.

The Fact that he is 58 years old in this is mindboggling. What a voice.

One of the best voices in music - Morten Harket. In their song "Summer Moved On" he keeps a high note for about 20 seconds. A must hear.

this is a really cool version decades later, but the original pop song version from the 80's is incredible. it is perfect pop music. 10 out of 10.

@kdbadk

4 жыл бұрын

Agreed, and the official video is an all time great as well.

@oscarbruce7741

3 жыл бұрын

you probably dont care but if you are stoned like me atm you can stream all of the new movies on instaflixxer. I've been watching with my girlfriend these days =)

@ansonemmitt4404

3 жыл бұрын

@Oscar Bruce Definitely, I've been using instaflixxer for years myself =)

If you look at KZread stats,this is theyr 1985 over 1 billion views monster hit,and i remember it all as i grew up with theese guys! The sad part is that they are criminally underrated,and what baffles most of us that follows them the closest and knows just how impressive they are,is that they are looked at as a 1 hit wonder. A common rector on youtube i wont mention by name (because i dont want to promote others,as it is a bad thing to do) But we made him aware of a-ha like 1 year ago,and yesterday he thanked us personally for taking him down the rabbit hole of a-ha. He has fallen madly in love with theyr sound,theyr composing,producing,song writing abilities,as well as theyr instrumentals,vocal abilities. Morten Harket on lead vocals still has the guinness world of records for longest sustainable note in a pop song,with one of theyr "comeback songs" in 2000 with Summer Moved On. The more people get exposed to a-has other songs,the more they cant believe that they are considered 1-hit wonders,wich is a straight up lie. Also the fact that theese guys has been together,the original lineup without replacement members,for 41 years and counting,is something you only combine with straight up legends. To name a good example,ZZ Top from the US is one of the few that can brag about having the same original lineup for that long. Sadly only disrupted by theyr bassist and keyboardist Dusty Hill passing away recently. And we know the status of that band,they are categorized as living legends. I see 1 or 2 other reactions from you with a-ha,im gonna head on over there afterwards. If you ever need suggestions to more songs,im like an open book regarding a-ha. My grandpa and mom bought me my first cassette walkman way back in the day,and one of the first albums i ever got for myself,was hunting high and low,theyr debut album with Take On Me on. Want to hear a funfact though? Thanks to Morten Harkets fashionista skills (he doesnt follow any trend,he just mixes colours and fabric by what he thinks will look good) ,he made Paul Waaktaar-Savoy grab the attention of his future wife,Boston born Lauren Waaktaar-Savoy. They have a sideproject band besides a-ha where both Paul and Lauren sings,and plays instruments. Lauren has lived most her life in New York,so they got themselfs a top apartment there to remain contact with Laurens family. While also having a villa looking home in/around Oslo,Norway to also remain contact with Pauls family. And theyr Norwegian Grammy winning song and debut album together also has an available music video on youtube: Savoy - Star (Im Not Stupid Baby) Its Lauren on vocals,declaring her love for Paul coming into her life,being so loved and appreciated with her own family,basically changing her life around. I believe they wrote this song together,but Paul made Lauren sing it and therefor declare it her love song to Paul. And Paul wanted to call theyr band by Laurens family name,thats when you know the love is deep and genuine. Savoy - Star (Im Not Stupid Baby) Savoy also shares a song with a-ha called Velvet: A-HA - Velvet 2000 (for a fan upload of the official music video) and SAVOY - Velvet (Live / HD) [@ NRK 'Wiese' / on-air: Feb. 23, 1996] for a live performance,where Paul is the one singing,with Lauren on backing vocals.

That voice and face brought many tears to young girls back in the 1980's and then some, young and old alike in 2017.

It’s one of the most epic greatest videos ever to accompany a song you have to see the original stop motion cartoon drawings by the best in the business

A-ha werent only huge in Europe, they were HUGE in South Anerica, especially Brazil. They even had the world record of most paying attendance at an outdoor concert at Maracanã Stadium (200.000 paying attendance) at Rock in Rio (in 1991). They drew more people to their concert than the likes of Gun’s N Roses, Billy Idol, Prince, INXS, Joe Cocker, Run Dmc, NKOTB, George Michael etc. You should react to their Rock in Rio performances from 1991. I dont understand how they werent more appreciated in USA. Very strange....

the high note is intentionally left out this version , it wouldn’t suit it. He still hits the high note in the fully plugged shows

Definitely check out their original....pure 80s perfection!

Another one from A-ha that I love is "The Sun Always Shines on TV" 😉😊

I love the version the show "the magicians" did on this song it made me cry and I don't cry easily

@MariaCarabin

4 жыл бұрын

Yes that was amazing. I loved it! And UNDER PRESSURE.

Morten Harket 🥰 Him and Dimash are my favorites ❤️

He Gets Your Heart 💔 Take On Me It’s So Different But It’s Still Outstanding And So Beautiful To The Ears Of The World. ❤🎉😢.

This is beautiful & the lyrics are very meaningful slowed down. It was a pop hit in the 80s but the lyrics weren't appreciated faster. The original video was cool. Cool fact: him & the girl in the video were dating. ** Can you do " Don't Dream It's Over" (original version or mtv Live w/original band It was a big hit in the 80s. The band is still together & had massive success in other countries.

they were more of a one hit wonder in the us, but they were huge in europe with tons top hits. they were very big for a long time.

@cyano741

4 жыл бұрын

HollingsworthGroup they still are. They have a huge fan base :) in fact, they are doing a giant tour, I think even 1 or 2 shows in America next year.

@In_my_own_mind

4 жыл бұрын

HollingsworthGroup They werent only huge in Europe, they were HUGE in South Anerica, especially Brazil. They even had the world record of most paying attendance at an outdoor concert/Maracanã Stadium (200.000 paying attendance) at Rock in Rio (in 1991). They drew more people to their cocnert than the likes of Gun’s N Roses, Billy Idol, Prince, INXS, Joe Cocker, Run Dmc, NKOTB, George Michael etc. Dont understand how they werent more appreciated in USA. Very strange....

@tsnide34

4 жыл бұрын

Interesting concept as to what a one-hit wonder really is, even if you're only talking about a US one-hit wonder. Wouldn't having a #20 in the US hit disqualify them? (Which, by the way, is awesome in its live, acoustic form, too.) Or does a hit this big dwarf the other one so much, that it's still considered their "one hit?"

My fav songs of them is "Stay On These Roades" and "Forever Not Yours"

@xoxxobob61

4 жыл бұрын

They have so many to like..."Living a Boy's Adventure Tale" truly shows off Morton's vocal ability.

@wooyoung2154

4 жыл бұрын

"forever not yours" is so perfect when played with good bass bum bum bum bum 😎🔥 , and the videoclip match so perfectly , and now its worldwide virus ? hmmm i guess we have to take that Noah ship too like in the video

I love how you don't know who this band is, and yet you are so enthusiastic about the quality of the vocals. Also, would love to hear you sing too 🎉

i like this rendition way better.

Someone on this actual video made the best post I have scene summing this up and I will probably butcher it But the original version if the song felt like it represented the pure joy, exuberance of your future when your youth. This version is more feeling like looking back at life as an aging adult now recognizing the weight of reality and longing for your innocence back! I wish I could quote it. Thanks!

OMD I love this song, takes me straight back to the 80's.

It was a very popular song when it came out and the video for it was cutting edge, combining animation and live action before CGI existed. I'm sure you'll remember it when you see it! At the 1986 MTV Video Music Awards, the video won six awards. In the early version he belts 'I'll be gone--" but instead of dropping down again for 'In a day or two' he takes it up further! He's lost that upper most top of his range to age I suspect. Anyway, here's a link so you can check it out, whether you react to it or not. Thanks as always for your reactions. kzread.info/dash/bejne/lp6Kk5ORksafYZc.html

Beautiful when done andante- great vocal control.

Yeah, they're something else legendary ❤

This is one of those songs you _will_ hear at the karaoke bar. One of my car song standards! Love ya! 😘🎶

Ah Ha were one of the biggest bands in the world in the 80's.

I absolutely loved A ha back in the day. My favorite hit was "Cry Wolf" off of the album "Scoundrel Days"

❤️I love a-ha from Italy❤️

They have many many amazing songs , hope you’ll do more reactions ❤️

The original is for my money the best music video ever

He still look the same :D was the best part :))

May be the best music video of the 1980’s.

@xoxxobob61

4 жыл бұрын

I agree !

This song was also in Deadpool 2.

Yo you literally hit that note. Lol good on ya

Thanks for the reaction!

Great reaction! You really get into the song and appreciate the little unique things about the artist. Can you react to "Like a Stone" by Audioslave next? The music video. You'll go crazy over the vocals.

They were a One hit wonder here in the U.S. but Long time Superstars in Europe.

@markwebster1990

4 жыл бұрын

and most of the rest of the world

Their other great song is “Sun always shines on tv”. I grew up with A-ha in high school. He’s still hot lol

You should check out Phantom of the opera with Floor and Henk singing it. Amazing!

Now that you've reacted I don't have to kill you lol. Just kidding! Love you buddy! Great Reaction. Sloppy Horror Podcast here repping the TSR Gang.

@ThatSingerReactions

4 жыл бұрын

My fucking bestie and twin love you brother

A guy called a-ha lol. Yes they are a group, and iconic group

I thought they recorded this version for Deadpool

It's a Norwgian band, and was nr. 1 at Bilbord

Love this song

aaaaawwww I wish he'd taken it up higher like the original at least once.

A-ha is a group.

They (the band) are from Norway.

👍😊❤️❤️❤️ , next Angelina Jordan a million years ago ?

this was soundtrack of deadpool 2

Can you please react to Whitney Houston Do You Hear What I Hear live on Jay Leno!? Her vocals are mindblowing this performance!!!🔥

This was the last song I heard at the end of an movie with my gf...I miss her 😞(now ex)

Check out the original video from 80's

Hey there Hon, you are my very favorite reactor. This job is made with you in mind. Your so refreshing! With that being said I have a couple Led Zeppelin nuggets you may be interested in. Live "you shook me" (i heard you mention it before, the live since I been loving you,) and I watch your reaction every day because its uplifting, your uplifting. The other song is a way to introduce you to the driving force behind Zeppelin and the reason why Zeppelin couldn't move on. Please do Live "Moby dick" this show cases The skills of drummer John Bonzo Bonham, RIP. Rolling stone magazine (who couldn't stand zep back in the day), They voted him #1 out of #100 drummers the all time greatest drummer in the world. Its the live vid of him in the red tank. If you can't find it, look thru my favorite zeps

Chris Cornel - Billie Jean

Please please please react to Hercules Muses Medley from Michael Korte! 🙏🏽🙏🏽

Uso you gotta react to the video clip

my mans greenscreened himself into a greenscreen

Can you do a reaction to Donna Missal- keep lying Vevo DSCVR live performance

You have to watch the video.

Deadpool version.the mans prob like 58 or better.sounds fucking good to me still.

TIL a-ha did MTV Unplugged.

Deadpool 2

Please react to Beach Boys - Surfin USA or Fun, Fun Fun

I've been watching alot of your reactions lately and really enjoy them. I'm sure you get many requests and i have one i think you really will enjoy. If you find the time, check out Gov't Mule doing Etta James' I'd Rather Go Blind. You'll be really impressed. Thanks

Please react to PTX - Can You Feel the Love Tonight!!!!!

This is not a cover. This is the same band who wrote it.

Hoo Haa

please react to keke wyatt - god will take care of you

Nice stripped down version

Muse Reaction

@estevanruiz3524

4 жыл бұрын

Dead inside - Muse ....please

Yes one hit wonder..

@redken1962

4 жыл бұрын

They had lots of hits, not too well informed comment that!!

@adamdodgshon638

4 жыл бұрын

Only in America. Huge across Europe. They’re still going too.

@alessandraramsey6453

8 ай бұрын

They are huge everywhere but the US!And they are awesome.

Yes he was a one hit wonder. It was a great song. I loved it on Family Guy when Chris sung it...bless his little heart. Also the cast of The Magician sung it when one of the characters died.

@cyano741

4 жыл бұрын

Jo Buck87 in America maybe lol, they are huge in Europe and other parts.

@jobuck879

4 жыл бұрын

cyano It’s not a maybe, it’s a fact. In Europe David Hasselhoff, Alyssa Milano are huge stars and in America they could barely crack the top 100. So saying that they are huge in Europe isn’t saying much as far as the music industry is concerned.

@seledia

4 жыл бұрын

"Crying In The Rain"? "Forever Not Yours"? Never heard these songs in America?? They were always on MTV

@jobuck879

4 жыл бұрын

seledia You may have saw them on MTV but as far as billboard and radio stations they were not there. Take On Me was their only hit. They are considered one of the greatest one hit wonders.

@pa3997

4 жыл бұрын

Europe has twice as much inhabitants as the USA so it actually says a lot

Try some real Van Halen: Take your whisky home.

one hit?? listen to stay on these roads please..

He can’t hit the high note on “day or TWO”... age robs us all of the higher range.

@aemomaemom9256

4 жыл бұрын

Actually, he can still hit that note and does it all the time (see current concert footage on KZread). For this arrangement, hitting that note just doesn't sound right.