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Discover the story of the song > Take On Me – A-Ha

Who sang Take On Me?

A-Ha released the song Take On Me. Date of release: 19/10/1984.

Release date: 19/10/1984

Duration: 03:45

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The meaning of the song 'Take On Me ', based on the lyrics

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🎶 Take On Me song analysis

The interpreter asks his lover to try his luck, as he will only be there for a short time.

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A-Ha - Short Biography

- A-ha is a Norwegian synth-pop band formed in Oslo in 1982.
- Founded by Paul Waaktaar-Savoy, Magne Furuholmen and Morten Harket.
- The group became famous in the mid-1980s.
- It is considered one of the most popular Norwegian bands, with a series of international hits.
- Their music has also been used in movies, TV shows and video games.

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- The song "Take On Me" was written and composed by Morten Harket, Magne Furuholmen, and Pål Waaktaar-Savoy.
- It was first recorded by the band in 1984, with an accompanying video.
- The song was not a hit on its initial release.
- The song was re-recorded for their 1985 album "Hunting High and Low".
- The new version was a huge success, selling 7 million copies worldwide.
- The song won the MTV Video Music Award for Best New Artist in 1986.
- In 2009, the band re-released the song as a digital single, "Digital 45".
- The song was popular on the Vine app in 2015.

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