It's impossible to surpass the original, but the live acoustic version is totally better, just in a completely different way. easily becoming my favorite.
You are right Jamal. In the studio, the high notes are easier than live. A couple of decades later and the song (live) is still great. Good to see everyone dancing!
A-ha’s lead singer is Morten Harket, he’s 63 now but still has the voice. In the US a-ha is known only for this song, but in most other countries (especially in Europe) they were massive and put out great albums until they broke up a few years ago.
"The Sun Always Shines on TV" made it to #20 here in the US as well, so they weren't *technically* a one-hit wonder here -- but yeah, for some reason, no one seems to remember that song very much nowadays. I don't think Warner Bros. did a very good job of promoting them in the US, especially after their first album; a couple of the songs off of "Scoundrel Days" got some airplay, but I think they were pretty much invisible in the US after that, at least as far as radio play was concerned. :-(
1984 this beautiful young Italian woman walked up to me in Tower records. She started singing this song then asked me if I knew the who the singer and band? In 1985 we were married 💯💯💯 Thank you A-ha 😎 🎶 😎
There's a version on TH-cam where it was done as an unplugged version and as much as I like the original the unplugged version is spellbinding. One of the things that I like about it is that you catch closeups of the audience and they are mostly women. As I watch the video, I just think that the women who are softly singing along are thinking back to when they originally heard the song and reminiscing about those times when they were young. it's just a stunningly beautiful performance from the group, Morten of course will take the plaudits, but the other members of the group give such a restrained performance too. To hear the stripped back performance just adds so many more layers to the song and gives it a haunting melancholy sound.
One of my 3 favorite songs of the 80's, the other 2: "Africa" - Toto and "I'm Not in Love" - 10CC. “The Sun Always Shines on T.V." is another gr8 song/hit by A-Ha. The fact that Morten still has such a strong voice after decades is awesome! Sorry that they retired.
A friend made a cassette tape of this album for me in 1986 and I played the hell out of that tape. Just hearing this song took me back to 1986, a good happy time in my life. This guy is a great singer. Great music that makes you feel good.
He is an incredible singer! He should have gotten more credit - his range! I saw him on Masked Singer UK not too long ago and he STILL has it!! Amazing (and not too bad on the eyes!)
A-Ha are very much a one hit wonder in the US, but in other countries, especially Japan and their native Norway they have continued producing hits for decades.
You need to react to the acoustic version of this song. That version guts me every time I hear it, same melody and words but when the tempo goes down you really get an understanding of what they are singing. There is a slightly different fast version from the year before this version was released in 1985. Apparently the 1984 version never took off or charted. I have included links to both of the versions I mentioned. Acoustic - th-cam.com/video/-xKM3mGt2pE/w-d-xo.html 1984 Version - th-cam.com/video/liq-seNVvrM/w-d-xo.html You might want to check out Weezer's version also - th-cam.com/video/f7RwDnZI7Tw/w-d-xo.html
There's an acoustic version done by the cast in an episode of The Magicians that bring me to tears any time I watch it. th-cam.com/video/TUB-y1cI3IY/w-d-xo.html
Utterly brilliant. And I’ve ALWAYS loved the video-there was nothing else like it at the time, before, or since. And, Jamel, ‘danceable’ is ABSOLUTELY a word! Just a celestial choice of tune, mate.
This was one of the most popular song back in 1985. I remember seeing the video in Florida on the big screen before watching Stephen King's Silver Bullet. That was my honeymoon in Florida. Still got my man too (37 years later).
Official video that was remastered in 4k, on a-ha channel has 1.4 BILLION views !!! Andy still touring been up all night watching from 2017 thru 2022..watched show Feb 2022 ...now it's 7am gotta get some sleep. ..hummmm wonder what music I might dream about. ..lol Yes Jamal Please react to the MTV unplugged version, it's beyond words♡♡ It's on their you tube channel has 80 million views from 2017 ,TY xxx
Hey Jamel, I remember when those walls were bare. You've come a long way in your musical journey. I hope your heart and mind are as full as your walls. Thanks and journey on brother.
Listening to this brings me back to 1983 -85 when I was stationed in West Germany. It was a huge hit on the radio and the video was played on the German TV music show Formula Eine's all the time.
Thankyou for reacting to AHA it means a lot. I’m from Scotland, UK and i’ve been an AHA fan since the take on me days in 1985. I was 16 then and i’m 53 now and still love AHA. AHA are criminally unappreciated and underrated and have a huge back catalogue of music. No two songs sound the same. Take on me is just the tip of a very large musical experience. AHA are still around today in 2022 they released their new album true north. The boys are all in their 60’s now but still rocking. Take on me always ends an AHA concert. For more AHA live i suggest hunting high and low or the living daylights especially from the ending on a high note concert loads of audience participation with those songs also i suggest reacting to AHA’S Summer Moved On they are in the guinness book of records for the longest note held in a live performance 20.2 seconds. and finally take on me unplugged because it sounds like a completely different song and will blow you away. I hope you will react to more AHA. Thanks again and take care 😘❤️🇳🇴❤️🏴🇺🇸 AHA FOREVER ❤️🇳🇴❤️
This song is an All Time Top 25 song in the history of Music. The Video may be the best video ever made during the era of the greatest videos. And this song stands the test of time.
Just saw the at Radio City in April. My feet didn't hit the floor for days. "Touch Me" is another classic, live at Royal Albert Hall. A great great album, a stunning voice.
The man is “taking on” a GOAT track…he means business haha. But y’all, having the actual video is gonna get this flagged. Stop saying to use that one, he probably literally can’t 😆
I have a serious hate for 80s music, high school days and i thought the pop stuff was the worst music ever made but every now and then there's a song i hear that i think ok not so bad or ya i really like that one. I listened to Pink Floyd, Rush, mostly the classic rock or heavy rock stuff. This was one of those songs that got in and i knew every word to and i think it had a lot to do with the great music video but i still remember every word and i don't cringe when i hear it lol
Morten was on Masked Singer UK and did this song. I DIED. I'm like, uh,I think you just gave yourself up. Only one man has that voice. It was only 2 years ago, he was the Viking... you should look it up.
A truly great song to react to. As you mentioned it has that catchy beat that just makes you want to move. Being a child of the '80s I absolutely love A-ha. I highly suggest you check out their slower ballad version that was featured in Deadpool 2. I know you're a fan of MCU movies, so if you haven't seen that please do yourself a favor and check it out. It is the same song and lyrics but with a totally opposite vibe. I feel that if they were to re-release their slow version they'd have a chart topper all over again. Peace.
You'll notice he puts a hand on his left ear when he's trying to hit those difficult notes. It's a little trick vocalists can use when they can't hear themselves in the audio setup. If you plug one ear, you can hear your own voice very loudly in that ear while still being able to hear the room with the other ear.
They did a live version in 2017 which was an awesome performance. He doesn't hit the super high notes as that sort of energy wouldn't fit with that, but I have seen other live performances since and he CAN hit them. I would definitely check the acoustic version from 2017.
Its so funny, cause even those who loves him cant say or write his name right. Seems that lots of foreigners have problems writing his name correctly. His name is MortEn and you pronounce it Mor (like saying «more») + ten (the number). Its not hard 😉
@@In_my_own_mind move along darlin'...and yes I'm southern (southwest Virginia) maybe that's why my tongue 👅 is lazy enough to pronounce it correctly...now if I could just harness Portuguese, the language of my people. 😄
@@pleasantscreams1978 It wasnt meant in a bad way, I have just noticed that he is called Morton by several people 😉 ..and as a Norwegian myself, I just wanted to help pronouncing it correctly. 😊
Isn't this the only number one song in America by a artist or group from Norway? Growing up in the 80s I remember it was the best video on MTV as far as emotion, talent and very creative artists making their video. This video and Money for Nothing by Dire Straits owned all of 1985...this one though felt sad in a beautiful way. The way the drumbeat slows down for "I'll be gone" is where you feel what I'm trying to say
When you see Morten in the videos,he always looks like this over confident guy,every girls dream.....and you paint a picture of him thats pretty much far from the truth. As you rightfully noticed,when she spotted a fan waving at him (most possibly a rather cute/beautiful female on first row),thats when you see Morten as the real him,maybe abit socially awkward at times. Modest and surprisingly "shy" at times,there is no huge ego there. Morten on vocals,Paal on guitar (and several other instruments) and Magne on keys have done what no other Norwegian band did before them,or after them. They "conquered USA" and the rest of the world (or had a breakthrough as we technically say) And my guy Morten has the longest chest note in the world (guinness world of records) both in the studio and live. The song is Summer Moved On. Clocked in at 20,2 seconds. There is a clip from the same concert here on youtube with that song,defintly recommended by me. The crowd is cheering him on as they know its coming,and the crowd reaction afterwards gives me goosebumps. Not gonna go more into detail,as its just spoiling the fun. I think closed captions is available for it too,so you can pick up what he is saying about the note after the performance. I dont remember how much A-Ha you have done,but i would recommend to dive more into them. I know theese guys more then i know any other band or artists out there. And trust me,rolling stone magazine etc considers them a 1 hit wonder,but thats far from the truth. They have many songs i consider better then Take On Me. You want them to really get you dancing? Train Of Thought! Or The Blood That Moves The Body (my absolute favourite song by them) You Are the One & Touchy! is just 2 fun videos they shot in the US. Would be my top suggestions for you,if you choose to dive more into them. And dont worry Jamel,A-Ha does not strike hard down on reactors. They did everything right,made it big outside of Norway,and they seem to have a network behind them that does everything right as well. They are pretty much theyr own bosses after all theese years,whereas other bands trying to do the same as them,seems to have a management and record label that does not understand how to do whats best for theyr artists... A-Ha has experienced an increase in reaction videos lately,and its wonderful. I consider them up amongst the eighties greats like Duran Duran, Depeche Mode,even U2,INXS and so on. Once you take a deepdive into theyr musical world,even to songs they dont have official videos for,you will understand.
"Summer moved on" from the same concert, Vallhall, Oslo 2001 is amazing. The same with "The living Daylights", "The sun always shines on TV" and many other songs. Morten had a cold that night, and you can hear it if you listen close - regardless of that it is an amazing concert. There are some duets with Norwegian artist Anneli Drecker that are hauntingly beautiful, "You'll never get over me" and "I wish I cared". The 2010 concert in Oslo Spektrum is great, as well. I got to see them in concert for the first time (after 36 years) twice the last six weeks. It was amazing.
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Watch the live unplugged version. Completely different vibe!
It's impossible to surpass the original, but the live acoustic version is totally better, just in a completely different way. easily becoming my favorite.
I love this song the keyboard is ICONIC. Also "Killer of Giants" by Ozzy would be a great song to react to if you haven't heard it yet.
You should check out the cover of this song by Reel Big Fish. I think you'll like the horns on it.
My Friend. You have just missed the most watched video on MTV ever.
It has over ONE BILLION VIEWS on here for a reason,36 years after its release!
You are right Jamal. In the studio, the high notes are easier than live. A couple of decades later and the song (live) is still great. Good to see everyone dancing!
A-ha’s lead singer is Morten Harket, he’s 63 now but still has the voice. In the US a-ha is known only for this song, but in most other countries (especially in Europe) they were massive and put out great albums until they broke up a few years ago.
Er, they are back together and have been for some time. In fact, friends of mine are going to see them in Cardiff in July.
Yea back together since 2016
They never "broke up". They retired.. but have been touring again. Isn't that gr8 news?
A-ha performed at Rock in Lisbon, Portugal yesterday. Audience was around 70.000 - 80.000
"The Sun Always Shines on TV" made it to #20 here in the US as well, so they weren't *technically* a one-hit wonder here -- but yeah, for some reason, no one seems to remember that song very much nowadays. I don't think Warner Bros. did a very good job of promoting them in the US, especially after their first album; a couple of the songs off of "Scoundrel Days" got some airplay, but I think they were pretty much invisible in the US after that, at least as far as radio play was concerned. :-(
When he hits that high note... one of my dogs started howling, and he's been dead, cremated and sitting in a container on my shelf for over a decade!
Stick a fork in me, cuz that one killed me..
😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣
Possibly the greatest comment in TH-cam history...well done.
@@kj6446 Thanks!
I loved the creative video by them. What a fine live version of this 80's gem. I love his voice! And the synthesizer is pure joy!
Even Family Guy used it in an episode
The synth riff was created by the keyboard player when he was 15 years old.
@@ahkkariq7406 That's so amazing!
@@cherylreichardt He is an amazing musician who has put his special touch on so many songs from a-ha.
@@ahkkariq7406 I also loved The Sun Always Shines On TV.
This song,MTV unplugged,you will be left stunned at how different it hits (deep in the feels)!
This song is always a banger. The acoustic versions are sick.
@ dmurphy1578
Thank you!!! 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾
Just found it and played it for my wife. 😎💯😎
1984 this beautiful young Italian woman walked up
to me in Tower records. She started singing this song
then asked me if I knew the who the singer and band?
In 1985 we were married 💯💯💯
Thank you A-ha 😎 🎶 😎
There's a version on TH-cam where it was done as an unplugged version and as much as I like the original the unplugged version is spellbinding. One of the things that I like about it is that you catch closeups of the audience and they are mostly women. As I watch the video, I just think that the women who are softly singing along are thinking back to when they originally heard the song and reminiscing about those times when they were young. it's just a stunningly beautiful performance from the group, Morten of course will take the plaudits, but the other members of the group give such a restrained performance too. To hear the stripped back performance just adds so many more layers to the song and gives it a haunting melancholy sound.
💯 agreed 👍 I have this unplugged double album on vinyl, and it sounds amazing.
The acoustic version seems like a totally different song to me; almost like it changes the entire meaning. So hauntingly beautiful!
This song always makes me want to dance and sing along - it just makes me happy
Almost all time live is the best when see them live you now them and get the best experience great music
One of my 3 favorite songs of the 80's, the other 2: "Africa" - Toto and "I'm Not in Love" - 10CC. “The Sun Always Shines on T.V." is another gr8 song/hit by A-Ha. The fact that Morten still has such a strong voice after decades is awesome! Sorry that they retired.
They're back together again, touring Europe this summer.
10cc was in the 70's
a-ha is Norway's most successful musical act for a reason. It is absolutely worth looking into their later music.
A friend made a cassette tape of this album for me in 1986 and I played the hell out of that tape. Just hearing this song took me back to 1986, a good happy time in my life. This guy is a great singer. Great music that makes you feel good.
He is an incredible singer! He should have gotten more credit - his range! I saw him on Masked Singer UK not too long ago and he STILL has it!! Amazing (and not too bad on the eyes!)
Still looks exactly the same too!
@@rowanmayfair9249 Yes! He aged like fine wine!!
As a American-Norwegian, I think it’s great that the Old Country has such top tier (in my estimation at least) in music.
The singer just doesn't seem to age!!!
Another song from this era that is great in a recent live performance is "Something About You" by Level 42.
So glad you finally got to this one. There’s a great MTV unplugged version of this too
It's amazing to watch him hit those big notes in a live performance.
A-Ha are very much a one hit wonder in the US, but in other countries, especially Japan and their native Norway they have continued producing hits for decades.
They had a number of hits in the US. Hardly a one-hit wonder. A Bond theme, The Sun Always Shines on TV… so many other radio hits.
@@ugadawgs1990 Two more charting singles. One at #20, and one at #50. Nothing else in the top 200.
@ ugadawgs1990
Don't forget about "Driftwood" 😎 💯 😎
They were huge all over Europe, and in South America as well.
@@gotham61, that’s three hits. So, they were not a one-hit wonder then.
You should hear their version of crying in the rain. It’s absolutely heartbreakingly beautiful
Oh man, I wish you'd check out the unplugged version of this. Completely different vibe and so damn beautiful
Jamel- You need to try the acoustic of this by A-Ha; truly amazing!
I fookin love this song!! The new acoustic version he did that was also 🔥🔥
That brought a smile to my face for sure. Thank you
You need to react to the acoustic version of this song. That version guts me every time I hear it, same melody and words but when the tempo goes down you really get an understanding of what they are singing. There is a slightly different fast version from the year before this version was released in 1985. Apparently the 1984 version never took off or charted. I have included links to both of the versions I mentioned.
Acoustic - th-cam.com/video/-xKM3mGt2pE/w-d-xo.html
1984 Version - th-cam.com/video/liq-seNVvrM/w-d-xo.html
You might want to check out Weezer's version also - th-cam.com/video/f7RwDnZI7Tw/w-d-xo.html
Yes! That unplugged performance hits different for sure.
Thanks for the links!
There's an acoustic version done by the cast in an episode of The Magicians that bring me to tears any time I watch it. th-cam.com/video/TUB-y1cI3IY/w-d-xo.html
Utterly brilliant. And I’ve ALWAYS loved the video-there was nothing else like it at the time, before, or since.
And, Jamel, ‘danceable’ is ABSOLUTELY a word! Just a celestial choice of tune, mate.
The animated video of this song is the best music video EVER!!
Best band in the world! You have to check out the live video where Morten holds the world’s longest note, he’s amazing!
"Summer moved on" is the song. Great performance of the song at the same concert, Vallhall, Oslo 2001.
These guys made this song in 1985! Almost 40 years ago!!
This was one of the most popular song back in 1985. I remember seeing the video in Florida on the big screen before watching Stephen King's Silver Bullet. That was my honeymoon in Florida. Still got my man too (37 years later).
First!!!! This song. That year. My youth.
Official video that was remastered in 4k, on a-ha channel has 1.4 BILLION views !!!
Andy still touring been up all night watching from 2017 thru 2022..watched show Feb 2022 ...now it's 7am gotta get some sleep. ..hummmm wonder what music I might dream about. ..lol
Yes Jamal Please react to the MTV unplugged version, it's beyond words♡♡
It's on their you tube channel has 80 million views from 2017 ,TY xxx
Hey Jamel, I remember when those walls were bare. You've come a long way in your musical journey. I hope your heart and mind are as full as your walls. Thanks and journey on brother.
A -ha -The sun always shine on TV
Saw them back in April at Radio City Music Hall
He sounds great live!
The rhythm guitar playing is unbelievingly badass. What a time.
His range is amazing. Driftwood was a great song from them as well.
'Driftwood'!How did you remember this!It was a nice early b side.Lovely song.
You need to listen to the slow live version.. takes the song to whole different level
Listening to this brings me back to 1983 -85 when I was stationed in West Germany. It was a huge hit on the radio and the video was played on the German TV music show Formula Eine's all the time.
Such a favorite🎼🎼🎵
These guys are huge overseas! So much more than this one song. Don’t even know where to begin. 🥰
"The sun always shines on TV" is the place to begin.
@@ahkkariq7406 Yes! It’s the song that prompted me to buy the first album so many decades ago!
My first vinal record! I'm 44!
Another song where if you don’t move, invite me to the wake! Great one!
Norway's biggest band of all time 🎸🇸🇯
Thankyou for reacting to AHA it means a lot. I’m from Scotland, UK and i’ve been an AHA fan since the take on me days in 1985. I was 16 then and i’m 53 now and still love AHA. AHA are criminally unappreciated and underrated and have a huge back catalogue of music. No two songs sound the same. Take on me is just the tip of a very large musical experience. AHA are still around today in 2022 they released their new album true north. The boys are all in their 60’s now but still rocking. Take on me always ends an AHA concert. For more AHA live i suggest hunting high and low or the living daylights especially from the ending on a high note concert loads of audience participation with those songs also i suggest reacting to AHA’S Summer Moved On they are in the guinness book of records for the longest note held in a live performance 20.2 seconds. and finally take on me unplugged because it sounds like a completely different song and will blow you away. I hope you will react to more AHA. Thanks again and take care 😘❤️🇳🇴❤️🏴🇺🇸 AHA FOREVER ❤️🇳🇴❤️
This song is an All Time Top 25 song in the history of Music. The Video may be the best video ever made during the era of the greatest videos. And this song stands the test of time.
This song had one of best music videos ever. The video made the song even better. This is one of the best pop songs of that era.
Great memories dancing to this
One of my younger daughters favorite songs this is for you kay 💓 I will always love you 😍
You are so much fun to watch, it makes the musice even better. Dance Jamel!
Great, energetic live performance. I really liked their 2nd album, Scoundrel Days.
I love the live version! And believe me I was dancing with you! Great reaction!
Best Carlton chair dancer!
You really need to watch the MTV unplugged version of this song it’s unbelievable
One of the best songs and Video of the 80's
Just saw the at Radio City in April. My feet didn't hit the floor for days. "Touch Me" is another classic, live at Royal Albert Hall.
A great great album, a stunning voice.
Touch me ? You might mean the sun always shines on tv
Love watching you enjoy something! Your joy is contagious!
I love this arrangement featuring the guitar.
But also check out the acoustic version. It's an entirely different vibe even though it's the same song.
This concert in Noway was only the 2nd live streamed concert ever held!
This song helped to define the 80s. Such a feel good love song.
Amazing after so many years!!!!!
That performance was 22 years ago
The man is “taking on” a GOAT track…he means business haha. But y’all, having the actual video is gonna get this flagged. Stop saying to use that one, he probably literally can’t 😆
There is a lot of reaction channels who use the original video, doesn’t look like they are flagged
Pure joy! So good to see you enjoy this Jamal.
A forever song!
I have a serious hate for 80s music, high school days and i thought the pop stuff was the worst music ever made but every now and then there's a song i hear that i think ok not so bad or ya i really like that one. I listened to Pink Floyd, Rush, mostly the classic rock or heavy rock stuff. This was one of those songs that got in and i knew every word to and i think it had a lot to do with the great music video but i still remember every word and i don't cringe when i hear it lol
The official video is a must watch for this song.
The offical video for this song still ranks as one of the best ever
We know the "Carlton Dance" very well in Norway, for better or worse. Fresh Prince of Bel Air played regularly on our TV in the mid 90s. ;-)
Morten was on Masked Singer UK and did this song. I DIED. I'm like, uh,I think you just gave yourself up. Only one man has that voice. It was only 2 years ago, he was the Viking... you should look it up.
A truly great song to react to. As you mentioned it has that catchy beat that just makes you want to move. Being a child of the '80s I absolutely love A-ha. I highly suggest you check out their slower ballad version that was featured in Deadpool 2. I know you're a fan of MCU movies, so if you haven't seen that please do yourself a favor and check it out. It is the same song and lyrics but with a totally opposite vibe. I feel that if they were to re-release their slow version they'd have a chart topper all over again. Peace.
You'll notice he puts a hand on his left ear when he's trying to hit those difficult notes. It's a little trick vocalists can use when they can't hear themselves in the audio setup. If you plug one ear, you can hear your own voice very loudly in that ear while still being able to hear the room with the other ear.
wasn't sure what that was about..... thought he was juts having trouble with the earpiece, but that makes sense too
The song is awesome and musical video took the song to another level.
Morten Harket is one of the most gorgeous men on this planet. And that voice...😍 ❤️
That dude had a voice. I saw it live
Ah Ha Take on Me. A picture from the video appears under the dictionary header "Iconic".
Absolutely love this song haha
You always wounder how many people go to these great concerts thanks jamal hope all is well
They did a live version in 2017 which was an awesome performance. He doesn't hit the super high notes as that sort of energy wouldn't fit with that, but I have seen other live performances since and he CAN hit them.
I would definitely check the acoustic version from 2017.
Cette chanson est magique ! ✨
You should react to the acoustic version.
L: "Where were you?"
C: "I DON'T KNOW!"
Jamel! Best reaction guy I watch! Thank you! Good human
The show The Family Guy had a clip where Chris fell into the video of this song, very funny.
My first real crush! The singer, Morton🥰
Its so funny, cause even those who loves him cant say or write his name right. Seems that lots of foreigners have problems writing his name correctly. His name is MortEn and you pronounce it Mor (like saying «more») + ten (the number). Its not hard 😉
@@In_my_own_mind yes...from my youngest years I pronounced it Morten. Sorry doll!
@@In_my_own_mind move along darlin'...and yes I'm southern (southwest Virginia) maybe that's why my tongue 👅 is lazy enough to pronounce it correctly...now if I could just harness Portuguese, the language of my people. 😄
Sorry to correct ya darlin!
@@pleasantscreams1978 It wasnt meant in a bad way, I have just noticed that he is called Morton by several people 😉 ..and as a Norwegian myself, I just wanted to help pronouncing it correctly. 😊
Good job
Thank for sharing
Full woched video ❤
Isn't this the only number one song in America by a artist or group from Norway? Growing up in the 80s I remember it was the best video on MTV as far as emotion, talent and very creative artists making their video. This video and Money for Nothing by Dire Straits owned all of 1985...this one though felt sad in a beautiful way. The way the drumbeat slows down for "I'll be gone" is where you feel what I'm trying to say
Just one word to say : 👉brilliant 👈
You should watch the video to this song. It was one of the best ever.
He already reacted to that
My favorite song and video of the 80s
My Friend. You have just missed the most watched video on MTV ever.
It has over ONE BILLION VIEWS on here for a reason,36 years after its release!
I was there U.S.A. represent!
When you see Morten in the videos,he always looks like this over confident guy,every girls dream.....and you paint a picture of him thats pretty much far from the truth. As you rightfully noticed,when she spotted a fan waving at him (most possibly a rather cute/beautiful female on first row),thats when you see Morten as the real him,maybe abit socially awkward at times. Modest and surprisingly "shy" at times,there is no huge ego there. Morten on vocals,Paal on guitar (and several other instruments) and Magne on keys have done what no other Norwegian band did before them,or after them. They "conquered USA" and the rest of the world (or had a breakthrough as we technically say)
And my guy Morten has the longest chest note in the world (guinness world of records) both in the studio and live. The song is Summer Moved On. Clocked in at 20,2 seconds. There is a clip from the same concert here on youtube with that song,defintly recommended by me. The crowd is cheering him on as they know its coming,and the crowd reaction afterwards gives me goosebumps.
Not gonna go more into detail,as its just spoiling the fun. I think closed captions is available for it too,so you can pick up what he is saying about the note after the performance.
I dont remember how much A-Ha you have done,but i would recommend to dive more into them. I know theese guys more then i know any other band or artists out there. And trust me,rolling stone magazine etc considers them a 1 hit wonder,but thats far from the truth. They have many songs i consider better then Take On Me. You want them to really get you dancing? Train Of Thought! Or The Blood That Moves The Body (my absolute favourite song by them) You Are the One & Touchy! is just 2 fun videos they shot in the US. Would be my top suggestions for you,if you choose to dive more into them. And dont worry Jamel,A-Ha does not strike hard down on reactors. They did everything right,made it big outside of Norway,and they seem to have a network behind them that does everything right as well. They are pretty much theyr own bosses after all theese years,whereas other bands trying to do the same as them,seems to have a management and record label that does not understand how to do whats best for theyr artists...
A-Ha has experienced an increase in reaction videos lately,and its wonderful. I consider them up amongst the eighties greats like Duran Duran, Depeche Mode,even U2,INXS and so on. Once you take a deepdive into theyr musical world,even to songs they dont have official videos for,you will understand.
"Summer moved on" from the same concert, Vallhall, Oslo 2001 is amazing. The same with "The living Daylights", "The sun always shines on TV" and many other songs. Morten had a cold that night, and you can hear it if you listen close - regardless of that it is an amazing concert. There are some duets with Norwegian artist Anneli Drecker that are hauntingly beautiful, "You'll never get over me" and "I wish I cared". The 2010 concert in Oslo Spektrum is great, as well. I got to see them in concert for the first time (after 36 years) twice the last six weeks. It was amazing.
This is great! Thanks, Jamal!!
Massive awesome.
Live Germany had over 300,000 people. Good choice. Cheers
Jamel, have ever seen madonna's "Hung Up," or "Dear Jessie" from Like A Prayer, or Promise To Try. Also from Like A Prayer. They're really awesome.
The girl in the video was actually his girlfriend (a ballet dancer...back in the day)