a ha ~ Take On Me 1985 Extended Meow Mix

a-ha is the first Norwegian band to top the Hot100, but the first Norwegian to do that in a group was Anni-Frid Lyngstad, known as Frida of ABBA. Magne "Mags" Furuholem, Pal Waaktaar and Morten Harket are the principal members with Mags and Pal having history together as they played together in several bands before they met and asked Morten to join the band. Moving to the UK in 1983, they finally found their groove and began making demos to shop around to the labels.
Take On Me" was created in this fallow period, Morten says that it was the first song he heard Mags and Pal play and convinced him to join the band. He believed that the song was going to be a big hit someday. Not having much success, they were regrouping to earn money to pay for more recording sessions when the studio manager John Ratcliff played their music for Terry Slater, a former A&R man for EMI records. He decided to have them play a live gig for the labels and Warner Brothers Andy Wickham signed the band.
They then had to come up with a band name, something Norwegian that would also be a word in English. Pal had been writing songs and one was named "aha", a "terrible song" but the band realized that aha was common vernacular in many languages and the name stuck. Their first producer, Tony Mansfield did not come up with a hit sound for them, so they went back in to the studio with Alan Tarney who had produced Cliff Richard and Leo Sayer.
The finished song still did not gain any attention until Warner executives decided to create an innovative video that was part animation and part live with Steve Barron directing. The result was astounding, the nascent MTV culture was rapidly developing as a force to promote new music. The movie star good looks of Morten and his vocal talents combined to create a monster that became a #1 pop hit and was heard around the world. The iconic video received heavy rotation and went on to win many well deserved awards. The follow up of "The Sun Always Shines On TV" became a #20 Hot100 hit and became their first disco hit, peaking at #6.
a-ha covered "Crying In The Rain" a #6 pop hit originally recorded by the Everly Brothers in 1962. They followed Duran Duran's lead to record a James Bond theme and released "The Living Daylights" in 1987.
a-ha continued to release albums until 2009s "Foot Of The Mountain" and then decided to disband, but got back together for 2015's "Cast In Steel". They have sold over 100 million records worldwide of their ten released studio albums.

[@peterhaslund]

Masterful voice of Harket on the perfect synth background. Takes my breath away to hear it this clean

[@christophersantana5895]

THIS SONG IS STILL AN ALL TIME CLASSIC AFTER 35 YEARS.

[@thomdubbeldam5490]

amen brother!!

[@mysterh51]

1 year 10 years 50 years no limit ❤❤❤❤

[@MrSpeed-lt8gr]

It’s been almost 40 years and this song is just as anthemic as it was when I was a freshman in high school.

[@darrylnelson6361]

Summer of 1985. Just graduated from high school. Getting ready for The University of Tennessee. This song really fires me up!!!!!!. Go VOLS!!!

[@stefanbecker468]

Thank you. Good job. Brilliant work. Love that thang since 1985. Goosebombs

[@jonstambridge4617]

One of the top 5 pop songs ever.

[@thatguyoverthere8355]

10 thumbs down means nothing, why bother? Fun song back then... such a small sliver in time when this would be heard in bars. With so much to choose from that era this really holds up. Thanx for the fine tuning and letting us remember :)

[@goldusabichac7080]

Forever child and young in my heart. Powerful song i discovered in 1985 when i was 11 ❤❤❤

[@Ne0n_R0nin_7V]

I'm literally listening to this on a boom box with a tape deck! The torch has been passed and lit. Long live the 80's

[@antoniocandido5136]

Goose pumps all over!!! Gee!!! it takes me to 80's so deep inside.

[@ricloads]

seamless mix! thanks.

[@elizabethrivera6842]

Thanks for getting me off the coach and dancing around my living room, lol! Loved this song in the 80s and still do!

[@ysbar-s3o]

センスがいいですね!!😄mixありがとうございます💐🎉✨👏

[@davidjenson1570]

I jammed on this.

[@marcjacobs5988]

My daughter is going to love this extended version so much tomorrow. It's her favorite song, especially with the clip with the hand coming out of the comic book, inviting the girl to get in.... Thanks you mastermixer!

[@pagonabarbata1364]

Best & most-recognised tune of the 80s. Thanks for uploading! 😘

[@teaganlvechat9150]

😘💕💖💟😍

[@U2HL]

Weekend...party time...always loved this up tempo song, still do...love the original videoclip😍love this extended version!❤❤ 🎵🎶🎤🎸🎹🥁💃🕺

[@funkysawmanwright5077]

I seem to be the only one in my family that lives for this 80's stuff. Wished I had shacked up with a gal that at least likes my taste in music.

[@Tk-ou9ec]

Well done kind sir. Outstanding remix.

[@kevincharbonneau5953]

Incredible! Love you.

[@t.7527]

Right on time this Saturday!

[@Whitleythe13th]

perfect mix!!!

[@lennon3076]

Perfect mix thanks 80 forever

[@timwingham8952]

Incredible vocal range.

[@Prof_Jeff]

Exactly. That's something that makes this song so difficult to cover. I was blown away when Weezer put it on their Teal album and saw them perform it on live TV.

[@sachinsharma-bz6bu]

A1 did it, with autotune..

[@georgeanton629]

Excelent mix

[@matheusrutledge920]

Man the moments and whatnauts still touch my feelings an this one touch my heart 😭 good work Man

[@nagwagi2000]

Extended MEOW Mix??? Too CUTE!!!😸

[@josedominguez2021]

SUPERBBB!!!!! FANTASTICK.....

[@josedearimatea101]

Impressionante o som do A-ha. Legal.

[@gissellemieleshermosilla5554]

Che'vereeee! 🎉🎉🎉

[@antoniohernandez948]

Un súper. Track Musical Inolvidable y un clásico Mundial! Me encanta tu canal! Gracias por compartir! 🎵🎤🎇🎶💃🕺💃🕺💃🕺🎆⚡💯🌟💚⭐📀

[@SandraG-l6d]

Recordar es volver a vivir

[@daianmata1833]

Take on me. Nice song ! Thanks

[@sstrauch9193]

I was born in 1985, the same year of the release of this song

[@justa.figleaf1572]

Where's my DeLorean with Flux Capacitor and Mr. Fusion!?!? It's time to go back to October, 1985!

[@hsvfan_x1212]

Klassiker. Punkt

[@karma-wellnessmusic8011]

the magic version!

[@sergiosalas1596]

This is an amazing extended version of the iconic hit and is even better than the official extended version which was released by the band. Congratulations!

[@RuelSangalang]

One of the best

[@magnoliasilva6744]

Thank you DjDiscoCat, you r the best ❤❤❤

[@elsolitariogeorge1699]

Una buena versión, Gracias por compartirlo.

[@Patron_YT_Bmgo]

Killed extended versión take on me

[@istanbullular_dernegi]

*hi from Turkey* keep listening 90's

[@hornet718]

LIKE WOW!!! This is one of my favorites and I am glad to see you did this mix VERY WELL DONE!!!!

[@dyanabartley1744]

A couple of bars in and I am here for it. DiscoCat, once again you've mastered this timeless 80's song that takes me back to 1985 and the brilliant video A-Ha video they created.back in the day, a video I must confess, I was obsessed with. This needs to be a part of my collection of your remixes that I have gathered and created a folder, I do hope that's OK with you. This remix is all kinds of brilliant, thank you so much for creating and sharing this mix with us, and as always, I remain your biggest fan!!!

[@brucewayne3602]

what exists beyond "brilliant" ???... unknown but A-ha defines it !!! ... eternal, haunting & yes, beyond brilliant !!!

[@swanstep]

Video to this song still astonishes. Lots of videos in the '80s tried to 'tell a story in 4 minutes', but it's so very hard to pull off (esp. without turning into advertising). A-Ha's vid succeeded at this, and when the Altered States steal hits a few seconds from the end there's hardly a dry eye in the house. The music's pretty good too! But it took a vid. for the ages for it to find its audience. Great to have DJDiscoCat's take on the record now.

[@alfredbrown7608]

Awesome remix I Remember this 80s hit keep them coming

[@aelinnatalia5432]

Me encantaaaa!!👌😘😘😘Gracias!!

[@cliffherren9811]

One of my favorite 80's bands. Thanks DiscoCat.

[@arushilovesmusic]

Very popular tune in the 80's! Good work DJDiscoCat!

[@Gappasaurus]

o-ho, it’s a-ha! 😋

[@jimalexiscordovasosa4523]

Good job very Cool ¡! From Perú whit love 🤗🇵🇪👍

[@stepheniel.4406]

Morten is still hot.. 🔥 i remember this video like yesterday even his cartoon character was hot lol

[@davidstanden480]

One of my all time favorites and DJDiscoCat just turned it up a notch. Well done.

[@mariosandoval6490]

Muy buena Vercion para un gran clásico de los 80s

[@thomthom6268]

Finally. An extended version worthy of the song. I don't know when you mixed this, but well done.

[@raulsalavarria1574]

Muy buen tema . Tomala con migo. Unas de mis canciones favoritas. De los años 1980

[@ricardosalazarquiroz5296]

!! Que buena versión excelente.!!

[@joseenriquellanesgonzalez6538]

Excelente 👍👍

[@marcelstegeman7094]

Thx man, love your stuff

[@leopineda5646]

Recuerdos de los 80' hoy empleno 2023

[@carloselirodriguesramos9516]

A melhor versão estendida dessa obra prima do A-ha que vi até agora 👍🏼

[@nuckzera773]

Lúcido

[@Jockeylotforfun]

How can any male human hit that high note?🥵 80s tight pants?😁

[@strafrag1]

Just love this song even better longer.

[@elijahbonilla2002]

Radical dude

[@MaryD-cn3jc]

JOHNNY. YOU KNOW WHERE I AM.

[@starktrek7477]

Grandioso como siempre Master y Amigo!!! Saludos y fuerte abrazo desde CDMX!!!

[@mildredbrown516]

💃 🕺 👯‍♀️ MEN DANCING 🕺

[@locutoreando2428]

This version is incredible, I want to make an internet radio station in Mexico City, with all these songs to include them in the programming, would you like it ???

[@ranferimarquez8684]

:)

[@EviLeonhart]

pay 4 the rights bro.

[@DetroitLove4U]

Do it - this music eats alive what they don't know - the 80's rocked!

[@denisefields7233]

A ha take. On me with Djdisco 😺 cat

[@disastertransport3656]

CI CI parfovor

[@hopefischer]

We are 80s! Back to the MTV Years, Oppressive atmosphere but Not that bad😜 maybe among other things thanks revolutionary 80s? Thank you for the background story. Morten Harket is still a handsome man.

[@ulisessolis3182]

Thank you very much for this 😃👌 I really love this song and the fact you uploaded this today means something for me

[@d.j.crersso8536]

Wooooool the best extended

[@oscargarrido7327]

The Best song of DISCO PURRFECTION... VERY GOOD... DJCAT. BY OSOMIX.

[@soniaalves4601]

Ficou sensacional Parabéns ❤❤

[@sergioivanelmismo9817]

La más nítida versión .. que recuerdos ...de ayer ..mañana y por siempre

[@minimixe]

I love your remixes

[@marthalauralaracastellanos4503]

Wowww, "take on me" nice

[@estefanie173]

youre a legend 💕

[@beatman8488]

🔱A ha 🔱🌟take on me 🌟♬💃💃♬😎😄😄😄♬👊✔

[@maurizioservidio3686]

@DJDiscoCat thank you, really appreciate from Italy 💓

[@edsonnogueira2522]

Demais sua versão!!!!!

[@thomastarwater6035]

Aw way to go DiscoCat with this dance classic. I wish A-Ha had a longer musical career, but they did leave behind an excellent jam and DiscoCat put some serious meow on this song.

[@californicatedcoloradoan3558]

They had at least four albums that I know from 1985 to -91 and a song for a James Bond movie (The Living Daylights).

[@magbo7779]

Thx🎶

[@victormorales3455]

Todo un clásico la canción y el vídeo uno de los mejores de los 80s

[@Lepidus19842]

Absolutely groovy stuff, man, and might I say the second half was excellent Edit: Would you consider doing Electric Avenue at some point? It's a very important song for British-Caribbean culture

[@hugoguardia2468]

que buen tema .grandeeeee AHA

[@jrussellcase]

85-86 was the best era for 80s music. DJ Disco Cat....do you accept requests? 😁

[@JoelmaSebastião-d2m]

Da show essa versão ❤❤❤

[@alejandroveanahuerta8714]

Gran Canción grandes recuerdos

[@gildojosedasilvagildojdasi9550]

Demais muito bom

[@traceb2232]

Meows it goin? Big love from Mississippi ♡

[@arcadiol7135]

La mejor de todas....

[@deborahheckanderson7463]

Yah baby

[@thesewingwonder7076]

Oh heaven highschool

[@Zerej89]

Oh my.

[@всепонял-л7ю]

Замечательно!

[@gildamatos1434]

Adoro 😍

[@gildamatos1434]

Love from Portugal

[@josehbhidalgo172]

Es lo más!!!!!!!!!

[@chloecarrasco644]

Take On Me A-Ha

[@MaryD-cn3jc]

Johnny. Know that my ability to Love is not contingent upon that gift or lack from another. God loves Aidan, too. Let him find his own peace and work out his own salvation with fear and trembling... Li ke everybody ELSE.❤. I LOVE YOU, JOHNNY. LET HIM GO. I DID. GOD HAS HIM.

[@dilvafabienne4270]

👌👌👌😍😍😍❤️❤️❤️