A-HA -Take on me *FIRST TIME REACTION*

[@jean-paulaudette9246]

Something that always struck me as brilliant in this animation was the moment at 3:45 when it's obvious that the attackers slow down. Dramatically, it tells us that they know they are in control..but visually, i cant get over how well it was communcated.

[@maryreilly5092]

I noticed that two. The two bad guys slowed down when they saw the couple was trapped. The look in their eyes showed the transition from chasing to now getting ready to strike!

[@paulmason6474]

This video was way ahead of it’s time. Morten is still a handsome man of 63. Glad you enjoyed it. Keep well

[@JoJo-ri2pu]

Yes this was amaaaaazing when it premiered. Song and video still stands test of time

[@davidchairez31]

It was right in it’s time. Stop it.

[@blacktronlego]

Morten was certainly a big hit with the girls in A-ha's heyday. This video was groundbreaking as has never been surpassed.

[@MelodyDodd-l1p]

You are adorable

[@Isleofskye]

Great Reaction to THREE THOUSAND HAND DRAWINGS that took 2 Artists 4 months and this was the most-watched video on MTV and revolutionary for its time. 40 years on and well over One BILLION VIEWS for an old song and video speaks volumes. Good Luck...

[@vickieholt7100]

I visited the Rock 'n' Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland, and the highlight of the visit was on the 5th floor, where they had the actual art pages from this video displayed behind glass! I was so thrilled to see them there!

[@michaelfisher7170]

I admit that would be cool to see.

[@bigbark4627]

Man, now that's a dinner party story! 👌

[@nathans3241]

The best video to come out on MTV.

[@anxomillaraveiga9404]

ok

[@alanm.4298]

A-Ha is far from a "one hit wonder". This song was their biggest hit in the US, but they recorded 11 studio albums, 5 live albums and 50 singles. They have fans worldwide and are still performing. In fact, they have the record for the largest single-band concert, over 100,000 tickets sold... In Brazil I think? This song and the video in particular were ground-breaking in 1985. The artwork was done by hand, frame by frame, with two people working 16 weeks. It's called Rotoscoping, where film was shot, then each frame projected and traced to make the animated drawings. The cafe is still in London, looks exactly the same and is a tourist destination for A-Ha fans from all over the world. Morten and the woman in the video (I think her name is Binty?) met again there a couple years ago for a 6 part special about the making of the song and video. Morten Harket is considered by some to be the best falsetto alive and has lost little of his talent over the years. The "next best" is Curt Smith of Tears For Fears, whose "Everybody Wants To Rule The World" came out the same year as "Take On Me". Morten performed this song on The Masked Singer TV show a couple years ago. If you enjoyed this version of the song, check out the MTV Unplugged version which also can be found on KZbin. It's quite different, but every bit as good.

[@MultiFinlayson]

Absolutely, just the song Minor Earth Major Sky from the superb album of the same name (2000) is an extraordinary thing in itself, and this is just scratching the a-ha surface

[@MikeFinkel-hu8zx]

Best Music video of the 80s when this came out no bands or singers had done a video like this yet mixed with the voice of Morten Harket and the new wave sound so amazing. The 80s were the start of the change you see in the world today what a decade so glad to have grown up in it.

[@newinLV]

4:04 80's dance moves begin. 4:08 the "need to know" moment kicks in. LOVE LOVE LOVE this reaction!

[@musicandmoviefan9217]

LOVE your sense of humor and especially your 80's throwback humor!!!

[@charlesfitzgerald9631]

This was (& still is) a great special effects video when it came out in 85 ?……Almost 40 years ago ? Incredible !

[@jorgbecker5028]

I remember my childhood. Back then Norwegian band A-ha was huge in Europe. All the girls loved Morten Harket 😁 In fact this one was voted the best music video of the decade

[@i.m.7710]

I loved that the video music screen was huge! Thank you!!!!! I love that you paid close attention to this masterpiece video!!!!!! Great reaction!!!! I saw it on mtv in the 90s with my teenaged kids. No KZbin back then, we had to wait until it was shown again on mtv!

[@BunnyGirl71]

Most of us (girls) in the 80's fell hard for the lead singer (Morten Harket) in this video, who was hailed by one writer as "possibly the most handsome singer in music since Elvis Presley". Their good looks (sadly) overshadowed how massively talented they were/are, and the US market didn't play them in heavy rotation. They are incredible. Here's a trivia nugget for you: a-ha was the first band to create a made-for-the-internet video for one of their songs (they just beat Madonna to the punch) for the song "I Wish I Cared" back in 2000. The song is haunting and absolutely *gorgeous*. I highly recommend all their songs, but that is one of my favorites, along with "Stay On These Roads", also worth your time if you like haunting romantic songs. Wonderful reaction, and best of luck with your channel!

[@brianives838]

sun always shines on TV, finishes video the into overdrive for Sun!!

[@jericoba]

"I need to look into more of them..." Now THAT is music to my ears. You won't regret it. How about you start with "The Sun always shines on TV" or "Hunting high and low". Official music videos. Oh, and the live unplugged version of "Take on me" is amazing.

[@Sunsets330]

I fell in love in the 80s so fast because of songs like this🤣

[@petraleopold2713]

factss omgg🤣😍

[@davidchairez31]

Yeah? Well I got to live in it.

[@Rickmenoscal]

This video and song is phenomenal... What a piece of art both visually and music/voice performance. Also, I loved your reaction!

[@claygirlcan]

Kudos on a large view format, very nice! And how you paid attention to both the song & the MTV. One of the better reaction videos for this song out there. 💕 You understood the story and just did a cool thing. Thank you so much!! Watch the sequel :) and stay cool!

[@jimk2099]

Hey Joy, nice reaction. Keep 'em coming, you really shine on screen.

[@adoseofjoy1]

Thank you so much!😇🙏🏽 An Yesss definitely more to come!👏

[@alejandrov.g.2417]

She always shines on tv

[@elizabethhair9017]

Thanks so much for not stopping this incredible video every other second like most reviewers do - the lead singer of Aha (and the cute guy in the video) is Morten Harket - a word of warning though, do not watch their video The sun shines on tv, it contains an ending to this Take on me story and ruins it, I still don't understand why they chose to do that.

[@yesorlando05]

I was 20 years old and in college when this song came out in 1985. The song brings back a lot of wonderful memories of that time. But the music video itself is the best music video ever created. Again, this came out in 1985, nearly 40 years ago. I will put this against anything today in terms of music quality, creativeness of the video, and technology at the time vs. the way technological advancement has slowed greatly over the last 40 years compared to pre-1985 40 year time frames (1945-1985, 1905-1945, etc.). We are not as smart as we think we are today, lol. Technology advanced much faster prior to 2000. My friends, girlfriend, and I loved attending concerts when I was in high school/college. It was one of the things we loved doing together. My wife did the same thing during that time period as well. There were a huge number of wonderful groups at the time and concerts were not very expensive to attend. Pink Floyd, Led Zeppelin, Boston, Journey, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Triumph, 38 Special, Foreigner, and many others. I cannot describe to you what a wonderful time it was to be young in the 70’s/80’s compared to today. We were happier, relationships were closer, life was much more carefree, and the music was spectacular. Our 4 adult children (29-33) love 70’s/80’s music just as we do. My heart just aches that young people will not get to experience life as we did as teenagers in the 70’s/80’s. Again, thank you so much for posting this video. It was a wonderful treat.

[@stillaboveground2470]

The greatest music video ever.

[@vivianwilson7183]

I'm glad you did this song by A-HA. Not only do I love the words to the song, but I love the way they change from real life to graphics and back again. LIKED, COMMENTED & SUBSCRIBED! 🤗💖

[@sonofthesea3298]

What Morten,Paal and Magne says about this song: "It is living its own life",about it hitting over 1 billion views on KZbin alone. 3 guys that met eachother really young and found out they had a common passion for music and wanted to make a breakthrough outside of Norway with theyr music. Noone has really done it before or after them,they knew the secret formula. They had people around them doing the right thing,but mostly i think they were theyr own bosses. It seems to hang this curse over Norwegian artists trying to make it,so that is why A-Ha is so special to Norwegians. All 3 are amazing personalities,so humble,funny and just a blast to hear talk and hang with. They are my childhood favourites by far,and they got tons of songs i consider even better then Take On Me,so its sad many from the US consider them a 1 hit wonder,as they are far from it. I tend to suggest abit different from the masses,so here are some good alternative suggestions (i dont know how far you have come in reactions to A-Ha over theese 5 months) a-ha - Touchy! (If you want to see theyr comedic side,as well as see the guys abit out of theyr comfort zone,not gonna spoil what happens in the video,but it is perhaps theyr funniest video together) a-ha - The Blood That Moves The Body (My absolute favourite song by them,and im stunned that it hasnt been used in movie soundtracks more then it has) & a-ha - You Are the One (Just 1 of many videos they shot in the US,and another one that will make you smile. Ladies tend to crush on Morten in this one as well) Since you said you are a sucker for love,2 of theese suggestions are very much love songs.

[@mr.salvatorejpluchino8467]

ITS AMAZING 🥲 HOW I REMEMBERED THESE SONGS, IM JUST PROUD 🥲 OUR FUTURE IS ENJOYING THE PAST , KEEP IT GOING LONG LIVE THE 70s 80. 90 GOOO GENERATION X

[@sylvanaire]

This song was the first time I liked a song that you’d classify as electronic. I didn’t have MTV, so it was a long time before I ever saw the video & both still hold up today, imo!

[@Falconer1128]

It's so great to see you again, Joy! Hope you had a great holiday. Can't wait to see more of you when you have the time to post.

[@adoseofjoy1]

It's great to hear from you as well!😇 And Yess it was wonderful, thank you! I hope you had a great holiday as well!🙏🏽 More vids to come!

[@depechefan1982]

The continuation of this video is The Sun Always Shines on TV. Great song.

[@ig_mars2968]

I think... i was junior high at that time... 😁😁 OMG, that era... what a vibe! 😂💪👍

[@Christobanistan]

Yes! Do the Carlton!!! :D

[@walterpanovs]

They were a band from Norway who took this song to #1 here in the states in 1985. The video won a number of awards, and the model/actress and singer actually ended up dating for a while.

[@Lokey21]

@A Dose Of Joy I just wanted to tell you that out of ALL of the Reaction Videos that I’ve seen of this Song (which I love sooo much)…. Your Reaction was hands down THE BEST‼️🙏🏽🥰

[@floriangrogoll5206]

one of the best videos i ever seen.

[@johnanon6938]

I remember when this came out and how the boys were talking about the comic action part and the gals talking about how he fought everything just to be with her. Ancient history but at the time the video was so artistically different then everything else.

[@charlesmarkley220]

Brilliant in a lot of ways. I'm 57 and really appreciate it.

[@suchendelokidottir5673]

For many years this video topped lists of greatest music video ever made. It still ranks high on the list

[@mjm19541]

First time on your channel & gotta say i LOVED IT you are terrific at what you do , ive already subscribed to your channel and look forward to your next reaction

[@charlygt846]

Eres un encanto 🫶🏻

[@johnpricejoseca1705]

"Sucker for Love" We're in the same tribe!

[@haranbanjo8024]

This song remind me the 1985 summer in Italy when i was 12 when i change house...wonderful times, i'm crying

[@larrymcauley3152]

I remember this was one of the first videos thar was played on MTV.

[@honestpolitician6366]

Love your set up of a large screen video reaction.Excellent

[@sharonperez8629]

At the time this video won crazy awards filmed in rotoscoping (look it up) great story a motorcycle race champion who yes has rivals and they came after him great video, great reaction

[@ahkkariq7406]

Morten was so cute back then. All the girls loved him. Later on he became even better. It is right that he dated the actor, Bunty Bailey for a few months, not two years. Morten says he actually didn't get to know her so well. A-ha has a lot of great songs. You should listen to the follow up, The sun always shines on TV, where you get to see what happens to the couple. Train of thought is showing Mortens voice in the lower range, really something. Hunting high and low is a masterpiece. Stay on these roads, I've been losing you, Crying in the rain (cover of Everly Brothers), Manhattan Skyline...they have so many great songs, and are creative with the videos, too. From more recent years you have Summer moved on, Analogue, Under the make-up, Cast in steel. 10 albums and every single song is worth listening to.

[@EspenShampoo25]

Damn girl you should definately give them another listen. They have many great songs. Some of my favorites are: The sun always shines on tv, manhattan skylines, stay on these roads, take on me mtv unpluggd version (used in the credits on dadpool 2)and many many more.

[@Elena-in6uw]

Yes,many many many more 🎼❤🎼 Great a-ha 💚🤍❤

[@shinraninja]

i grew up to this band - absolutely amazing band

[@TheKeystoneChannel]

80's video's were actually awesome, being a teen in the 80's I only realise it now

[@candicelitrenta8890]

This video won many awards as if had never been done in a video like this before

[@taylorosborne3383]

The lead singer was v cute during the 80’s dear lord

[@leemcintyre9490]

Loved This Reaction Dear! 😘 Catchy, Awesome 80's POP Music 🎵!! And what I Deem one of The Coolest Videos to Come Out of the 80's!! 😎 T T F N!! 😘

[@stevetanner3019]

At the time this was a ground breaking video well ahead of it's time.

[@NicoruAmarfi]

You have such a good positive attitude. Aha has been one of my favorites since the 80s. I suggeest to reactors that listen to this song to try Minor earth major sky and stay on these roads at least.

[@MorrisB1971]

Thanks for the big screen. Most reactors don't use that. Love your reactions

[@farmerbill6855]

A Ha, a big one hit wonder and a great hit it was. The thing is that this is probably the most innovative music video ever. It's great.

[@ReneeEverard]

Just in the US. They had way more hits around the world (they’re still really big in South America, where they had the Guinness Book record for largest paying audience in Rock in Rio ‘91) and they did The Living Daylights for James Bond. Plus they’re an inspiration to artists like Coldplay and U2. But yes, there are a huge amount of videos that were inspired by this one, serious and fun ones. Lots to find here on KZbin

[@jeffreyporter302]

Hey Joy, Loved your reaction. A-Ha also did another version a few years ago. Try "A-ha - Take On Me (Morten Harket Live From MTV Unplugged)".

[@adoseofjoy1]

Thank you so much!😌🙏🏽 And Ok! I'll be sure to check that out!🙌🏽

[@jeffboonie3903]

This video won awards for the pencil animation scenes

[@sidhayes6168]

Good review, thanks

[@twilightgarrison3671]

Living a Boy’s Adventure Tale is another classic

[@jerryarcher1923]

Just think this was all hand drawn, no CGI.

[@LanceHall]

This video was mind-blowing when it came out.

[@enricojetstream]

you are really cute and nice, especially cause you never stop the songs.

[@kikeperez572]

loved your reaction. Subscribed. greetings from Perú

[@mattcoyle5867]

New sub here loving your reactions....gota do A-Ha The Sun Always Shines On TV...the video starts with the end of this track

[@randolphpatterson5061]

The last part of the music video is very similar to a late scene in "Altered States", the 1980 sci-fi movie starring William Hurt. Coincidence? I think not.

[@JoeMcKown-vj4yj]

Check out The Sun Always Shines on Tv by the same band.

[@ThomRock]

Other a-ha songs you should check out The Sun Always Shines on TV Hunting High and Low (well, actually the entire album) Scoundrel Days Cry Wolf The Swing of Things I've Been Losing You Manhattan Skyline (well, actually the entire album Scoundrel Days) Stay on These Roads The Living Daylights (James Bond song) I Call Your Name East of the Sun Sycamore Leaves Summer Moved On Velvet Minor Earth Major Sky Forever Not Yours Lifelines Celice Analogue Foot of the Mountain Riding the Crest Shadowside Under the Makeup Living at the End of the World Mythomania

[@jeffboonie3903]

Spanish band Broken Peach does excellent cover of this song

[@franklingomes5848]

Crazy

[@christopherhorton821]

Check out their song The Sun Always Shines On TV. for something a little bit harder.

[@martinhonan9588]

Cool beans video nice reaction

[@evanspage5]

Man, you should look at some of his more recent live versions, its even berrer!

[@Oxygene1841]

Try having a look at some more 80s stuff from this side of the pond,through the decades the UK and Europe were leaders in pop music,it may enlighten and broaden your horizons on music from outside of the USA.....

[@stephenpaxman6180]

80S IS AWESOME

[@craigescapeddetroit5198]

This is the Bad Boy "pump & dump" song.

[@Ghostiry]

You should check out their song Train Of Thought. It's a good one!

[@RJ_824]

nice video enjoyed your reaction

[@brock3010]

Next time I'm reading the comics. I'm gonna look very closely within the pages. See if I can find a really cute girl winky at me...

[@BrianSFischer]

As I understand it, that you got along very well during the video and ended up dating for a few years. In fact, they are still close to this day.

[@richardwani2803]

They sure don't make videos like this anymore

[@dngdnf4862]

aha- Stay on these roads or aha- hunting high and low ))))

[@Cta2006]

Song and musicvideo released in 1985

[@dmitriyshiyko5071]

watch "a-ha - take on me mtv unplugged " please

[@frombrum]

if you don't cry at the end you have no soul!

[@copypolice]

We, me, libi

[@garyfrew5569]

Over 1 billion views on KZbin 👍

[@budweiser600]

I had this at +2 speed and it still seemed slow.

[@citizensammy2303]

I 99.9999% love women, but I'd hop into his cartoon with very little convincing ❤❤❤

[@imanoldsouloldsoul9316]

If you watch 'sun always shines on tv' it's the sequel to this video and picks up where this one leaves off. The song is just as good as this one! kzbin.info/www/bejne/l2TMo2x-eJ6pj8k&feature=shares

[@citizensammy2303]

You're super pretty BTW

[@citizensammy2303]

When he was trying to break out at the end and was so broken he took his leather jacket off. It made my belly hurt.....and had to change my panties.

[@jean-paulaudette9246]

You wan to cry? Take a look at the Unplugged version of this song. It's very emotional.

[@omalleycaboose5937]

better love story than Twilight

[@tristramcoffin926]

Take on Me is actually about a romantic fling with no promise of commitment. I love the song but it also informs about what motivates women. After all, the lyrics say "take on me. I'll be gone in a day or two.' LIke, apparently females don't hear that or just don't care.

[@michaelaldan6969]

one of the very instances where the song....would never be as good without the videoclip...

[@Abbadonhades]

My favourite A-ha song is "I've been loosing you." Other songs to recommend are " Move to Memphis", "Crying in the rain" (Everly brothers cover), "Manhattan skyline" and "The living daylights" (Bond movie theme song).

[@WaldekStar32]

You're a beautiful girl ☺ Greetings from Poland 🙂

[@gregoryashley7963]

Nice reaction. I like how you don't pause every 10 seconds and talk through the whole video like too many reactors do. A couple of videos you should react to are: Jimi Hendrix - Hey Joe (Live at Monterey Pop Festival 1967) kzbin.info/www/bejne/maaxhqCIhbamnac Red Hot Chilli Peppers - Under the Bridge kzbin.info/www/bejne/fX3ZoJuDjcyWeNE You won't be disappointed.

[@adoseofjoy1]

Thank you!!! Yeah I hate interrupting the flow, it throws me off lol so i'm sure it does for some of you all as well! lol And thanks for the suggestions! I'll put them on my list!😇🙌🏽

[@i.m.7710]

@@adoseofjoy1 hey joe Jimi Hendrix my favorite version is the black and white video German tv show. 1966? He blew those German high school kids awaaaaay! Stunned polite kids.

[@davidward9737]

In the 80s

[@mentaliusDK]

… and then they married:) IRL

[@jackasswhiskyandpintobeans9344]

Do not ever watch the movie "Altered States."