a-ha - Take On Me (Live From MTV Unplugged)

Taken from the forthcoming album/DVD
a-Ha: MTV Unplugged Summer Solstice
(17 Hits + 2 Cover Versions + 2 brand new Songs)
Pre Order here: lnk.to/aha-unplugged
Recorded live on June 22 and 23, 2017 at Giske Harbour Hall in Norway by Henning Svoren and John O’Mahoney at Ocean Sound Recordings;
Video Director &Producer: Kim Strømstad;
Produced by: Lars Horntveth;
Arranged by: Lars Horntveth with a-ha;
Mixed by John O’Mahoney at Electric Lady Studios, New York;
Mastered by Greg Calbi at Sterling Sound, New York;
Production Management: James Maillardet of Practical Productions Ltd;
Morten Harket: vocals;
Magne Furuholmen: upright piano, harpsichord, celesta, acoustic guitar, flute and backing vocals;
Paul Waaktaar-Savoy: acoustic guitar and backing vocals;
Lars Horntveth: acoustic guitars, resonator lap steel guitar, vibraphone, bass clarinet and soprano saxophone;
Morten Qvenild: Upright piano, harpsichord, harmonium, dulcitone, mandolinette, autoharp and kokle;
Even Enersen Ormestad: Bass;
Karl Oluf Wenneberg: Drums, percussion, bells and bass xylophone;
Madeleine Ossum: Violin and backing vocals;
Emilie Heldal Lidsheim: Viola and backing vocals;
Tove Margrethe Erikstad: Cello and backing vocals.
Music video by a-ha performing Take On Me. (C) 2017 Swinglong Ltd. /We Love Music, under exclusive licence to Polydor/Island, a division of Universal Music GmbH
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[@bryand.6889]

he looks like the most understanding dad in the world

[@rorybray7356]

😂

[@rogerrabbitz9746]

I bet he is tho

[@tj8870]

@@OurEyesAreYetToOpen Good daddy energy... little rough one...

[@clintonpendleton1212]

cute daddy boi

[@miskysharif4985]

he got that humble face

[@jarbackk447]

- For Joel

[@ulissesoliveira2042]

F

[@vckaspar2367]

F

[@rubendario3843]

F

[@six514]

F

[@chaconcha]

F

[@dendanskehelt4296]

Seeing the audience members singing along quietly with tears in their eyes proves that this is a timeless song.

[@t.uvovomariapretadabahiaet357]

Sem sobra de dúvidas que é atemporal!! Sou brasileira e amo Ah!!!!

[@cecileroy557]

I will ALWAYS love this song!!!!

[@Africdunord]

Still In love with this song

[@imnothere220]

No it doesn't. Stop misusing words and concepts. Just say what you feel and stop desperately trying to find validation. It's ok to love it without needing to find what you seem to need.

[@dendanskehelt4296]

@@imnothere220 It took you all your mental ressources to type that out huh kid.

[@boomchicaboomboom]

His voice has held up so well all these years later. And he's still as handsome as ever.

[@mariabaskett6068]

Maybe even more handsome

[@art_vikta]

​@@mariabaskett6068 да, красивее😊

[@user-zv5ys7do2w]

Yes..❤

[@chrysallis317]

Lol, we all wanted to be that chick in the music video😂. Dragged into the comic. I remember watching it as a kid!

[@Darkmoon1967]

Yes ❤

[@DashiiDashii]

Feels like he’s singing goodbye to an entire generation.

[@bigtdawg2626]

damm, no doubt.

[@dawg7915]

that was the first thing that came to my mind Dashii

[@BubbaYoga]

I'll be gone... in a day or 2.

[@zoandrianinaharifetra5007]

yeah , it seems to be

[@taimoorahmed_507]

☹️

[@devatess8669]

One morning when I was a little girl, I watched my dad take my mom and twirled her on the kitchen floor while this song was playing on the radio. I came between them and hugged as hard as I could, not wanting to be left out. So we danced, all three of us, in the sunbeam of the morning. It was so perfect. Now, both of them are gone, but one day, I was with my six year old son and heard this song being played by some street performers while we were out shopping. I picked him up and and we started dancing to the music. He was confused at first but then started laughing, but some day, I know I will leave him too, and I hope he will have someone to dance with to this song and remember me as how I remembered my parents

[@JoeGariano]

You made me cry :-)

[@its_doovey]

omg that’s so cute but sad, I hope you guys are doing well!!

[@loretoeliaescobar9225]

Beautyfull reflection !

[@Lottchen2013]

❤❤❤

[@jake5811]

Very sweet Deva. : )

[@user-yn4fw9vx1f]

Give that man a standing ovation for his cultural impact

[@thewson11]

I'm an grizzled old man who has kept any old feelings and emotions locked up in a dusty box. And now I find myself crying, thinking about so many in my life who were gone "in a day or two." That's the beauty of music. It effortlessly opens up what we try so damn hard to lock away.

[@dougbullis8462]

Oh, man. Couldn’t have said it any better. Well spoken.

[@anitaspencer1734]

God bless you. I'd hold you while you cried, and I'd never tell a soul or make you talk about it ever again. Take care, sweetheart. Xo💕🌺🌸😊 I'd like to add something. You men, so hard working, so unable to cry, so deserving of so much better than you receive; thank you. Thank you for just being a man. Thank you for helping to keep our world turning. We'd all be so hopelessly lost without you. You men, so deserving of so much more, quietly suffering to keep us all going, thank you. I appreciate all of you. I can't and don't want to imagine what my life would be if it weren't for men doing the things that women aren't willing or able to do. I have a feeling you're underappreciated, but I appreciate you. I really do. Thank you😊❤❤❤

[@lucianovalentino7204]

So true my friend 🖖🏼

[@SwedishChef1977]

❤ I'm to be 48 and I found myself bawling my eyes out the first time I heard this version. I really lack words to describe how sublime it is.

[@drewnevdecker3182]

Stay strong, brother! Life has pain and regret but tomorrow is still another chance!

[@abb54555]

"I'll see you around." "Yep." - Joel and Ellie

[@christianvacca5143]

And the never see each other again... Fuck men it still hurts me.. i'll never feel so sad by a fictional character but fuck i miss joel

[@Traceursniper]

@@christianvacca5143 he's in our hearts, forever, while we still remember him

[@kumpelblase2993]

Cringe

[@ramadhanputra7453]

Why joel you dead

[@rynfzll]

Hehe I came from that game too, I miss Joel

[@inkjazz]

That moment you realize this song is deeper than you ever imagined...

[@jennyjen3378]

That is very true now

[@MacAllen]

It was used on Magicians and tore my heart out, I had no idea how this song could sound.

[@xehanort3623]

What do you mean?

[@NithinKumblekar]

true that

[@SonnyGTA]

Chris P. RIGHT?!?!?? I thought the SAME thing when I heard this. I was like....’he’s saying all that?!?’ It was so upbeat I never knew the words!

[@rolandoy3067]

When you think of the thousands of times he's sung these lyrics it's amazing how he still pours his heart into them. Like it's his first time seeing them.

[@jeremylore835]

You have no idea how good this song is till its slowed down a pop song that is so well written it should be a poem

[@alexlanza9494]

This man has aged like fine wine

[@jesusmartingutierrez441]

Alex Lanza he truly has

[@hugogomes3210]

Oporto Wine. From Portugal

[@kathybuczkowski9529]

He is fine.

[@theninth5691]

The FINEST

[@EDWARD-ny3qv]

Yes 😎✨🙏🤙👍!!!

[@wrozeon]

This song is so clean that it kills 100% of germs

[@deuce0609]

I thought it looked like Paul's grandfather...it was so clean

[@drgregoryhaus]

7k germs disliked this video

[@annohjdawami8229]

@@drgregoryhaus oh my god 🤪😂

[@RooseveltCoopling]

Erozeon, U R dat real MVP!

[@scrambledegg81]

Legit cry-laughed at this.

[@leokim666]

One of the best part of watching these artists, is the way they age gracefully. They maintain those beutiful voices, and sometimes even gets better by time

[@asmokingp3005]

Not to mention he actually age well. Barely any wirnkles great hair. He looks greta for hia age. Dman im jealou lmao. Hope i age gracefully oikw this man.

[@Stephanvann1965]

My Mom passed 3 years to the day, Jan 6th and this was her all time favourite song, what a great tribute to her and this song, she loved this song so much, the cds are still in her car... love you Mom, miss you soo much!❤

[@christianc.6891]

Im so sorry about your loss. Music is the time travel machine we all use. I lost people too, but music brings them back to me .Fuck covid btw

[@user-ni9ry1yb8v]

So sorry for your loss!This song is for anybody who's hurting or feeling lost in this cruel world!Take on me is awesome

[@2Cambell]

Wow! This song is an eternal favorite for so many of us. Your Mom had great taste in music! My condolences 🙏 and I hope for the best for you! ❤

[@avim4896]

Sorry for your loss, was it because of COVID

[@VizViper]

Thank everyone in the crowd for not singing out loud.

[@king-emperorbotolfzainisem730]

Probably were told not to

[@pleaseenteraname6825]

They probably were, but he was using a directional mic

[@yungvag]

Lmfao

[@sandrasalvador5366]

I think they were muted

[@johnzackarias11]

@@king-emperorbotolfzainisem730 This was recorded in Norway. Scandinavians generally don't dare sing along unless everybody else is doing it. That being said, yes, they might have been told not to.

[@cf_cloud010]

Original arrangement: Anime opening This arrangement: Anime ending

[@notthe1stoogabooga]

So true 😂

[@vunknownvictory]

Ahhaha

[@sheldonjplanktonn]

Like the ending of the big bang theory :(

[@kazumasjourneyofsong511]

@@sheldonjplanktonn our whole universe... Was in a hot dense state,then nearly fourteen billion years ago expanded started.... Wait....

[@sheldonjplanktonn]

@@kazumasjourneyofsong511 - you had to do that guy :(

[@callen9623]

I was born in 83’. I was 12 in 95’ and able to understand this song. 20 years later I played ‘last of us’-great game. This is the most beautiful version I have heard. The singer managed to change a quintessential 80s song and transform it into a timeless classic that will now be included in classic songbooks

[@timothyclark1754]

Congrats on being over 40 dude

[@tripblump4323]

This just brought back so many memories when life was so much more simple and music was so so good. There will never be another decade better than the 80’s.

[@1lovesoni]

Most X/Millinials feel this way about the 90's.

[@MALITHA]

80s: *coolest song ever* 2019: *saddest song ever*

[@toastedcompass2181]

This was, uh... recorded in 2017... still true though

[@inesreis8412]

True

[@bobadon10]

right

[@raysonramiro7019]

Deadpool bro

[@tam1729]

God is my lord 😂☺️

[@coolumbus1947]

original: we groovin' this version: we cryin'

[@hermesvoidx7712]

Lol but yeah this version is kinda sad

[@gabymorales4459]

Foreal! Lol

[@Ricki5ifty]

Deadass lmao

[@nahuel6136]

original: 😎 this one: 😔 society

[@spylerfuknone9405]

This is so true

[@jilll.4835]

I was in 5th grade when this song was a hit and there was a boy named Carl who rode my bus and I thought he looked exactly like the lead singer of a-ha. (Which is ridiculous since Carl was all of 10 years old.) Last day of school they allowed us to sit whereever we wanted on the bus (it was assigned seating the rest of the year) and Carl sat with me. I guess he moved away after that and I never saw him again. I believe he was my first little IRL crush.

[@nathangrunow9496]

That is a high quality vocal performance, the clarity of his falsetto is quite beautiful.

[@hotdamndan9892]

The original version is like a soundtrack for a man living in the fast pace life in the 80's all cool and hip. This one is like when the same man grows old and saying farewell to the fun memories of his youth.

[@Makeouthill1767]

That’s fuckin sad dude

[@ledamariadummergerber4695]

Amo 😍

[@user-pl7ex2nh8j]

Exactly

[@mayalawad7452]

Beautiful either way 💚

[@reginaldobatista8210]

@@ledamariadummergerber4695 versão perfeita ne

[@OzzyOscy]

Basically *_every 80s song played slowly becomes the saddest song_* ever.

[@kingowallahi6632]

So true

[@divaink1313]

I agree. I think nuances of the lyrics, beat and also videos were lost. Now it blows me away with a new enjoyment of the music that is on the soundtrack of my life. So many changes!

[@amityvillegaming2629]

OzzyOscy true dat

[@OzzyOscy]

@Collin Wall A few examples off the top of my head is 'Mad World' by Tears For Fears (as covered by Gary Jules), 'Wouldn't It Be Good' by Nik Kershaw and Duran Duran's incredible version of 'View To A Kill' at Coachella.

[@noobafet8125]

@@OzzyOscy That's cool. I didn't know Mad World was originally by Tears for Fears. Do you know any other songs that are sad or take on a completely different meaning when played slowly?

[@Padge77]

The acoustic version slows it down for us for a decade or two. Love.

[@club_do_ingles]

Lyrics We're talking away I don't know what I'm to say I'll say it anyway Today is another day to find you Shyin' away Oh, I'll be comin' for your love, okay Take on me (Take on me) Take me on (Take on me) I'll be gone In a day or two So needless to say I'm odds and ends But I'll be stumblin' away Slowly learnin' that life is okay Say after me It's no better to be safe than sorry Take on me (Take on me) Take me on (Take on me) I'll be gone In a day or two All the things that you say, yeah Is it life or just to play my worries away? You're all the things I've got to remember You're shyin' away I'll be comin' for you anyway Take on me (Take on me) Take me on (Take on me) I'll be gone In a day (Take on me) (Take on me) (Take me on) (Take on me) I'll be gone (Take on me) In a day (Take me on) (Take on me) (Take on me) (Take on me) (Take me on) (Take on me) Source: LyricFind Songwriters: Magne Furuholmen / Morten Harket / Pal Waaktaar Take On Me lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC

[@venusdominant]

the original version: 💃🏻🕺🏻🎸🎹🎵 the acoustic one: 💔 👁️💧👄💧👁️

[@MrMMA1133]

Very deep lyrics, the high beat, speed, and high semi-tones of the original increases the dopamine activity in our brains. Without the activation of dopamine we feel soothed, calmed, which is usually related to a sadder feeling.

[@MagronesBR2]

Original version: Anime opening Unplugged vers.: Anime ending

[@Mudjo0]

In the original you dont think of the lyrics

[@cleitonbayano5440]

a-ha - Take On Me (Live) 2021 🎸🎷🎶

[@nexuribe2848]

Yo facts 😂

[@Stonemeister]

The line "slowly learning that life is okay" hits like a truck in this rendition.

[@osleg1460]

I'm thinking about tatoo those words as a reminder to not kill myself.

[@rambledogs2012]

Yeh, gets you right in the heart. But damn right too. Life is okay.

[@Jason-vz6hm]

Absolutely!

[@OutlawofTatooine]

@@osleg1460 I hope your doing ok in life I wish you the best of luck

[@user-xr3ry9wu4y]

It’s insane

[@addictedbtskpop1876]

"take on me" is one of the legendary songs ever.

[@jack_bench]

Take On Me is the song ever

[@itsallinthehead]

Those 100 million-plus people who’ve watched this video were born in the last decade and before the middle of the last century. Songs this good will transcend time and generation forever.

[@gaidentheone]

This song hits so differently when played acoustically

[@thebaron9194]

Completely different song.

[@diavolo_WD]

Nice and calm

[@johnmiguelgargantos3509]

True I agree

[@jesset6574]

Gaiden The One ☝️ so many memories about my kids and wife when I hear it this way.

[@luiscontreras3918]

Its a sadness song...

[@Swordknight22gaming]

"Why are you crying?" "I'm listening to this song." "Aren't you supposed to be vibing to this song?" *"Not this time my friend, not this time."*

[@zaidizainal2495]

I can see what you mean. Me too bro. We seek for more, losses is what we get.

[@danieljeziorowski5422]

+1

[@mateusguedes9142]

F

[@lunnelpaloma6167]

😭😭 I'm crying like baby 😭😭💔

[@thesane4080]

F

[@w.thomaslenherr6530]

I love Morton's smile at the end. "I just nailed it, and the audience loved it."

[@joyceleady3691]

Now that the song is in a different tempo I think it sound even better because you actually hear the words. I love the song and glad he is still singing it.

[@inscrutianaII]

This was my tempo for the 3:30am feedings & rockings. This performance validates ...so many decisions.

[@rabbitribbit8710]

"Slowly learning that life is okay" That line is always the one that gets me so much in this song.

[@freezecanberry]

Ja man

[@bexadamson5582]

Same

[@victorzepeda765]

Ikr...

[@MrShneedleWoods]

freezecanberry Hauptsache auf deutsch antworten :D

[@KaasKing12]

freezecanberry perfect

[@KMProductionsHD]

The fact he’s still got such a good voice after decades is incredible

[@fire4ev]

why? with proper training you can only get better

[@glurpda]

@@fire4ev because he's 60 years old

[@travelqueen2625]

Fifty Three and he’s still hot as hell!

[@NithinKumblekar]

Ya right!

[@kazu2391]

Same thing with Rick Astley, his voice is even arguably better than it was years ago. These artists are absolutely beautiful...

[@harrysachz6016]

I'm only 33 but I was raised on 80s mainly but to hear this version is 😢 probably the best era of our musical history was a time of pain love and fun we will never forget it ❤

[@mitchy524]

This arrangement is sooo beautiful. I'm crying but happy that I've lived for the original and acoustic version. ❤

[@Kopite4life12]

The best part is the largely middle-aged people in the audience, singing along - no doubt reliving moments of their youth...

[@jrgenramdahl123]

Yeah, remembering how it was rigth after the war...

[@Kopite4life12]

Jørgen Ramdahl The 80’s... Which war, the Falklands?

[@Tokyo-In-My-Dreamz]

Well put my friend.

[@patriciaoakes8689]

Old age isn't nice.,our Youth vanishes so fast!!!.

[@commandress74]

@@patriciaoakes8689 old age is nice, appreciate it, relish it, live it....alot of people didnt make it that far, enjoy it to the fullest....

[@grishy8203]

I love how the audience is full of middle aged women who were fangirls in the 80's

[@kyleandrew7962]

🤣

[@wepl]

Lol

[@AprilGhouls]

Duuuude thats gonna be our generations girls when they watch lil pump play the piano haha jk jk

[@yusepe3115]

@@AprilGhouls HAHAHHA lil pump in 10 years

[@mjmorgan2114]

Crazy thing is they're still fangirls

[@callen8908]

Beautiful acoustic performance. Wow, he still has that sweet vocal instrument and he’s still so handsome

[@rootuser7206]

Every once in a while youtube puts something in front of you that really makes your day.

[@teaganriley21]

“Slowly learning that life is okay” we all need that

[@ProfeARios]

My favorite line of the song

[@Blazorbust]

@@ProfeARios Doubly so because of the way he sings it

[@teaganriley21]

I’m such what’s the problem?

[@bryank5502]

@@teaganriley21 i hope you know that near is superior

[@teaganriley21]

bryan yes he is but I love both L and near equally

[@tsimpako]

1985: listening and dreaming of the future... 2020: listening and remembering the past...

[@MartinLeBlancEigtved_why]

Such a deep comment. Checked your profile and it's full of Call of duty videos :D

[@Andy-ig7or]

Win comment 👍

[@urielvasquez8551]

That's so deep my man

[@killmore75]

@@MartinLeBlancEigtved_why hehe! I Still respect his comment : )

[@deboraaizenberg]

absolutely...

[@NarutoKirigaya11739]

we need to accept that this is the definitive version of take on me

[@DonValJeanRuck]

He could have Beaten it up like an old Pro...The Fact that he handled it with such a Delicate Touch Speaks to the Artist he Truly is....The man has my Admiration and my Heart

[@Sloppify]

You know a song is special when: 1. The crowd knows all the words; 2. The acoustic version kicks supreme ass; 3. There's a piano involved.

[@liberumabitrium2383]

4 And there isn't a dry eye in the house..😭

[@DaveDexterMusic]

Especially when the piano has loads of shit all over it that probably doesn't change the sound in any way.

[@terryg3243]

TEE HEE.....@@DaveDexterMusic

[@pytro1505]

Yeah reminds me of giorno

[@originalcomment4818]

@@pytro1505 my name is Giorno Giovanna and i have a piano

[@papermachevolcano1480]

a-ha singing in 1980s: Youthful boys looking for spontaneous fun. a-ha singing in 2010s: Wise men looking for eternal companionship.

[@syediftikharali8771]

oooh yEAAAA!!

[@burningthing8056]

You forgot the Norwegian part *Sobs* im so proud of my fellow Vikings!

[@11matt11]

You know a song is perfect, when you slow it down, and it reveals a completely different meaning to it, and somehow is more beautiful. This song is the "Beethoven's 5th" of its generation.

[@alicebednarz4926]

A-ha c'est toute ma jeunesse 😘

[@galax4685]

RICKBAND 1000e like

[@ioannistzivanidis5107]

This version is absolutely beautiful, changes the song completely. The audience, the gentle music, the beautiful voice are perfection ❤

[@msarrington27]

Officially added to the Wedding Playlist

[@CarterHancock]

Best part about this version is I can understand what he's saying

[@EvertssonTelevision1]

You are so right :)

[@mas_grohl3506]

me on original version : dance around and sing it out loud while laughing me on this version : cried while holding pillow so tight and sing it like little girl lost at mall.

[@ikbalryankhairi9034]

This is Better then original version

[@leloupsolitaire29]

[@renuhazari544]

Omg same🙈😭

[@trueinnovator7207]

I think he singed slower because he's old now. He probably can't hit those high notes too much now.

[@curtisholmes9988]

mas_ grohl are you bent?

[@samirataboada3821]

Cada vez que escucho se me eriza la piel y se me escapan unas lágrimas. Es simplemente perfecta esta versión.

[@scottr2156]

Slowly learning that life is okay. This hits hard.

[@bugs4680]

Yes !! Your still your young , dont be like me and learn everything the hard way

[@zakuraayame5091]

It's no better to be safe than sorry

[@bugs4680]

@@zakuraayame5091 ah yes !!!

[@RoofOfAstora]

I feel you

[@RoofOfAstora]

@@mellotronn yes sir

[@phil_matic]

Take on Me (1985) - Taking a chance with a young handsome man driven purely by passion. Take on Me (2017) - Falling in love with a sophisticated, mature man with plenty of life experience

[@SonnyGTA]

Phil Matic BOOM goes the dynamite.

[@AVGyerra22]

I- wow.

[@DavidMiller-xw7jc]

Wisdom, maturity!

[@GreatDXR]

@Sean Vogt I had the same question. Look at the way he squints his eyebrows. That gave it away for me! That is definitely the same person from the 80's video. And of course listen to that fantastic voice!

[@Hugh_Morris]

I was gonna say, he’s aged so gracefully

[@salvejitoxd8322]

Who else is crying and singing whispering at 2024?

[@lalalisa9307]

The original version is nice like other pop songs from that era but this is the version that was meant to be sung like this in the first place every time I listen to it I cry

[@BaconLet]

“Is this Heaven?” “It is now.”

[@sai_0635]

fuck man you making me cry

[@davidvenegasgellibert6930]

Is someone chopping onions?

[@Dimensional597]

yup.

[@abdallahanwar4324]

@@sai_0635 me too 😭😭

[@MrJuanin11]

No... it's Iowa

[@bananachild1936]

This man ages like fine wine in the oldest wine cellar ever preserved in the world.

[@s7powell87]

Banana Child YES YES YES

[@sungheelee9358]

You said it!

[@dietmtndew3363]

I saw what he looked like when he was young and even now I can say he’s still got it!

[@stephaniec6458]

Yes

[@paul8926]

The band still looks great, they’ve aged gracefully!

[@maureenbarrett1709]

I wasn't a fan in the 80s but what have i missed. The most angelic beautiful toned voice. Unique , sad , heavenly all at the same time. ❤

[@jldcrz07]

The beauty of simplicity in this acoustic version is breathtaking

[@ketchupcatsup753]

One version makes you dance and the other version makes you cry ❤

[@theblackrainbow]

So true

[@hideyourhead706]

The other version makes you Jog the sidewalks.

[@cinmar720]

Yes. Indeed.

[@pazamor9164]

The guy made a sad song but with happy beat. Here the lyrics match the beat.

[@lossiiburns]

😂

[@Kalachoff]

Did you notice how music gets deeper while aging? Just like good wine.

[@Tauney]

Very True! Cheers to that! 🍻💕🍷🍾

[@bobbyleglocks1992]

I thought the same thing, the mood of the lyrics have changed, but stayed the same. All those women reliving their youth. Cool atmosphere.

[@peanutbutterboi8489]

Like the kids locked in my basement

[@arzentralis7558]

Good Music*

[@aquamarin-]

Getting older..but never give up!!!

[@Basquiah]

This song's guise is very accurate, a tone of farewell to times that will never return, that will only remain in memory

[@semperfi2023]

The loss can almost be too much. This helps me realize we're all in on that feeling together. Sad as it may be. In the end, I think we're all together.

[@bag-o-bags]

Are we in agreement that this is the Internet's ending credits music?

[@Kruton1122]

Alexander Post not anymore Rick Astley just made a acoustic slow version of never gunna give you up.

[@razorbak42O]

Kruton link?

[@Kruton1122]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/fXmwm3dmgdVoers

[@sinister1007]

And trance 009 sound system dreamscape

[@miskysharif4985]

yaaassss

[@rog9317]

Man, this song hits different than the original. The original was like live life, take a chance, be daring, take advantage of the spontaneous relationships, because it's gone in a day or two. But this version transforms into taking life slow, savor the moments, I'm here for you now, because in a day or 2 I'm gone forever. Not meaning moving on to another place, but moving on from existence, passing away.

[@deagle50ae]

It's such an incredibly intimate performance.

[@andreapirlo1349]

What’s happening to you?

[@TheHappySkaters]

bruuuv

[@akalpates2035]

So wonderfully put

[@Gardzinn]

Totally agree!!

[@bubblesrkw414]

It's been years and thousands of comments but this version seriously touches me. Found it a couple days after one of my childhood friends passed. It was the perfect song to explain everything somehow.

[@Yagya-js3no]

Forty years later the years melt away and he looks older, wiser and even more relevant than before.

[@dallonweekesisbeautiful7261]

The difference in emotion when listening to this compared to the original is actually crazy

[@actinganimal885]

Dallon Weekes is Beautiful this is the Original The stage performance has always been done like this They threw the beat in there to match with the times then

[@leleroma9336]

Голос у него чудесный❤ И красавец невероятный ❤

[@claudeteramos3017]

Continua lindo e discreto! Bom passar o tempo e ver como está melhor ainda!!!

[@cScottD]

I loved the original and I love this one too! It has different feel to it, while also clearly being the same song. This was just lovely.

[@ionredlineguy]

This version is so beautiful. Never thought this song could sound like this

[@aparecidasaltarel436]

Beautifull!!!

[@plmot6476]

It's not.

[@nathan916]

@@plmot6476 stfu you probably listen to cardi b

[@ionredlineguy]

@@plmot6476 then you have no understanding of music

[@plmot6476]

@@nathan916 don't know who that is. Obviously you do, lol

[@CelestialDraconis]

All those 50 year old women in the audience were probably once teenage girls swooning over the singer in his prime. Crazy

[@Brown614]

Lookin at him I don't think this man is ever not in his prime

[@angelapolinar9032]

Uh...

[@aimeemariet]

Who ever stopped swooning?

[@patrickprakash8]

one day we will like those old people

[@mr.thung12]

He still hot af

[@ryantyler2882]

Love the unplugged series...it's the best way to showcase the artists voice, emotions, range, lyrics and instrumental acoustics...

[@calenamahardja4467]

I put my 16 year old cat down this morning to this version of this song. Thank you ❤

[@MCFCRuss]

you can see all the teenage crushes in those middle aged womens eyes looking at him with total love

[@felipenocedal3948]

MCFCRuss Brown im rining right now

[@fabi9261]

Hello @MCFCRuss Brown.. very nice words indeed. But to be honest, at least to me it was somehow different than you describe it. I am one of those women watching Morten sing ... ..but what I felt went significantly beyond the nostalgia for a younger self or a teenage crush . What happened there those nights was immense! The atmosphere, the communion between the band & musicians/guest artists, the interaction with the audience, the arrangements, the incredible landscape of Giske and the midnight sun. Sitting there, so far from home, listening to the band you love, I assure you ... it was much more than going back in time. It was about the present: feeling alive and incredibly lucky. And grateful that 2010 was not "the end of the road", as Magne said back then. Had it been so, this version would not have existed.

[@vivianamorim813]

The groupie never dies...

[@stevenh1209]

MCFCRuss Brown absolutely

[@stevenh1209]

And it's beautiful

[@bluelarsen2093]

"Is this heaven..?" "It is now."

[@chopper112]

Blue Larsen "Kiss me like you miss me, Red" "Well come here."

[@LLuann]

😭

[@jessicacook7692]

Why did this comment make me cry😭😂

[@jai123456789ify]

Jessica Cook well it is a beautiful rendition of this song that was used in an unexpectedly beautiful scene in dp 2. heck i got misty eyes both times i saw the scene in theatres.

[@jessicacook7692]

jai123456789ify yes I seen it twice in the cinemas and cried in both😭 I never thought watching Deadpool would make me cry

[@desiopinionhq3485]

If there is a song for a lost era. This should be one... 2024.

[@kellyleeson9162]

This man can hit the God note like an angel 💜 Best song ever !

[@fauzansalman2574]

"Slowly learning that life is okay"

[@foreveruseless1292]

Gets me every time

[@triggerwarning8407]

couldn't be me

[@samandhioficial714]

Show

[@brandonochoa8794]

4 me it it's the first two lines🥺

[@natetv671]

I love that line in the song

[@stkyriakoulisdr]

"Slowly learning that life is ok". That lyric resonates with me every time

[@smileychess]

same

[@jesuscristoesenhor502]

Discover the Testimonies of Raptures to Hell and Heaven of God. You will be amazed to know so many fantastic things for man. After all, where are you going to go after your death???

[@user-vg1tt3vg9y]

@@jesuscristoesenhor502 when you die you will cease to exist. Your body will rot in the ground and the carbon that once occupied your space will return to the universe. After all, where were you for the billions of years before you were born?

[@preecey18]

Even more so in this version..

[@john_youtube1178]

@@user-vg1tt3vg9y but where does your soul go?

[@tessynash8131]

This song changed a lot of lives what a monumental song never gets old❤🎉 here’s your flowers now

[@ash34005]

This version is hauntingly beautiful ❤

[@dhriti3527]

he’s going to be 60 this year, and he looks 45

[@crunchy1547]

black don’t crack

[@myloveforever948]

wtf

[@JoseMartinez-jw2dy]

You are so right, without seeing your comment. I thought he was just that 40 something

[@jaegerbomtastic5268]

He literally looks like.. 42 woooowowow unproblematic king

[@PlagueJ]

@@crunchy1547 lmfao

[@hunter7127]

imagine growing up in the 80s, and then 30 years later hearing this rendition of your youth. must be very emotional

[@janefaceinthewind6260]

It is. 💖

[@AndrewBoundy]

Nah - just glad he has hair and is not dead - toofer!!

[@Sidneivm]

it tastes like the end of a party

[@nineteenfortyeight6762]

We don't all have to imagine. It's very bittersweet.

[@anthonythomas5820]

A very profound and emotive observation.

[@user-ni9ry1yb8v]

A Ha is one of the best bands from my generation the best the 80's!This song is awesome but also makes me cry because love doesn't exist,I know that now and nobody should ever be alone or feel unwanted!Thanks for this song!

[@livier3970]

This guy's voice is so high it's just incredible

[@linkedtokennerd]

The lady who quickly wiped her tears away, got me..

[@powerblazing3603]

me too.

[@weasonerisegaming5952]

Me to my friend me to.

[@dolfan0019]

Puss

[@pooppoop5717]

He is handsome squidward🤩

[@Bladestar7]

Dude, me too. :-)

[@Roberta_Trevino]

It's not about the song. It's about how the lively song aged with the people who shone in a youth long forgotten. It's remembering who you are and who you once were. It breaks my heart.

[@sydney2v]

That was beautifully said

[@weezypeezy1725]

Weird wording, totally unnecessary

[@gianinajensen8867]

@@weezypeezy1725 @@@@@1

[@Roberta_Trevino]

@@weezypeezy1725 That's okay, I'm not forcing you to like it and it's your choice to try to be negative towards something that's intended to be positive.

[@nathaniel6210]

was thinking the exact same thing. especially with how the camera pans onto the audience to see that they're all middle aged people reminiscing about how they listened to this song as kids

[@jayyaj6518]

Why the fuck am I crying? WTF?! I'm suddenly reflecting over my life and journey since from when we all were younger.

[@lydiachristnot4206]

The original version had so much energy. This version has so much more meaning and is a real tearjerker for me, now that I am in the last chapter of my life. The only other song that does that to me is the fast turned to slow version of "Breaking up is hard to do" by Neil Sedaka.

[@ralphb.5335]

This brings back memories I don't even have.

[@coolguy6433]

Caught me off guard Wtf 😂🤣🤣

[@yogeshvitekar2558]

Yeah, this makes me cry, even I have never heard it before

[@bjiru08]

Wait thats illegal

[@magitobaetanto5534]

You are hilarious.. xD

[@davidcroteau5078]

you read kind of sad comment and then you see this laugh so hard

[@itsjemmabond]

He looks like the coolest dad ever.

[@rickysingh616]

He definitely does look smooth

[@james8716]

Um that would be me 😄

[@itsjemmabond]

@@james8716 Lol

[@jessicagallardo2126]

Silver Fox for sure

[@manueljudan9012]

Yep

[@nadyadal]

Это фантастика! Полное ощущение присутствия в этой студии и голос Мортена льется как ручей!

[@doriskoschmieder2500]

Ich bin mit diesem Lied grossgeworden, erwachsen, so schön ❤❤😊

[@xianscion4271]

*”Slowly to learning that life is ok”* still hits me everytime 🥲😭

[@mandjmusic501]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/gnPWmGZ3f5aMiM0

[@locomoco6771]

i feel you. today it hits me different

[@sandeshbasnet6929]

Me too

[@zerozerohero7189]

Say after me.. "its no better to be safe than sorry"

[@sleeplessinbklyn1]

😪💯✌🏻👍

[@arleneantonio122]

When the words are pronounced slowly, you understand the lyrics and simply appreciate the beautiful message of the song.

[@KathKp]

Yes finally I understood

[@KenReilley]

Breaking down songs to their base can be powerful. The Offspring's 'Gone Away' comes to mind.

[@elprofegardner9061]

#Facts

[@ellzedd4113]

​@@KenReilleyI don't know how he performed Gone Away lice. That song always made me cry and feel less.

[@lLuzangelicals]

😢 Y eso que hablo Spanish 😅😅