CAUGHT ME OFF GUARD!! | a-ha - Take On Me (Official 4K Music Video) REACTION!!

[@MrVideo123]

This vid was blocked guys had to make it this way again !

[@JemJam2976]

This video came out when I was 9. I remember thinking this was the coolest video back then.

[@viviannabrink3690]

It's all good we still watch! Love you bunches!

[@nicepunk00]

Thanks!

[@coachbuddah4958]

I'll watch even if I need a magnifying glass.

[@cjones8369]

Boiiiiiiii this my FAVVVVVVV 80"S SHIT!!!!!!🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@kathystammen8774]

I watched a documentary on the making of this video. Was awesome. They showed the lead singer and the girl 40 years later. Sitting at the same exact booth. Same diner. Made me cry.

[@crowgrl13]

Link please!

[@michaeltempsch5282]

@@crowgrl13 It's a three part video here on KZbin, simply search for 'making take on me' and you should find it.

[@dalee72]

Well it'll be 40 years old 4 years from now.

[@diplomasaurus4232]

@@dalee72 and still great😁

[@dalee72]

@@diplomasaurus4232 I agree. I'm not arguing. I just wanted to point out the accuracy of how much time has passed. 😉

[@chrislc35]

i think everybody likes this song, no matter if you like rock,rap etc, its just catchy as hell :)

[@herrbonk3635]

Rap? My generation hadn't even heard about hiphop when this came out in scandinavia.

[@chrislc35]

@@herrbonk3635 i mean now.

[@herrbonk3635]

@@chrislc35 Ok.

[@ahyaghifari9508]

No no no, im metalhead, and i love this song😁

[@antoniocortezjr.7887]

Start of the song the tune is so catchy

[@walkofnails2923]

This video made this song really popular

[@gilbert3672]

Yeah. A-ha was nothing before this video!

[@reesemalo]

It became more popular with young people when Pitbull and Christina Aguilera ruined it years ago😂😂

[@everydaymomvlogs8816]

It's the song that made this video popular imo.

[@anabc5486]

A-Ha is a Norwegian synth-pop band formed in Oslo in 1982. They have so many beautiful songs that is difficult to choose one, but you can try "Hunting high and low" and "Scoundrel days". The band were listed in the Guinness World Records book for having the biggest-paying rock concert attendance; they drew an audience of 198,000 at Maracanã Stadium during Rock in Rio festival in 1992. Thanks for your videos I love your channel, greetings from Spain.

[@SpeedyCM]

Didn't Queen play to a paying audience of 250,000 in Rio in the early 80's?

[@anabc5486]

@@SpeedyCM I don't know, maybe one is the record in the Stadium and the other is the record in the beach, because 250.000 in a stadium sounds impossible.

[@lindabergman3127]

Yeah they rock

[@covatembelmusic]

Living A Boy's Adventure Tale is another beauty.

[@littlecreek356]

Also Morten hit the longest held note in a live concert singing the sun always shines on tv. Guinness world record #2.

[@nicepunk00]

Morten Harket's voice mesmerises me. So dreamy. Showcase: "Crying In The Rain", "Hunting High And Low"

[@leeloodallas3447]

Hunting high and low is so pure and beautiful

[@nicepunk00]

@@leeloodallas3447 Isn't it? Magestic.

[@Sable30]

I tried hitting that high note and my dog came in and stared at me. Then he burped in my face. Apparently I did not impress him. 🙄💜

[@SleepingTiger-vlog]

You inspired me to try and both my dogs looked freaked out, and then one of them groaned really loud.

[@Sable30]

@@SleepingTiger-vlog That’s hilarious!

[@NotBenCoultry]

I have a friend that can hit it and it makes me fart, so maybe you we're just off a little? Though there may be a different bowel tuning between species...

[@toafloast1883]

@@NotBenCoultry ouch... 3rd octave brown note

[@NotBenCoultry]

@@toafloast1883 yeah man Eddie never got there with his 🎸 but my friend Bill did at Karaoke hahahaha

[@ullisfe1039]

Lovely A-ha and Morten Harket. ”Take on me” was a monster hit all over the world 1985 and A-ha must have been 🇳🇴 Norways most popular pop group ever! Heja Norge!

[@kimberlinibambini1988]

Such a cool video, especially back in the day, it was ahead of its time-- they get trapped in the comic book together, and finally both escape- And I’m sooo happy you found a way to get these videos up! I don’t even wanna think of what all we missed- but that’s ok..onward and upward!!✊🏼 ❤️🧡✌️✨ Leo.... let’s get to some Bee Gees “Jive Talkin’”..PLEASE! ❤️

[@illonahector4591]

I'm begging you to react to Jive Talkin !! Leo you will never be able to unhrear it!! Man I am so loaded trying to type this!! JIVE TALKIN PLEASE

[@kimberlinibambini1988]

@@illonahector4591 see! I mentioned it AGAIN today too- I’m definitely not the only one Mr. Video.. 🧡❤️✌️✨

[@kimberlinibambini1988]

@@illonahector4591 maybe comment this exact thing again on its own- and not under a thread-maybe he’ll more likely see it.. 🤷🏼‍♀️ Just trying so hard here- I WANT him to hear it and nine inch nails “closer” , so bad!’ ✌️✨

[@rhondahandley9595]

And a real oldie from the 60's Massachusetts by The Brothers Gibb-bacame the Bee Gees in the 70s. Get it???

[@lisa_jetsgurl642]

Fun video love the 80s best decade ever❤✌

[@katieoberst490]

I think music videos were the best in the '80s, but music was better in the '60s, '70s, and '90s...though I love music from all those decades and more lol

[@katieoberst490]

@Tim Billings Yeah, but there was awesome music and concert movies lol

[@bogdanpoienaru8660]

@@katieoberst490 naaahh man. The Best decade for music and movies was the 80s! (and maybe the 70s)

[@rvelazquez1986]

Your reaction when he hits the high note is priceless

[@musicsansnotes]

I laughed out loud when I saw Leo just slowly fall back with the high notes. 😂😂😂

[@NastyWoman1979]

I was dying!!!!!!

[@geoffsullivan7902]

80’s yippee! This guy.....that kinda range is rare. Don’t hurt your voice tryin that my dude......just let them have that, we all did and just kept dancing...🎼🎶🎹🔥🎤🎶😎

[@lLadyAszneth]

Oh WOW! Such an awesome song and this video was a staple in Mtv's heyday! Trust me! ALL us girls loved this guy! 😁😍💋

[@DuckdaringZ]

This is a typical 80s sound, albeit a very good version of it. What makes it special is that it is generally ranked as the best video of all time. Still no reaction to Alice in Chains, Love Hate Love, live at the Moore? You're gonna love it.

[@tommyv8584]

Bringing back the 80’ New Wave music,Sweet 😎🎼👍🏼

[@nicepunk00]

Oh, and "Sun Always Shines On TV" is a continuance of "Take On Me", like part 2

[@bpfromowc]

Nice Punk The MTV "Unplugged" version of "The Sun Always Shines On TV" is excellent.

[@nicepunk00]

@@bpfromowc Oh I know

[@francespowell6923]

Driftwood. The B Side. Blood good song, and totally different from The Sun Always Shines on TV.

[@Ginea25]

I try not to watch The Sun Always Shines On TV... I hate a sad ending.

[@billholder1330]

that look on your face when he first hits the high note! priceless!

[@Islendingar]

Originally from Oslo Norway, Morten (vocals) Magne (keyboards) & Paul (spelled Pål in Norwegian, is the guitarist) released this track 35 years ago and if Covid hadn’t hit us I would be off to see them in a couple of weeks doing the entire Hunting High and Low album with a full orchestra for the final time ..... love love love this band. You need to react to the following: Hunting High and Low Manhattan Skyline Cry Wolf Lifelines Scoundrel Days Velvet Stay On These Roads Touchy Summer Moved On Also the unplugged version of Take on Me is just magical !!! Some of the nicest guys I’ve met too.. always chatty and friendly that also allows me to practise my Norwegian too ... heheeheh x

[@mervinmannas7671]

You need to watch the video back again to realise just how groundbreaking it was for the time. The group are from Norway and had quite a few hits. Morten Harket the lead singer still has a great voice and is a judge on Norways version of 'The Voice' another good one is 'The Sun Always Shines on TV'

[@larryhackleman2093]

80s ' the age of MTV and music videos. Hanging with friends and skipping class to watch vidieos. I have some fond memories of that decade.

[@curtislow255]

Don't forget that when this video came out in 1980-whenever that no one had ever seen anything like that; with the mixing of comic/cartoon and real life footage. Who Framed Roger Rabbit was probably the next similar thing to be released, several years later.

[@nhill5824]

Best video of all time!! Played NON-STOP on Mtv back in the day! (back when they actually played music videos!)

[@alexfletcher5192]

One of the pop lynchpins of the 1980s. My brother actually bought me the album for my 13th birthday (which I had to, you know, hide, because it was considered a bit 'girly') and I was pretty obsessed with it. Morten Harket's infamous high-register on this was beyond me even then - and I think he can still do it...

[@dard4642]

Take On Me is one of the best videos ever. They shot the video in live action and then had two artists do over 10,000 sketches of frames from the video. It took them three months working full time just to do the drawings.

[@lyngathercole9584]

The beautiful Morten Harket - we were all smitten back in the day.

[@traciefarmer3968]

He still looks good now!

[@Jeaniweeny4242]

Love this song and brill video too 🎵🎶🎵🎶🎵🎶🎵

[@AbbyC543]

How about some Duran Duran (Hungry Like the Wolf) ?

[@kimberlinibambini1988]

Yessss! Pleeeease!

[@susansnowthacker7296]

Linda Minor Exactly who i was thinking about but the song REFLEX. BY Duran Duran.

[@susansnowthacker7296]

You should listen to Reflex by Duran Duran.. I think you'll like it

[@colinbrannon2051]

Love that one

[@susansnowthacker7296]

@@colinbrannon2051Witch one?

[@HeatherEss]

I remember when this came out on MTV. Instantly fell in love!

[@MsAaannaaa]

hahahaha, I love how you're trying to sing the high notes. we've all been there. we've all failed. we've still all tried again. :D

[@priestessholleywood]

I love this song! This is the 80's.

[@feronda4058]

That's a classic 80's song right there.😍

[@itmesweepy7699]

When you get time, rewatch the video with the music. Its a masterpiece!

[@Alicesdream17]

He had a good range man! Easy on the eye too. Loving your song choices at the moment from a fellow shoulder dancer! When them shoulders go you know I’m gonna blow!! 💃💃

[@toddbisher8623]

The best video of the 80's!

[@mikek8729]

A-Ha!....as in an exclamation of realization, not an instance of laughter. I was always in love with the tone of this song, and the video was obviously groundbreaking! Thank you Mr.Video🙏

[@Jushandsum]

This video was considered cutting edge... For the 80's it was... Great reaction...!!!

[@ashemobaby]

I love this song. My mom has this on her iPod and every time I hear it just makes me so happy. My mom was right when she said the 80s was the best decade. :)

[@cashkitty3472]

Yeah I'm a 90's kid and if you are a Brit the 90's smashed it too

[@seancain2216]

Thank you for being.... present. You don't make the cheap jokes. You don't make fun of what you're watching. You invest yourself 100% to what you're viewing and we all appreciate you for it. Your simple joy of what you're watching helps invest us in your world. Thank you.

[@gchristyer]

Genuinely awesome ! 😁👍✌️🇬🇧🙏

[@nanip2029]

I ❤️ the faces you make when you're trying to catch the groove 🤣🤔🤪 Also, the lead singer was giving me Michael Jackson AND Patrick Swayze a la Dirty Dancing vibes

[@gregwilliams9737]

Yes my friend , you more than get it... absolutely ❤how you sit back & let these songs hit you... impressive my friend

[@Elezium]

Amazing band, Morten had and still has a set of vocal cords on him! "Manhatten Skyline" is my favourite from them, well worth checking out, as is "Hunting high and low", "Crying in the rain" "Cry wolf" and "Stay on these roads" - they have so many great tunes!

[@AngelRDiaz-ie6ww]

A HA (: One of my favorite groups of the 80s and on (: Iam glad you like them (: They are a great Phenomonal Band PERIOD (: The singer as you can see and hear has a voice range for like 1 billion millenniums insane crazy voice (: Lol Lol Lol this group (: And of course am always loving your reactions (: They get greater and greater every time (: Nothing But Absolute Perfection GOAT GREATNESS every single time (: Lol it (:

[@Dilligaf666]

U going back in time love how u are discovering these classics.. don't worry about what u gotta do too the vids to get them unblocked, all good we understand & are with you on this ride to 1million subs

[@donnamontgomery4499]

This comic concept was way ahead of it's time. it was awesome

[@prizzle9234]

I love watching this dude's reactions. It's the proper level of energy to have for these great songs.

[@philstone3859]

This was one of those early day ones where the video was really good and the song was great. They got signed on the spot after record company executives heard them once. The singer couldn’t handle the instant pressure of instant, and I mean HUGE success. So that was that. I think They’re Norwegian.

[@rachelbarton6107]

I can’t with you....😂😂😂 when he hits the first high note!!! I’m done ❤️❤️

[@musicsansnotes]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@valnauffts9965]

Love this one ,takes me back to a simpler time !

[@ronaldcardinali2809]

Hey buddy you should also try these from them : "The Living Daylights" , "The Sun always Shines on Tv" , "Hunting high & low" , "Cry wolf" & "Stay on these Roads

[@freyml]

1 BILLION VIEWS! Where ya been? Voted the greatest video of all time

[@nancybrewer4452]

This song is so 80's!!! How can you not love 😍 ❤ it. Your reaction is hilarious ***

[@apatternedhorizon]

Mighty mighty bosstones - the impression that I get

[@Sugarhicups_11]

This video is one of a kind and never duplicated. It stands the test of time. This song is so popular to this day.

[@dalee72]

Those two men with one of them holding a wrench are the lracers of the motorcycle race at the beginning of the music video who lost. When the lady cafe owner thought that she was stiffed by the girl who went into the comic book on her coffee check the lady cafe owner crumpled up the comic book and threw it into the trash can. It was then that their worlds collided and the two men then chased after the lead singer and the girl. When the lead singer and the girl were trapped into a corner the lead singer opened up the hole back to the real world for the girl to escape to. Then the girl took the comic book ran back home. She read the rest of the comic to find out what happened to the lead singer. He gets hit with the wrench and gets knocked out. But he starts to regain consciousness and then he started to hit his body into the hallway walls He made it through to the real world and he and she live happily ever after.

[@CarolinaMartinez-hc1if]

I fell in love with this song from the moment I heard it for the first time. Although I love many songs, if I had to choose just one it would be this one.

[@lindabergman3127]

Wonderful song n much happier times n music then👍👍😍

[@whendays659]

Your shoulder shimmy in the beginning was precious. Also, thanks for pointing out the vocalist's range! Even though I sing, I never noticed how low he went before.

[@conquestmomma]

One of my absolute favorite music videos.. Real world combined with the comics!! Very cool and original style video from a time when music videos were new and generally cheesy. Another bangin reaction!!

[@danielconnolly8565]

Instant #1 hit all over the world. Brilliant pop music!

[@maryannherrera8592]

Loved this video when it came out it was just so much fun to watch while i bounced all over the living room dancing to the music and i had a such a crush on the guy and his bad boy look. Thank for giving me a chance to relive a memory and your reactions are soo adorable.

[@patriciabringman3446]

Guns N Roses 🌹 November Rain 🌧

[@lacyinmon1004]

I heard this song as a child in the 80's and that high note blew me away

[@erwinfelis4613]

I absolutely love this song! Great reaction.

[@emmejayeh.5995]

I can sing those high notes. But I'm a girl. The version they did for MTV Norway's Unplugged in 2017 showed me that this song makes more sense than I thought. Morten Harket was still able to hit the notes-and ladies! He was still extremely handsome!

[@dudewhocares3770]

Right on dude. You're on fire today. Picking some kick ass songs! Love your videos. 🤘😊

[@jesrush]

I can’t believe I’m at work and have to wait until I get home to watch this!!!😭

[@bigmeaney555]

You cant even imagine the amount of kick ass tunes that came out of the 80's. So glad I grew up when I did. And for the love of God, hit that joint man.

[@jjharmon8075]

I love this video, It has some of the best looking drawings it's very artistic. A-HA lead singer is Morten Harket. He as great vocals .

[@k_spats]

Please react to: - ABC, "Shoot that Poison Arrow" and "Look of Love" - Pet Shop Boys, "West End Girls" - Human League, "Don't You Want Me" - Toni Basil, "Oh Mickey!" (That's for my own personal amusement!) - Gary Numan, "Cars" - Simply Red, "Money to Tight to Mention" *Please add on 👇

[@lolalilolily]

Alphaville - Forever Young

[@lorilxn1597]

I love this band, a bunch of beautiful Norwegians 😊

[@dawnrichards2691]

Want another amazing vocal range.... check out Steelheart "I'll Never Let You Go"! I know you will be pleasantly shocked!

[@MrNicky6]

I second

[@danielleahearn8714]

I third

[@lacyinmon1004]

Oh for sure

[@gillian5005]

'Mine broke. It's stuck' Love it!!

[@lisacapps4557]

You did so awesome with this!! It’s an 80’s genre that not many are aware of. You dig it, you get it!! NICE!! These guys skate!!

[@aimeewalters7451]

Ayeee!! A-Ha!! Classic, classic my dear!😁😁🔥🔥💯 And as always your reaction is hilarious! Glad you did this 1!

[@henrikhjelle2032]

I'm happy because some Norwegian music is represented on this youtube channel. For those who do not know it Ah-A is Norwegian band.🇧🇻

[@rastar6569]

The 80th are cool!

[@kerrybobs]

I was obsessed with A-ha from the age of 11 - 14. I had bedding, cushions, posters, pencil cases & a coat full of A-ha badges. I really thought me & Morten where gonna get married & I hated the girl in the video lol

[@stevecrisell9091]

The 80's was a great Decade, very diverse.

[@beatakruszewska5851]

So many memories when i listen to this Song 🤗🤗🤗🤗❤

[@mjking9019]

I'm an 80's-90's girl. Graduated high school in the mid 90's so I love this music. That said I also grew up listening to my mom's music she grew up with so Jerry Lee Lewis, Chuck Berry, Ritchie Valens, The Big Bopper, Chubby Checker, The Beach Boys, The Beatles, The Temptations, The Four Seasons, Elvis etc.. I would love to see you reacting to hit songs from back then too please

[@LizONLY]

Another of my favorites. You're KILLING them! My fam LOVES you!

[@strawberryeyes3496]

You are on fire tonight Mr Video! 3 bangers - Wham, GnR AND A-ha! You're.spoiling us. 3 of my favs too, you really cheered my day up with this. The lead singer of A-ha is Morten Harket. I've only seen Morten perform live twice but he's a phenomenal vocalist. A-ha are from Norway btw.

[@laurenmckee9623]

“Hunting High and Low” and “Living a Boy’s Adventure Tale.”

[@JustOneSue]

MVP with the silly faces!😁😁💙💙🙌🙌

[@farialmab4723]

Their video was and still is amazing! Hence the One Billion views! Try the "Literal Version" of this song. It's really fun 🙂

[@fairydust51286]

I love their song Crying in the Rain.

[@alexandraaaron9705]

Interesting... I've Never gotten a Notification that You'd Uploaded before(few minutes Late--already Watching it)... I didn't change Settings... 🤔😁 Nice BONUS Though 😁 This Video always made Me "John Hughes" Happy

[@anibalconcha6612]

You will love a - ha's song: "STAY ON THESE ROADS"

[@leogothisoscar271]

I mentioned Holding Back the Years by Simply Red the other day as an 80s essential, but you also can't do without Come On Eileen by Dexy's Midnight Runners and Melt With You by Modern English. Also, the recent live acoustic version of this song is fantastic and worth a watch.

[@francespowell6923]

Seconding "Come On Eileen"!

[@Isleofskye]

Come On Eileen was filmed near Brook Drive South East London just up the road from my secondary school that I attended back in the day :)

[@susanwearn7042]

Simply red is cool play some it's great👍❤️

[@BlackCoffeeee]

Some great suggestions there.

[@Sherralyn]

Oh man.. that's sooo 80's. They played that to death on MTV

[@Droopydrawers]

The lead singers name is Morten Harket, they are a Norwegian band from the 80’s I think I was their no 1 fan 🥰

[@razztastic]

You didn't see it at the end, but this video is actually a love story. Morten Harket, the vocalist and male character in this video, was participating in a motorcycle race. Either that, or he messed with their bikes beforehand and they're coming for revenge, which makes sense given the character's greaser appearance. Anyways, the villains that are chasing him and the girl down with pipe wrenches are likely trying to beat him into dropping out of the competition/trying to beat him for revenge and give chase. He breaks the drawn comic world for her to escape back to the real world, which is why she suddenly reappears behind the counter of the diner she was reading the comic in after crawling through a hole. She takes the crumpled comic out of the trash can it was thrown into, and hurries back to her home to see if the man is okay since she doesn't know what happened. She sees the motorcyclists cornering the man, and he raises a pipe wrench of his own against them. Presumably, the men beat him down which would make sense since the next thing we see is him on the ground sprawled out. He then wakes up after flashing in a lively way and you can see him punching the frame of the panel he's trapped in, trying to break free. The camera pans back to the girl and she looks behind her, seeing the man who saved her and fought for her, before her eyes. He struggles to free himself of the drawn world, but eventually succeeds while she's on the verge of crying, and after he stands they exchange warm facial expressions and we can assume that they live together happily ever after. Outside of the plot of the music video, Morten Harket and Bunty Bailey (The girl in the video) wound up actually dating for two whole years after the music video. It's hard *not* to fall in love with a guy as jaw droppingly handsome as Morten, especially when he's drenched in sweat which was considered very hot in the 80s. I'm a weirdo so naturally I'm attracted to it as well, but that's also just me being head over heels for the man. Even to this day he's still a heart throb, the man's aged absurdly well. You'd think he drinks water bottled from the fountain of youth or something, lol.

[@daz_n]

Dude you set me up for the day ahead. In these dark days you bring a lot of joy! 'Stay on these Roads' is my favourite a-ha song.

[@danielzafrir2592]

"Europe Rock the Night" You will love it Thanks dude Great video

[@jimbrown868]

"It ain't gettin up there!" That's what she said. Nice job as always MV.

[@karenjack8727]

Omg I love you! You crack me up! “He sang the alphabet!” I literally spend hours watching you. You’re so joyful!

[@chrisglazener3613]

One of the greatest videos of all time! And a great song! Loved being a teen in the 80's!

[@indiegirl9882]

A-ha were an 80s band from Norway who had a huge hit with this song. They still tour today. Maybe rewatch the video because it's probably one of the best music videos ever made. Other great songs by the group: The Sun Always Shines on TV The Living Daylights - this song was the theme to the Bond movie of the same name

[@russellnerche8789]

Man...this song is timeless. Another classic! 👍👍💪💪👊👊