RUSSIAN reacts to A - ha “Take on me” | Music from my CHILDHOOD

[@larey12]

Forget the song I could just gaze at this woman's eyes all day.

[@RussianReactionReviews]

aww you are so sweet!Thank you!

[@Revenant74]

They cast the right lady.

[@tvgator1]

This is one of the best music videos ever made; still stands up today.

[@BAXTER7]

Your right.

[@jameswilson7790]

Many surveys of music videos rank this video as #1 of the modern music video era.

[@acool925]

Kudos to whoever recommended this! Great song&nice to see it made Irina happy w/childhood memories😊

[@Ken-vk8pb]

This is a great and memorable song from 1985.

[@ricosauve5]

This was a big hit when it came out. I remember the music video being played all the time on MTV

[@ahkkariq7406]

The video is hand drawn by using a technique called Rotoscoping, where you film at first, then draw over the frames. It took two drawers 4 months to finish the video, and 3000 drawings. A-ha was huge in the 80's, and later on they became huge in Russia as well. They still sell out stadions for conserts. A great band from Norway, well worth giving a deep dive. The follow up is The sun always shines on TV. I will also recommend Hunting high and low, Manhattan Skyline, Train of Thought, Stay on these roads, Summer moved on... I could go on and on, such a great band.

[@Logan-ed4pu]

I remember being like 4 years old in the 80s and watching this one MTV repeatedly lol. I understand the feel of it taking you back to your childhood.

[@darkhighwayman1757]

I was in middleschool when this came out and I loved it so much. It will always have a warm place in my heart.

[@tallicafan85]

Great song. Never gets old. Came out year i was born.

[@CombYerLip]

I was 10 years old when this song was released. Loved the video as soon as it hit MTV. Classic.

[@RetroGameRepublic]

That's why it has a billion views, everyone loves it from their childhood. 😊

[@thatpatrickguy3446]

Great reaction to a stellar video! This was one of the high water marks on the MTV era. Such an amazing and innovative concept video for a great song. This should be on the list of best videos ever made, and probably in the top 5 if not at the top. The song was a very good but fairly standard synthpop song in many ways, but the video just made it so much better, telling a complete and involved story along with a happy ending in spite of the villainous racers who came to hurt the winner of the race. I remember being inspired by this to dream up a video for the song The Sun Always Shines On TV from the same album. Never did much beyond a basic storyboard for it, but it was fun to dream up. 🙂

[@darrellray1964]

That song is almost 40 years old. It is dated 1985.

[@erictaylor5462]

It's just a little bit older. I remember when this song came out. Back then your country was called "The Union of Soviet Socialist Republic." It came out in 1984. "A-ha" is an exclamation used when you solve a mystery or other problem. (Your first pronunciation was correct) "A-ha, It was the butler in the kitchen with a wrench."

[@runejenssen5110]

A ha is a norwegian group, a very popular group in the 90ts,after this...try react to Angelina Jordan,also from norway,but this is a shocking one,,Angelina Jordan, i put a spell on you, 9 years old in beast mode,the barefoot princess of jazz,but she can sing any genre of music,next superstar

[@MM-pl5ed]

we would love to recommend: NENA "99 Luftballons" [1983] Giorgio Moroder - The Chase (1978) Donna Summer - I feel Love (1977) Nancy Sinatra - Bang Bang (My Baby Shot Me Down) Nancy Sinatra - These Boots Are Made For Walkin' (Official Music Video) Shocking Blue - Venus Baccara - Yes Sir, I Can Boogie Echo & The Bunnymen - The Killing Moon Fleetwood Mac - The Chain Lynyrd Skynyrd - Free Bird Red Hot Chili Peppers - Under The Bridge (Lyrics) James - Born Of Frustration (classic MTV videoclip) Born to Be Alive - Patrick Hernandez Sonic Youth - Bull in the heather Marie Laforet - Viens Viens

[@Cactus-Jack69]

Not the police, but the guys he raced against and because he won the race they came back to take revenge! Love and respect from Port Elizabeth, South Africa

[@jeffwotherspoon3867]

this song is from the album "Hunting High and Low" released October 1984 yes I still have the Record and the Cassette Tape lol

[@ronstevens4009]

Irina, WOW, what a wonderful, joyful reaction you gave us ❤😊❣ This is such a beautiful song, and it also brings back memories for me, but for you, it is just precious to take you back to your childhood days - I LOVE that for you 🥰🥰❗ It made your New Year's and your reaction made mine too!! Thank you so much 💕😍💟!!!

[@3DJapan]

As an animator I've always loved this music video. Every bit of the animation had to be drawn by hand tracing over the live video. That's called rotoscoping.

[@Anon_571]

Everything about it is perfection

[@stevenklein3195]

Your reaction to this and other hit songs is priceless. You have a whole new world of music to hear and listen to and experience. Enjoy it all!

[@DDuffy143]

A favorite of all time!!! Such a happy song.

[@devonvergiels5185]

This video was cutting edge when it aired. Waaaay long ago. Still so much fun.

[@libertarianguy5567]

This song came out when your mom was around 5 years old. I was in the Navy stationed in TN going through my schools. It was a big hit at the time.

[@telsat]

Oooh poor baby you can cry. You’re so adorable great reaction

[@alanarakelian5021]

Maybe the best video of all time. And the song isn't too shabby, either.

[@Denspion]

Nostalgia is a POWERFUL emotion!

[@TakezoMusashi]

80's music is something else

[@ericsnare]

Another wonderful reaction video Irina!

[@dcaslick]

The 80’s was when cinematic music videos became popularized and this video was the peak of the genre of cinematic music videos. Only a handful of others reached this level. Great song too. I never tire of hearing it.

[@norwegianblue2017]

Very true, although a lot of 80s videos were also absolute cringe. But that was okay because they were in uncharted territory and they often had very low budgets. It was actually part of the charm, looking back. 90s videos became a lot more polished, but they also became a lot more predictable.

[@michellelanteri6897]

The song Take On Me by the Swedish group A-HA was made in 1987

[@charlesmaurer6214]

Back in school in show choir being a tennor this was a song I liked to use to warm up. Fit my range well.

[@jzen1455]

It’s interesting seeing people react to songs-I’ve heard tens of thousands of times over many decades-with virgin ears.

[@DannyPrideJr]

I don’t think I have heard this song since I was 10 years old I love it thanks for taking me back there again 😊

[@ZombieGamingMetalhead]

I was 11 years old when this song came out. One of my favorites

[@robbieg416]

This song always brings me back to my childhood too.

[@paulmartin2348]

This song is from 1985. I was 13 years old when it was released. Great song but even better when you watch it. Love your reaction when you hear something you love. :)

[@zachuram]

Irina is such a lovely name. My Polish Gramma is Irene. She died 5 years ago and I miss her very much.

[@michaelakers8698]

Something tells me this is gonna be in your top five of your playlist

[@charleswilliams6236]

A ha is a very great group and singer

[@clevelandcbi]

*Now PLEASE watch the literal version of this song. Same video but words changed to fit the crazy video. "Total Eclipse of the Heart" also has a crazy video and hilarious literal version.*

[@jean-paulaudette9246]

YAAY! Hooray hooray! Saw the notification, but the vid was blocked. THANk you for the re-upload! If you want to cry, listen to the "Unplugged" performance of this song. I feel like it is heartbreakingly beautiful.

[@Golfzilla70]

Irina has to be the sweetest girl on all of youtube. Love watching your vids

[@jacksonebendick9592]

Love this song.

[@Tonycoscione]

Love your reaction to this, especially since you recognized the song, and it brought back memories for you. That is what music does, it brings you back to an earlier (happier) time! :) Love your reaction here, and so glad it made you happy!!!

[@RolandDeschain1]

This is still one of the most genuinely romantic music videos ever.

[@WaywardVet]

Takes me back to. This was a solid repeat back in my highschool days, tearing down the turnpike in my Ford Thunderbird. Music up, windows down.

[@spudanky]

What a heartwarming emotional reaction 🥲😊

[@ItssAudacity]

Childhood memories for me , remember playing in the street and it was playing on the radio in the kitchen and my mum was singing along 😂 all the way back in 88 😂 yeah am old

[@daleclark2376]

The band chose the name A-Ha because it was universally known as an exclamation of surprise. Great choice!✌️❤️

[@petraleopold2713]

awesome song, i first heard it when my dad blast it in car when we were going on summer vacation, i liked it right away!

[@totomomo18]

A-ha is a great band and this song is one of the best song in the 80's. You should alsp listen to A-ha in The Sun always Shine On Tv , Crying In The Rain, Hunting High and Low, I have ben losing you, Stay on this Roads, Touchy, You are the one. Summer move on, Forever Not Yours

[@lenny_len]

Never get tired of that song🥰

[@CarlosReyes-jy2vu]

Loved the reactions to this video! ❤

[@mattcoyle5867]

And thats how you make your subscribers day...couldnt get that smile off your face....the inner child immediately came out in you....great reaction x

[@Hockeyguycarl]

Classic song not sure how old but I think it’s from the 80’s maybe early 90’s I remember seeing this video on MTV when I was a kid. So cool you know this from Russia when you were young. It’s amazing how much you have accomplished in life I can’t believe how young you are. ❤

1985.

[@tomking1890]

Sometimes you never know the value of a moment until it becomes a memory.

[@arsimahmetaj6272]

Excellent song & Video 👌

[@MrPhope]

There is a sequel (sort of) called the Sun Always Shines on TV. Perhaps another reaction?

[@JeffreyCantelope]

The video was the first of its kind and played over and over on MTV back in the day

[@Gothguy1961]

I have always loved this song!

[@jodytollefson7187]

When this song came out in 1985 I was ten and I loved it then and still do at 47 soon to be 48. Cheers from Alberta Canada.

[@Robert-cx6ls]

From norway 🇳🇴 to Russia 🇷🇺 ❤️🙏

[@tjsogmc]

This song makes me cry because I want to go back to the 80's so bad.....

[@synseer8484]

Awesome song... Happy New Year's!!! ❣❣

[@GuardianTiger]

That's amazing, I know the feeling of knowing a song but not knowing the name at all and you were 5 at the time! That's insane that you still remember the melody! Very Cathy melody at that!

[@Nastyfinger1444]

Such an iconic song.

[@golfr-kg9ss]

Great song great video. This is what art is supposed to do move you in some way. The group is from Norway which you don't see very often.

[@francisconavarro669]

That song is almost 40 years old, maybe the radio station kept playing it after it was new cause it is such an iconic song.. also that music video is one of the best of all times, imagine the fact that then they did not have the technology of today.. And by the way, there is a newer acoustic version about 5 years old that you would really like... That guy sings almost as he was young... and to be fair, he doesnt look that old at all. They still do amazing concerts. You should check them out!... Great reaction, I had fun watching you!

[@mattmorrow7777]

I love this song. The girl is so pretty.

[@protonneutron9046]

a Classic song

[@amb6899]

Don't care for this but the 80s and 60s are my favorite decades.

[@Christobanistan]

From MY childhood too! But in 1985, I was 9! :)))))))))) Loved watching and reminiscing with you!

[@Boodieman72]

A song in which the video is a must.

[@ORagnar]

This song is from the 1980s and won an award for the video. A-ha is a Norwegian group, but I remember this as being a big hit song in America. 4/9/23

[@robertmartin1807]

I was born when this song came out haha. But I remember songs when I was 4-5 in 1989-1990 great music back than. You look younger

[@pedrogappalli4489]

Morten Harket tem a mais bela voz da história da música pop.

[@ItssAudacity]

And the most beautiful face 😂 I’d simp so hard for him when I was watching top of the pops 🤣

[@Seanadun]

I was 13 and when I heard it. I was love at 1st sight.

[@pookymouse2]

your childhood was full of good music

[@erictaylor5462]

7:30 By the time my parents were the age I am now, I was already 27. It's wild to think if I had had a child at the same age my parents were, I would already be a grandfather.

[@shawnhorning2125]

When I read these titles, I usually don’t recognize them, but then when I hear it, I do haha nice 👍

[@Cta2006]

This song and video was released in 1985 and the band is from NORWAY

[@chrismaw5117]

this is one of my favorite songs when I was a kid and the video made it a lot better or talking head's sledgehammer song and a really good video also

[@modelito68]

Eres maravillosa me encantan tus reacciones ❤

[@dalee72]

Those two guys with the wrench and helmets who were going after the lead singer and the girl were the motorcyclists who lost the race at beginning of the music video. Their worlds collided when the cafe lady owner crumpled up the comic book and threw it into the trash can. The last scene where the lead singer was thrashing his body against the walls of the girl's apartment was reminiscent of a scene from the movie Altered States with William Hurt when the main character was fighting to not sucked into another dimension and stay in the earthly realm.

[@rod370]

Hi, the song is about a girl in a cafe fantasising about going out with one of the people in the comic.

[@veronikka074]

Thank you for having made this reaction to Take on me which is a fabulous song ! The two men who attack Morten and the girl are not policemen, they are the opponents who lost in the motorcycle race who want revenge !

[@Nigel-wu5lj]

The original song was called Lesson 1.

[@ChecoBebe]

Esos ojos!!! 😍❤️

[@johnrob3215]

So you never heard of Cindy Lauper or Madonna but A-Ha is a beloved group from your childhood?

[@jorge9312]

Dios que ojos ¡¡¡¡¡¡¡ entrego mi alma y mis posesiones por esa mirada y que me diga que me quiere ja ja ja ja

[@laleng1986]

Maybe the version you heard from you child is from A1, boy band from early 2000s, this is the original version which is more older than you maybe more or less 40yrs ago

[@horizonskyfpvrc6152]

The band is still going strong since the 80's. Here is their concert in Brazil. kzbin.info/www/bejne/haTSlqSvfc2iobs

[@norwegianblue2017]

You must have heard your parents playing it during your childhood. I am in my 50s and I was in high school when this came out.

[@rods1379]

The men chasing him were the other racers that he beat

[@raymondedmonds-ob8wl]

Was about 6 or 7 yrs old when this came out miss the 80s

[@stevenvarley2865]

Ellie always... Love this song😂

[@HectorRojas-he8g]

Love song,love a ah

[@billstein2]

Best Music Video EVER!!!