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Did you know that: A-ha was the first Norwegian band to reach a #1
in USA; the first title for “Take on Me”
was “Lesson One” and the song only
became a #1, in USA, after two failed releases in UK?
Written Magne Furuholmen, Morten Harket and Pal Waaktaar
Original Version A-ha
Original Song's Title Take on Me
Year 1985
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Cover Version Reel Big Fish
Song Title Take on Me
Year 1999
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Cover Version Graziella Schazad
Song Title Take on Me
Year 2010
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The Norwegian band, A-ha, only got recognition for their “Take on Me” song
after Warner Bros.(USA) invested in a revolutionary and (later) multiply
awarded video for the song. The video
was released to dance clubs and television a month before the record was available
in stores or played on the radio becoming a huge success.
Apart from brilliant chart performance in USA "Take on Me" was
released a third time in UK peaking the #2. The song was largely successful
across the rest of Europe, reaching the top of singles charts in many countries
and the Eurochart Hot 100 where remained for nine weeks.
Between the many covers made for “Take on Me” STD
highlights the ska punk version by the American band Reel Big Fish and by the German singer, Graziella Schazad.
Spot the Difference!
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