A Ha Take On Me (1985 Version) ( Angel Casas Show 1987)

Take On Me is a song by Norwegian synthpop band Aha. The original version was produced by Tony Mansfield and remixed by John Ratcliff. The 1985 version was produced by Alan Tarney for the group s debut studio album, Hunting High and Low (1985). The song combines synthpop with a varied instrumentation, including acoustic guitars, keyboards, and drums. The original Take On Me was recorded in 1984 and took two versions and three releases to chart in the United Kingdom, reaching number two on the UK Singles Chart in October 1985. In the United States in October 1985, it became the only Aha song to top the Billboard Hot 100, assisted by wide exposure on MTV of its innovative music video, directed by Steve Barron. The video features the band in a liveaction pencilsketch animation sequence. The video won six awards and was nominated for two others at the 1986 MTV Video Music Awards.