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A-ha - Take On Me

Oct 15, 2025 · 31:54
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  • Paul Waaktaar-Savoy from A-ha traces the long development of 'Take On Me,' which he originally wrote as a teenager in Norway
  • The song flopped twice in the UK before finding success in the US and eventually became an iconic 1985 hit with over 2.5 billion Spotify streams
  • The band persevered through multiple versions and setbacks before achieving worldwide success with their debut single

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