a-ha - "Take On Me" - REACTION 

Can we appreciate that this was way before autotune so he's really hitting that note and had to hit it multiple times every time he sang it.

This music video won awards back in the day. No one had seen anything like it. It was totally awesome! It was one of the best videos of the 80's. I really miss the 80's...

I feel like you aren't appreciating the sheer artistry in this video. The drawings are all done by hand, one cell at a time. It's amazing.

I feel bad for the younger generations. Growing up in the 80's was the best time to be alive.

The animation was actually hand drawn one cell frame at a time copying over the actual video.

Metalhead or not, this is a song that everyone knows from somewhere and then truly discovers the amazing video.

"That dude is hella sweaty." Well you would be too if you were trying to breaking into another dimension. Lol

Are there actually people who don’t know this song? That’s wild

Makes me feel so old that he has no knowledge of this legendary video.

Ya know what Alex. Doing like an all things 80's would be a blast.

Most underrated band of the 80s no headbanging, just headwagging.

Best pop song ever written. Period. No room for debate.

"This song sounds nostalgic" Maybe your mom used to listen to this song a lot when you were a kid

I need to confess: i'm a diehard rock'n'roll/heavy metal fan, but i love A-HA! Forever on my playlist!

Morten Harket is one of the greatest singers of all time! It's such a shame that it's only "take on me" that charted in the US. You should definitly check out some more a-ha or his solo project "The sun always shines on tv" and "hunting high and low" are my favourites of a-ha and "the spanish step" from solo project

This was a song my mom warned me about when I was a kid when u would go outside”don’t go to far, stay with ur brothers and sisters and for god sake don’t go with strange men who want you to go into comic books” 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 my childhood 🤣🤣🤣

For me this song represents the 80's music more than any other song of this decade!! Fur shure!!

Not even 30 seconds in and I already liked the vid

This song has a special place for me. It was the first song on the radio when I got my own room for the first time. I was in 5th grade. This will forever hold a spot in my top 5 songs of my youth.

That high note when he says 'in a day or two', that was before auto tune existed, and 35+ years later that man still hits that not every day.

You should check out their song 'The Sun Always Shines On TV' - or their MTV acoustic version of this one, where it slows it all RIGHT down, it's beautiful

Like you, Alex, I was born in '93. I didn't get to experience the 80's in their full glory, HOWEVER, my mom recorded videos on MTV, we grew up watching videos on TV (back when they still showed music videos on TV), and always listened to this stuff. This is a classic one hit wonder. A few bands have covered this ditty (Weezer most recently) but no one holds a candle to A-ha. These guys absolutely kill this track. I love watching you do these classic reax, and hope this trend continues. The 70's/80's had some killer tunes and even better videos.

One of the most legendary music videos ever. A-Ha also performed the theme to the James Bond movie, "The Living Daylights."

Now you HAVE TO watch the follow up "The Sun allways shines on TV"! Thank for bringing me back to my Teens! The 80´s rock!

I can’t believe you glossed over the line, “It’s no better to be safe than sorry.” Great line. Great song. Always has been. But I do agree with the band that the video did play a part, especially in the song’s early success.

Love this song! Very nostalgic for me as I was a kid back then. I didn’t see the music video until a decade later and I already loved the song; so you’re spot on saying the music video isn’t what makes the song. It’s a very rare case where a music video creates hype for the song.

I clicked on this so fast..... This is my favorite music video of all time! So glad you reacted! I love this song to pieces!

that video won a ton of awards in the day, for being ground breaking , It was truly far ahead of it's time . state of the art production for it's day. And entirely analog. Not a digital or CG segment in the entire thing.

As I Lay Dying: Nothing Left. Then a follow up reaction of As I Lay Dying: The Sound of Truth. The videos go together and are amazing!

"Iris" by the Goo Goo Dolls followed by the cover by DIAMANTE and Breaking Benjamin!

This took me right back to 13 year old me and my bedroom full of A-ha posters 🥰

I agree with you, Alex. I loved this song for over 10 years before I ever saw the video. And while the video is fucking genius, the song stands on its own. Together they are even better.

This such a good nostalgia song, make's me nostalgic for a decade I was not even born in. Same for Pearl Jam's EVEN FLOW.

Hi Alex, You made my day with this one. I remember being a kid watching the video on MTV. Haven't seen it or heard the song in a long time. I agree with you the song doesn't need the video. Both together is perfect though.

Memories.... A-Ha was a really famous pop band in the eighties, lot of people remember them as "just a pop band" but actually it was really a great band, great musicians. This was the first song and when it was out in the eighties, for everyone it was more than an awesome video (remember, the special FX and 3D was just at the beginning and only for big big big movies), here, everything is draws like old cartoon were made. And the song still good!

A few years back A-ha did an unplugged version of the song for MTV... it has a very different feel but is worth a listen/watch.

Time for classics, noice

I have so many questions like who requests this song assuming he hasn’t heard it and 2 who hasn’t heard this song?

My childhood was in the 80's and this song has remained one of my all time favourites. It perfectly encapsulates the era of shiny 80's pop music. I listen to it regularly as it still holds up so well today! The video is absolutely as iconic as the song, and thinking of how "basic" things were back then, this video really stood out. Great reaction, perfect pop song, love it!

It's a great, GREAT pop song. Fabulous up tempo catchy tune with great vocals. But yet there is also a strange and compelling melancholy to it as well. And, yes, the video is amazing. One of the best ever.

Hay canciónes que jamás se perderán en el recuerdo y esta es una de ellas, MARAVILLOSA!!!!!

Love me some a-ha! Should do some tears for fears, flock of seagulls!

I always found it curious how people in North America or Europe recognize A-ha only due to "Take on Me" and maybe "The Sun Always Shines on TV" ... while here in Brazil they were/are massively popular, they had TONS of hits here, you can even check for yourself their other videos on youtube, like "Stay on These Roads", "Touchy", "Manhattan Skyline", "You Are The One", "Hunting High and Low" ... more than 50% of the comments there are in portuguese. I'm a full blown metalhead but I still love all those A-ha classics !

Dude. I was having such a crappy morning working at home. Went on a 15 min break, saw you posted this, went "Hell yeah I love this song!"... And you're reaction, + hearing the song just made my whole day better (your intro actually hit home too). Thank you, so much. 🤗

I like how he says that this is how real music sounds… because back in the day when this music was popular it wasn't considered by a lot of people real music because of the electronic instruments.

The Family Guy take on this was awesome "Chris, where have you been?" "I DON'T KNOW!!!"

One of the very first MTV video music award winners 🏆

Hahaha!! It's so awesome you are reacting to this, it's such an old song! Would have been really surprised if you hadn't heard this before! Loved your intro at the start and love your energy keep it going man!

This man should listen to some Alan Parsons Project they have such a great library of songs to choose from.

This song really hit me hard when I heard it in Deadpool 2 movie! Yeah.. I cried.. lol.. Please try reacting to Meat Loaf - Bat Out Of Hell I swear you're gonna love it! 👌

Thank you for being so positive I’ve faced so much negativity from people I never thought I would it’s so nice to see someone with positivity it makes my day thanks again

WHAT A HAUNTING BEAUTIFUL VOICE!!! That’s what gets me going back to this a-ha! song.

Please react to the live unplugged version, it’s amazing!

This is the song Ellie plays in The last of us Part 2, AMAZING

This was one of my favorite bands when I was a kid! Super cool that you reacted to this classic 80's hit. Thanks Alex!

I was in high school when this video came out. It was considered ground-breaking at the time. In heavy rotation on MTV. And yeah, the song is friggin' awesome! Glad you enjoyed this. Good music will live forever.

At nearly 40 I've been constantly battered with this all my life, it seems amusing to me to watch someone not so familiar with it.

Look up “I Ran” by Flock of Seagulls!! 😎🔥

Great Reaction! I remember growing up to this song playing on the radio all the time. I loved the video. This song very much feels like the whole vibe of the 80's.

This was the greatest decade music EVER! I have an 80s playlist that includes this song.

Dead By April - Losing You

You should check out Bad Touch by bloodhound gang. Or Danger! High voltage by electric six

The Sun Always Shines On TV Butterfly, Butterfly Under The Makeup More a-ha songs to check out!

I was born 76, was raised with hard rock, now I am totally fu??ed up with all sorts of metal, noise and industrial music. And still ... This song is one of the best ever!! This is a true masterpiece!

You 100% need to listen to Reel Big Fish's version of this song I love me some Reel Big Fish

i remember when Ellie sang this (from The Last Of Us 2 Game) 😞

keep your vibe of the 80's... its the best decade to listen these type of songs!!! big hug Alex Hefner

Thank you Alex for being here. When I first started listening to and to your entro I never thought I would need your laughter and excitement to help forget thing for a few minutes. You are a big help today and i look forward to just getting lost in your exuberance of new music. Thank you very much...

I recommend listening to Hotel California by the eagles, or life in the fast lane. Both are awesome.

Alex you need to react to The Mighty Mighty Bosstones- The Impression That I Get! That would be awesome 😎😎

Found this comment on another reaction: Vader's Rage I was a production assistant on this video (the animation side of things). The animation effect was called Rotoscope which was invented/developed by Colossal Pictures/USFX in San Francisco. We did a ton of stuff for MTV as well as FX for movies like “The Right Stuff”, “Top Gun” and “The Running Man”. Also back then we did a multi-episode show called “Aeon Flux” done in an animae art style for MTV’s Liquid Television. All of MTV’s original “bumpers” (when they first went on the air) were done by us. Seeing your reaction had me grinning from ear to ear. Excellent vid!

That is absolutely the day I had & ur words helped me thru it.. Great channel & reactions ❤

Was he actually headbanging to this song😂😂

Papa roach - Last resort / To be loved I prevail - DOA

Been following for bit and I love how eclectic you are as am I. Love everything you'd reacted to!

I was obsessed with this song and video when I was a little kid. It always got me emotional. Brings back memories.

Machine Head - Beyond The Pale or Now We Die

Pull Harder on the strings of your Martyr by Trivium The Full Silver Scream album by Ice Nine Kills

This video was so advanced for it's time, that's what makes it a priceless video.

This is why the video has had nearly 2 Billion views. Lovely Morten Harket and his 4 octave chorus plus the best video of All Time.

I'm Heeeeereeee My friend!!!!!!! DO MORE GHOST!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! PLEASEEEEEEEE Ritual -Ghost

Hey will you ever do more reactions to twenty one pilots? ''Jumpsuit'' would be a great one

So excited to see you expand your horizons! The metal brick road takes some interesting turns and detours doesn't it? Enjoy your journey.

Alex, I just found your station and I am impressed, love your comments and insight. I'm a 60's, 70's and 80's type of guy but if newer music sounds good, I'll listen. This video was so creative for being done in 1985. Read where it took 6 months to produce this video. It made it to number 1 in the United States in 1985 and stayed on the charts for 27 weeks. Keep the hits coming.

PLEASE PLESASE PLEASE React to: Coldrain - Gone i think u will love this band !

React to "Trains" by Porcupine Tree PLEASE

They actually got an award for that video! !!

The thing you said about feeling nostalgic and makes you wanna cry, it's exactly how it makes me feel! At the same time, I want to jump and dance, but also feel a little melancholic.

Please listen to the MTV Unplugged version of this, it’s so beautiful. Slowed down and acoustic, truly brings a whole new feel of beauty to the song.

REACT TO STAIRWAY TO HEAVEN!!!

Greetings from Norway. Great reaction to an awesome song and epic band..! Stay safe, mate..!

My favourite song! It took 2 artists 6 months to draw the pencil sketches over each frame of the video, printed out / cut out with a knife to allow the live action to come through the magic frame. In Ready Player One, there is a Take on Me tribute moment when the two main characters try to escape the bad guys (with a wrench) and they go to a hole in the wall but one of them sacrifices themselves for the other.

It is sad that Alex knows this song from a vine (whatever that is).

💕🌟Thanks Alex for your always positive vibe & TLC for us. Right back at you. Lol.💕✌🇦🇨

My room was full of A-Ha posters and my ears full of A-Ha music ..... a better part of my life

This is one of those songs that comes on at the bar and the whole place screams it out at the top of their lungs in the "in a day or TWOOOO" part.

There is a many awesome songs of a-ha like THE LIVING DAYLIGHTS (theme song of a James Bond movie), STAY ON THESE ROADS, THE SUN ALWAYS SHINES ON TV, etc.

I remember this song as a child! It was revolutionary back in the day, and the song is so cool, you should listen to the sun always shines on TV by this band too, I'm sure you'll like it! Great reaction Alex!!!

This video changed what we thought was possible in music clips. Amazing!

One of the great one hit wonders of the 80's! My wife and I sat around with our kids and their spouses (all in their 30s now) a couple of weeks ago and spent a couple of hours just watching one hit wonders on RU-vid. Most were from the 80's.