"Take On Me" - a-ha (Cover by First to Eleven) 

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I'm a 63 year-old codger and have seen about 20 versions of this song and I like this one the best . I think the drummer likes his job

I love the way she sings "slowly learning that life is ok". It makes me smile every time 😉

Discovered this band a few days ago. Can't stop listening to their material, paticularily this track. Their music is so authentic, organic and tight. The purity of Audra's vocals counterpoints the heavy and 'dirty' feel of the rest of the band, giving their sound a genuine 'beauty and the beast' vibe. As the modern music world largely seems to be slipping ever deeper into a self-imposed vacuum of mass-produced mediocrity, it's heartening to see them gathering such a following, and verifies that there is a sizeable chunk of people who still turn to the 'real deal' for their preferred listening. Reading through the comments, it's unsurprising to find that a lot of their followers hail from my own generation, and an era where the wheat and the chaff were seperated in short order. The world needs more bands like this. Kudos to them all.

I am 51 ...grew up with this song ...seen many covers and this one kills it.....you guys need to make sure you pay that drummer enough money so he never leaves. LOL ....

That drummer is KILLING IT!!! Wow - well done!!

45 Year old guy here, this cover blew me away. Such a good job. Subscribed and look forward to more of your of your excellent takes on such classics.

Timeless performance of a timeless song !!! 1-awesome vocals 🎵 2- perfection with guitar 🎸 3-perfection with bass 🎵 4- unbelievable rhythm,skill, and fun from the drummer I know this band could do an incredible cover of 'A Tout le Monde' by Megadeth back from 2007 with another powerful female vocalist Christina Scabbia( who also covered songs like 'Nothing else Matters' . Keep it up guys !!!!!!!

This song is so hard to sing. Damn she does song justice even that insane high note hit perfectly loves this band hardcore

I was a thirteen years old when A-Ha released the original song, and this is, hands down, the BEST cover I've ever heard. Awesome!

Seriously, that's a damn solid bass tone y'all have. It cuts through the mix well without being obtrusive, and it also has the proper low end / crunch blend while still being clean enough to not sound grainy or fuzzy.

I'm an 80's kid growing up seeing this on MTV when they actually played videos. This track is apart of the soundtrack of my childhood. Hope you do a cover of Alphavilles - Forever Young! Love the energy

I get the feels whenever a cover of Take On Me is good. I got the feels. You guys killed it! Matt! Your guitar skills are, as always, incredible!

This might be the best cover you've done yet! Absolutely INCREDIBLE. There is no limit to how high I want to turn the volume on this song.

This Band is Awesomely Talented they can play anything,this young Singer and their guitarists,drummer are gifted musicians!

Great arrangement and performance. Quite a range Audra has! Love it! Thanks and keep up the good work!

Hey drummer dude. Everyone tends to focus of the guitars and vocals, but you rock, dude! And you seem to be having fun doing it which makes it even better. From some old random internet nutter who has been drumming since the early 80's XD

We're talking away I don't know what I'm to say I'll say it anyway Today's another day to find you Shying away I'll be coming for your love, ok? Take on me (take on me) Take me on (take on me) I'll be gone In a day or two So needless to say I'm odds and ends But I'll be stumbling away Slowly learning that life is ok Say after me It's no better to be safe than sorry Take on me (take on me) Take me on (take on me) I'll be gone In a day or two Oh, things that you say Is it a life or just to play my worries away? You're all the things I've got to remember You're shying away I'll be coming for you anyway Take on me (take on me) Take me on (take on me) I'll be gone In a day Take on me (take on me) Take me on (take on me) I'll be gone In a day

Like the keyboard conversion to guitar. And that kick drum, every song it powers through. Great musicians.

This song does so much for me…takes me back in seconds! So well done!

How???!!! How was this not a thing, ages ago?! Awesome cover.. literally, the exact song I think of in my mind, when I think about the type of songs that First To Eleven does. Now it's real... cool.

This request might get annoying bust yall would kill The Pretty Reckless Make Me Wanna Die. Live you guys by the way and I'm working on a drawing of you Audra!

Folks you are simply AMAZING!! As an amateur (very basic) guitar strummer, I wonder where your guitarist gets all that sound! And Audra's voice is amazing!!

Brilliant young musicians!!! Stunning voices...well done!

I like how your vocals are not “predictable.” You go to a different key and it really adds something to your style.

Awesome! This is one song that is hard to duplicate, she hit the highs and the band is spot on! 👍👍👍

I am 53 years old and I belong to that generation of boys and girls who grew up with this song. This is still by far one of my favorite songs from the 80s and this is perhaps one of the best covers I have seen so far of A-ha's Take of Me. Thank you guys for this cover and for bringing me back to the 80s one of the best stages of my life.

This cover of a-ha’s epic song is, well ... epic. I love it so much!

Ladies and gentlemen, the hype train has arrived at the platform. Everyone is getting in board.

I've only discovered this band yesterday and been listening to so many of their covers. All of them have been amazing. You now have a new subscriber and I can't wait to hear more 😍

Today is the first time I have ever heard of this group First to Eleven and I think they're great. Watched several of their songs by Zeppelin, Nickleback and this one. Very impressed. That little lady can really sing.

I was an A-ha fan as a teenager. Then I became a rocker. Now - listening to this reworking - I fell in love with this song again. But only the First To Eleven version! : D Thanks for sharing, it was a joy to listen!

I'm diggin' the camera movement in the last couple of videos. Reminds me of Scott Pilgrim.

Outstanding! I think this is my favorite of your covers. It's absolutely joyful!

What seems to stand out is how this if filmed. The camera is constantly moving, creating quite a dynamic admosphere. Good job cameraman!

I absolutely LOVE the passion I feel from each one of you. Incredible. Keep sharing your tremendous talents. You make people so happy. :)

Great cover! Thank you for keeping the spirit of the song, while giving it your own flavor.

That high note though!! It was so smooth❤

All of you are so special and wonderfully expressive ! Each of your individual personalities seems to be revealed in your enthusiasm, body language, and overall expressions such that the 4 of you come together to become a fabulous whole. Keep up the good work. Watch each other's back, and be there; genuinely caring for one another. You make a fantastic musical team. It is so clear how much each of you truly loves what you do. Take care.

Full of energy. Love this band.❤

Big challenge to cover one of the world's biggest hits. And you guys have done a fantastic job. Loved it.

So many times I feel old and crotchety because I like originals better, but I like so many F211 covers equally or more than the originals. Maybe it's just the rock vibe you bring to the songs; whatever it is I like it. Also, Audra's voice is so awesome since it seems very adaptive. You have the grungy/gritty tambre in the alto range that just seamlessly works with the rock spin you put on songs, and then you pop up to the high notes for "in a day or two" and they're super crisp. Not sure if that was falsetto but it was awesome either way.

Great covers, period. The drummer is a kick in head, obviously loves what he does. I like the attitude of the band members all around.

Awesome interpretation, original and keeping character of song! Guitarists drumming are on another level!

This is one of the songs that my Mom and I used to rock out to when I was little! This brings back good memories. Thank you! ♥️

I’ve watched this video like 100 times, one of my favourite. I just love how every one of you clearly enjoys what you do and it really comes across

Watching these guys is like living the high school dream all over again.

The drummer is sick - love it best part you can see how he is having fun and loving it

Can't say I was expecting this one, but boy am I glad you covered it!

I really appreciate how you guys did the chorus. Modulating the key, or whatever it was...Nobody does the chorus quite like a-ha, but this was certainly a unique take!

I remember dancing on the dance floor in a high school disco to this song, back on its original release in the 80s... soooo long ago now.. lol. This rockier version is by far the best version I have ever heard! Its amazeballs! \m/

The low part at the start of the chorus is incredible. Hands down my favourite part of this version

Suggestion for next cover Belinda Carlisle - heaven is a place on earth.

Flawless cover, I'm just simply glad I was born in a time where I could listen to this in awe 🤟 Peace be to all ❤

Awesome!! This Group Always Looks Like Their Having So Much Damn FUN!!! Congrats!! Best To All Of You!

I her vocals and the added harmonies. And the guitars instead of the keyboard give it that edge. Probably the most original version of this song I've ever heard

So, my favorite covers are: 1. Take on me 2. Toxic 3. Poker face You are amazing, guys!! ❤❤❤

I DON'T BELIEVE! I was thinking about this cover yesterday. "They should do it" 🇧🇷♥️

I will never get bored of this song. Beautifully composed pop song that trancends time..

Awesome cover! Takes me back straight to the childhood days. Job well done and a special double thumbs up to the drummer 👍👍

Audra's vocals are on point.(as always)

This song has always been a favorite, and I love this version. Yet just this evening, after listening to your version earlier today, I heard a very different version on an episode of the Magicians, in which several characters sang it together in memory of someone who had died, which gave me a new respect for the song. Since that is the second time I have heard it in connection to death (Deadpool 2 being the other), it made me wonder what this song is about. Looking at the lyrics, it could be a goodbye song in the face of impending death, though it could also be about taking a chance on a relationship despite the specter of morality we all live with.

Brilliant song,well sung.Brilliant drums,some of the best I've heard.

Take On Me without a keyboard. I can’t believe it was that good. Loved it…plus I have that guitar…my favorite.

Your band has some really stunning arrangements. I really like how you accent stuff. It's like listening to the songs remastered. Sometimes you bring out certain elements which the original was trying to do but got lost in the editing. What you're left with is much more epic sections, better harmonies and just fantastic editing.

This is a wonderful version of Take On Me. By the way, a-ha played very often also a rock version of this song in their concerts.

Love this cover. And yes, I'm old enough to remember the original when it was new...

Awesome cover of this well known song giving it some metal flavor very effective. Loved it hands down.

Love the singing Audra, and the band is great. I also am an old codger of 71 and love the music you guys cover, including many of the later hits.

I love the drummer's expressions hahah

This video is precisely the female cover of Take on Me I’ve been searching for! I didn’t expect this to be a rock n roll version cover. It's still awesome.

Love you guys! Mad guitar skills brother! Love the solo. Really makes this arraignment unique.

This was absolutely amazing. I love this song and I am always skeptic when someone attempts a cover of it, but that chorus made me smash the like button.

Charlie this old drummer needs a tutorial of what you're laying down here! That was so sick! You guys rock! Great cover of probably my most favorite song of all time. BTW your cover of Blinding Lights is my favorite from you guys so far.

49-year-old dad who loves this song and I have to confess: I’ve listened to this cover on repeat ALL MORNING. It’s SO BEAUTIFUL.

Not just one of my favorite First to Eleven songs, one of my favorite covers ever.

Man listening to this while still in Pandemic just makes me feel better so thanks First to Eleven

that smile at very end of the outro... you know they all just broke down for no reason as soon as the camera stopped

A seventy-one-year-old geezer who began teaching high school kids in the 80s. Loved them, love this song, love this version!

One of my favorite 80's jams!! Nice job!!!

The best cover of this song I´ve ever seen!

Excellent cover! I'm binging and don't think I've come across a song I don't like

These guys are awesome. The singer has some serious pipes!

How is it that I am just finding this cover!!! Love it guys, very nice!!!

I love take on me. It's one of my favorite songs from the 80's. The direction you went with it was a perfect combination of todays rock mixed with the classics of that era. Cant wait to see what you do next. Maybe a cover of "time after time" would be a wonderful addition to your covers

I love you guys from Mexico. Audra's voice is impressive.

Amazing voice Drummer dude seems having the time of his life Love this cover

Great job musically and the young lady singing was awesome.

Парень на ударниках индивидуален, вытягивает на хороший уровень весь кавер.

Awesome version! I needed some cool and energetic cover of this song after TLOU2's beautiful but sad version.

Fantastic production. Love the way you guys tweak a song to make it as good as the original.

Well done. way outshines the iriginal. blows me away. A++ on the drumming. your ridiculously good.

This is one of the best ones yet. This is a killer cover 🔥🔥

I'd like to take on the singer!!! Thanks I am here all week.

Audra you have a very beautiful and unique voice. I hope your music carries you far!

Fantastic! I hear all sorts of musical influences here with a hint a Stefani singing

Great vocals! Great musicians!

I was like, no way she is hitting that low note and then she did lol. awesome cover guys!

Very good interpretation and musical work. This band has the power of rock, very good sound.

Just. Freakin’. Awesome. Drummer: dude man- you’re a groove beast!