The group's classic single "Take On Me" has re-entered the Billboard Global 200 at No. 179, extending the song's remarkable longevity 41 years after it became the band's only No. 1 hit on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100.
Originally released in 1984 before being re-recorded and reissued in 1985, "Take On Me" transformed a-ha from an emerging Norwegian act into one of the defining bands of the 1980s.
A-ha band posed for a group photo.Photo by Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images
"Take On Me" has enjoyed one of the longest-lasting careers of any 1980s pop hit.
The combination of the updated recording and the innovative video helped propel the song to No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 in October 1985. It also climbed to No. 2 on the UK Singles Chart and topped charts across several countries, including Norway, Germany, Sweden, Switzerland, Austria, Belgium, Italy and the Netherlands.
Beyond its original chart run, "Take On Me" has continued to generate strong streaming numbers in recent years. The song previously reached No. 57 on the Billboard Global 200 and has now accumulated 228 total weeks on the chart.
The band's acoustic reinterpretation of "Take On Me," recorded during MTV Unplugged – Summer Solstice, has also found a large online audience.
The renewed attention comes during another active period for the band. In February 2026, a-ha announced a 20th Anniversary Deluxe Edition of their 2005 album Analogue, featuring previously unreleased recordings, remastered editions, demos, alternate versions and vinyl releases.
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