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a-ha is a Norwegian synth-pop band formed in Oslo in 1982. Founded by Paul Waaktaar-Savoy (guitars and vocals), Magne Furuholmen (keyboards, guitars and vocals), and Morten Harket (lead vocals), the band rose to fame during the mid-1980s.
The band has released 11 studio albums, several compilations and 4 live albums. The band were listed in the Guinness World Records book for having the biggest-paying rock concert attendance; they drew an audience of 198,000 at Maracanã Stadium during the Rock in Rio festival. They have sold more than 100 million units, albums and singles combined.
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a-ha ) Hunting High and Low ) 1985 (Warner Bros. US)
THE FABULOUS VINYL LIFEYou are listening to the genuine Hi-Fi stereo sound transferred from the actual vinyl record in the best possible quality. Hunting High and Low is the debut studio album by the Norwegian synth-pop band a-ha, first released on June 1, 1985 by Warner Bros. Records in Norway and the US, and then released in the UK and Europe on October 28, 1985. The album was recorded at Eel Pie Studios in Twickenham, London. Beginning with the single "Take On Me", a-ha's debut album spawned two number one hits. Hunting High and Low was a-ha's breakout album and a huge commercial success, reaching high positions on charts worldwide and granted a-ha international recognition. Hunting High and Low achieved 3× Platinum status in the UK and Platinum status in the US and Germany. The album has sold more than 10 million copies worldwide. 🔘 Side 1: Take On Me Train of Thought Hunting High and Low The Blue Sky Living a Boy's Adventure Tale 🔘 Side 2: The Sun Always Shines on T.V. And You Tell Me Love Is Reason I Dream Myself Alive Here I Stand and Face the Rain183 views 1 comment -
A-ha ) Headlines and Deadlines: The Hits of A-ha ) 1991
THE FABULOUS VINYL LIFEYou are listening to the genuine Hi-Fi stereo sound transferred from the actual vinyl record in the best possible quality. Headlines and Deadlines: The Hits of A-ha is a greatest hits album by Norwegian new wave band A-ha. It was released on 4 November 1991 by Warner Bros. Records. The album reached number 12 in the UK Albums Chart. The new song "Move to Memphis" is featured on this album, and was released as a single in 1991. "Move to Memphis" was later re-recorded for their fifth studio album, Memorial Beach. 🔘 Side A: Take On Me Cry Wolf Touchy! You Are the One Manhattan Skyline The Blood That Moves the Body Hunting High and Low 🔘 Side B: Move to Memphis I've Been Losing You The Living Daylights Crying in the Rain I Call Your Name Stay on These Roads The Sun Always Shines on T.V.362 views -
A-ha ) Minor Earth | Major Sky ) 2000
THE FABULOUS VINYL LIFEYou are listening to the genuine Hi-Fi stereo sound transferred from the actual vinyl record in the best possible quality. Minor Earth | Major Sky is the sixth studio album by Norwegian band A-ha, released on 14 April 2000 by WEA. Following the release of a-ha's fifth studio album, Memorial Beach (1993), the band decided to go on a hiatus. In 1998, the band was invited to perform at the Nobel Peace Prize Concert. Paul Waaktaar-Savoy had written "Summer Moved On" especially for this performance. This performance was a-ha's comeback into the world of music and the band decided to return to the studio. "Summer Moved On", "Minor Earth Major Sky" and "Velvet" were commercially released as singles. "I Wish I Cared" was an Internet download single, accompanied by an Internet-only music video—one of the first of its kind. Minor Earth | Major Sky debuted at number one on the Norwegian Albums Chart, and became the band's first number one album in Germany. The album peaked at number 27 on the UK Albums Chart. This album was certified platinum in Norway and Germany and gold in Austria, Spain and Switzerland. 🔘 Side A: Minor Earth Major Sky Little Black Heart Velvet 🔘 Side B: Summer Moved On The Sun Never Shone That Day To Let You Win 🔘 Side C: The Company Man Thought That It Was You I Wish I Cared Barely Hanging On 🔘 Side D: You'll Never Get Over Me I Won't Forget Her Mary Ellen Makes the Moment Count353 views