A-ha Songs Ranked
A-ha (usually stylized as a-ha; Norwegian pronunciation: [ɑˈhɑː]) is a Norwegian synth-pop band formed in Oslo in 1982. Founded by Paul Waaktaar-Savoy (guitars), Magne Furuholmen (keyboards, guitars), and Morten Harket (vocals), the band rose to fame during the mid-1980s. The band has released ten studio albums, several compilations, and four live albums. In less than a year, during 2010, the band earned an estimated 500 million Norwegian kroner from concert tickets, merchandise, and the release of a greatest hits album, making them one of the 40–50 highest-grossing bands in the world. The band was 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 Rock in Rio festival. Another record for the band is for singer Morten Harket, who was (and is still) listed in the Guinness World Records book in 2001 for the longest live note held; he held a note in “Summer Moved On” for 20.2 seconds. Their exact sale figures are somewhat controversial; according to their label, Rhino Entertainment, they have sold 55 million records, but other sources assert that they have sold more than 100 million units, albums and singles combined. Here are all of the A-ha songs ranked.
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20.Touchy! (Stay on These Roads, 1988)
“This song is one of the best aha songs I’ve ever heard. It has everything Take On Me has and more. It’s upbeat and happy.”
19. Forever Not Yours (Lifelines, 2002)
“The whole album is exceptional and this track is mindblowing I have to say this band is so underrated and people have not appreciated them for the phenomenal songwriting”
18. Analogue (Analogue, 2005)
“Morten’s voice gets better in time. One of the best real music in the 21st century. Even more, I like cozy prisons. A very underrated song.”
17. East of the Sun (East of the Sun, 1990)
“An amazing album that probably was ignored back in the day. This is the title track and is haunting and beautiful sung exquisitely by Morten”
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16. Manhattan Skyline (Scoundrel Days, 1986)
“One of the best…out of so many best! This one is beautiful and then goes into a rock sound and then slow again! Who does this any better than a-ha?!”
15. Lifelines (Lifelines, 2002)
“Purely evocative and beautiful song. A song that takes me back to Norway and helps me reflect on what was a truly wonderful and moving experience. This group were without a doubt one of the best ever in the world. With a voice like Morten’s how could they go wrong?”
14. Angel in the Snow (Memorial Beach, 1993)
“Makes me feel crying, especially with the video I love the ice cubes falling on the guitar. A beautiful song with the video”
13. Dark Is the Night For All (Memorial Beach, 1993)
“Very intense and deep song. A bit underrated, but certainly among the best they have ever wrote. Synth and guitars are at its best.”
12. Summer Moved On (Minor Earth Major Sky, 2000)
“Their second come back and one of the best songs of their career. Just a fantastic song from a great album. The guitar in the beginning. I LOVE it”
11. There’s Never a Forever Thing (Stay on These Roads, 1988)
“Simple and beautiful song, should be in top 10. Catching piano part too, and the message the music brings. When I sing this song it makes me cry.”
10. Scoundrel Days (Scoundrel Days, 1986)
“Dark, haunting, and features Morten at his Bowie-est, in my opinion. Easily engaged by the lyrical dissonance and the soaring melody. A poetic opening to a dark bittersweet, pining sophomore album.”
9. Cry Wolf (Scoundrel Days, 1986)
“Love so much the instrumentals and Morten’s speech. This my favorite a-ha song from the 80s. Catchiest song of all time!”
8. Crying in the Rain (East of the Sun, West of the Moon, 1990)
“In my opinion Crying In The Rain is their best song for many reasons, but for me most of them are very personal and connected to my relationship with my dad, so this may sound a bit bias.”
7. The Living Daylights (The Living Daylights, 1987)
“This is definitely better than Duran Duran’s A View to a Kill! Morten’s lyrics may have been incomprehensible but once you read the song’s lyrics, you can make out what he was singing! DD’s A View To a Kill sounds very lame to me.”
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6. I’ve Been Losing You (Scoundrel Days, 1986)
“Love the edgy lyrics and atmosphere. I can see why they got to do a Bond theme. My favorite. Still sounds as fresh as the day it was released.
5. Hunting High and Low (Hunting High and Low, 1985)
“Definitely better than the commercially successful 80’s-pop-song “Take On Me” that put everyone to dance and that sadly has become, as almost always happens, the representative pennant of the group as everyone likes it (easy to listen).”
4. Stay on These Roads (Stay on These Roads, 1988)
“Such a beautiful song. A hard choice though. Love all 10. My actual favourite a-ha song is out of blue comes green, but that isn’t on this list!”
3. The Sun Always Shines On T.V. (Hunting High and Low, 1985)
“I am amazed that this song sounds just as good today in 2020 as it did in 1995. It’s truly timeless. The pop synth blended with strings is beautiful, surprising and stunning. Layered into this is a choir and Morten’s vocals care the icing and cherry on top. The song is quite complex but harmoniously perfect. The Sun Always Shine On T.V. is not only my favourite a-ha song, but one of my favourite songs of all time.”
2. Love is Reason (Hunting High and Low, 1985)
“I love this song because it is the most romantic ballad song ever in the whole world also I have the most big crush on morten harket but the song feels like he actually likes bunty bailey.”
1. Take On Me (Hunting High and Low, 1985)
“I think that aha is one of the top Band’s of the 1980’s Take on me is a magical song. Filled with joy and happiness this song is a Brilliant song that is worth listening to for many years to come! Chris mcbride.”
