mamikitchen Posted August 12, 2012 Share Posted August 12, 2012 OK ... Have done a search for this and haven't found a thread ... I've loved this band since I was 12 .... they have a new album Foot Of The Mountain out now ... which I yet again can't stop listening too ... and was wondering if anyone likes/loves them as much as I do .... Some songs The Sun Always Shines On TV http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zKgSlYFRYG0 Take On Me http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dkulTRQwywU&feature=related Cry Wolf Manhattan Skyline http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1YCEdeelW0M The Living Daylights Summer Moved On http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eUB9Rq8FcEQ&feature=related I Wish I Cared Lifelines Forever Not Yours Birthright Foot Of The Mountain http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HbG69SAZUKw The Bandstand Real Meaning Sorry there's so many ... I just love them to bits .... Any thoughts OMG!!!! I love take me on!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clare Posted August 13, 2012 Share Posted August 13, 2012 OMG!!!! I love take me on!!!! So did I. I used to sing it when I was young. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BiaIchihara Posted September 6, 2012 Share Posted September 6, 2012 A-HA RECIVES PRESTIGIOUS AWARD The three members of pop group a-ha are awarded The Royal Order of St. Olav. The Norwegian Royal Order of St. Olav is awarded for distinguished services for Norway and mankind. Each of the three members of a-ha, Morten Harket, Magne Furuholmen and Pål Waaktaar Savoy will, after a proposition by Music Export Norway, receive this Royal Order for their outstanding musical contribution. a-ha has a unique position in Norway, with an unprecedented international success. The group has sold 35 million albums worldwide and is the first and still remains the only Norwegian band that has topped the U.S. Billboard list. This happened with "Take On Me" in 1985. They have had 15 singles in the top ten list in the UK, received eight Norwegian Grammy Awards and been nominated for, and won, a number of others. In addition, a-ha obtained an entry in the Guinness World Records after a concert in Rio de Janeiro in 1991, where they performed in front of nearly 200 000 people. An inspiration The group has also been an inspiration for several generations of artists, both at home and abroad. The a-ha members have on several occasions contributed to charity. They have played charity concerts for both Mercy Ships and Live 8, and the they have been involved in bringing attention to the situation in Haiti and East Timor. In 2010 the group wanted to support Norwegian talent with International potential. This resulted in the artists Casiokids, Moddi, Shining and Susanne Sundfør receiveing a grant of one million Norwegian kroner each, paid solely by a-ha. The official ceremony will take place on November 6th. Source: http://www.musicexportnorway.no/a-ha-receives-prestigious-award.5087027-149133.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laurel Posted September 6, 2012 Author Share Posted September 6, 2012 A-HA RECIVES PRESTIGIOUS AWARD The three members of pop group a-ha are awarded The Royal Order of St. Olav. The Norwegian Royal Order of St. Olav is awarded for distinguished services for Norway and mankind. Each of the three members of a-ha, Morten Harket, Magne Furuholmen and Pål Waaktaar Savoy will, after a proposition by Music Export Norway, receive this Royal Order for their outstanding musical contribution. a-ha has a unique position in Norway, with an unprecedented international success. The group has sold 35 million albums worldwide and is the first and still remains the only Norwegian band that has topped the U.S. Billboard list. This happened with "Take On Me" in 1985. They have had 15 singles in the top ten list in the UK, received eight Norwegian Grammy Awards and been nominated for, and won, a number of others. In addition, a-ha obtained an entry in the Guinness World Records after a concert in Rio de Janeiro in 1991, where they performed in front of nearly 200 000 people. An inspiration The group has also been an inspiration for several generations of artists, both at home and abroad. The a-ha members have on several occasions contributed to charity. They have played charity concerts for both Mercy Ships and Live 8, and the they have been involved in bringing attention to the situation in Haiti and East Timor. In 2010 the group wanted to support Norwegian talent with International potential. This resulted in the artists Casiokids, Moddi, Shining and Susanne Sundfør receiveing a grant of one million Norwegian kroner each, paid solely by a-ha. The official ceremony will take place on November 6th. Source: http://www.musicexportnorway.no/a-ha-receives-prestigious-award.5087027-149133.html I miss them ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clare Posted September 23, 2012 Share Posted September 23, 2012 (edited) I miss them ... Did you catch the Birthday celebrations in Oslo last weekend? I caught the highlights on YouTube. http://a-ha.com/news/articles/morten-and-stian-andersen-to-participate-in-the-oslo-bokfestival/ Edited September 23, 2012 by Clare Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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