3 things worth knowing about A-ha
- Norwegian trio formed in Oslo in 1982.
- The video for "Take On Me" (1985), mixing live action and pencil animation, took sixteen weeks to make.
- It is their only number one in the United States.
2 A-ha tracks logged on air
♪ Take On Me♪ Take On Me (Extended UltraTraxx Retro Version)
20plays over three months
0.12 %of our airtime
2tracks in rotation
1.5×per week, on average
Also in similar rotation: Modjo (25 plays), Abba (18 plays).
Source: Radio Odyssey broadcast log, 14 May to 13 August 2026.
A-ha in our quizzes
A-ha is one of the right answers in our 80s music quiz:
- “Take On Me” — our 80s music quiz
Every question is built from tracks we actually play — no track appears that has not been on air.
Why Radio Odyssey plays A-ha
An iconic piece of Scandinavian synthpop, among the most requested records of the 80s.
More of this on our 80s throwback radio page.
Frequently Asked Questions
Among the tracks in regular rotation: Take On Me, Take On Me (Extended UltraTraxx Retro Version). The full selection is best discovered by listening live.
20 plays logged over three months of scheduling — about 1.5 times a week, or 0.12% of our airtime. Figures come from our own broadcast log, 14 May to 13 August 2026.
Yes. Radio Odyssey is free and ad-free, with no account to create — press play on any page of this site and A-ha will come round in rotation.