Statements (86)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:song
|
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
4
|
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Shrek_2
gptkb:The_Wedding_Singer |
| gptkbp:album |
gptkb:Hunting_High_and_Low
|
| gptkbp:artist |
gptkb:a-ha
gptkb:A-ha |
| gptkbp:awards |
gptkb:musical
gptkb:MTV_Video_Music_Award_for_Best_New_Artist Nominated for several awards won several awards for its innovative animation won several awards at the MTV Video Music Awards |
| gptkbp:certification |
gptkb:item
Platinum in the UK Gold in the US |
| gptkbp:chart_position |
#1 on Billboard Hot 100
|
| gptkbp:cover_art |
gptkb:Weezer
|
| gptkbp:covered_by |
gptkb:Various_artists
covered by Reel Big Fish covered by Vitamin C covered by Kacey Musgraves |
| gptkbp:cultural_impact |
featured in various films and TV shows
1980s pop culture Iconic 80s song iconic 1980s song |
| gptkbp:cultural_references |
Referenced in various media
|
| gptkbp:cultural_significance |
80s pop culture icon
|
| gptkbp:duration |
39 weeks on Billboard Hot 100
|
| gptkbp:fan_base |
Strong international fan base
|
| gptkbp:genre |
New wave
Synth-pop |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Take on Me
|
| gptkbp:influenced_artists |
Many contemporary artists
Pop and electronic music |
| gptkbp:influenced_by |
New Wave music
post-punk music new wave music British synth-pop bands |
| gptkbp:influences |
Synthesizer music
|
| gptkbp:inspiration |
Personal experiences of the band members
|
| gptkbp:inspired_by |
Art and literature
|
| gptkbp:is_featured_in |
gptkb:television_series
gptkb:Ready_Player_One Movies and TV shows Various commercials |
| gptkbp:legacy |
Considered a classic
considered a classic of the 1980s |
| gptkbp:length |
3:45
3:46 |
| gptkbp:live_performance |
performed at Live Aid 1985
Performed by A-ha |
| gptkbp:lyricist |
Magne Furuholmen, Morten Harket, Pål Waaktaar
|
| gptkbp:music_style |
Synthesizers and drum machines
Animation and live-action |
| gptkbp:music_video |
gptkb:battle
animated video directed by Steve Barron |
| gptkbp:music_video_director |
gptkb:Steve_Barron
|
| gptkbp:notable_for |
Iconic synth riff
iconic synth riff |
| gptkbp:notable_performance |
Live concerts and festivals
|
| gptkbp:parody |
Various parodies
|
| gptkbp:performed_by |
gptkb:a-ha
|
| gptkbp:producer |
gptkb:Alan_Tarney
|
| gptkbp:record_label |
gptkb:Warner_Bros._Records
|
| gptkbp:recorded_by |
gptkb:Norway
Various media Various songs used in various commercials various songs and commercials |
| gptkbp:release_date |
1985-01-07
1984-10-01 |
| gptkbp:release_format |
gptkb:single
7-inch vinyl |
| gptkbp:release_year |
gptkb:1984
|
| gptkbp:released |
gptkb:1984
gptkb:battle |
| gptkbp:remastered |
gptkb:battle
|
| gptkbp:remix |
Various remixes
remixed by various artists |
| gptkbp:streaming_platforms |
High on music platforms
|
| gptkbp:themes |
Romantic longing
|
| gptkbp:vocalization |
Falsetto
|
| gptkbp:writer |
gptkb:Pål_Waaktaar
gptkb:Morten_Harket gptkb:Magne_Furuholmen |