Take on Me - 1 Billion
According to Daily Variety - a-ha’s “Take On Me” has hit over one billion views.
Anyone around in the 1980’s will instantly remember the video, and the tune, which featured pencil sketch animation blended with live action. Note, Guns N’ Roses “Sweet Child O’ Mine” also hit the billion users served last fall. “Take on Me” averages over 480,000 views a day.
A-ha’s video was directed by Steve Barron in 1985 and won six MTV Music Video awards in 1986. Pitbull also sampled the tune in his 2013 hit “Feel This Moment.
The Norwegian band Tweeted, “We couldn’t have done this without you, our fans.”
And in case you’re late to the party, or have no idea what “Take on Me” is about, feel free to add yourself to the list by watching the video here!
