How A-ha’s “Take On Me” Overcame Failure to Become an 80s ClassicProfessor of Rock Coming up, it’s one of the most instantly recognizable and impossible to resist songs of the rock era. Take on Me by A-ha. It's music video ain’t chopped liver either… maybe the definitive vid...3 years agoHow A-ha’s “Take On Me” Overcame Failure to Become an 80s ClassicProfessor of Rock0:00 / 0:00Use this feed in your RSS readerCopy the publisher’s public feed URL, or build an OPML reading list for another reader.Copy RSS URL Open RSS feed · Find feeds & export OPMLKeep up with this sourceFollow this sourceKeep this source in your dashboard and return to its latest articles. Email alerts are managed separately in Settings.FetchFeeds groups articles by feed so you can follow sources, compare coverage, and save stories for later.Back to all articles from Professor of RockMore from this feedChoose another story from Professor of Rock.How Foreigner’s “Juke Box Hero” Combined Two Stories Into an 80s Rock AnthemInterview with Dave Pirner: How “Runaway Train” Became a Hit and Helped Find Missing KidsHow Boston’s Debut Album Overcame Rejection to Sell 17 Million CopiesHow The Zombies’ “Time of the Season” Became a Hit After They Broke UpHow Bob Seger’s “Night Moves” Turned Heartbreak Into a Breakthrough HitHow Sting’s “Every Little Thing She Does Is Magic” Divided The PoliceThe Story of Jim Croce’s “Time in a Bottle” and Its Unexpected Rise to #1Huey Lewis’ 'Do You Believe in Love': The Rookie Music Video He Couldn't Bear to Watch