Studio Album · No. 1
Hunting High and Low Songwriting Credits by A-ha
Produced by Tony Mansfield, John Ratcliff, Alan Tarney · Engineered by Neill King, Bobby Hata
Warner Bros.
Synth-PopNew Wave
100%
Authorship
Holds writing credit on 10 of 10 tracks
Authorship Breakdown 10 / 10 documented
Who wrote the songs?
Scored across the 10 tracks with documented writers, by whether A-ha carries a lyricist or composer credit.
10 trackswritten by A-ha
0 tracksoutside writers
A-ha's roles on this album
Share of the 10 tracks where a band member is credited, by role.
Lyricist100%
Composer100%
Producer0%
Performer100%
By the Numbers
10
Tracks
3
Lyricists
3
Producers
1
No.1 Single
1985
Released
Data Insight
Waaktaar-Savoy is on all ten tracks. "Take On Me" is one of the few songs all three members share, which makes the biggest hit of their career the least typical credit on the record.
Hunting High and Low came out on Warner Bros. in June 1985 and sold 11 million copies on the back of "Take On Me".
Track Listing & Credits 10 tracks
Written by the artist
Written by outside writers
| # | Title | Lyricist(s) | Composer(s) | Producer(s) | Performers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Take On Me
#1
|
Paul Waaktaar-SavoyMagne FuruholmenMorten Harket | Pål Gamst WaaktaarMagne FuruholmenMorten Harket | Tony MansfieldJohn RatcliffAlan Tarney | A-ha (Performer) |
| 2 |
Train of Thought
|
Paul Waaktaar-Savoy | Pål Gamst Waaktaar | Tony MansfieldJohn RatcliffAlan Tarney | A-ha (Performer) |
| 3 |
Hunting High and Low
|
Paul Waaktaar-Savoy | Pål Gamst Waaktaar | Tony MansfieldJohn RatcliffAlan Tarney | A-ha (Performer) |
| 4 |
The Blue Sky
|
Paul Waaktaar-Savoy | Pål Gamst Waaktaar | Tony MansfieldJohn RatcliffAlan Tarney | A-ha (Performer) |
| 5 |
Living a Boy's Adventure Tale
|
Paul Waaktaar-SavoyMorten Harket | Pål Gamst WaaktaarMorten Harket | Tony MansfieldJohn RatcliffAlan Tarney | A-ha (Performer) |
| 6 |
The Sun Always Shines on T.V.
#20
|
Paul Waaktaar-Savoy | Pål Gamst Waaktaar | Tony MansfieldJohn RatcliffAlan Tarney | A-ha (Performer) |
| 7 |
And You Tell Me
|
Paul Waaktaar-Savoy | Pål Gamst Waaktaar | Tony MansfieldJohn RatcliffAlan Tarney | A-ha (Performer) |
| 8 |
Love Is Reason
|
Paul Waaktaar-SavoyMagne Furuholmen | Pål Gamst WaaktaarMagne Furuholmen | Tony MansfieldJohn RatcliffAlan Tarney | A-ha (Performer) |
| 9 |
I Dream Myself Alive
|
Paul Waaktaar-SavoyMagne Furuholmen | Pål Gamst WaaktaarMagne Furuholmen | Tony MansfieldJohn RatcliffAlan Tarney | A-ha (Performer) |
| 10 |
Here I Stand and Face the Rain
|
Paul Waaktaar-Savoy | Pål Gamst Waaktaar | Tony MansfieldJohn RatcliffAlan Tarney | A-ha (Performer) |
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Frequently Asked Questions Hunting High and Low
Who wrote Hunting High and Low?
Paul Waaktaar-Savoy is credited on all ten tracks. Magne Furuholmen shares three and Morten Harket two.
How high did the singles chart?
"Take On Me" reached number 1 on the Hot 100 and "The Sun Always Shines on T.V." number 20.
How did it sell?
11 million copies worldwide.
Who produced it?
Tony Mansfield, John Ratcliff and Alan Tarney across the record.
Who engineered it?
Neill King, with Bobby Hata mastering.
What happened with the video?
The rotoscoped "Take On Me" video won six awards at the 1986 MTV Video Music Awards from eight nominations.
How long is the album?
37:10 across ten tracks.