a-ha Popular Song Rankings [2026]

The Living Daylightsa-ha22rank/position

The Living Daylights • Theme Song • A-ha

The James Bond film series is still loved by many people today.

Did you know that a-ha once produced one of its theme songs? a-ha handled the theme for the 15th film in the series, The Living Daylights.

The song shares the same title, The Living Daylights.

Now that you mention it, doesn’t the track sound more tense than usual? The intro in particular feels very much crafted with the film in mind.

Be sure to check out the special movie-collaboration music video, too!

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Angel In The Snowa-ha23rank/position

a-ha – Angel in the Snow (Official Video)

This piece appears on a-ha’s fifth album, Memorial Beach, released in 1993 by the Norwegian pop band that took the world by storm in the 1980s.

Written by guitarist Paul Waaktaar-Savoy as a wedding gift for his wife, the lyrics evoke the image of an angel—someone who stays by your side wherever you go and dispels your troubles.

Set to a gentle, steady tempo, it’s a lyrical song that tenderly expresses devoted love for a cherished person.

It’s a perfect work for a quiet night spent watching the snow fall and thinking of someone dear.

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Celice

This is a track where the magic of synth-pop truly shines.

Released in November 2005, it’s characterized by its enchanting beats and catchy melodies.

Morten Harket’s soaring vocals beautifully capture the subtleties of complex human relationships.

You can also feel the Nordic lyricism that is so characteristic of Norway’s a-ha.

The music video drew attention as well, and the song topped the charts in Norway.

It’s a track that can light up the dance floor yet is also perfect for quiet, attentive listening.

A must-hear for anyone captivated by ’80s synth-pop.

Cosy Prisonsa-ha25rank/position

Cosy Prisons

This is a track released in 2006 by a-ha, masters of classic synth-pop.

It’s included on the album “Analogue” and made waves on the charts as the third single.

Hailing from Norway, the band delivers their signature lush melodies and Morten Harket’s crystalline vocals, singing about the constraints of modern society and the importance of self-discovery.

The music video, filmed on March 4, 2006, also creates a distinctive atmosphere, set in a sewage pumping station from the 1860s.

It’s a song I highly recommend to anyone looking to break free from the routines of daily life and explore new possibilities.

Early Morninga-ha26rank/position

a-ha – Early Morning (Official Video)

Included on the 1990 album “East of the Sun, West of the Moon.” A three-piece pop band from Norway formed in 1982.

The mid-tempo, moody rhythm and the soft, melancholic melody line set the stage for Morten’s high-toned vocals, which put you in a great mood.

Foot of the Mountaina-ha27rank/position

Foot of the Mountain

a-ha has produced many great songs, but perhaps the most memorable for fans is “Foot of the Mountain.” It’s the title track from their ninth album, released in 2009, and is also known for marking a return to synth-pop for the band.

Commercially, it became their biggest hit since “Stay on These Roads.” It was also the final album before their 2010 breakup.

The song’s somewhat wistful melody is especially captivating, so I recommend giving it a listen first.

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Minor Earth Major Skya-ha28rank/position

a-ha – Minor Earth Major Sky (Official Video)

A-ha had been on hiatus from band activities since 1993.

In 1998, they were invited to perform at the Nobel Peace Prize Concert, and the song they produced for the occasion was “Minor Earth Major Sky.” It’s also memorable as the track that sparked the band’s restart.

In Japan, it’s also known by the title “Harukanaru Sora to Daichi” and is frequently used in commercials.

Even people in Japan who don’t know A-ha have likely heard this song.

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